Contrinex’s new stainless-steel-bodied M18 photoelectric sensors from Plus Automation are said to offer best-in-class sensing distances, with exclusive Contrinex ASIC technology, IO-Link connectivity and competitive price is carried across from the plastic-bodied range.

The new FIX distribution blocks from Phoenix Contact are the first to carry more than just one potential. This enables simple wiring of multiple potentials in a compact and modular block. The multi blocks are particularly suitable for building installation applications.

A new range of pneumatic clamping elements from German standard components manufacturer Norelem are designed to speed up set up times by clamping and centring of workpieces.

The 90ECF brushless DC flat slotted motor is the newest – and largest – motor to join the Portescap flat motor portfolio.

UK standard parts manufacturer WDS Components has extended its range of levelling feet, providing OEMs and end users with a wider range of styles and sizes.

Controls and automation specialist, Carlo Gavazzi has launched SPDE Series of high performance slimline single phase power supplies that bring crucial space to any electrical panel.

Harting has launched an expanded range of products to support and boost its Single Pair Ethernet (SPE) infrastructure. Semiconductor PHY chipsets, magnetics, cable and piece part mating cable and PCB connector parts are now available.

How much CO2 is released into the atmosphere in the production of a plastic plain bearing? For the first time, Igus has published accurate CO2 reductions for a large number of its lubrication- and maintenance-free iglidur polymer plain bearings.

The new UCS HH 87-87 half shells are available for the UCS housing system from Phoenix Contact. The half shells with dimensions of 87 mm x 87 mm are suitable for building particularly compact devices.

Omron has produced a whitepaper looking to developments in traceability, highlighting how so called ‘Traceability 4.0’ connects digital and physical technology to optimise and improve yield.