Atlas Copco has expanded its TCS series of air-cooled industrial chillers in response to growing demand for process cooling technology among UK manufacturers. With the launch of new 110-170 kW and 350-610 kW models, Atlas Copco is making a decisive breakthrough into the mainstream industrial chiller market.

The new pluggable terminal blocks with Push-X connection and Combi plug-in zone from Phoenix Contact enable effortless and efficient wiring in control cabinet building by connecting the field level with preassembled Combi connectors.

The new US CONEC MMC from CLIFF Electronics is a Very Small Form Factor (VSFF) multi-fibre optical connector has been designed for terminating multiple single-mode and multimode fibre cables in AI, cloud, and large data centre environments.

Traditional inspection methods for laser-cut hypotubes quickly reach their limits. Innovative 3D measurement technologies open up new possibilities for detecting even the smallest features while maintaining high process reliability, as RJ Hardt, president of Peak Metrology, a subsidiary of motion control specialist Aerotech, explains.

The newly developed SCHURTER 5180 is an appliance inlet filter in accordance with IEC 60320 and IEC 60529. The built-in appliance inlet provides IP67 protection for the housing thanks to multiple sealing elements. When combined with the corresponding V-Lock power cord, a protection rating of IP54 is achieved when plugged in.

With the growing complexity of automation software, code quality assurance is becoming increasingly important. SIGMATEK's LASAL CLASS engineering tool now offers an optional "Static Code Analysis" (SCA) extension for checking control code created in Structured Text.

The latest developments in sensor and incremental encoder technology are helping engineers to exploit new possibilities in drive technology along with the benefits of expanding factory automation. A good example of this is the latest incremental encoders available from Baumer which combine the benefits of low harmonics signal correction and wear-free design ensuring precision, even under demanding conditions.

Designed to enhance efficient and process-safe handling, the HARTING D-Sub PushPull transforms a familiar connector family into a simplified solution. The PushPull locking mechanism significantly improves assembly processes and reduces installation and maintenance time.

The new online configurator for system cabling for controllers from Phoenix Contact supports the quick and easy selection of a tailored system cabling solution.

Gerard Bush, engineer at INMOCO, explains the technology behind Hall-effect sensors and resolvers.