The Raptor EP4200 and EP5200 series switches from Phoenix Contact provide advanced Layer 2 switching capabilities with high performance and availability tailored for demanding critical infrastructure and energy applications.

NORD now offers digital twins for system development. Based on a myNORD configuration, it is now possible to request individually created drive systems as simulation models.

In food and beverage, the stakes are especially high - a single point of delay can undo the efficiencies achieved everywhere else. Here, Beth Ragdale, software business manager at industrial automation and control specialist Beckhoff UK, explains why tackling bottlenecks requires a rethink of traditional production lines, moving beyond purely mechanical fixes to embrace flexible, software-driven solutions.

Kollmorgen Corporation has released the next update for the SafeMotion Monitor (SMM) firmware: SMM 3.0. This upgrade expands functional safety support for linear motors and linear axes, helping machine builders implement functional safety in applications ranging from semiconductor manufacturing to battery production and industrial automation that require safety.

norelem is expanding its product range with premium C-profile mounting rails and extensive accessories. The cold-formed profile rails - also referred to as installation rails or simply C-profiles - are designed for use in machine and plant engineering and are ideal for installing components, cables, sensors, and units in a quick and precise manner.

With the new M8 flange connectors featuring a solder connection, binder is expanding its already extensive portfolio with another variant for customised connection solutions.

With its new MYZEL Lifecycle Platform, automation expert Pilz is offering a Software-as-a-Service solution for centralised management of machinery and personnel. The digital platform helps production managers and safety officers to operate their machinery safely, securely, efficiently and in compliance with the standards, throughout the entire lifecycle.

The SIGMATEK 7-inch web HMI portfolio has a new addition: the ET 0711-02 which combines powerful performance with HTML5 visualisation.

OMRON Robotics and Safety Technologies has expanded its TM S Series collaborative robot portfolio with three new models and a major software update, supporting manufacturers facing labour shortages and increasing requirements for flexible, high-mix production.

With its latest developments in hydraulic brakes, Regal Rexnord is helping mining companies transition toward a future where safety, sustainability and efficiency are essential.