At Machine Building Live, Andrew Parsons, general manager of Apex Dynamics, talks about the company's new SGM range of small geared motors, extending the Apex Dynamics product portfolio into lower powered applications such as labelling and small conveyors.

To meet the demands of higher performance applications, JAKOB Antriebstechnik offers the KPP metal bellows coupling. This coupling has a nominal torque of over 600 Nm and a maximum torque of approximately 1200 Nm.

With Virtual PLCnext Control, Phoenix Contact is launching a software-based controller solution that enables flexible automation functions in virtualised IT environments.

Jochem Oerlemans, Product Category Manager at Fabory, explores the challenges of machine downtime from galling and preventative greasing, and outlines how pre-lubricated bolts are reducing the total cost of ownership and helping to eliminate machine downtime risks for original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and end users.

OEM Automatic has acquired Motion29, bringing the expertise, products, and services of both organisations under both the OEM and Motion29 brands, strengthening its overall offering. Customers will benefit from a wider range of solutions, delivered with the same high level of service and support.

Gain an insight into what the dryspin product range offers, as igus dryspin product manager Rob Day explains how this technology can improve applications with increased reliability and efficiency while also eradicating the need for lubrication.

Parker Hannifin announces a significant software release for its PSD servo drive family, focused on "Intelligent Drive". The release delivers new control modes, advanced synchronisation functions and performance optimisations designed to improve throughput, accuracy and system efficiency in demanding industrial applications.

Trio Motion Technology has launched a new I/O system, extending the machine control and connectivity of its new Motion-PLC controller range. The MS I/O System directly integrates high-speed I/O to Trio's new range of Flexible Machine Controllers via compact slices, giving machine builders flexibility over machine control connectivity and reducing the cost of machine development.

ABB is accelerating industrial energy efficiency with its expanded range of IE6 Hyper‑Efficiency synchronous reluctance SynRM motors. This magnet‑free technology - now available from 110 to 450 kW in frame sizes 280 and 315, and speeds up to 3600 rpm- brings next-level efficiency and sustainability to even more industrial applications.

Apex Dynamics has launched its accurate, compact and powerful range of PFII planetary gearboxes. Designed with efficiency and simplicity in mind for use in shaft-driven actuators, linear units and machine axes, the PFII Series delivers high torque, low noise and precision.