Mitsubishi Electric has announced the release of its latest Technology Discussion Guide examining the cable connection technology options available for industrial automation components.

Heavy-duty robots require robust, precise and dynamic gears with a high load-bearing capacity and a long-lasting design. The compact RV robot gears from Nabtesco are designed for high performance, durability and reliability, making them ideal for heavy loads.

Greg Wainhouse, industry account manager for the water industry at Burkert, looks at the ways in which manufacturers of process control equipment are making life easier for the plant operators and maintenance technicians.

Micro-Epsilon has introduced two new sensors to its capaNCDT range of non-contact capacitive displacement sensors. The capaNCDT CSE01 and capaNCDT CSE025 are extremely compact sensors that provide a measuring range of 0.1mm and 0.25mm respectively.

Emka’s specialist program of robust torque friction hinges can serve the function of a door stay and beneficially save the cost and installation of a separate stay component, even allowing up to 180 degrees of door opening.

Omron has announced the launch of the TM16 cobot with a payload of 16 kg. This allows customers to expand their material-handling possibilities and handle heavier parts and materials.

Sensopart has integrated time-of-flight sensing into a space-saving miniature housing (dimensions 34 x 20 x 12 mm). Using visible red light, FT 25-RLHP time-of-flight sensor detects even the smallest objects at a range of up to 1,500mm.

Kabelschlepp Metool has added new widths for the UA1775 cable carrier to its portfolio. In combination with the space-saving TS3 dividers, new areas of application become possible, in particular in toolmaking and for gliding applications on gantries or axes.

Review Display Systems (RDS) has introduced a 12.1-inch TFT display from Tianma. The new P-series NL12880BC20-32F display module features WXGA resolution (1280 x 800 pixels), a wide 16:9 aspect ratio and delivers excellent optical performance with the implementation of SFT (Super Fine TFT) technology.

Locks and latches with visible safety indicators can improve application secure and ensure end-user safety, as the experts at Southco explain.