Touchless operation of machinery for hygiene management, measurement tools for ensuring social distance and labour-saving autonomous robots are becoming more common in everyday life. Today, distance sensors are playing an increasingly important role as a key enabling component in the development (more...)

To help manufacturers achieve high levels of dispensing precision, even on inconsistent parts, adhesives specialist Intertronics now supplies the FIS F4000AKIT-VISION Camera Vision System. The product is a modular plug and play add-on to Fisnar ADVANCE series dispensing robots and provides a (more...)

For OEMs and end users alike, flexibility in conveyor design is crucial. This requires support in components to achieve the required specification, including a wide product range, bespoke work if needed and technical support to meet design needs. WDS has a newly expanded range of components for (more...)

RS Components, is now stocking the AcceleRate HD range of ultra-dense micro interconnects from Samtec. These space-saving, high-performance mezzanine strips feature high-speed Edge Rate contacts and open-pin-field design for greater flexibility and ease of integration. They are ideal for (more...)

Laser Components now offers the Tuneable Light Source (TLS) module from partner Dynasil Optometrics. The TLS is an integration of Optometrics’ own Mini-Chrom monochromator, and an efficient power stabilised broadband tungsten halogen light source with variable aperture. The TLS allows for easy (more...)

Safety interlocks in the new MN7XX series from IFM Electronic use RFID technology in combination with unique actuator coding, which means that tampering and unauthorised operation are rendered virtually impossible. Suitable for use in safety systems that meet the requirements for PL e to ISO 13849-1 (more...)

Harwin has expanded its Archer Kontrol board-to-board industrial connector portfolio to meet cable-to-board requirements. Based on customer feedback, the company has just introduced off-the-shelf IDC cable assembly options to accompany the existing discrete connector components. These are available (more...)

New improved UNICASE aluminium instrument enclosures from Metcase (the metal enclosure division of OKW) are now even quicker to assemble – thanks to redesigned chassis profiles and a new assembly tool (available as an accessory). These popular universal enclosures suit a wide range of (more...)

NSK has developed a new ball bearing that, thanks to its ultra-high-speed capability, is ideal for use in the traction motors of electric and hybrid vehicles. As well as allowing electric motors to operate at higher speeds, the new bearing improves fuel economy (reduced power consumption per unit (more...)

The recent, rapid increase in global digitization has led to a steep rise in the numbers of companies installing new, more powerful IT systems to support their operations. The new reality is that having access to fail-safe, secure IT has become an existential requirement for many businesses. And a (more...)