Mounting a robot arm on a movable base, known as a 7th axis, adds flexibility, enhances collaboration and provides collision protection. A 7th axis is, however, a high-precision system, and maximising productivity from it requires close consideration of where and how you mount it, and application-specific factors such as the availability of collision detection systems and the number of linear guides used, as the experts at Thomson Industries explain.

TPL Vision introduces the TPL-CONTROL-1, a powerful new external illumination controller that expands the flexibility of machine vision lighting. More than just a controller, the TPL-CONTROL-1 forms the foundation of TPL Vision's new External Control (EC) product family, enabling a wide range of proven illumination products to benefit from advanced, configurable lighting control.

Now available with full support from Mclennan, Applied Motion Products' (AMP) newly launched DIN rail mountable AK series drives offer a choice of open-loop stepper, closed-loop stepper, or full closed-loop servo motion control in a compact feature-rich package in combination with NEMA 11 to NEMA 34 frame motors operating from 24–48 VDC power.

3D vision technology is transforming automation across industries, enabling more accurate detection, measurement, and interaction with real-world environments. But with several different technologies available, choosing the right solution can be challenging. The experts at OEM Automatic guide us through the options.

To simplify installation and reduce assembly time, OEM Automatic now offers a complete assembly service for custom safety edges. Each safety edge is manufactured to the customer's exact specification, providing a ready-to-install solution that eliminates the need for on-site cutting, bonding or wiring.

The compact multi-colour beacon 189 from TEXELCO Safety Technology, available from Norstat, is designed to deliver brilliant illumination with LEDs that allow up to 7 colours.

The smallest representative of the servo compensating couplings from JAKOB ANTRIEBSTECHNIK, the miniature couplings, are designed to compensate for the misalignment or an axial displacement of two axes or shafts.

New configurable AI-powered 3D machine vision from SICK combines deep learning with precise height data analysis via its Nova foundation software. The company has equipped its Nova machine vision platform with AI deep learning algorithms to enable ease-of-use and quick customisation, opening up a range of new capabilities.

While some machines require advanced motion control and high-performance hardware, many do not. Here, Karl Walker, business development manager at Beckhoff Automation UK, explains why right-sizing automation can reduce costs and provide a stronger foundation for future growth.

Mouser Electronics is stocking the latest products from OMRON Industrial Automation, a world-leading supplier of advanced electronics and control system components.