binder is expanding its M12 program with angled panel-mount connectors for centric PCB mounting. The connectors receive the circuit board at its edge and sit flush with it, rather than on top of it.

Passenger safety comes first in modern rail transport, and cable entry systems play a key role. They keep electric installations organised and fully functional behind the walls and panels of every railcar. Conta-Clip has enhanced and adapted its proven KDS cable entry program for the demanding requirements of rail applications, and certified it for this safety-critical environment.

SERPAC's IP-rated BW Series watch-style enclosures are now available as three models (BW2, BW4, BW6) in a wide range of sizes and colours.

Electric drive system specialist maxon will present its engineering capabilities for Class II and III medical device manufacturers at Medical Technology Ireland 2026. The Swiss brand will demonstrate its complete drive systems supported by comprehensive engineering services for integration within high-value, precision medical devices.

New from SCHURTER, the DSTH DIP switch in a standard-profile design enables easy configuration of RS485 and Modbus addresses, BIOS/CMOS parameters, and other hardware functions.

As an exclusive UK and Ireland FAULHABER distributor, Electro Mechanical Systems (EMS) will return to Medical Technology Ireland to exhibit a range of FAULHABER motors, gearboxes and advanced motion controllers. EMS aims to demonstrate how engineers can integrate precise, compact drive systems into demanding medical applications.

Across disciplines, laboratories continue to balance the need for repeatable, consistent output with the equally critical priority of minimising operator strain. This makes thoughtful motion system design an increasingly important factor in electronic pipetting performance, as the experts at Portescap explain.

For almost 60 years, Bath-based charity Designability has developed innovative products that help remove barriers faced by disabled people. Among its latest innovations is the Accessible Pushchair, a solution designed specifically for wheelchair-using parents and carers, made possible through user-led design and the integration of igus self-lubricating plain bearings.

Hinges connect components and ensure that doors, flaps or panels can be moved reliably. Their job becomes more difficult if housing fronts are to be flush with the surface or if edges, profiles and seals are in the way during opening. Such situations call for hinges that do more than just connect. For such applications, norelem offers highly movable piano hinges with gooseneck and with integrated double joint.

With industrial and rehabilitation workers under constant pressure from repetitive strain and heavy lifting, a new generation of AI-driven exoskeletons is moving beyond rigid, pre-set assistance toward intelligent, real-time adaptive support. Here Dave Walsha, sales and marketing director at DC motor supplier Electro Mechanical Systems (EMS), explores the role of motors in enabling these systems.