This year’s Machine Vision Conference will be held between 18-19 June at the Coventry Building Society Arena where the MVC visitors will also have the unique opportunity to visit the co-located Automation UK which showcases the latest automation and robotics all under one roof.

Zebra Technologies reports that an industrial bakery has secured lower error rates and higher throughput of goods with a modern machine vision solution using Zebra’s Aurora Design Assistant machine vision software.

Sensor Technology has extended its new range of torque sensors with a model that has the sensing head and electronics in separate housings. This has two advantages: the sensing head can fit into very confined spaces, and the electronics can be located in a position where they are protected from physical damage, dust, dirt, moisture, electromagnetic forces, etc.

In a bold leap towards enhanced operational efficiency and seamless IO-Link sensor integration, ifm electronics has introduced moneo configure free, the cutting-edge tool designed to empower businesses with intuitive smart IO-Link management.

FDB Panel Fittings reports that its Online store now offers ex-stock mid and high-range enclosure lock programs which include quarter turn latches, locks, wing-knobs, spanner locks, all with excellent IP ratings, typically to IP65 degrees of sealing.

WDS Components has launched a new rectangle front quarter turn lock design as well as expanding the number of available sizes across the lock range.

Adhesive technologies expert LOCTITE has launched the latest module on its free XPLORE e-learning platform, titled Fundamentals of Bonding. As well as industry professionals, LOCTITE is making the module/platform available to students through partnerships with several prominent universities.

Intertronics, a supplier of adhesives, coatings, sealants and equipment for manufacturing and technology applications, has completed on the purchase of Dyne Testing, a leading UK manufacturer and supplier of surface measurement technology.