Tsubaki will return to the PPMA Show this year, exhibiting its latest chain innovations for the packaging industry. Taking place 23-25 September 2025 at the NEC, Birmingham, the show will see Tsubaki reveal its newly developed film gripper cam sprockets at stand C44.

maxon has upgraded its MiniMACS6-AMP4 multi-axis motion controller range with improved control precision for smaller DC and brushless DC (BLDC) motors. The new controller is optimised for motors up to 7A (amps) peak current and 4A continuous current, and achieves higher current resolution.

Ruland now offers MI-series single beam couplings, expanding its zero-backlash beam coupling line to include one, four, and six beam styles. Single beam couplings are ideal for light-duty applications with low torque requirements such as encoders, tachometers, and small analytical devices.

The O-Type range of safety switches from Mechan Controls combines over 50 years of design experience with the latest in machine guard safety technology. Perfect for applications where guard-locking is not required, these switches deliver long life, high reliability and advanced diagnostics.

Vision Engineering announces the launch of ProteQ VISO, a digital stereo microscope with a fully integrated 'autostereo' display, enabling true flat screen 3D image viewing without traditional eyepieces.

If a standard enclosure can't accommodate a component such as a touch screen, or if a cable requires a specific entry point, customisation might be required. Chris Lloyd, Spelsberg UK's Managing Director, discusses how to approach enclosure customisation.

Parker Hannifin has launched the VA130 mobile valve, completing the Parker VA Series valve portfolio designed to revolutionise mobile hydraulics. Drawing on decades of expertise in load-sensing directional control valves, the VA130 delivers industry-leading performance, exceptional controllability, and enhanced energy efficiency.

Flexible, modular workpiece transport can bring valuable extra speed to automated assembly with free pallets. Scalability is also enhanced, while built-in tracking provides traceability data to meet the requirements of demanding industries such as automotive, as the experts at Yamaha Robotics explain.

In the challenging environment of beverage manufacturing, the reliability of production equipment is critical to keeping output high and downtime low. Chris Johnson, managing director at SMB Bearings, argues that, when stakes are high, success depends on components that can deliver precision and durability under constant pressure.

Standard parts specialist norelem has expanded its product range with the introduction of new signal towers and beacons designed to ensure clear, reliable alerts in production environments. In the event of faults, downtime, or material bottlenecks, the new devices enable operators to react quickly, reducing interruptions and safeguarding productivity.