How does quality inspection benefit from OCR (optical character recognition) and AI technology? IDS Imaging Development Systems will demonstrate the power of DENKnet at MachineBuilding.Live. It can recognise not only individual characters but also the context, and improves the reading of codes and labels.

The European Machinery Directive and the Machinery Regulation that is replacing it require a risk analysis for every machine before being brought to market or after a modification. A key part of the risk analysis is the risk assessment. In addition to the legal fundamentals, various processes for the risk assessment are introduced, as the experts at Leuze explain.

Standardised interfaces and the semantic description of autonomous machines enable the flexible orchestration of autonomous machines and Process Equipment Assemblies (PEAs) into a modular system. The 'Module Type Package (MTP)' technology opens up new dimensions of system flexibility and interoperability, as the experts at PI explain.

METCASE's advanced TECHNOMET-CONTROL VESA-mount enclosures for HMI can now be specified fully customised ready for installation of the electronics.

New from steute is the Multiflex 4R pulley option for emergency pull-wire switches, meeting the needs of a pull-wire emergency stop function on conveyors which run around corners.

WEG has improved and simplified DC motor control with its new TPD500 armature converter, part of the WEGmotion Drives offering. Integrating seamlessly into Ethernet-based fieldbus systems, the TPD500 AC/DC converter offers improved connectivity and easy configuration.

SICK has unveiled the latest in its extensive product range with the IMG inductive sensor, designed specifically to provide stable detection in harsh environments. With machinery manufacturers and system integrators increasingly being called out to sites to carry out minor maintenance and repairs, the reliability, robustness and repeatability of components is crucial.

Recently launched by JVL, the high-capacity MAC4500 integrated servomotor increases the power output of the MAC motor series with a power rating 4.5 kW at 3000 RPM and 3 x peak torque. Available in the UK with full application support from Mclennan, the MAC4500 integrates motor, encoder and servo drive in a compact and robust housing with a wide choice of optional motion control interfacing and Ethernet comms' modules.

Mitsubishi Electric has further enhanced the popular E800 series variable speed drive (VSD) with the introduction of a dedicated EtherCAT model.

Southco is excited to introduce a flush-mount version of its E6 constant torque hinge. The E6-73 Stainless Steel Constant Torque Hinge provides all the benefits of a torque hinge in a low-profile, corrosion-resistant package, making it an ideal solution for those who want to maximise safety, longevity, and aesthetics.