WEG has launched new communication cards for ADV200 drives to simplify commissioning and maintenance, as well as remote access for service operations, bringing significant benefits in terms of efficiency, reduced infrastructure complexity and cost reduction. The EXP-ETH-xxx-ADV200 cards integrate seamlessly with the most advanced industrial Ethernet-based fieldbus systems, enabling fast and reliable peer-to-peer communication and remote access.

Linear guides are crucial for smooth, low-friction movement in packaging, food processing and transportation industries. That's why components manufacturer, norelem, has developed four specialised product ranges of linear roller guides to meet diverse industry needs, ensuring reliability, low maintenance and adaptable functionality.

Recently launched by JVL, the high-capacity MAC4500 integrated servomotor increases the power output of the MAC motor series with a power rating 4.5 kW at 3000 RPM and 3 x peak torque. Available in the UK with full application support from Mclennan, the MAC4500 integrates motor, encoder and servo drive in a compact and robust housing with a wide choice of optional motion control interfacing and Ethernet comms' modules.

Mitsubishi Electric has further enhanced the popular E800 series variable speed drive (VSD) with the introduction of a dedicated EtherCAT model.

Nabtesco offers an extensive range of automation solutions for the production, handling and packaging of foods. In particular, the gears of the Neco and RD-C series have proven themselves in high-performance positioning applications for the processing of cheese, fruit, meat, or sweets and baked goods.

ASM presents the posimag lin magnetic scale position sensors. This contactless, high-resolution measurement system is resistant to contamination and wear-free, making it suitable for use in challenging environmental conditions.

With networking via RS-485 Modbus/RTU, PLC logic from Phoenix Contact - a combination of a switching device and controller - can be easily and securely integrated into higher-level automation systems. Decentralised access to the PLC logic process data is easy to implement for remote control, diagnostics, and visualisation, and can be configured easily via web-based management.

In the technically demanding world of linking technology, mbo Osswald is taking customer interaction to a new level with its rod end configurator. Specially developed for DIN ISO 12240-4 (DIN 648), this online tool offers a fast, precise and customised selection of components.

WDS Components offers an extensive portfolio designed to enhance material handling across various industries, offering a versatile collection of wheels and castors, levelling feet, conveyor parts and tube inserts.

Motion and drives specialists MOONS' Industries has introduced its 'smart' Multi-Axis series of stepper drives which are designed to optimise manufacturing efficiency and safety across a wide range of applications.