Kontron has agreed to acquire around 60% of the shares in the listed company Katek. Kontron expects the acquisition to significantly strengthen its own portfolio of renewable ‘green’ energy solutions and the aerospace segment.

Smart 2D profile sensors from Baumer are playing a key role in an automated sandwich and filled rolls production line at Germany company Weber Maschinebau. Baumer’s OXM 2D sensor provides precise edge control and positioning data, and delivers the calculated coordinates correctly in the units required.

Energy usage causes up to 95% of the total life cycle costs of pumping equipment. Therefore, improving energy efficiency pays off quickly. Sulzer’s energy audit is a consulting service that aims at improving the energy efficiency of a pumping system.

ABB is launching a new digital suite of applications for hoist monitoring and optimisation, now rebranded to ABB Ability Smart Hoisting, which opens it up for further integration to other cloud solutions and extended offerings that significantly increase the operational performance and reliability of mine hoists.

As part of an ongoing company-wide digitalisation program, Rottendorf Pharma is introducing the FactoryTalk PharmaSuite manufacturing execution system from Rockwell Automation, a comprehensive electronic batch recording solution.

ABB Robotics and XtalPi have entered a strategic partnership to produce a range of automated laboratory work-stations in China. The new, automated laboratories will boost the productivity of R&D processes in biopharmaceuticals, chemical engineering and chemistry, and new energy materials.

Turning any analogue application into a smarter, interconnected setup is a key step in the digitalisation of manufacturing and processing industries. Companies looking at advancing their weighing system can leverage the latest CC-Link IE compatible LCB universal load cell digitiser and weight transmitter from LAUMAS.

Cable service life is a concern to machine builders and cable users. But 10 years ago, igus was the first industrial company in the world to introduce a 36-month guarantee on moving cables. Now, the plastics specialist is extending the guarantee period for its entire cable range by a further 12-months to four years, giving customers even more operational and planning security.

Thanks to a unique design, the MS02 Chlorine Cube sensor from Bürkert delivers long service intervals, dependable accuracy and 30-second T90 response times to ensure safe, disinfected water.

Parker Hannifin will design and implement advanced control systems for New York Yacht Club American Magic racing yachts and support the challenger’s pursuit of the 37th America’s Cup.