The experts at Renishaw look at what an encoder is, the different types of encoders, how they work and where they are used.

Yokogawa Test and Measurement announces the launch of the AQ23211A and AQ23212A optical power meter modules (OPMs) as additions to the AQ2300 Series - a multi-application test system for manufacturers of semiconductor devices and optical components such as optical fibres.

Dave Walsha, sales and marketing director at drive system supplier Electro Mechanical Systems (EMS), explores how micromotor-driven agritech can future-proof farming.

norelem expands its range of toggle clamps for demanding applications in metal machining and woodworking, as well as machine construction. The new clamping elements impress with a robust construction, flexibility, and high clamping forces of up to 33,350 N.

Danfoss Power Solutions has announced the launch of its Synflex 3TMH thermoplastic hydraulic hose. The hose is designed to bring superior performance to material handling machinery such as telehandlers, boom lifts, scissor lifts and more.

FLIR has unveiled FLIR MIX, an advanced multispectral imaging solution designed to bring greater detail and accuracy to infrared imaging. By blending thermal and visible-light imagery, FLIR MIX gives researchers and engineers a powerful new way to analyse, interpret, and share complex thermal environments with greater accuracy.

Contrinex says it has set a new standard for Double-Sheet Detection Sensors, delivering precision, durability, and ease of use. Double-Sheet Detection Sensors aim to eliminate costly tool damage in press lines by ensuring that only single-sheet blanks are fed to the presses.

Innovation in stepper motor technology means the gap between stepper and servo technology is narrowing. The new, optimised EMMB-ST and EMMT-ST stepper motor family from Festo can be used in conjunction with the CMMT-ST servo drive controller to create a coordinated servo system at an attractive price.

Successful, strong and reliable bonding and coating processes start with understanding your surface. Here, Alison Fox, Dyne Sales Manager at Intertronics, outlines how you can find the right approach for optimising your adhesion.

Save time from pre-sales all the way to operations with a simpler design that enables quicker start-up of new machines and processes. Schneider Electric's Modicon Edge I/O Network Terminal Slice (NTS) is the latest distributed I/O system specifically designed to meet the varying needs of system integrators, fitting applications ranging from simple to the most demanding all within a single I/O family.