When an OEM selects an automation partner, it’s increasingly important that they ensure the organisation can demonstrate the right credentials across the sustainability spectrum. So say the motion control experts at Inmoco.

The Grob TowerChain from RA Rodriguez is able to lift 60kN to heights beyond 4000mm, while being lighter (24kg per m) and more slender than its existing sister product, the Grob LinearChain.

The experts at Beckhoff UK explain how automation can optimise workflow in factories as complex as a Santa’s and relieve pressure on the elves.

Pilz has extended its PNOZmulti 2 range of safe, configurable, small safety controllers with the new standalone PNOZ m C0 base unit. Just 22.5 mm wide, it monitors up to four safety functions on machines.

In this video, a simple application is shown using the leadscrew range from Igus combined with not only the high-performance polymer nut but also igubal flange bearings, energy chain and drylin motors.

Oriental Motor’s commitment to the manufacture of high-quality AC and brushless motors means the company can offer a wide range of motors to meet a variety of budgets and application criteria.

The Magnasafe range of safety switches from Mechan Controls comes in a wide range of housings, fixing centres, cable lengths, quick disconnects and leaded quick disconnects.

Profinet-ready absolute encoders Model A58HE (blind hollow bore) and Model A58SE (shaft) from British Encoder Products are designed for harsh factory and plant environments, and can be easily integrated into a wide variety of networks.

Thomson Industries has introduced a line of miniature lead screws and nuts. This new offering extends the Thomson lead screw product line to include 2-, 3- and 4-millimetre diameters.

When it comes to convenience, it’s easy to take even the simplest of operations for granted. The experts at Southco take a closer look at a simple operation that often goes unnoticed: push-to-close latching.