The box PCs from Phoenix Contact are suitable for a wide range of automation tasks – from simple data acquisition to complex IoT and edge applications. With the VL3 UPC series, particularly compact devices are now available for demanding edge computing installations in distributed control cabinets.

OKW has extended its range of SMART-PANEL wall-mount and desktop enclosures for building monitoring and control. New size S114 fits flush-mount cavity wall boxes up to 100 x 100 mm.

Many companies have neither the necessary personnel nor the corresponding vertical integration to develop mechanics and control systems in parallel. As a result, the supplier’s expertise is becoming increasingly important. And this is where Aerotech’s real work begins.

The IMU F99 inclination sensor from Pepperl+Fuchs provides stable inclination values for mobile use on construction machinery or robots. An integrated gyroscope compensates for accelerations, enabling precise inclination measurement. This, says the company, makes the IMU F99 sensor a significantly better choice than conventional static inclination sensors.

EMKA offers a range of sealing profiles for railway and fire protection made of EPDM – a material which it says offers enhanced flame retardant properties for more safety, plus significant cost savings compared to silicone seals and the ability to provide readily customised frames and rings with ‘sealed joints’ ready for instant installation.

Join experts from the Harting Technology Group, Delta Energy Systems and ZVK on Wednesday 17 January 2024 for an informative live webinar looking at how standardisation for data centres can reduce costs and speed up time-to-market.

Schaeffler ensures optimised mounting and dismounting of bearings courtesy of the BETEX product brand, which has now been included in the range of mechanical and hydraulic bearing tools.

Kawasaki Robotics demonstrated its capabilities in the Industrial Robot Zone at iREX 2023, showcasing products and solutions not just for the traditional industrial sectors, but also in the medical and healthcare sector, as well as in the social fields with a view to social implementation.

Diagnostic test waiting lists are at record levels in the UK, with targets to reduce the backlog to pre-pandemic levels being missed. The nationwide shortage of specialists plays a key role in delays, but the impact of outdated scanning equipment is often overlooked. Here, Stewart Goulding, managing director of stepper motor supplier EMS, explains why modern, reliable equipment is essential to tackling the backlog.

WDS Components has extended its range of castor wheels. The broad wheel range covers a variety of designs, materials and sizes, for an array of industrial and commercial applications. With sizes now including a compact 50mm diameter, through to a 200mm wheel, castors also include brake and adjustable levelling options.