OKW’s flanged MINI-DATA-BOX plastic enclosures are now available in a new two-colour option as standard: the base is traffic grey A (RAL 7042); the top is traffic white (RAL 9016).

Sensors in the new SD range from ifm electronics have been developed specifically to allow users to accurately monitor the usage of compressed air and other industrial gases.

See Festo at MachineBuilding.Live, 4 October 2023, on stand 27

Dirak stainless steel compression latches from FDB Panel Fittings offer a secure and vibration-resistant closure for use in mechanical engineering, transport and similar applications where underfloor flaps, storage lockers, etc, must endure harsh environmental conditions, and yet enable keyless operation quickly and reliably – while meeting the need for an external visual status indication.

When space is really tight in your industrial automation sensing application, Baumer claims its new UR12 ultrasonic sensor, in M12 size, is the world’s shortest ultrasonic sensor as it features a housing reduced down to a length of just 50mm, along with a 15mm ‘blind’ area.

Dean Crumlish, product and applications manager at Copley Controls, explores the use of compact, efficient and powerful nano-type servo drives with innovative thermal management technology and EtherCAT and CANopen support for robotics and embedded motion applications.

See Fath at MachineBuilding.Live, 4 October 2023, on stand 17

Carlo Gavazzi continues to expand its popular RS_E range of solid-state relays up to 100 AAC, a cost-effective solution for resistive loads, providing reliable operation and excellent longevity.

Experience cobot setup and programming through two interactive pods at MachineBuilding.Live. The star of the show, UR20, is Universal Robots’ top-end model with the longest reach and heaviest payload capabilities, tailored for end-of-line packaging applications.

Dave Walsha, sales manager at small DC motor supplier EMS, explores how remote controlled robots can help to keep workers safe.