The scanCONTROL 3010-200 laser profile scanners from Micro-Epsilon enable robots to precisely detect and handle flexible cables in real-time. Software synchronises the data from the sensors with the movement of the robot for precise positioning of the cables on the cable harness, providing an efficient and economical application solution.

When machines communicate with each other, robots perform precise movements or wind turbines feed electricity into the grid, it is often powerful connections in the background that make everything possible - such as EPIC connectors from LAPP.

As automation becomes increasingly software-driven, engineering teams are looking to the IT department for guidance. One methodology in particular, DevOps, is beginning to shape how automation systems are developed and maintained, as Beth Ragdale, software business manager at automation and control specialist Beckhoff UK, explains.

A new direct-controlled seat valve from WEBER-HYDRAULIK enables storage-free, load-tight holding functions in dynamic linear units without an additional control pressure supply and offers significant advantages over classic, pilot-controlled solutions, particularly in stationary and servo hydraulics.

Yamaha Robotics announces the expansion of its Robonity series of single-axis robots and motorless single-axis actuators with the addition of a long-stroke type, a timing belt drive type, and a low-profile type with reduced overall height.

FDB Panel Fittings announces the availability of an extensive range of industrial-grade handles for enclosures, cabinets, panels and drawers - now offered ex-stock for immediate dispatch via the FDB Online Store.

Across a range of medical and laboratory applications, confirmation of liquid flow status is critical, but integrating sensors or electronics to check the performance of functions like valve switching adds design complexity. Burkert has developed a set of algorithms to monitor the induced current within its electrodynamic whisper valves, presenting a range of diagnostic capabilities to identify faults for immediate and preventative maintenance, and increased process intelligence.

Energy storage systems (ESS) require interfaces which are compact and generate as little heat as possible, even when transmitting high currents. HARTING has developed the Han S series for this application area.

WEG has expanded its WG20 geared motor line with the introduction of the WG20 S that combines the efficiency of helical gears with the cost-effectiveness of worm drive gearboxes. The WG20 S is designed to be compact, space-saving and to operate with low noise levels.

PI (Physik Instrumente) has introduced the E-713 series, its newest motion controller generation engineered for high-performance control of multi-axis nanopositioning systems.