Yokogawa Test and Measurement announces the release of the AQ7290 Series optical time domain reflectometer (OTDR), a highly reliable and accurate optical fibre field test instrument that will ease the construction and maintenance of rapidly expanding optical communication networks.

Precision sensor supplier Micro-Epsilon has extended its combiSENSOR range with a sensor that enables non-contact one-sided thickness measurement of battery electrode coatings - to micrometre accuracy.

Building on Industry 4.0, the new Industry 5.0 phase encourages deeper human-machine collaboration and promises to improve responsiveness and sustainability. A key milestone will be fully autonomous production - or lights-out manufacturing - explains Beth Ragdale, product manager at Beckhoff Automation UK.

Kistler presents its optimised maXYmos BL 5867C process monitoring system for easier force-displacement monitoring in industrial manufacturing. The process monitoring system displays process curves in real time and is characterised by improved operability and extended options for integration into the production environment.

Schneider Electric has announced new (operational technology) OT cybersecurity functionality for SCADAPack 470i and 474i. Critical infrastructure customers can now securely manage RTU access in harsh environments as easily as they can manage their employees' email access.

Discover the future of manufacturing with the latest article from Charter Controls: "The integration of real-time data collection, proactive maintenance, and strategic planning into manufacturing processes is transforming how industries operate, enhancing efficiency and reducing downtime."

With NXD, NORD DRIVESYSTEMS has launched the latest generation of its surface treatment. NORD equips its aluminium drive solutions with two variants of effective surface protection. This makes them more resistant to extreme environmental conditions, and ensures long-lasting performance even under demanding operating conditions.

New from binder is a black version of its 570 series Easy Locking Connector (ELC), originally developed for homecare applications and already proven in many medical applications.

Chris Lloyd, Spelsberg UK Managing Director, explains the comprehensive process behind developing the right enclosure for any given application arguing that there's more to enclosure selection than providing a rugged housing alone.

Constructed in hygienic design, the new mGrip finger gripper from Schmalz fulfils the highest cleanliness standards. Thanks to its unique geometry, it picks up delicate products such as vegetables or baked goods precisely and gently. This enables food manufacturers to automate their handling tasks with process reliability.