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.

The FRANK industrial access control software from Fortress Safety allows the management of permissions for machine control and access, reducing risk to personnel while providing real-time data insights, demonstrating its potential to optimise processes and elevate workplace safety.

The Caparoc circuit breaker system from Phoenix Contact now also offers modules for overcurrent protection for load currents up to 20 A. This extends the possible applications of the customisable system.

The Health and Safety Executive estimates that over two million people in Great Britain are exposed to unacceptable levels of noise at work, with food and drink production being amongst the biggest culprits. Many of the processes that emit the most noise happen during manufacturing, but there are ways that plant managers can reduce it, as Tom Cash, director at automation parts supplier Foxmere, explains.

ifm announces the launch of its latest I/O modules for PROFINET and EtherNet/IP applications, combining robust performance with seamless integration into field applications.

It is a truism of hardware design that often a standard offering is not suitable, and where the application warrants then a custom design is needed. To meet these needs EMKA offers modifications to its standard portfolio or indeed completely original designs.

Explore the latest innovations in motors and motion control by watching maxon project engineer Larissa Bandi introduce a host of new products.

Industrial Physics, under its Torus brand, provides a versatile selection of durable, high-quality aluminium profile solutions designed for commercial and industrial settings, including offices, production lines, manufacturing and factory environments.

Liquid and gas flow control specialist Burkert has launched a range of valves designed to control ultra high-pressure flow for hydrogen infrastructure applications. The range includes solenoid valves and process valves that can control hydrogen up to 1,000 bar, suitable for grid infrastructure and vehicle fuelling stations.

Under the name LEAP - Lean. Effective. Agile. Platformised. - GEMU is presenting a series of advanced products that offer modular design and flexibility, and are based on modern manufacturing methods. The first products include two new valves and a position indicator, which significantly increase efficiency and safety in the process.