STOBER says the new fourth generation of the PH series servo planetary gear units are the largest on the market in their performance class and offer even more benefits.

Switching to ‘greener’ energy options and helping to reduce greenhouse gas emissions continues apace, notably with LNG projects in the marine sector. But working at cryogenic temperatures bearing selection a key consideration, as the experts at Carter Manufacturing explain.

Leading global provider of materials handling solutions, Interroll has launched its High Performance Conveyor Platform (HPP) to cater to the unique belt conveyor requirements of the courier-express-parcel (CEP) market.

Stephen Hayes, managing director at automation and control technology specialist Beckhoff UK, explores the risks that surround using complex software for automation and how machine builders can mitigate these risks.

OKW has launched robust new SOLID-BOX plastic enclosures for desktop and wall-mount electronics in challenging industrial and outdoor locations.

HMS Networks now releases a new version of the Ixxat SafeT100 module allowing users to implement safe I/Os for FSoE – Functional Safety over EtherCAT. Previously available for PROFIsafe and CIP Safety, the new version supports Functional Safety over EtherCAT according to ETG 5100 V1.2.0.

Nord Drivesystems says the use of decentralised drive solutions with controlled frequency inverters can achieve cost benefits of up to 50% in end-of-line packaging depending on the type of system and application. And the company has written a white paper on the topic.

The new VL3 UPC ultra-compact industrial computer from Phoenix Contact features a sixth generation Intel Atom processor in dual-core or quad-core versions, the latest DDR4 RAM, and integrated preinstalled non-volatile memory express solid-state memory modules.

Faster time-to-market, more efficient engineering, more functionality, and higher quality – these are the benefits of a digital twin for machine and system builders. Festo is working hard to equip its automation components with a digital twin – a digital representation in the form of administration shells.

Buttkereit is playing a big part in the drive for safer working environments in food factories by extending its comprehensive range of cable management systems that are ATEX approved.