When equipment has to be placed outdoors, it’s not just one factor that has to be considered. Unlike indoor applications there are so many more variables for outdoor enclosures that need to be taken into account, as the experts at Rittal explain.

Manufacturing’s recovery from the pandemic, combined with market trends and predictions for the next few years, all place increasing importance on digital transformation. Jason Andersen, vice president of strategy and product management at Stratus Technologies, highlights how Stratus solutions provide the foundation for transformation and where the company’s platforms fit in the IIoT space.

ABB’s award-winning synchronous reluctance (SynRM) motors offer a new first choice to meet the growing global demand for improved energy efficiency. These motors now meet the new IE5 ultra-premium energy efficiency class defined by the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC).

Nord Drivesystems will be presenting its drive solutions for intelligent production from 8 to 10 November at SPS in Nuremberg. The drive experts look forward to meeting visitors in person on Stand 451 in Hall 3A.

Different machines have different doors and flaps. With the flexLock safety locking device from Sick, you can solve all these applications, from large to small door radii.

Having supplied end-of-arm tooling (EAOT) for automotive powertrain manufacturing and assembly for over 30 years, Zimmer Group is now at the forefront of the technological transition to electromobility, including the pro-active development of a number of modular solutions for EV vehicle manufacturing.

Norelem has expanded its range of universal joints to include double stainless-steel joints, meeting the needs of applications where high corrosion resistance is required.

The VISOR UV from Sensopart with integrated UV illumination can evaluate markings, inscriptions and codes that are invisible to the human eye. With its wide range of functions, the new member of the VISOR product family opens up a variety of new applications.

In manufacturing, there are increasing opportunities to improve the eco-footprint of products, with the joining processes that are used as part of the manufacturing process being a good example. We ask Alexander Müller, head of the joining systems business unit at Kistler, how choosing the right joining system can influence a product’s CO2-footprint.

Idec now offers a new line of VF1A Doesa variable frequency drives (VFDs), providing versatile control and efficient operation of electrical motors for a wide range of applications.