'Digitalisation' is a buzzword that has been floating around for a while. But is it still relevant? The short answer is yes. While many businesses have made some adjustments to move towards digitalised processes to automate some manual, time-consuming tasks, in many instances there is still room for significant further improvement, or indeed for that first step to be taken, as the experts at Rittal explain.

The DC charging cables in the Charx connect compact family from Phoenix Contact have been extended to include the new 125 kW performance class.

The electrical contact resistance between two fastener components is a key quality parameter, especially when the bolted joints carry electrical current. If the resistance is too high, heat is generated between the elements. In vehicles, for example, this can lead to malfunctions or even trigger fires. In response to this problem, Kistler is adding the OhmBox to its tried-and-tested ANALYSE friction coefficient test stand.

The miniaturisation of power transmissions enables design engineers to create dynamic solutions that improve accuracy and efficiency while offering practical benefits in terms of footprint and ergonomic design. Selecting a gearhead to integrate with your motor at the point of specification is a cost-effective and reliable method of adapting a miniature motor for a specific application, as the experts at Portescap explain.

LG series aluminium hole stays from KABELSCHLEPP Metool improve the service life of the cable carrier and the flexibles, therefore the sustainability of the overall system.

By leveraging real-time data analysis and predictive modelling, Advanced Process Control (APC) technologies enhance process stability, product quality and operational efficiency. Here Stephen Hayes, managing director of Beckhoff UK, explains how APC can significantly enhance operational performance, reduce variability and drive cost savings.

To support the growing electric vehicle (EV) battery manufacturing sector, IMI has launched a revamped and extended range of specialised push-in fittings and flow controls.

Demanding industrial applications require compact, robust connectors that can reliably transmit high currents and voltages. binder now offers the perfect solution: special flange components act as plug-in partners for the PBC15 cable connector. This combination enables tailored solutions for a wide range of applications, such as in drive technology.

At SPS in Nuremberg, STOBER will present the SX6 safety module for SC6 drive controllers as well as the SI6 designed for multi-axis drive systems. This technology allows safety functions to be freely combined at the highest possible level.

Now available from motion control specialist Mclennan is a range of miniature geared stepper motors and a companion single-axis stepper drive from Micro Motors which provide a simple, versatile and affordable solution for basic position- and/or speed-based motion control.