As the countdown to October's MachineBuilding.Live begins, it is timely to explore some of the themes that are impacting on manufacturing - and thus pertinent to machine builders. Here, we look at the impact of five key areas: artificial intelligence, energy efficiency, robotics, predictive maintenance and safety.

Whether filters, chokes, DIN rail products for control cabinet construction, or design-in and measurement services, SCHURTER offers a comprehensive portfolio to ensure electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) in demanding applications.

Vacuum plays a crucial role in casting, preventing air entrapment, reducing oxidation, improving mold filling, enhancing surface quality, controlling metal solidification and enabling the production of thin-walled light-weighting castings parts, as the experts at Leybold explain.

Danfoss Power Solutions has announced the launch of its Thorx CLM 5 C cam lobe motor. Designed for drum drives on road rollers and other compaction equipment, the CLM 5 C hydraulic motor joins the S motors for skid steers and the recently launched T motors for compact track loaders in the Thorx lineup.

Delta has launched the DOP-300S Series Touch Panel HMI. Engineered to meet the demands of smart manufacturing and the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT), the DOP-300S Series is available with a 7" TFT LCD or a 10" TFT LCD for easy viewing.

ifm has unveiled the DV301x range - an advanced machine lighting solution that exceeds the stringent requirements of the Ecodesign Directive 2009/125/EC. The range reflects ifm's dedication to sustainability, energy efficiency and engineering excellence, helping industry partners embrace responsible, future-focused operations.

Regal Rexnord linear motion solutions brand, Thomson, has introduced key enhancements to its H-Track electro-hydraulic actuator, making it more resilient in harsh and high-moisture environments.

LAPP has come up with clever new products that are crucial for intralogistics, renewable energies and factory automation. In the field of intralogistics, LAPP offers the right connection solutions for all the challenges that industry throws at it. With the increasing digitalisation of warehouse and conveyor processes and the use of AI, there is a growing demand for reliable and high-performance products and solutions.

Hottinger Bruel and Kjaer (HBK) has announced the integration of IO-Link communication into its trusted U10M, U10F, and C10 force transducers. These fatigue-resistant sensors, widely used in critical test and production applications, now combine their renowned mechanical robustness with smart digital connectivity.

Today's digital world is built on data. From search engines and streaming services to artificial intelligence and cloud computing, almost everything we use to work and relax relies on the smooth, secure operation of data centres. As essential as these technologies are, the sheer processing power required to run today's applications generates an immense amount of heat. To keep servers functioning at peak performance, effective cooling isn't just important, it's critical, as the experts at Nidec Drives explain.