With the new B23 connector, binder presents a new generation of hybrid connectors for industrial automation. The series combines power supply and shielded data transmission in one compact connector and enables Ethernet transmission rates of up to 100 Mbit/s.

Kollmorgen Corporation announces the expansion of the Kollmorgen Essentials portfolio with the addition of the PCMM2G Essentials controller and new high-voltage drive capability up to 4 kW. Together, these additions extend the Essentials advantage to support a broader range of industrial applications and motion requirements.

Rockwell Automation has announced new capabilities of its EtherNet/IP In-cabinet Solution, expanding support for additional motor control and protection devices. The update enables manufacturers to connect more components inside the control panel, simplify wiring and gain deeper diagnostic insight, without redesigning their existing architecture.

When aerospace production ramps up, the biggest risks don't show up in strategy decks - they show up on the line. Think missed torque values, manual checks under time pressure and data captured later because output comes first. Here, Howard Green, senior account manager at Desoutter Tools examines how digital process control can reduce uncertainty when reliability matters most.

To ensure stability, secure anchoring and orderly installations, Elesa expands its range with the new DCE tube clamps, compliant with the DIN 3015 standard and designed for the reliable fastening of rigid and flexible pipes across a wide range of applications.

Caparoc from Phoenix Contact is an individual modular system for overcurrent protection. With many combination options, intuitive operation, and a simple design-in, users can set up their own personal standard for device protection that is fit for the future.

Global sensor specialist Telemecanique Sensors has recently brought its newest limit switch addition to the market, the XCMH. Building upon Telemecanique Sensors' respected position as a global leader in Limit Switch technology and innovation, the XCMH boasts all the advantages of its predecessor, the XCMN, but with additional benefits.

TSUBAKI KABELSCHLEPP can deliver a steel cable carrier, cables, hoses, inner distribution, add-on parts and, if requested, push-in connections as a harnessed TOTALTRAX system, in a single coordinated and tested unit. This reduces interfaces and installation work while minimising risks during commissioning and operation.

Manufacturers continue to face pressure from rising costs, labour shortages and increasing demands on productivity and quality. For many SMEs, the question is no longer whether to invest in automation, but how to do so in a controlled and commercially viable way, say the experts at Innomech.

Advantech announces the release of its next-generation button-integrated HMI series - SPC-800 V2, featuring both Panel PC and Monitor versions. This series is designed to deliver greater flexibility, durability, and efficiency across heavy machinery, robotics, and automated production lines.