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Panasonic Industry says its HG-F laser distance sensor can detect reliably at distances of up to 3m using ToF (Time of Flight) technology. This means the sensor can also be installed at some distance from the object to be measured so that employees or the movement radius of cobots or robot arms can operate freely.

A leading developer and manufacturer of encoders and numerical controls, Heidenhain products are used by a wide range of OEMs for many applications. Heidenhain group companies offer a wide variety of linear and rotary encoders to meet customer demands for accuracy, precision, speed and reliability.

Pilz offers a new version of its electronic access permission system for flexible, secure management of access to machinery. With the PITreader card unit, operators can now assign permissions on RFID transponders in card or sticker format.

The new, free IDS NXT 3.0 software update from IDS Imaging Development Systems makes AI Anomaly Detection available to all users of the AI vision system with immediate effect.

Thomson has introduced a high-capacity, high-performance electric linear actuator that gives motion system designers more cost-effective options to replace hydraulic cylinders.

Contrinex’s rugged, SMART inductive sensors from Plus Automation can help maintenance engineers implement condition-based monitoring (CBM) in legacy automation systems, adding functionality without significant reprogramming.

LG Motion has appointed Basingstoke-based MiniTec UK, which specialises in aluminium profile solutions for a wide range of industries, as a systems integrator for collaborative robot solutions in the UK.

As mechanical advancements in machinery continues to thrive, Elesa is at the forefront in revolutionising the space. Explore the company’s new expansion of anti-vibration machine components.