KABELSCHLEPP Metool will focus on its TOTALTRAX solutions at SPS 2024 in Nuremberg from 12-14 November. The pre-assembled cable carrier systems, ready to install, helps users to increase productivity, while also improving the predictability of their processes and creating cost transparency and reliable quality.

Afag is now officially part of Emerson. As a result, Afag's feeding and handling solutions will be integrated into Emerson's extensive automation portfolio. All content on Afag.com, including product documentation, data and certificates, will be migrated to Emerson.com under the AVENTICS brand.

Alwayse Engineering has entered a strategic partnership with Rapid Racking, the UK's leading specialist in shelving and racking solutions, to integrate its precision range of ball transfer units into custom tables for roll-on/roll-off capability.

Mitsubishi Electric has introduced the integration of Iconics and EcoAdviser platforms, a solution designed to revolutionise energy management with Artificial Intelligence capabilities. This combination is set to drive operational efficiency, sustainability and significant cost savings for businesses across various sectors.

At SPS 2024, NORD will focus on energy efficiency, IE5+ motor technology and decentralised drive electronics with new functional safety features. In addition, flexible and intelligent frequency inverters and the updated NORDCON software will be presented.

The end of 2024 may be edging closer, but don't wait until a New Year for a new you - there's still time to finish the year as a Certified Expert. But not too much time; before the year draws to a close, only one scheduled CMSE (Certified Machinery Safety Expert) session has limited places.

New igus endurance material, iglidur JPF, is perfect for a wide range of wear-resistant polymer bearings as manufacturers seek to eliminate PFAS and PTFE before a potential ban in 2026.

Portescap will be exhibiting at SPS 2024, Europe's premier spotlight on the automation industry. Portescap's range of miniature DC motors are designed with precision in mind, making them the perfect partner for robotics and smart manufacturing.

The PPMA Show, the UK's leading event for processing and packaging machinery, including industrial automation and machine vision systems, has once again been acclaimed as a great success.

Plug Power is transitioning from reactive to proactive service, building its new service structure around its ELX portal, based on IXON. Here it collects crucial operational data which it uses not only to improve response times but also to lay the foundation for future (after-sales) service models such as predictive maintenance.