MLA series miniature linear positioning actuators from Applied Motion Products (AMP) are based around NEMA 11, 14, 17 and 23 frame stepper motors and can be configured as motor-only open-loop variants or supplied complete with the company's StepSERVO integrated motors as all-in-one programmable closed-loop linear motion positioning solutions with optional network communication.

In servo systems, optimising performance factors such as gain and phase shift is critical to achieving precise control. Gerard Bush, engineer at INMOCO, explains why understanding the Bode Plot remains relevant.

Emerson has announced the PACSystems IPC 6010, IPC 7010 and IPC 8010 industrial computing platforms. This new line expands Emerson's family of high-performance industrial personal computer (IPC) models for demanding applications, including artificial intelligence, machine learning and advanced analytics.

Contrinex has once again raised the bar with its M5 photoelectric sensors. These diffuse-sensing units, featuring a robust sapphire lens, underwent a significant performance upgrade in 2024 and have now been further upgraded to offer IO-Link connectivity, further cementing their position in high-performance automation.

The type 2 surge protection devices from Phoenix Contact's Safe Protection Plus (SPP) product family are now also available in single-position versions. This adds five ready-to-install products to the existing series, each of which is available with and without a remote indication contact.

The Geared Bearing from Nexen Group is designed and built to use Nexen's Roller Pinion technology, allowing integrators and machine builders to achieve zero backlash, repeatability, and industry-leading accuracy for the most demanding applications.

In industrial and commercial hardware, securing access without compromising usability is crucial. Quarter-turn locks - also known as cam locks - offer a simple, cost-effective solution, as the experts at FDB Panel Fittings explain.

ABB Robotics has launched OmniCore EyeMotion that enables any OmniCore-powered robot to recognise its surroundings using any third-party camera or sensor and adapt in real time, even in complex applications.

ABB has expanded its IE5 SynRM motor portfolio with three smaller frame sizes (90, 100, 112), now covering 0.75 kW to 450 kW. This gives customers the broadest range of magnet- and rare earth-free motors to boost efficiency, reliability, and sustainability across even more applications.

TDK Corporation announces additional features and functionality to the TDK-Lambda DRB 3-phase AC-DC DIN rail mount power supplies. The series, with output power levels from 120 to 960 W, is currently offered with a nominal AC input range of 400 to 500 Vac. The upgraded DRB series will now operate over an extended range of 380 to 500 Vac nominal (50-60 Hz).