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.

Efficiency, sustainability, individualisation and of course digitalisation require easily adaptable and future-proof systems from the machine/system builders. Lenze has the answer to these challenges – here we speak to Daniel Lindemann, the company’s head of product management automation systems.

Cees Fasteners has announced that it now offers a wide range of hoses and tubes for use in multiple industries and applications. The company says that its product portfolio is especially suited to the needs of users in the food and beverage, agriculture, medical, oils, gases, liquid transfer and pneumatics sectors.

Sick has launched the safeRS3, a next-generation safe 3D radar system designed to enable maximum productivity with highly-reliable safe access protection for workers in hazardous industrial areas, including robot cells.

The polyDOOR hinged-lid enclosures for industrial electronics from Rolec are now available in eight sizes – either with or without a transparent window for displays.

The development of MiniTec SmartAssist, the new worker assistance system, focuses on a high degree of practicability with simple handling and operation.

Weld-Immune inductive sensors from Contrinex are renowned for their performance and robustness, and the optional ACTIVSTONE ceramic coating provides the highest level of weld-spatter resistance.

Farnell is expanding its line of Multicomp Pro offerings to include magnetic connectors, a differentiated interconnect choice offering ease of use through reliable, self-mating, easily detachable connections.