Trio Motion Technology is presenting its new Motion-PLC controller range at the PPMA Total Show, Hall 5, Stand F114, at Birmingham's NEC, 23-25 September. Motion-PLC provides advanced motion control performance with the functionality and simplicity of a PLC, reducing machine development time for stand-alone machines.

Tsubaki will return to the PPMA Show this year, exhibiting its latest chain innovations for the packaging industry. Taking place 23-25 September 2025 at the NEC, Birmingham, the show will see Tsubaki reveal its newly developed film gripper cam sprockets at stand C44.

IMI has partnered with Design and Automation Solutions (DAS), a leading OEM specialising in machinery design and factory automation, to deliver a cutting-edge metal cropping machine to Batten and Allen, a provider of precision metal stamping services for a wide range of industrial applications.

maxon has upgraded its MiniMACS6-AMP4 multi-axis motion controller range with improved control precision for smaller DC and brushless DC (BLDC) motors. The new controller is optimised for motors up to 7A (amps) peak current and 4A continuous current, and achieves higher current resolution.

Ruland now offers MI-series single beam couplings, expanding its zero-backlash beam coupling line to include one, four, and six beam styles. Single beam couplings are ideal for light-duty applications with low torque requirements such as encoders, tachometers, and small analytical devices.

In the challenging environment of beverage manufacturing, the reliability of production equipment is critical to keeping output high and downtime low. Chris Johnson, managing director at SMB Bearings, argues that, when stakes are high, success depends on components that can deliver precision and durability under constant pressure.

Standard parts specialist norelem has expanded its product range with the introduction of new signal towers and beacons designed to ensure clear, reliable alerts in production environments. In the event of faults, downtime, or material bottlenecks, the new devices enable operators to react quickly, reducing interruptions and safeguarding productivity.

RARUK Automation has announced a new partnership with Thomson, a Regal Rexnord Brand. The global leader in mechanical motion technology recently launched the Movotrak CTU (cobot transfer unit). RARUK Automation, known for supplying Universal Robots collaborative robots (cobots), can now offer Movotrak CTU as a complimentary product to its customers.

JAKOB Antriebstechnik offers the metal bellows steel coupling KGH, which is manufactured in the extremely easy-to-assemble split-hub design, also as a stainless steel version (KGH-VA).

In today's fast-paced manufacturing environment, the safety of your team and the reliability of your machinery are non-negotiable. At the heart of this safety for industrial electrical equipment lies a crucial standard: EN 60204-1, as the experts at Caltest Instruments explain.