The new ultra-flat and far-sighted IF250 inductive sensor from Baumer measures just 6mm in height, yet will detect objects of up to 12mm. Baumer says this sensor is the flattest of its type and opens up new application opportunities where standard cylindrical sensors will not fit due to limited installation space.

With the PLCnext Technology open ecosystem and the EPC 1502 and EPC 1522 edge devices from Phoenix Contact, users benefit from full flexibility when it comes to local data evaluation in greenfield and brownfield plants.

Apex Dynamics UK’s 7.5-tonne custom-fitted Gearbus was on display at MachineBuilding.Live 2023, allowing attendees to climb aboard, preview brand new products and find out more about the company’s high performance range of motion control solutions.

SICK has pioneered the addition of IO-Link to two of its most compact and industry-standard identification devices. Both the SICK CLV61X fixed-mount 1D bar code reading scanner and the RFU61X UHF RFID read/write device were first to market with IO-Link variants, enhancing the integration versatility of SICK’s identification portfolio.

Sprint Electric will unveil a new AC regeneration drive at the SPS 2023 exhibition in Nuremberg in November. The Generis AC drive is described by the company as the next generation of AC drive technology, delivering cost effective and highly reliable AC motor control combined with energy regeneration and low input current harmonics.

Stephen Hayes, managing director at automation and control technology specialist, Beckhoff UK, explores the possibilities of edge IoT and AIoT.

Mouser Electronics has released a new eBook in collaboration with Vishay, analysing the technologies and components supporting the next generation of Industry 4.0 solutions.

Marek Lukaszczyk, Europe and Middle East marketing manager for geared motor manufacturer, WEG, explains how to specify the correct gear unit for your application.

The new Power Bayonet Connector PBC15 from binder is suitable for power supply and signal linking of devices via just one cable. Important features of the compact connector with quick locking include its high power density and easy-to-use design, which is tailored for fast wiring and installation.

Fabian Fischer, team leader for application sales at KEB Automation, explains the challenges food and packaging machinery pose for drive and automation solutions and how these can be overcome. Functional safety concepts, for example, are of particular importance.