The IE5+ permanent magnet synchronous motor from Nord Drivesystems significantly exceeds the highest efficiency class IE5. The especially compact and energy-efficient motor offers a constant high efficiency of up to 93 percent and a wide torque range and thus also develops optimal energy performance in partial load and partial speed ranges.

WDS Components has released new styles of retained hand knobs with lanyards in an internal thread fit. The UK manufacturer and supplier of standard parts and components has extended its range of retained hand knobs, adding to its existing external thread designs.

The latest class of sensors introduced by Baumer continues to push the boundaries of performance by combining measurement precision of up to 5 micrometres in an ultra-compact package. Using profile analysis, the ‘smart’ 2D OX series sensors are now able to solve a variety of challenging positioning and inspection tasks more efficiently and more economically across a wide range of assembly and handling applications.

Bürkert has announced a new addition to its product lineup: the Type 5282 Basic Line solenoid valve. This stripped back, more cost-effective version of its popular Type 5282 solenoid valve is designed to provide reliable performance at a competitive price point.

With the IQH3-FP-V1 and IQT3-FP-IO-V1 RFID read/write devices, Pepperl+Fuchs is introducing two new high-performance products for solving identification tasks, combining the advantages of high-frequency RFID with a wide sensing range, which is space-saving in a modern, compact enclosure.

Teledyne FLIR has introduced a new 80° lens with an ultra-wide field of view, designed to enable maintenance managers, engineers and mechanical technicians to keep an eye on assets in a large target area for continuous monitoring, condition monitoring and early intervention of developing faults.

Jurgen Resch, industry manager for energy at automation supplier COPA-DATA, discusses how to successfully make the switch from traditional to digital substations.

Stratus Technologies has announced the launch of its Stratus ztC Endurance platform, a new family of fault-tolerant computing platforms for next-generation sustainable operations.

Specifically developed for use in food industry applications, with special housing materials and high ingress protection ratings, the new AL14xx IO-Link masters from ifm electronic combine versatility with the capacity to switch large solenoids and actuators direct.

Emerson has announced its new Fisher Whisper Trim Technology for use in both rotary and globe valves, providing an extension to Emerson’s current portfolio of Whisper noise solutions.