With the new AL4xxx digital input modules from IFM Electronic, sensors can now be connected directly to Profinet and Ethernet/IP fieldbus networks which, in many applications, greatly simplifies the network infrastructure.

Matara UK, specialist in automation, pneumatics and linear motion products, has released its very first pneumatics product catalogue, covering air preparation, solenoid valves and valve islands, pilot and mechanical valves, pneumatic cylinders (built in the UK), rodless cylinders, grippers and ancillary equipment.

Paul Holding, solutions architect at IT integration provider Ripley Solutions, explores IT obsolescence and the importance of obsolescence management.

Elesa offers a full range of caps and protection covers which it says are flexible and useful in fulfilling a wide range of applications to protect the ends of tubes and bolts from shocks, dust, humidity or when necessary to prevent the leakage of liquids.

Siemens Digital Industries Software has introduced Capital Electra X, a new cloud-native electrical design software as a service (SaaS) offering aimed at individual electrical designers or small teams that require an affordable yet powerful electrical design solution.

Whilst Contrinex is renowned for the performance and robustness of its weld-immune inductive sensors, it continues to expand its offering with the introduction of an ACTIVSTONE ceramic-coating to offer the highest level of weld-spatter resistance.

If you are looking for a quality ball transfer unit for applications unable to implement stainless-steel units, Norelem’s latest product innovation will overcome the challenge with their new plastic housing ball transfer unit.

Two product versions have been added to Phoenix Contact’s portfolio of narrow surge protective devices for MCR technology with an overall width of just 6 mm.

Due to the constant update in both winding and magnet technologies, motors can go into NRND (‘not recommended for new designs’) status and become obsolete. John Walters, technical engineer at Maxon, explores the key parameters to consider when integrating new motors into legacy designs.

Quarter turn locks are a common mainstay of enclosure hardware but it can often be difficult to match the length of a lock with the depth of the door to frame gap. FDB Panel Fittings has made this much simpler by offering a wide range of standard bodies at their Online store.