With its new Telemetric Measurement System (TMS), Kistler for the first time achieves wireless, wear-free transmission of signals for process and tool monitoring in dynamic structures such as turret lathes.

Apex Dynamics UK appeared at the PPMA Total 2025 processing and packaging machinery show in Birmingham, displaying its new SGM range of compact motors and geared motor units. The company's stand at the event also featured live demonstrations of precision planetary gearboxes and rack and pinion technology.

Pickering Interfaces will showcase its range of industry-standard modular signal switching and sensor simulation solutions for aerospace electronic test and verification, including HIL (hardware-in-the-loop) simulation, at the Aerospace Test and Development Show.

To meet the needs of measurement and testing of electrical vehicle supply equipment (EVSE) and the safety of electrical vehicles (EV) in Britain, Metrel includes EVSE testing firmware on all price levels of its multi-function testers and by offering a choice of adapter to check the charger function and give access to the electrical system behind it for testing.

The SB6 from STOBER is a stand-alone device suitable for applications with up to four axes and is characterised by its excellent control performance.

Shaft coupling windup and backlash are fundamentally different types of mechanical error, although both can cause inaccuracies in a rotational system. They are related in that they both cause lost motion, but they arise from different physical phenomena. The experts at jbj Techniques explain.

According to the NHS, 9 in 10 of all keyhole surgeries will be delivered with the assistance of robotics in the next 10 years. To meet this demand, surgical robot manufacturers are looking for streamlined development processes, combined with increasing surgical precision. Optimising joint design, responsible for controlling these robots, will be a key focus as, Matthew Dean, medical technology lead at maxon, reports.

Valve specialist GEMU is expanding its single-use range with the GEMU Multiport SUMONDO multi-port valve block. This is available with pneumatic or manual block locking.

Mitutoyo announces the launch of QM-Fit - a compact, high-performance manual vision measuring machine designed for quick, accurate inspection of small and thin components. QM-Fit delivers ease of use with a smart, touch-based interface and is positioned as a next-generation alternative to traditional profile projectors.

Siemens Digital Industries Software has announced the expansion of its Teamcenter software for product lifecycle management to add AI-powered Lifecycle Assessment (LCA) capabilities.