Whether in hazardous areas or in diffuse lighting conditions, sometimes attracting attention is not only desirable but also necessary. OKW has expanded its range of custom printing colours to meet these requirements.

Automation doesn’t need to be complicated and doesn’t always have to be industrial. In this video, the modular ReBeL cobot arm from Igus shows the variation of movement possible, the accuracy and the simplicity of programming.

Portescap announces the release of the 45ECF brushless DC flat slotted moto. It features a performance optimised design that utilises an outer rotor configuration with an overall diameter of 43.2mm and a body length of only 22.5mm.

The new R4-EM-05 Electronic Rotary Latch from Southco provides concealed, electronic latching and increased security without sacrificing strength or functionality, making it an ideal choice for applications with significant space limitations.

See Igus at MachineBuilding.Live, 4 October 2023, on stand 20

New DIRAK over-centre toggle latches from FDB Panel Fittings offer a high retaining force with low manual effort, simply by tightening two spring loaded components together and locking them.

See Phoenix Contact at MachineBuilding.Live, 4 October 2023, on stand 16

Consider a highly automated logistics centre with fenced-in robots and storage and retrieval machines, conveyor systems and pallets as far as the eye can see. How can companies keep their employees safe from accidents inside the warehouse while maintaining a smooth material flow? Euchner has the answer.

Monitoring the dynamic behaviour of smaller rotating machinery such as gas turbines, pumps, motors, fans and centrifuges has become increasingly important in today’s highly competitive, cost-conscious environment, which is why condition Sensonics developed its DN26 G3 machine protection system.

Motion Control Products (MCP) has published an article providing a detailed comparison of the electric and hydraulic actuation technologies, offering valuable insights for converting from hydraulic systems to all-electric solutions.