Robust steel cable carriers from KABELSCHLEPP Metool have proven successful in equipment such as HDD machines for installing pipes over large distances without excavation. To allow suppliers of the drilling machines to be as flexible as possible, KABELSCHLEPP Metool delivers the cable carriers as customised standard solutions with short delivery times.

For automation applications where standard specification motors are just not up to the job, the ZSH-series stepper motors from Phytron, represented exclusively in the UK by Mclennan, are aimed at the toughest industrial settings including maritime and chemical industries, oil and gas, agricultural and construction machinery, biogas and energy production, and more.

The goal of Henkel Adhesive Technologies with the Bondrite M CR 1405 was to achieve more sustainability and greater process efficiency in colour coating processes. The RoHS-compliant agent provides coils with passivation and pretreatment properties as well as excellent corrosion resistance in a single pretreatment step.

A new range of industrial application kits from Arduino, is available exclusively from Farnell and Avnet. These cutting-edge Arduino PRO industrial kits are crafted to cater to the needs of professionals and enthusiasts, empowering them to develop sophisticated projects with precision and ease.

Data integrity is a top concern for pharmaceutical manufacturers. Ensuring that the data collected during production is accurate and accessible is critical but can be challenging when using legacy equipment from multiple vendors. Here, Giuseppe Menin, Life Sciences and Process Industry Manager at automation supplier COPA-DATA, explains how an automation integration layer can help manage the data life cycle more efficiently and effectively.

Magnetic, wear-free and flexible, the posirot PRAS20 angle sensor from ASM is suitable for applications such as operating tables, doors, opening valves, packaging or printing machines. Even tight installation spaces are no problem for the sensor in a 6 mm flat housing. A redundant version, posirot PRAS 20R, is available.

binder has launched an M8 12-pin circular connector. This product complements the existing M8 series and sets new standards for applications in industrial sensor technology, measurement and control, technology, in camera technology and robotics.

Mouser Electronics has released the latest instalment of its Empowering Innovation Together (EIT) technology series, exploring the unique attributes of human-machine interfaces (HMI) for everyday devices and industrial applications.

Staubli's Simon Jenkins looks at how comprehensive training, combined with tailored application support, can help mitigate the current skills shortages which threaten to slow the introduction of the technologies which are essential to achieve the productivity levels needed to support growth.

Classically simple in style, robust and ergonomic in use, these practical bridge handles now offered by FDB Panel Fittings together with sales partner Elesa, offers a 'fit and forget' solution to many manual opening situations. They are available in round profile steel/chrome or stainless steel AISI 303 with rear fixing for security and aesthetics.