Two product versions have been added to Phoenix Contact’s portfolio of narrow surge protective devices for MCR technology with an overall width of just 6 mm.

Due to the constant update in both winding and magnet technologies, motors can go into NRND (‘not recommended for new designs’) status and become obsolete. John Walters, technical engineer at Maxon, explores the key parameters to consider when integrating new motors into legacy designs.

Precise and efficient cabinet design forms the basis of successful engineering, right up to commissioning. The seamless integration of all processes along with a tightly synchronised production chain is enabled by electrical engineering software from WSCAD.

Quarter turn locks are a common mainstay of enclosure hardware but it can often be difficult to match the length of a lock with the depth of the door to frame gap. FDB Panel Fittings has made this much simpler by offering a wide range of standard bodies at their Online store.

The TX2 bearings from Igus are not injection moulded like the company’s other iglidur plain bearings. Rather, these bearings have an interwoven design, each layer incorporating solid lubricants.

Manufacturers across Europe are experiencing the economic pain of rising energy bills. To help companies to reduce their running costs, NSK offers energy-efficient bearing solutions along with laser alignment tools to ensure machines are correctly aligned.

Micro-Epsilon has introduced a range of wavefront measurement systems and modules for optics testing. Based on the SHSLab range of Shack-Hartmann wavefront sensors from Optocraft, SHSInspect is a range of turnkey wavefront measurement systems, measurement modules and automated software tools.

Portescap is introducing the M-Sense22, a magnetic encoder option perfectly suited for its brushless DC motor platform.

The Pump and Motor Division Europe (PMDE) of Parker Hannifin has announced the launch of a new variable displacement, bent-axis motor series, V16 resulting in increased productivity and higher safety margins in demanding applications.

ABB has launched its smallest ever industrial robot, the IRB 1010, offering new possibilities for faster, more flexible and high-quality production of wearable smart devices.