Recently launched by MOONS' and available in the UK from its UK distribution partner Mclennan, the new AW series 'Industrial Protective Stepper Motors' are aimed at harsh environment motion control applications in food and beverage production, medical industries and arduous industrial environments.

The smooth and continuous transmission of power, data, and signals between rotating and stationary parts is crucial across many applications. Bearings are a critical part of this equation, and advancements in their design, such as the integration of Slip Rings and Thin Section Bearings, have made them indispensable. Carter Manufacturing, in collaboration with Silverthin, excels in integrating thin section bearings into slip rings.

Yokogawa Test and Measurement Corporation announces the release of the WT1800R series high performance power analyser to boost the efficiency of complex power measurements for new energy applications.

Celera Motion has updated its Aura precision rotary and linear optical encoder range with a new packaged version. The new Aura P, available from INMOCO, is presented in a connection-ready PCBA (printed circuit board assembly), enabling fast and easy OEM integration.

Fernando Colas, CEO of OMRON Industrial Automation Europe, discusses the top five manufacturing automation trends for 2025.

New optical sensors feature enhanced detection capabilities and faster commissioning thanks to Leuze's Power PinPoint LED technology.

ReeR Safety's ATEX (Ex) certified Safety Light Curtains from PLUS Automation are now complemented by a new range of ATEX-certified versions of the company's Mosaic Safety controllers.

Emerson has launched its new Energy Manager solution, a pre-engineered hardware and software offering designed to simplify industrial electricity monitoring with quick setup and intuitive operation.

New from FDB Panel Fittings is a clean design hinge for external mounting of doors on cabinets and enclosures in industrial environments - from sales partner Enclosure Solutions.

Demands on the precision drive system market, covering applications ranging from robotics through to medical implants, continue to push needs in precise control with more compact designs. maxon UK and Ireland's managing director, William Mason, explains how engineering support in the drive system market has developed - and where it's going.