Beth Ragdale, software business manager at automation specialist Beckhoff UK, argues that interoperability in automotive manufacturing is not just about compliance with standards, but about how open and flexible control architectures truly are.

In future, satellites are set to be operated, maintained, repaired or repositioned for longer periods. This also places greater demands on mechanical components. The requirements are low weight, a small installation space, high rigidity and maximum reliability. Rodriguez develops compact precision bearings for demanding space applications, ranging from robotic arms to mobile satellite systems.

Marine and offshore environments present some of the toughest operating conditions for industrial automation equipment. Whether installed on vessels, port cranes, offshore platforms or subsea systems, sensors are continuously exposed to saltwater, extreme weather, vibration and mechanical shock. Selecting the right sensing technology is therefore critical to maintaining operational reliability, reducing maintenance costs and ensuring safe operation, as the experts at PLUS Automation explain.

MEGATRON Hall-effect rotary encoders with incremental and SSI outputs automatically optimise angular measurement during operation. With each complete revolution, angular accuracy improves step by step to as much as +/-0.1 degree.

Kendrion introduces the FIO Drive Control STO, marking its first integration of a SIL 3/PL e-certified Safe Torque Off (STO) function into the modular FIO drive solution.

Designed for demanding hygiene-sensitive applications, the INROLED 50 CleanPro from OEM Automatic combines robust construction, high-performance LED lighting and exceptional resistance to intensive cleaning processes.

MVTec Software has announced the release of MERLIC 26.10 for October 15, 2026. MERLIC enables users to create machine vision applications without programming and quickly deploy them in production. With the new version, MVTec is further enhancing the software, particularly in the areas of cybersecurity, system integration, and usability.

Machine hardware upgrades can make a difference in improving productivity, but often the greatest gains don't come from replacing physical components, they come from improving how machines are controlled, explains Beth Ragdale, product manager at industrial control and automation specialist Beckhoff UK & Ireland.

Mouser Electronics is now stocking the ix Industrial PushTrigger IP20 connectors from HARTING. The ix Industrial PushTrigger IP20 connectors are an alternative to HARTING's PushPull solutions, offering Type A, B, and C coding options.

binder is expanding its M12 program with angled panel-mount connectors for centric PCB mounting. The connectors receive the circuit board at its edge and sit flush with it, rather than on top of it.