The IFS Profisafe Gateway from Phoenix Contact makes it easy to integrate network-compatible motor starters into Profisafe networks and use them in safety applications.

The PPMA Show has always been a snapshot of where the UK's processing and packaging sector is heading. Every September, the innovations on display hint at how factories will look in the years ahead. With the show taking place every year, it's sometimes hard to notice the cumulative impact of these changes over time. But what might we expect to see in a decade from now? Here, Bradley McEwan, business development manager at automation specialist Beckhoff UK, imagines what we might expect to see if teleported to PPMA 2035.

Designed for performance and durability, the HSA Series linear actuators from Lenze Selection are ideal for applications requiring high speed and heavy load handling. With a rear-hinged attachment and a space-saving 90 degree motor mounting configuration, these actuators feature a Gleason bevel gear for efficient power transmission.

New from valve specialist GEMU is the 44A0 multi-functional valve actuation module, a future-proof solution for modern process automation. The automation module combines two functions in a single device: a combi switchbox and position control, for maximum versatility and efficient plant design.

The elastomer couplings from Jakob have been expanded by a new series. With the new EKM-VA, the tried-and-tested EKM type has a stainless steel version. One of the strengths of the material is its resistance to chemicals, such as those used for cleaning in the food industry.

Acorn Industrial Services is expanding its comprehensive linear motion product offer by adding Schaeffler INA to its fully stocked range.

Electrical equipment can expose workers to potential hazards in any industrial or commercial setting. Unintentional contact with live conductors, unexpected machine start-ups, phase imbalances or incorrect phase rotations can lead to incidents, equipment failures, and costly downtime. Presence of voltage indicators, such as the Remlive range from Fortress Safety, provide operators with a clear visual indication that a circuit is live.

Elesa has expanded its range of standard components with two new knurled knobs - DT.464 and DT.653-AV - developed to offer a high-performance solution in terms of mechanical strength, ergonomics, and weight reduction.

Belden has announced the launch of several new products designed to enhance performance, security and reliability across automation and smart infrastructure environments.

Apex Dynamics has launched its expanded product range for high torque and rack and pinion applications. The latest MGO series from the global planetary gearbox specialist has been optimised for high axial and radial loads, making it ideally suited to robotics, heavy-duty automation and CNC machine tools.