Mitsubishi Electric has unveiled an enhanced suite of life cycle management solutions to help production plants achieve high quality and sustainable performance by maintaining key production assets, managing automation obsolescence, minimising downtime and developing people.

If you are a machine builder or system integrator, you need to be aware of the new EU Battery Regulation 2023/1542 that entered into force on 17 August 2023 and has been applied since 18 February 2024. The experts at Hold Tech Files look at the implications.

Providing safe material flow in the field, the new DMM4 muting module from SICK Sensor Intelligence provides safe human-material differentiation to improve protection and productivity in industrial settings.

igus is proud to showcase PTFE-free materials and a complete energy chain series made of recycled material.

Mitutoyo's interactive stand will include linear gauges and a laser scan micrometer each connected to a Siemens PLC. Mitutoyo's first line-laser scanner can be seen together with an industrial standard linear scale.

PATLITE will showcase its newest products - LR5-LAN and LR6 signal tower with M12 connector - at Machine Building North 2025. Visit the company in person to get a live demonstration from its experts and learn more about PATLITE's innovative signalling solutions.

The Mechan HE-Series are coded magnetic safety switches. They can be used as a standalone safety switch or integrated with the company's SCU1/SRL1/EM Series safety relays to achieve CAT4 SIL3 PL-e safety standards.

At Machine Building North, HMK will showcase the newly-released KeDrive D3-AC from KEBA - a leading provider of innovative industrial automation solutions for over 50 years. The D3-AC integrates three servo axes into one unit.

eSIGN from Werma is the future of signal technology - a signal tower that, thanks to electronic modularity, sets new standards. It offers powerful features, maximum compatibility and an industrial design that blends functionality with style and robustness. As the latest generation, Werma says eSIGN defines the future of the signal tower.

K- and L-coded M12 connectors from binder are suitable for transmitting electrical power to AC and DC applications in factory automation. binder also offers a selection of overmoulded cable components that were developed according to UL 2238.