Human Machine Interface (HMI) specialist EAO has introduced its new Series 46 EcoTouch family of cost-effective switching devices to the UK's industrial automation market.

Telemecanique Sensors' IO-Link Master removes complexity, reduces costs and shortens commissioning times, whilst increasing machine uptime and productivity.

For many years, assigning cable function by sheath colour helped simplify installation and reduce assembly mistakes. In modern automation systems, however, that same approach can now create risk, as the experts at motec explain.

Hammond offers five main polycarbonate (PC) families for applications where the enclosure will be installed outside, in a harsh environment or where good impact resistance is essential. In addition, environmental sealing, either to IP66 for the PCJ family or IP68 for the 1554/1555/1555F and 1557 families, provides even greater protection for the housed equipment.

Norstat has recently added another product to their ever-evolving line of safety products, The HE1-M, a miniature coded safety switch from Mechan Controls.

Merging the precision of optical sensing with the durability and cost-efficiency of magnetic systems are among the key features and benefits of a new compact EB260 encoder recently introduced by sensor specialist Baumer.

OMRON Robotics and Safety Technologies has announced expanded configuration options for the OL-450S Autonomous Mobile Robot (AMR), adding new mast accessories for cart and load carrier transport across production and intralogistics operations.

Integrated pump and system technologies required in achieving mining's net zero ambitions, explains Divyanshu Shrivastava, Global Product Manager - Industrial Fluids at Armstrong Industrial, a division of Armstrong Fluid Technology.

Structural adhesives provide strong, load-bearing joints for industrial and engineering applications. Specifying one involves weighing up technical and process requirements. Here, Kevin Brownsill, Head of Technical: Learning and Development at adhesives specialist Intertronics, shares advice on what to consider when specifying a structural adhesive for a high-performance application.