Renishaw has launched the latest in its RenAM 500 series of metal additive manufacturing machines - the RenAM 500D. This dual laser variant provides additive manufacturing (AM) users with flexibility, productivity and cost-efficiency, lowering the entry barrier to highly productive metal AM.

Siemens Digital Industries Software announced today the latest advancement in its electronic systems design portfolio. The next generation release takes an integrated and multidisciplinary approach, bringing together Xpedition software, Hyperlynx software and PADS Professional software into a unified user experience that delivers cloud connectivity and AI capabilities to push the boundaries of innovation in electronic systems design.

Electrical enclosures are a fundamental part of the food and beverage production line but may be considered as just 'metal boxes'. That would be a major error of judgement, as the experts at Rittal explain.

On 20 November 2024, MVTec is launching version 24.11 of its standard machine vision software HALCON. Users can look forward to ground-breaking technologies and improvements with a focus on even better deep learning algorithms.

SensoPart introduces the latest software update for its VISOR series. With this free update, SensoPart enhances the VISOR vision sensors with top-notch features for precise contour checks and individual markings, previously only available in significantly more expensive and complex vision systems.

INMOCO has released the Kollmorgen PCMM2G programmable motion controller in the UK. This next-generation controller delivers enhanced performance, scalability and ease of use in a powerful programmable motion controller suited for both simple and complex automation environments.

Chris Lloyd, managing director at Spelsberg UK, explains the advantages of fire-resistant, surface-mounted enclosures in building design.

Pepperl+Fuchs is launching measuring inductive distance sensors featuring IO-Link interface. The devices are suitable for Industry 4.0 applications and offer not only high-precision measurement capabilities, but also comprehensive information for condition monitoring and predictive maintenance.

EMKA offers a wide range of locking technology related hardware especially for use on rail vehicles - a situation where, in order to ensure the safety of passengers and train crew, all components must perform their intended function with utmost reliability, particularly in the event of a fire.

Milind Shinde, design and development manager at Portescap, talks over the key motor design considerations for hand-held dental tools.