Rockwell Automation has released the FLEXHA 5000 I/O family that offers high availability and continued evolution of the PlantPAx Distributed Control System (DCS).

Cincon’s series of high efficiency, high density full brick, fanless AC-DC power modules, the CBM101S, is now available from Relec Electronics. They have a profile height of 17mm.

The new LS25CI throughbeam photoelectric sensor from Leuze is powerful and flexible and can transilluminate even metalised and dark films, meeting the stringent requirements of the packaging industry.

Gerard Bush, engineer at motion solution design specialist, Inmoco, discusses the cost-saving advantages of direct-drive systems.

Teledyne Flir has introduced six new additions to its Blackfly S GigE line of machine vision cameras, with colour and monochrome versions of cameras with 8 MP, 12.3 MP or 20 MP Sony sensors.

Contrinex’s new stainless-steel-bodied M18 photoelectric sensors from Plus Automation are said to offer best-in-class sensing distances, with exclusive Contrinex ASIC technology, IO-Link connectivity and competitive price is carried across from the plastic-bodied range.

Ethernet is being deployed across more and more areas of industry and is the connecting element for both IT and OT (Operational Technology). To allow customers to implement robust networks for industrial use, Harting is constantly developing and refining its range of reliable Industrial Ethernet connectivity.

The new FIX distribution blocks from Phoenix Contact are the first to carry more than just one potential. This enables simple wiring of multiple potentials in a compact and modular block. The multi blocks are particularly suitable for building installation applications.

Motion solution selection is integral to laboratory fluid handling machinery, robotics and pipettors, as Clemence Muron, technical commercial program manager of medical markets at Portescap, explains.

The 90ECF brushless DC flat slotted motor is the newest – and largest – motor to join the Portescap flat motor portfolio.