OMRON has announced a significant software update for its FH Vision System and FHV7 Smart Camera. This update introduces an optional Digimarc license to OMRON's customers in the consumer goods industry, enhancing the machine vision series' capabilities and enabling modernising digital product identification with digital watermarks.

Ruland continues to expand its motion control coupling product line by introducing bellows couplings with increased misalignment capabilities. These new bellows couplings complement Ruland's existing high-stiffness line by offering equivalent torque with greater misalignment flexibility.

igus Module Connect is helping machine builder Zemat to produce customised 'plug and play' modules for its Boxmat HD cardboard packaging machine, allowing the quick and smooth coupling of table modules for different sized boxes.

The desire to optimise costs and simultaneously boost performance doesn't have to be a conflict, says Nabtesco. Its gear systems are extremely precise, very robust and absolutely reliable, which significantly optimises costs and boosts performance in the production industry.

Safety guard interlocks help protect operators when working with rotating equipment and other high-risk machinery. However, interlocks are vulnerable to manipulation, putting operators in danger from unsafe machinery. To prevent this issue, David Dearden, Managing Director of Euchner UK, offers suggestions on how machine builders can prevent operator bypass.

Linear motion specialist Tolomatic has expanded and enhanced its RSX high force electric linear actuator range, which is supported in the UK by motion specialist INMOCO. These changes include updated model numbering and the introduction of new products to meet a wider array of industrial applications.

As part of Nidec Drives' commitment to drive development, the Control Techniques Commander S now comes with a terminal cover, factory fitted as standard.

The new SFAM from Festo, is a pressure and flow sensor combined in one compact unit. Equipped with IO-Link, the SFAM sensor enables data-driven insights and reduces the number of components required, so system designers and machine builders can save time, space and cost. It also simplifies stocking and provides greater design flexibility.

Baumer continues to expand its range of ultra-compact, maintenance-free encoders for harsh industrial applications following the introduction of the EB360 multi-turn encoder. This bearingless, non-contact, fully encapsulated and compact absolute encoder measures just 22mm in height, is designed to deliver precise angle position and speed feedback, even in environments which are dusty, dirty or wet.

High-quality light is a decisive factor for in ensuring the precision, quality, and safety of manufacturing and inspection processes. LED lights from binder are used as machine lights or workspace lighting. Additionally, the compact design, homogeneous light distribution, and optimised heat management of these lights are noteworthy. The products are equipped with an M12-A connector, rendering them suitable for use in industrial environments.