Greg Wainhouse, industry account manager for the water industry at Burkert, looks at the ways in which manufacturers of process control equipment are making life easier for the plant operators and maintenance technicians.

Emka’s specialist program of robust torque friction hinges can serve the function of a door stay and beneficially save the cost and installation of a separate stay component, even allowing up to 180 degrees of door opening.

CNC specialist NUM has launched the LMX series of brushless linear servo motors designed specifically for continuous duty cycle applications in machine tools.

Omron has announced the launch of the TM16 cobot with a payload of 16 kg. This allows customers to expand their material-handling possibilities and handle heavier parts and materials.

IFM Electronic is now offering a 30-day free trial of its moneo software. This has been developed specifically to provide users of automation systems with a fast, easy and convenient way collecting the data and then visualising key metrics such as cost of energy used.

New from Watson-Marlow Fluid Technology Solutions (WMFTS) is the KROHNE FLEXMAG 4050 C electromagnetic flowmeter for biopharmaceutical customers. A highly accurate and reliable flow measuring system, it seamlessly integrates with other WMFTS products.

Sensopart has integrated time-of-flight sensing into a space-saving miniature housing (dimensions 34 x 20 x 12 mm). Using visible red light, FT 25-RLHP time-of-flight sensor detects even the smallest objects at a range of up to 1,500mm.

OKW reports that it now offers even more accessories its SMART-CASE range of ultra-portable housings.

Kabelschlepp Metool has added new widths for the UA1775 cable carrier to its portfolio. In combination with the space-saving TS3 dividers, new areas of application become possible, in particular in toolmaking and for gliding applications on gantries or axes.

TDK Corporation has introduced the 30-75W TDK-Lambda brand PYQ series of DC-DC converters with ultra-wide input ranges.