The digital world is advancing in big steps. One example of this is the DS11 integrated Smart Connector from SCHURTER. The DS11 is a smart power entry module and can be installed in almost any device.

Even in rain, snow, fog and extremely dusty conditions, the new R1Dxxx and R2Dxxx radar sensors from ifm electronic provide accurate and dependable distance measurements.

FPS Air Compressors says its new Contain-Air solution will transform the way companies gain quick and economic access to compressed air systems. As a turnkey product, the Contain Air portable compressed air room arrives on-site pre-installed and ready to use, providing unparalleled convenience, cost reductions and space savings to boost the competitiveness of UK businesses.

The new Modlight60 Pro RGB IO-Link signal tower from Murrelektronik is a versatile, adaptable and cost-efficient solution for applications that call for clear, reliable signalling.

An important aspect to Titan Enterprises’ R&D is reviewing the performance of its flowmeters and delivering improvements in product design and materials that improves both the accuracy and repeatability (reliability) of these flow measurement devices.

Micro-Epsilon has extended its surfaceCONTROL range of high precision 3D snapshot measurement sensors for automated, inline measurement of geometry, shape and surface quality of objects. The surfaceCONTROL 3xx0-240 offers a larger measuring range of 240 mm and a measurement area of up to 245 x 180 mm. The sensor delivers the best measurement results at a z-axis distance of between 340 and 540mm.

In an era of relentless digital transformation across industries, OEMs bear the exciting responsibility of embedding cutting-edge technologies into their products to meet customer demands. The rewards of this digital shift are evident to end users, but the journey also holds vast potential for OEMs, leading to the creation of value-added after-sale services, as Jake Dibb, OEM business development manager at SolutionsPT, explains.

Costly machine failures due to undetected defects in demanding applications should soon be made redundant, thanks to a new generation of two- and four-hole flange bearings with ‘smart’ features from igus. The lubrication-free high-performance plastic bearings are equipped with miniature wireless sensors that enable condition monitoring and aid predictive maintenance.

TDK Corporation announces the addition of higher power, three-phase AC input models to the TDK-Lambda DRB series of DIN rail mount power supplies. With 24V, 48V and 72V outputs, the products are rated for continuous operation at 480W or 960W and can deliver a boost of 720W and 1440W respectively for up to seven seconds.

Review Display Systems (RDS) has announced the introduction of two new mini-STX format motherboards from Kontron. The Kontron K3921-N and K3921-H support the powerful Intel Core i3 and Intel Alder Lake-N series processors with the latest UHD Gen12 graphics based on the Intel Xe architecture.