Designers are still missing out on the efficiency and cost benefits of using standard parts in product development, according to global parts provider norelem.

Mike Bacon, internal technical applications engineer at Matara UK, looks at the common mistakes made by customers in relation to ball screws for linear motion applications, from poor product choice, through to incorrect installation and maintenance practices.

WEG has launched WEGSEE+, a software platform designed to simulate energy efficiency projects. The tool enables users to analyse the energy impact of changes to electric motors, drives and gearboxes.

Micro-Epsilon has introduced the Dual Processing Unit (DPU) to its range of interface modules. The DPU, which replaces the C-Box/2A, enables synchronous data acquisition from two sensors at higher measuring rates (up to 100 kHz) and can also be used for digital/analogue conversion.

The miniaturisation of power transmissions enables design engineers to create dynamic solutions that improve accuracy and efficiency while offering practical benefits in terms of footprint and ergonomic design. Selecting a gearhead to integrate with your motor at the point of specification is a cost-effective and reliable method of adapting a miniature motor for a specific application, as the experts at Portescap explain.

LG series aluminium hole stays from KABELSCHLEPP Metool improve the service life of the cable carrier and the flexibles, therefore the sustainability of the overall system.

Demanding industrial applications require compact, robust connectors that can reliably transmit high currents and voltages. binder now offers the perfect solution: special flange components act as plug-in partners for the PBC15 cable connector. This combination enables tailored solutions for a wide range of applications, such as in drive technology.

At SPS in Nuremberg, STOBER will present the SX6 safety module for SC6 drive controllers as well as the SI6 designed for multi-axis drive systems. This technology allows safety functions to be freely combined at the highest possible level.

Now available from motion control specialist Mclennan is a range of miniature geared stepper motors and a companion single-axis stepper drive from Micro Motors which provide a simple, versatile and affordable solution for basic position- and/or speed-based motion control.

New from ifm is a range of flexible LED strips available in RGB and white. These LED strips are designed to enhance illumination and provide versatile signalling solutions for a wide range of industrial applications.