Panasonic Industry says its HG-F laser distance sensor can detect reliably at distances of up to 3m using ToF (Time of Flight) technology. This means the sensor can also be installed at some distance from the object to be measured so that employees or the movement radius of cobots or robot arms can operate freely.

Zimmer Group has completed over 35 different projects, totalling over 5,000 development hours, in applications relating to the automated handling of tyres, rims and wheels. And the company’s technology continues to gain traction within this sector.

Stäubli has pioneered a number of developments in the pharmaceutical sector, including the Stericlean range of robots which have now become a mainstay in many pharmaceutical applications by facilitating automation within aseptic environments.

The space race didn’t get off to the best start this year, with the UK’s first ever satellite mission ending in disappointment. The launch highlights how the failure of just one component can lead to the demise of an entire mission. Dave Walsha, sales manager at DC motor supplier EMS, explains how can we best ensure future missions are successful.

Thanks to the M12 connection, new emergency stop buttons from Wieland Electric can be easily integrated into plants and systems using pre-assembled M12 standard cables.

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The new, free IDS NXT 3.0 software update from IDS Imaging Development Systems makes AI Anomaly Detection available to all users of the AI vision system with immediate effect.

Thomson has introduced a high-capacity, high-performance electric linear actuator that gives motion system designers more cost-effective options to replace hydraulic cylinders.

Contrinex’s rugged, SMART inductive sensors from Plus Automation can help maintenance engineers implement condition-based monitoring (CBM) in legacy automation systems, adding functionality without significant reprogramming.