The IFS Profisafe Gateway from Phoenix Contact makes it easy to integrate network-compatible motor starters into Profisafe networks and use them in safety applications.

Flir has launched the C8 thermal imaging camera, a new device set to enhance compact thermal diagnostics with high-clarity, rapid results. Improvements to the new-generation C8 include enhanced image quality, higher accuracy, improved sensitivity, and the addition of advanced reporting templates within Flir Ignite Pro.

The PPMA Show has always been a snapshot of where the UK's processing and packaging sector is heading. Every September, the innovations on display hint at how factories will look in the years ahead. With the show taking place every year, it's sometimes hard to notice the cumulative impact of these changes over time. But what might we expect to see in a decade from now? Here, Bradley McEwan, business development manager at automation specialist Beckhoff UK, imagines what we might expect to see if teleported to PPMA 2035.

New from valve specialist GEMU is the 44A0 multi-functional valve actuation module, a future-proof solution for modern process automation. The automation module combines two functions in a single device: a combi switchbox and position control, for maximum versatility and efficient plant design.

Kistler will be showcasing its complete measurement chain for automated quality control at this year's K - from sensors to process monitoring and control to data documentation.

The elastomer couplings from Jakob have been expanded by a new series. With the new EKM-VA, the tried-and-tested EKM type has a stainless steel version. One of the strengths of the material is its resistance to chemicals, such as those used for cleaning in the food industry.

In a world first, Panasonic Factory Solutions will demonstrate a series of next level, automated welding quality improvements using its TAWERS G4 Welding Robot System at Schweissen and Schneiden, in Essen, Germany from 15-19 September 2025.

Acorn Industrial Services is expanding its comprehensive linear motion product offer by adding Schaeffler INA to its fully stocked range.

Renishaw will launch its latest NC4+ Blue laser tool setter models at EMO Hannover 2025. Featuring third-generation technology, the new F100 and F100-10C models are said to set a new standard for tool setting on CNC machine tools and reflect Renishaw's commitment to advancing metrology for precision manufacturers.

Rotor Clip appreciates that every project has its own set of challenges. While the company offers a wide range of standard retaining rings and wave springs, sometimes off-the-shelf parts just won't cut it. That's where customisation comes in, allowing Rotor Clip to tailor parts precisely to what your application needs.