Automation is software development today. With the ctrlX AUTOMATION toolkit, Bosch Rexroth has developed a completely new solution that drastically simplifies the industrial automation world and solves the real problems of the customers.

With the new Cosy+ Wireless, HMS Networks has released the new generation of Ewon industrial remote access gateways, which it says brings IIoT connectivity and cybersecurity to the next level.

Emka has announced a program of visible and non-visible hinges for flush enclosure doors. Flush doors often require hinges which are hidden or have hidden fixings for greater security so as to eliminate or conceal an obvious target area.

The complex movements in industrial applications demand twistable cables with a long service life. The chainflex robotic cables from Igus have been specifically designed and tested for these requirements, making them the perfect solution.

In Oriental Motor’s continuing drive to improve customers’ productivity and reduce costs, it has developed a mechanical encoder for use with the AlphaStep AZ Series of stepper motors.

Igus says its new CF98.PLUS and CF99.PLUS chainflex cables are durable, sustainable and allow the smallest bending radii for precision movements, guaranteeing 100 million double strokes with a bend radii of three times cable diameter.

The new maintenance safeguarding ‘key-in-pocket’ system from Pilz protects operators from an unauthorised machine restart, allowing maintenance work to be carried out safely.

For coupling applications where substantial torque is required, jbj Techniques offers the ZAPEX, N-ARPEX and RUPEX ranges of high torque capacity couplings.

Belleville washers from Lee Spring are an excellent solution when an application requires high loads in a confined space. Compared to coil springs, Belleville washer’s conical configuration allows them to support high loads with relatively minimal deflection and solid heights.

The new M12-size SPE connectors from Phoenix Contact provide identical mechanical installation conditions and easy integration into conventional sensors.