Kollmorgen has expanded the voltage rating of its iron core direct drive linear (IC DDL) motor range to 480V. Extending beyond 230V, Kollmorgen's IC DDL motors can now be used in 400/480V systems, increasing integration potential across wider industrial applications.

Machine vision combined with artificial intelligence makes it possible to automatically inspect welded connections in body shells and identify anomalies. Spanish automation specialist DGH has developed such an application for the automotive industry, using MVTec's HALCON software and Deep Learning Tool.

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

For demanding applications in specialised high-speed test benches, torsionally rigid, flexible couplings are the ideal choice. The thin-walled metal bellows used not only offer high flexibility but also reliably compensate for shaft misalignments and dampen vibrations. JAKOB's KSD couplings are characterised by their six-wave bellows, which allows for particularly high mobility.

ReeR Safety has expanded its innovative R-SAFE RFID safety sensors with the launch of new slim models designed for installations in narrow spaces. Available from PLUS Automation, the slim models cover the entire range of R-SAFE sensors (Basic, Pro and Plus) with the three actuation technologies (Generic, Teach-in and Unique).

Continuous Process Solutions has expanded its product range with two exciting innovations for the food manufacturing sector from their production partner Mingke.

In today’s fast-moving machine building sector, flexibility is key. Lenze champions openness in automation - systems built on open standards that integrate seamlessly across hardware and software. This approach reduces vendor lock-in, simplifies third-party integration, and ensures long-term adaptability.

maxon brand Parvalux has launched a modular configuration service providing rapid availability of customised motors, gearboxes, and geared motors for OEM prototyping. The online modular service can supply motors and gearboxes within three-four weeks, from online selection through to delivery.

WEG is highlighting its expertise in custom drop-in electric motor replacements that match existing footprints and improve performance, providing critical cost and downtime savings for industries like oil and gas and pulp and paper.

As industrial manufacturers look to achieve more with less in 2025, businesses are exploring advanced automation architectures to balance operational efficiency with wider sustainability responsibilities, as Dave Sutton, Schneider Electric's Product Marketing Manager for Industrial Automation, explains.