The security routers of the mGuard product family from Phoenix Contact protect your industrial OT networks against unauthorised access, either by people or malware. The new FL MGUARD 2105 and FL MGUARD 4305 versions with integrated switch were presented for the first time at SPS 2023.

Murrelektronik has expanded its IO-Link portfolio with the IP67 rated MVK Pro and IMPACT67 Pro fieldbus modules. They provide a flexible, all in one system as each port can be used as an input or output for IO-Link, digital or analogue signals.

Sustainability is one of the most important topics in industrial manufacturing, but it is not just the materials used which must be sustainable. Sustainable processes improve efficiencies and save resources and costs by avoiding or shortening machine downtimes, as the experts at HARTING explain.

In a new development in elevator technology, motor and drive supplier WEG has introduced the ADL500 inverter series. It boasts features including Safe Torque Off SIL3, Safe Brake Test (SBT), and the Safe Brake Control (SBC – SIL3) with EBC500 accessory, which allow operators to check motor break status and avoid any unintentional movement.

In this video, igus highlights various industries and applications where its polymer bearings are used and have replaced metallic bearings.

Multicode readers in the new O2I4xx range from ifm electronic can evaluate multiple 1D/2D codes and texts in a single image and send the results direct IO-Link, making them easy to integrate with control and supervisory systems.

The ThermoView TV30 series from Fluke Process Instruments now offers two powerful thermal camera options: an edge sensor for standalone operation and a GigE version for advanced PC-based analysis.

Despite a patent history that dates back to 1949, the roller screw technology is still a less recognised option when compared to other mechanisms for conversion of rotary torque into linear motion. Mark Moore of Moore International looks at why, and discusses the advantages of roller screw technology.

TCP DC device circuit breakers from Phoenix Contact are the reclosable alternative for automotive fuses. The portfolio offers optimum overload protection for different applications with two characteristic curves.

The PROTUM Office cable management system from KABELSCHLEPP Metool supports the objective of creating a clear and tidy work environment. The modular system flexibly adapts to all requirements while remaining unobtrusive in the background.