Thanks to TOF technology, the new ODT3CL1-2M compact diffuse sensor from Leuze achieves an operating range of up to 2m. The two-in-one sensor detects the presence of objects and at the same time transmits measurement values.

WDS Components has extended its range of detent pins, adding over 400 new models that cover a vast range of styles, materials and sizes, with the company boasting the largest range of detent pins available in the UK and the capacity to provide same-day shipping for high-volume orders.

WDS Components is excited to announce its latest range of products designed to enhance and simplify assembly and operational processes across various industries. The new offerings include precision-engineered levelling feet for stable machinery installation, removable hinges that offer flexibility and ease in maintenance tasks, and thermoplastic quick action knobs, perfect for rapid adjustments without compromising on durability.

When axial rotation requires control, the perfect solution is a torsion spring from Lee Spring. These compactly wound springs look like a common compression spring placed on a post or inside a cylinder but are activated by radial force applied to the end legs.

Patricia Torres, industry marketing manager for food and commodities solutions at OMRON Industrial Automation Europe, explores how to make FMCG manufacturing more sustainable through intelligent energy management.

British Encoder Products Co is the European branch of the Encoder Products Group – home of the Accu-Coder and Accu-CoderPro brand encoders. Stop by the company’s stand at MachineBuilding.Live to see the new Model A36R encoder with blue LED and reflective sensor technology that deliver accurate high-resolution feedback in a compact thru-bore housing.

FDB Panel Fittings offers traditional style diecast hinges for use on the outside of enclosures where they can facilitate lift-off operation, to ensure easy removal of doors for access to internal equipment during installation or maintenance.

For efficient production, it should be possible to seamlessly integrate safety concepts into machine concepts. That is why the PNOZmulti 2 configurable safe small controller from Pilz supports the open communication system EtherCAT in combination with the safe protocol Safety-over-EtherCAT FSoE (FailSafe over EtherCAT).

Ruland Manufacturing is giving users access to a wider range of off-the-shelf couplings by expanding its inch-to-metric stand coupling product line with new rigid couplings.

The compact and cost-effective uEye+ XCP and XLS cameras from IDS are said to be the first industrial cameras to feature the 2 MP sensor IMX662 in both colour and monochrome versions, and with exceptional image quality in low ambient light.