Web tension control is fundamental to applications such as printing, packaging, and textiles processing. To achieve a high-quality process, and maintain rapid throughput, precise control over the tension and speed of the material is vital. Gerard Bush, engineer at INMOCO, explains the common architecture of a web tension control application and highlights the crucial aspects required in its motion coordination.

Dave Walsha, Sales Director at precision gearbox manufacturer Electro Mechanical Systems, explains how custom gearbox solutions are enabling advances in neurosurgery.

K and MK draw-wire sensors from Micro-Epsilon are specially designed for OEM and series applications. They combine an excellent price-performance ratio combined with compact dimensions and robust design.

When demanding sensing applications occur in challenging environments such as in the agriculture, construction and mobile machinery industries, it is important to install robust and reliable sensors suited to the challenges. Baumer offers robust and dependable off-highway radar sensors which are designed to meet these challenges.

Those prioritising safety and security now have a cost-effective latching option. Southco's E3 VISE ACTION Compression Latch with Visual Indicator is now available in zinc.

Norstat now offers the MBI-M Series, an enclosure designed with pre-formed metric knockouts on all four sides.

The Hall effect encoder kit from MEGATRON's MKI series offers a resolution of 1 to 8,192 pulses per revolution (12 bits with PWM) and can be easily fitted in even the tightest spaces.

BOPLA manufactures a wide range of aluminium enclosure types combining sturdy construction with environmental protection up to IP69. BOPLA enclosures stand out in the market with their simple or elegant designs, available in a wide range of sizes, offering designers flexible equipment housings.

When it comes to precise motion control and high torque transmission in minimal space, strain wave gear technology is the pinnacle. Darko Lukic, Head of Development Gears at maxon, explains the advantages that the technology provides for applications that demand precision.

At this year's SPS, PULS introduced the PLANET product family - a new generation of industrial power supplies that combines high efficiency, reliability and compact size.