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PQ Cube pressure sensor sets new standards for pneumatic applications

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ifm has launched the PQ Cube, a new smart pressure sensor designed for vacuum grippers, air filters, and other challenging industrial environments. This new pneumatic pressure sensor is engineered to perform reliably in demanding industrial settings.

PQ Cube pressure sensor sets new standards for pneumatic applications

Custom ID for customisable knobs, handles and cam locks

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WDS Components introduces Custom ID, a new range of industrial knobs, handles and cam lock dust covers with integrated artwork. Labelling, product identification and/or brand customisation is directly integrated into hardware components.

Custom ID for customisable knobs, handles and cam locks

Laser triangulation sensors get a performance boost and new fieldbus variants

1 day ago

Precision sensor supplier Micro-Epsilon has enhanced its optoNCDT 5500 series of laser triangulation sensors with a variety of technical benefits, including increased performance and a speed boost, new fieldbus variants including an integrated Industrial Ethernet interface, as well as an additional measuring range of 50 mm - opening up new possibilities for demanding automation tasks.

Laser triangulation sensors get a performance boost and new fieldbus variants

Industrial gear unit series sets a new benchmark in heavy duty matters

1 day ago

Industrial gear units have to be robust. Under demanding ambient conditions, they move extremely heavy loads and ensure the availability of applications such as container cranes, belt conveyor systems in quarries or fermenters in biogas plants. Industrial gear units from NORD DRIVESYSTEMS' MAXXDRIVE series ensure this with their robust design and application-specific adaptability.

Industrial gear unit series sets a new benchmark in heavy duty matters

Free Guide to the New Machinery Regulation (EU) 2023/1230

Free Guide to the New Machinery Regulation (EU) 2023/1230

European Machinery Regulation (EU) 2023/1230 is replacing Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC. Technically, it has already come into force but there is a transition period during which machinery is still being CE marked to the old Directive. You can download a free copy of the Guide to the New Machinery Regulation (EU) 2023/1230 by completing the form here.

Free Guide to Food & Beverage Industry Machine Design

The MachineBuilding.net Guide to Food and Beverage Industry Machine Design provides information, hints and tips to help designers create state-of-the-art yet cost effective systems that meet applicable regulations and standards, while also providing the necessary levels of productivity, quality and reliability.

Free Guide to Food & Beverage Industry Machine Design

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