In what it says is a significant advancement for industrial automation, ifm has launched its MVQ3 range designed specifically for industrial pneumatic valve positioning. The company says this promises to transform operations across multiple sectors by enhancing simplicity and efficiency.

Greene Tweed is supporting customers who have ambitions to transition away from per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) with a robust portfolio of high-performance materials for critical applications.

Micro-Epsilon has extended its range of 2D/3D measurement systems with the 3D Profile Unit (3DPU), a powerful computer platform that enables the calculation and profile stitching of up to eight individual profiles from the scanCONTROL 30xx series of laser profile sensors into a common coordinate system. This allows a composite 2D profile or a composite 3D point cloud to be generated.

Flow control specialist Burkert has developed a flowmeter that uses Surface Acoustic Wave (SAW) technology that also helps to prevent the formation of biofilms in Water for Injection (WFI) loops. Designed for the pharmaceutical sector, Burkert's Type 8098 FLOWave flowmeter achieves high precision flow measurement by using contactless technology that also minimises the risk of contamination caused by poor flow characteristics.

John Laureto, business manager at Renishaw, explores some key considerations when qualifying the metal additive manufacturing (AM) process in the medical industry.

Growth in Industry 4.0, Smart Factory, IoT/IIoT and automation is driving demand for OKW's updated NET-BOX wall-mount enclosures.

The Trio Power AC/DC power module from Phoenix Contact with 20 kW of power for 19" rack mounting enables bidirectional power conversion in various areas of application. With connection technology on the front and a DC voltage of up to 1,000 V, it can be used in a variety of ways, but is particularly suitable for use in battery storage systems.

Donghua says its X3 chain represents a significant leap forward in roller chain technology, delivering unmatched performance and durability for today's most demanding industrial applications.

In thousands of applications, structural adhesives are being used as a viable alternative to mechanical connections: screws, rivets, or spot welds. Here Peter Swanson, founder and executive chair of adhesives specialist Intertronics, weighs up mechanical bonding versus adhesive bonding, and gives some advice for designing in an adhesive.