ABSSAC continues to invest as part of the long-term vision of the company and its progressive UK manufacturing goals, most recently with the acquisition of a new ROMI GL250M CNC turning centre. We visited the company at its HQ in Evesham, Worcestershire, to see how the machine has transformed ABSSAC’s machining scope and capability.

Featuring a built-in accelerometer, the new HEIDENHAIN ECI 123 Splus rotary encoder enables position measurement and vibration analysis in a single component. This added functionality simplifies condition monitoring and maintenance planning in high-wear automated systems.

KEB Automation has launched a new range of HMI panel displays. The C6 X1 HMI panel can be flexibly attached anywhere on a machine with various mounting options. This eliminates the need for mounting in a control cabinet, allowing users to freely position the HMI near the machine. The IP67-protected HMI is available in four different sizes.

As the food supply chain undergoes modernisation and calls for heightened transparency in food safety grow louder, food manufacturers find themselves facing the need to embrace digitalisation. Ian Scott-Mance, technology manager at Mettler-Toledo Product Inspection, asserts that, rather than viewing this as a challenge, manufacturers should perceive it as a strategic opportunity to unlock significant value for their businesses.

Several M12 connector series from binder are available in versions for surface mount technology (SMT). On the one hand, they are advantageous for integration into space-critical designs, on the other hand, the good automation capability in further processing offers enormous savings potential.

The updated Kollmorgen AKD2G servo drive features new communication protocols that support easier integration with third-party controllers while delivering industry-leading performance.

In the manufacturing industry, generative AI is being introduced at every step, from design to maintenance of assets. Here Stephen Hayes, managing director of Beckhoff UK, explores the benefits and risks of introducing generative AI into your manufacturing process.

igus chainflex cables do not contain harmful PTFE and PFAS chemicals, likely to be banned by the EU – now demonstrated with the ‘PFAS free’ seal.

Further supporting both pre-cast and in-situ concrete construction, enclosures expert Spelsberg has added a new large conduit box for ceiling roses to its IBT range.

CENTA Couplings has launched a new design to reliably dampen the increased torsional vibrations from Stage V diesel engines. With its flexibility, the CENTAFLEX-TIR dual-stage torsional roller coupling helps these efficient, downsized engines to achieve the lowest idling speeds, helping to reduce fuel consumption and CO2 emissions in operation.