Kevin Brownsill (KB), head of technical and learning at adhesives and sealant supplier Intertronics, and Alison Fox (AF), Dyne sales manager at Dyne Testing, an Intertronics brand, answer some important questions about why manufacturers should measure surface energy.

Drive solutions from NORD DRIVESYSTEMS increase the efficiency in system operation at several points in the packaging process chain. With two concepts, the company mainly focuses on the fields of end-of-line packaging and primary packaging, where its decentralised drive technology and wash-down-capable aluminium housings achieve significant cost benefits.

When motion equipment is utilised in harsh environments, it must be of resilient design and made from highly durable materials. Matara UK, a specialist in automation, pneumatics, and linear motion products, provides customers with Armoloy TDC coated linear rails and ballscrews to ensure maximum longevity in demanding applications and locations.

The experts at Rotor Clip delve into the distinctions between circlips (tapered section rings) and snap rings (constant section rings), highlighting their designs, functions and the varied applications where each demonstrates its advantages.

Motors play a pivotal role in innovation and progress. From electric vehicles to industrial machinery, motors are powering the modern world. igus is known as a leading motion plastics manufacturer, but the company is also experienced in the development and application of automation and are driven by advancements in technology, sustainability goals, and the quest for efficiency.

The use of multi-level terminal blocks offers huge potential savings when it comes to the space required in the control cabinet. The new and particularly compact PT 2,5-4L four-level terminal block series with Push-in Technology from Phoenix Contact is a space-saving solution for mounting terminal strips.

With the Ibex-4000 series, Westermo is introducing new access points that support Wi-Fi 6/6E technology. The device series was developed in accordance with EN 50155 to improve wireless connectivity in demanding railway environments.

In manufacturing, connectivity between devices is no longer a luxury but a necessity. Here Beth Ragdale, software business manager at automation and control specialist, Beckhoff, explores how plant managers can ensure that their entire operation speaks the same language.

Ever Motion Solutions has unveiled a new brushless DC motor range: the BLDC Low Voltage Line, designed for low-voltage operating cycles (between 24 and 96V DC). These new motors are engineered to optimise performance, increasing efficiency and reducing energy consumption in line with green industry guidelines.