Automation solutions provider Eberle Automatische Systeme has developed a breakthrough in quality control with a focus on the cheese-ripening process, combining AI with machine vision software from MVTec.

Building on a proven existing joint development and successful commercial track record, IDS Imaging Development Systems (IDS), and Prophesee SA, inventor of the world's most advanced neuromorphic vision systems, have announced an expanded collaboration to develop next-generation industrial cameras integrating Prophesee's Metavision event-based vision technology.

Precision planetary gearboxes from Apex Dynamics have been selected by UK packaging machinery company T. Freemantle for use in its new S01 pre-glued sleever.

Calculating an application's motion profile is crucial to optimising its performance, as Gerard Bush, engineer at motion specialist INMOCO, explains.

ABB has appointed HAYLEY DEXIS, which has its headquarters in Halesowen, West Midlands, as the first UK national distributor for its portfolio of high-efficiency low voltage (LV) electric motors.

ctrlX OS, the open operating system for partner integration developed by Bosch Rexroth, now supports integration with AMD Embedded x86 processors and adaptive SoCs.

With the EC 122 interface module, SIGMATEK is extending its portfolio in the field of high-performance system connections and optimising the integration of S-DIAS modules into EtherCAT networks.

With the SX6 safety module, STOBER adds modern safety technology to its 6th generation drive controllers. The module monitors movements, reliably puts axes into safe states and can be seamlessly integrated into EtherCAT-based automation systems via the integrated Fail Safe over EtherCAT (FSoE) interface.

Seamless integration of electrics and pneumatics gives customers major competitive advantages. "Seamless Automation combines our broad-based solution portfolio with end-to-end connectivity and an intuitive digital experience for our customers," explains Frank Notz, Chief Sales Officer at Festo.

ABB has expanded its all-compatible drive portfolio with the introduction of a new wall-mounted frame, extending the ACS580-01, ACQ580-01 and ACH580-01 drive ranges with new 315 kW and 355 kW power ratings.