John Browett, general manager at the CC-Link Partner Association (CLPA), looks at SNMP, its benefits as well as how, when combined with the right network, it can support industrial automation and control applications.

Adnan Khan, manager of pharma industries at Beckhoff UK, discusses the challenges of pharmaceutical production lines and how next-generation motion can help.

Analog Devices has announced what it claims are the world’s first single-pair power over Ethernet (SPoE) power sourcing equipment (PSE) and power device (PD) solutions to help customers drive greater levels of intelligence at the edge of traditional networks.

Lemo has expanded its field-proven High-speed data transfer portfolio with the release of USB 3.1 and Single Pair Ethernet connectors.

NSK has developed a new type of ball screw that exhibits reduced motion errors to deliver higher surface finish quality for machine tools used in mould and die machining and other surface-critical applications.

The rising cost of energy is placing a considerable burden on plant and machine operators. KEB Automation provides various solutions and products that can help. In doing so, you reduce costs and help protect the environment.

Foremost Electronics announces the availability of the latest addition to Icotek’s range of cable entry plates. The new Icotek Cable Entry 360° can accommodate up to 48 cables, with or without connectors, from all entry directions.

HepcoMotion has announced a new range of ballscrews combining competitive pricing with short lead times. The range includes precision rolled ball screws, nuts and bearings housings, as well as high lead screws and miniature screws.

Greene Tweed says Enduro LF10, a thin conformal, polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) based coating, is ideal for enhancing the performance and extending the lifetime of elastomeric, thermoplastic, or metal manufacturing equipment components.

Selecting a DC micromotor for use in applications from aerospace through to downhole drilling inspection, a 4pole motor has advantages over a 2pole equivalent, being stronger while fitting within the same space and weight envelope. Greg Dutfield of Maxon UK explains.