Technidrive has expanded its offering with the integration of WEG's programmable logic controllers (PLCs), including the PLC500 series, to help customers simplify automation projects and maintain reliable control in demanding operating environments.

The updated IEC 60034-30-1:2025 standard has introduced IE5 as a defined motor efficiency classification, giving manufacturers, engineers and end users a clearer benchmark for specifying high-efficiency motors. WEG is supporting customers through the transition with an application-led portfolio that includes motors capable of meeting or exceeding IE5 efficiency levels, alongside engineering support to assess compatibility, payback and total cost of ownership (TCO).

To simplify installation and reduce assembly time, OEM Automatic now offers a complete assembly service for custom safety edges. Each safety edge is manufactured to the customer's exact specification, providing a ready-to-install solution that eliminates the need for on-site cutting, bonding or wiring.

The compact multi-colour beacon 189 from TEXELCO Safety Technology, available from Norstat, is designed to deliver brilliant illumination with LEDs that allow up to 7 colours.

Standard latches are not up to the job when high IP protection classes, vibrations and tight manufacturing tolerances matter. Compression latches are used when a defined sealing compression is required in addition to the closing function. EMKA has evaluated the recent market demand and identified three typical requirement profiles.

With the new Flashtrab SPP combined lightning current and surge arresters from the Safe Protection Plus product family, Phoenix Contact is providing innovative surge and lightning current protection for modern installations and systems: powerful, safe, and compact.

At InnoTrans 2026, Southco, will showcase its extensive portfolio of mechanical and electromechanical latches, locks, fasteners, hinges and positioning solutions - all designed to enhance safety, security, maintenance efficiency and passenger comfort across a wide range of rolling-stock applications.

Underestimating the level of variation in thread friction and surface conditions can undermine the effectiveness of the applied torque and resulting preload and, in extreme cases, lead to joint failure. The solution, say the experts at BUMAX is to always choose fasteners manufactured from premium stainless steel under high-quality production processes that have less surface roughness and variation in frictional behaviour.