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.

Available in NEMA frame sizes 08 through 34, Mclennan’s new MSM series 2-phase, 1.8° stepper motors are aimed at the unique demands of OEM users with stock availability for standard products and fast turnaround for application customisation.

Foremost Electronics, the engineering-led Essex based importer and specialist distributor of electromechanical components and sub-systems, announces the availability of three new sizes added to the range of HMI protection windows from enclosure manufacturer FIBOX.

NSK is introducing its advanced HTF-SRM series, a high-speed, heat-resistant version of its ball screws for high-load drive applications. This new product is ideal for electric injection moulding machines tasked with manufacturing high-cycle, thin-wall products in short cycle times.

New from SPIROL is the Series CL6000 range of lightweight, lead-free, aluminium precision machined compression limiters. The CL6000 is machined from 2024 grade aluminium which provides the best combination of strength, corrosion resistance, machineability and cost.

Thermal condition-based monitoring can identify developing problems on the production line long before they become critical, as the experts at Teledyne FLIR explain.

With the potential to boost productivity by up to 90 per cent while reducing cost per specimen, laboratory automation is reshaping medical research. In this article, Dave Walsha, sales manager at EMS, explores some of the key points to consider for successful implementation of the latest in automation technology.

The team at FDB Panel Fittings have calculated that there are now over 116,000 possible combinations of standard components available at their Online store. The list includes bodies in zinc die chrome, zinc die black, polyamide black, 316 stainless steel, handle inserts – T and L, star knobs, wing knobs, spanner locks, with multiple types of tabs and cams.

maxon Group has released a new speed and current controller for micromotors that optimises control precision. The new ESCON2 controller, for brushed DC and brushless DC motors up to 1,800W continuous duty, is designed for OEM integration into customer systems. ESCON2 enhances control with features including field-oriented control (FOC) as well as acceleration and velocity feed forward.

Flow control specialist, Bürkert, has launched a new range of tool-free, easy to service valves for the control of liquids and steam. Long-lasting and able to withstand high temperatures, the range also achieves FDA approval for use in food and beverage applications.