Fully autonomous production environments leave no room for unexpected downtime. In facilities designed to run with minimal human intervention, even a minor motor failure can halt output and undermine return on investment. Here, Dave Walsha, sales and marketing director at DC motor supplier Electro Mechanical Systems (EMS), explores why the success of lights-out manufacturing depends not only on advanced robotics and control software, but on the motion components at the heart of automated systems.

Tolomatic has extended the force of its electric linear actuators, now taking on applications previously possible only with hydraulic technology. The brand's new RSX50, distributed in the UK by INMOCO, can achieve force of 445 kN (100,000 lbf), pushing the boundaries of electro-mechanical actuation and providing a more precise and reliable alternative to hydraulic cylinders.

The ongoing labour shortage in the electrical installation sector is making time efficiency on site more important than ever. Protecting connections and electrical components, enclosures are key across electrical installations. This means housings that are fast and straightforward to work with are important to any installer, whether the installation will take place indoors, outdoors, or with special requirements, as Chris Lloyd, Managing Director at Spelsberg UK, explains.

Based on the proven ROBA DS steel disk pack coupling, mayr power transmission has developed a weight-optimised aluminium variant with unchanged performance density. The coupling is compatible with all common torque transducers as standard.

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.