WEG has announced the first phase of investments of approximately EUR 4 million to expand the production capacity of low-voltage motors in the Lissone region, Italy.

Micro-Epsilon has extended its non-contact laser distance sensor portfolio with a low cost unit that is even more robust and compact than its predecessor measuring distances up to 60 m with a resolution of 1 mm and is repeatable to < 3 mm. The advanced IO-Link interface provides simplified setup and minimal wiring for the user.xtagstartz/p>

Power Jacks has launched the new POWERAM electric linear actuator range designed to enable engineers to quickly and easily automate a manual system, transition to electro-mechanical linear motion from hydraulics and upgrade screw jack systems.

In a new whitepaper, ABB has set out the scale of the challenge facing the global industrial sector and emphasises the critical role of industrial energy efficiency in meeting rising energy demand while strengthening energy security and affordability and driving industrial competitiveness.

In the food, beverage and packaging industries, space for conveyor systems is limited. A Swedish machine manufacturer uses the advantages of drive technology from NORD DRIVESYSTEMS to realise a compact design with reduced drive variants for chain conveyors.

Precision drive system manufacturer maxon is exhibiting at Manufacturing Solutions Ireland on 11 and 12 June, taking place at Technological University of the Shannon (TUS), Coonagh Cross Campus, in Limerick. On Stand G33, maxon will present its high-performance DC and brushless DC motors (BLDC), as well as complete drive systems including motion control.

Stephen Hayes, managing director at automation and control specialist, Beckhoff UK, explains how flexible manufacturing systems, supported by advanced modular automation solutions, can meet the demands of personalised medicine.

Servotecnica has developed two new cost-effective standard versions of its SVTM series rotary actuators in 118- and 153-mm diameter package sizes that offer nominal output torques of 33 Nm and 49 Nm respectively. Both are equipped with a 19 bits resolution BiSS-C protocol absolute encoder.

Variable speed drives (VSDs) have become a staple across industrial and agricultural sites. But while these devices are increasingly being fitted, their full capabilities are often overlooked. Here, David Strain, technical director at Technidrive, explores the world of untapped possibilities waiting within every inverter that can unlock performance, control and energy efficiency - provided they are set up correctly.

ifm introduces the AL159x Multi-Protocol IO-Link master with integrated OPC UA server. Designed to meet the evolving demands of Industry 4.0, this advanced solution combines robust performance with flexible communication to ensure seamless integration at both OT and IT levels.