ABB has launched its smallest ever industrial robot, the IRB 1010, offering new possibilities for faster, more flexible and high-quality production of wearable smart devices.

David Hannaby, market product manager for presence detection at SICK UK, highlights the role of sensors in ‘Maintenance 4.0’.

TDK-Lambda UK’s Power Supply Apparatus patent application has been approved for grant by the UK Intellectual Property Office. The new thermal strategy covered by the patent leads to power supplies that are flexible in their cooling requirements, keep audible noise to a minimum, and are easy for customers to integrate into their systems.

The latest IO-Link sensor from Baumer is the CombiLevel PLP70 level sensor, meeting the needs of applications with high grade diversity and frequent media changes such as those occurring in the beverage, brewing and other similar liquid handling processes.

Staytite says the Hardlock nut provides its users with the premier solution to resist loosening in threaded joints. The Hardlock out-performs other fasteners by using a different methodology to create its locking force.

Rolec’s smart, modern technoBOX industrial electronic enclosures are now available in 10 sizes. Tried and trusted IP 66 rated technoBOX offers designers and OEMs a robust and cost-effective housing for a wide range of electronics and electrical applications.

Lenze has launched a new open automation platform called NUPANO, offering a space for digital innovations for machines and systems, while also providing access to new business models – all without requiring any prior IT knowledge from the user.

Precision miniature cold rolled lead screws and nuts from Abssac can be found in a multitude of applications where typically the rotation of a motor is translated into a linear motion via threaded nut that matches the thread form of the screw.

Southco’s proven locking and latching technology is enhancing security and intelligence at various points of delivery within the last mile, helping to build consumer confidence.

Whether complex energy measurements or simple cost centre billing, the broad range of multifunctional energy measuring devices and MID-certified energy meters from Phoenix Contact means that there is a product for every application.