OMRON has announced the launch of the S8AS2 smart power supply, an innovative and compact solution that combines DC power supply, electronic circuit protection, and real-time monitoring in a single, panel-mountable unit.

Here, Neil March, product specialist for the MX-System at Beckhoff, explains why removing the control cabinet reshapes machine design.

Sensor specialist Baumer says it offers the best choice of IO-Link sensor products enabling you to achieve unmatched speed, accuracy and usability in your manufacturing application.

Portescap brings decades of experience in miniature motion systems and a proven track record in high-performance medical and industrial applications. Today, it is supporting a new wave of robotics OEMs as they transition from prototype to production.

The food and beverage industry has been slower to adopt automation than some other areas of manufacturing. Short-term supplier contracts and a reliance on cheap labour have proved obstacles to investment for some food producers, limiting their ability to grow their production capabilities. Fortunately, automation systems incorporating robotics from leading suppliers such as FANUC are now becoming a common sight in many food factories around the UK.

With its latest IE5+ motor generation, system provider NORD DRIVESYSTEMS offers high-efficiency solutions to reduce energy and resource consumption in industry. The company has now extended the power of its compact permanent magnet synchronous motors to 11 kW.

Reliable power needs strong partnerships. Benefit from the advantages of combining products - each of the Power Reliability products from Phoenix Contact ensures maximum system availability. However, when used together, they achieve their full potential and provide additional advantages.

The industrial truck industry is characterised by high safety and performance requirements. With increasing electrification, electric drive systems and their safety components are becoming more important. Compact spring-applied brakes from Kendrion contribute significantly to the operational safety of industrial trucks.

With PTCB TM, Phoenix Contact is launching a new generation of thermal-magnetic circuit-breakers onto the market. With a width of just 8 mm, alignable current monitoring, and the capability of direct bridging to the Clipline complete system, the product family ensures high efficiency and transparency in the control cabinet and is suitable for demanding industrial applications.

Henkel has announced the market availability of Loctite Stycast UV 7998, the latest formulation in the company's line of award-winning conformal coatings.