In any robot, the precision of its motion control system is vital. Motion control capabilities make a robot's physical performance possible, and optimisation of size and weight is critical to fit the footprint of many robot types, as Antonio Herrera, Portescap's Global Strategic Marketing - Surgical and Industrial Robotics, explains.

Sugatsune HG-TS series torque hinges - or otherwise known as friction hinges - in stainless steel are now available from the FDB Panel Fittings Online store.

HBK has announced the launch of digiBOX, a next-generation, multi-channel edge-amplifier, tailored to meet the demands of industrial process control and weighing applications.

Danfoss Power Solutions has announced the expansion of its DM series of programmable displays with the launch of the DM-Qt series.

Safety regulations play a crucial role in equipment selection in industries where explosive atmospheres are a risk. The ATEX directive, established by the European Union, ensures that components used in such environments meet strict safety standards. Elesa offers a range of ATEX-compliant solutions designed for industries like oil and gas, chemical processing, and manufacturing, where explosive risks are present.

What if the future of neurosurgery isn't just in the hands of surgeons? Soon, surgical robots may hold the power to transform the field, making it faster, safer and more precise than ever before. Here, Dave Walsha, sales and marketing director at EMS, investigates the role of advanced motor design in developing neurosurgical robots.

To help manufacturers address the rising demand for bonding low surface energy (LSE) materials, such as polypropylene and polyethylene, adhesive specialist Intertronics presents SCIGRIP SG400LSE Methyl Methacrylate Adhesive (MMA).

Stephen Hayes, managing director of automation and control technology specialist, Beckhoff UK, explains that by optimising traditional coding practices, businesses of all sizes can overcome this skills gap to reap productivity and efficiency gains.

NORD DRIVESYSTEMS offers complete drive systems for crane applications from a single source. In addition to motors and drive electronics, the MAXXDRIVE industrial gear units are the centrepiece of the crane and cargo portfolio. With MAXXDRIVE XD and MAXXDRIVE XJ, the solution provider has two industrial gear units that are optimised for use in cranes.

Mouser Electronic is now shipping the Ensemble microcontroller and processor family from Alif Semiconductor. The Ensemble series creates a scalable and compatible continuum of integrated embedded processors for low-end to high-end intelligent IoT end-point devices in automotive, smart home, healthcare, robotics and industrial control applications.