Precision sensor supplier Micro-Epsilon has updated its non-contact laser distance sensor portfolio with the new optoNCDT ILR 3800-100, a unit that is even more robust than its predecessor and measures distances up to 150m with an accuracy of better than +/- 1mm.

Titan Enterprises' high-pressure oval gear liquid flow meters address the need for precise flow measurement across extreme operating conditions and harsh industrial environments, such as those seen in hydraulic system applications and the oil and gas industry.

Atlas Copco has unveiled the Nitrogen Purifier through Hydrogen (NPH), which delivers efficiency improvements in on-site nitrogen generation, enabling businesses to produce high-purity nitrogen with significant reductions in energy use and costs.

Sealed HEIDENHAIN encoders with True Image technology ensure unimpeded scale readings regardless of condensation and other liquid contamination in a machine tool.

DOLD is excited to introduce the RK 9260 solid-state relay (SSR to its POWERSWITCH series. Engineered for frequent, no-wear and noiseless switching of resistive loads, the RK 9260 is perfectly suited for heating, cooling and lighting systems.

Customers of igus are experiencing the benefit of the impressive properties of coatings with the company's low friction coatings range. For example, a steel sheet can be transformed into a low friction and wear-resistant plate. Or a metal component can be coated using iglidur ic-05 to become a blue-coloured, corrosion-resistant part that is FDA compliant and approved for use in the food industry.

Building on its long-standing collaboration with Microsoft, ABB has launched ABB Ability Genix Copilot, a generative AI solution that helps energy, utilities and other industries improve efficiency, productivity, and sustainability by contextualising vast amounts of data and providing actionable insights in an intuitive manner.

Automation can enhance jobs, making them safer and quicker for humans. Nevertheless, reaping these benefits means closing a wide automation skills gap, explains Stephen Hayes, managing director at automation specialist Beckhoff UK.

Southco's new AC-50 Squeeze Handle Actuator features a dual cable pull system, enabling greater freedom in actuator positioning and secure multi-point latching on larger panels. This gives end users an ergonomic operating experience without compromising security.

Patrick Faulkner, lead engineer at Accu, looks at why understanding surface roughness is essential for manufacturers and engineers - not only to ensure functionality but also to optimise the longevity and reliability of the final product.