Ideally suited for building IIoT functionality into new and existing machines and plant, the new AE3100 controller from IFM Electronic combines convenience and exceptional versatility with outstanding performance and a wide range of communication options.

Foremost Electronics, the engineering-led Essex based importer and specialist distributor of electromechanical components and sub-systems, announces the availability of two new windows for protecting HMIs from enclosure specialist Fibox.

WDS has expanded its range of gas strut mounting brackets and end fittings, giving greater installation flexibility for machine and equipment builders as well as end users.

When it comes to absorbing short peak currents, braking resistors already mounted on the inverter are a good choice. However, when operating inverters, braking resistors can also become thermally overloaded – with costly consequences. A special feature in the COMBIVERT F6 drive controllers from KEB Automation solves this problem.

The new 0330 optical sensor from Baumer is the latest addition to their ever-expanding photoelectric range of sensors combining smart design features with high performance reserve capacities.

Aerotech has announced Version 2.5 of its Automation1 motion control platform, bringing a TCP socket interface (beta), Automation1 MachineApps HMI developments, new motor setup helper modules, Machine Setup improvements for galvo laser scan heads and more.

Farnell has expanded the range of products it stocks from Eaton, including automation, safety, motor applications, power management and energy solutions. Farnell’s focus on industrial automation ensures that Eaton’s products are readily available, streamlining efficiency and enhancing effectiveness.

Emka says that the heating, ventilating, air-conditioning and refrigeration (HVACR) industry is one of the most important application areas requiring specialised locks, hinges and sealing profiles. And it has a range of HVACR locking systems to comply with the special requirements of the sector.

The rate of technological progress in the automation and control industry shows no sign of slowing. Easier access to information and increased demand is commoditising products that not long ago required specialist knowledge to specify. Commoditised products have a broader route to market. So where does this leave technical distribution? The experts at Teeside Industrial Controls (TIC) explain.

The Schmersal Group offers customers the world’s largest product portfolio of safety switchgear devices and systems for personal and machine protection, and the company will be highlighting its capabilities at MachineBuilding.Live.