Using T-Slot extruded aluminium profiles for building machine frames offers numerous advantages over traditional steel welding methods. The experts at AdaptTech take an in-depth look at why this method stands out.

igus will be exhibiting its innovative range of robots and cobots at this year’s MachineBuilding.Live with the opportunity to see the ReBeL cobot made using high-performance motion plastics.

Scorpion Vision will be demonstrating the HIK Robot range of smart cameras and components at MachineBuilding.Live. These cutting-edge devices are designed to provide exceptional performance and versatility for a wide range of industrial automation solutions.

At MachineBuilding.Live, BranchRobotics will feature its latest innovation in cobot integration. Its advanced collaborative robot systems are designed to boost productivity by seamlessly combining human expertise with robotic precision.

Unlock the full potential of palletising in production and various industries with LINAK's innovative ELEVATE lifting column. Designed for flexibility, ease of use, and affordability, this solution adapts seamlessly to diverse palletising setups, ensuring a rapid return on investment.

SIGMATEK is counted among the leading providers of complete and integrated automation systems for machine and plant building. Complex industrial processes are simplified and optimised through the use of fully integrated automation systems, which from the project to the individual components, fit seamlessly together: Controls, I/Os, Industrial PCs, Drives, HMI, Safety, Real-time Ethernet as well as Engineering Tools.

The motion control experts at Aerotech have further expanded their Automation1 motion control platform: The latest version 2.8 comes up with a customisable CNC user interface and, according to the manufacturer, now offers even more flexibility and user-friendliness for CNC users.

Thomson Industries has added advanced controllability options to its Electrak LL line of long-life electric linear actuators. In addition to the 600 km of maintenance-free life and 100% duty cycle performance inherent to all the Electrak LL models, machine designers can now get absolute position feedback, CAN bus integration, reduced current flow and higher speeds.

FDB Panel Fittings reports that its Online store now offers many spanner locks ex-stock for industrial applications. These locks feature internationally recognised operating keys based on a tool, spanner or coin and so are widely referred to as 'spanner locks'.

WSCAD has launched a new update for its ELECTRIX ROCKET E-CAD software, which includes several additional user-friendly features designed to make a wide range of electrical design tasks easier and more efficient.