Until limestone, clay, sand and iron ore become ready-to-use cement, the raw material mined in quarries undergoes a multi-stage processing and refining process. The drive systems of the machines used here must be tough and extremely resistant to mechanical abrasion, and leading plant manufacturers rely on RINGSPANN.

What if your next site inspection were scheduled for tomorrow? Any system operators who feel nervous about this prospect should take a critical look at their internal processes. The good news is that, with the right approach, risks in industrial automation can be reliably identified and eliminated in good time before the next inspection date. Frank Bauder, Head of Safety Services at Leuze, explains how.

M12 connectors are a key component in modern automation solutions - wherever signals, data and power need to be transmitted reliably. At the same time, requirements for safe, consistent and high-quality field assembly are continuously increasing. binder addresses these demands with a smart design enhancement: the coupling rings of moulded, shielded M12 connectors will now feature a combination of knurling and hexagonal geometry.

Parker Hannifin has expanded its SensoControl portfolio with a new generation of controllers and switches, further strengthening its position in intelligent monitoring and control for fluid power and industrial applications.

ABSSAC has unveiled the Servoflex SFU, a next-generation disc pack coupling designed to remove one of the most persistent pain points in high-speed machinery: maintenance downtime.

Valve specialist GEMU is expanding its S40 globe valve range with an actuator size 0, thereby adding another flexible solution for small nominal sizes and low operating pressures.

Zygology has relaunched its proprietary range of ProGrip rivet nuts and rivet bushes, bringing a refreshed identity and expanded offering to support today's manufacturing and assembly challenges.

Machine vision is playing an increasingly important role in more and more applications. The more of these systems are used and the more different manufacturers are involved, the more urgent the need for an efficient, modular and manufacturer-independent installation concept becomes. Murrelektronik has developed a new installation bundle specifically for single-camera applications: One-Cam-Connect.

Designed for customer-specific assembly, the HSC hybrid connector for electrical energy storage systems from Phoenix Contact provides a reliable and safe connection for power, signal, and data contacts.

Murrelektronik's fast connection system reduces assembly time by up to 80 percent - and the connection is sealed to IP67. The new switch cabinet feed-through designed specifically for these connectors also makes installation quicker and easier.