Automated liquid dispensing machines rely on high precision and repeatable performance, and operating within a laboratory setting, they must also occupy a compact footprint. The electric drive system responsible for the motion of the pipetting head is a crucial component to meet these needs. Sandro Walter, maxon's Business Development Manager for Laboratory Automation, presents the key design considerations.

The FL mGuard 2102 and FL mGuard 4302 Gigabit security routers from Phoenix Contact combine mGuard security software with powerful hardware. They are designed to protect industrial networks against unauthorised access or malware intrusion.

By 2030, 35 per cent of large manufacturing companies will have fully autonomous facilities - according to Industry 4.0 solutions specialist, Intelligence Industrielle. Here, Mike Davies, managing director of EMS, explores how advanced motor technology is making this vision of the future of manufacturing possible.

The Lee Company has come up with an interesting solution to the problem of handling high cracking pressures in downhole oil and gas applications, by using two pressure relief valves in series.

OMRON has announced the launch of the FHV7-AI Detection Camera, the latest addition to its proven family of industrial vision systems. The new model combines advanced AI-driven inspection capabilities with a simplified, step-by-step user interface and a compact, all-in-one design - reducing engineering time and overall cost of ownership.

SKF continues to re-imagine intelligent and clean rotation with the development of a new temperature-resistant, corrosion-tolerant steel for aeroengine bearings called ARCTIC15.

OKW can now supply its plastic enclosures with bespoke internal metal brackets and mounting plates for displays and other large components. The company's METCASE metal enclosures division designs and manufactures the custom aluminium parts in-house.

Rather than try to make every manufacturer of every latch conform to one tool, Southco is meeting them where they are with the R4-15 Rotary Latch. Its versatile design allows it to secure many different types of panels across heavy machinery, and Southco offers a variety of tool-actuated options to match other latches on the vehicle.

Danfoss Power Solutions has announced the launch of CAN 2 Current (C2C), a compact solenoid-mounted microcontroller designed to work with Danfoss cartridge valves, hydraulic integrated circuits (HICs), hybrid PVG/HIC valves, and open-circuit pumps.

The digitalisation of processes in hazardous areas places high demands on explosion protection. All infrastructure components used in these areas must be intrinsically safe or explosion-proof and certified. Pepperl+Fuchs meets these requirements with a comprehensive portfolio of certified solutions, from smartphones, tablets, and HMI systems to intrinsically safe barriers and remote I/O systems to Ethernet APL technology and sensor technology in hazardous areas.