For all but the very highest force requirements, electric servo presses provide numerous advantages over their historic, hydraulic counterparts. The actuator is integral to press capability, as well as production quality, and levels of productivity, making its specification central to electric servo press design. Gerard Bush, engineer at INMOCO, discusses the motion requirements for linear servo press design.

The updated ISO 14119:2024 standard - covering interlocking devices associated with guards - was published just a few months ago, replacing the 2013 version. This revision is essential for machine builders, end users, and safety professionals. The experts at Fortress Safety discuss the changes.

With the SR 011-1, SIGMATEK has extended its motion series of the modular, compact S-DIAS system with a DC motion module that has been specially designed for the efficient control of spindle linear actuators.

Camozzi Automation UK has reaffirmed its long-standing commitment to supporting distributors through investment in infrastructure, technical expertise, and trusted partnerships.

HepcoMotion has announced a significant expansion with the addition of three new sites. Two of the facilities, set to be operational by year-end, will increase the company's footprint by 25-30%, while the third - currently in the planning phase - will provide further capacity to support future growth.

JAKOB Antriebstechnik offers new stainless steel safety couplings. They reliably protect machines from damage caused by overload. The SKVA-N and SKVA-K series are designed for indirect drives, while the SKVA-EK and SKVA-KG series are designed for direct drives.

R. A. Rodriguez has announced the launch of a completely re-designed online gear shop. Initially, RAR Gears was launched in 2016, enabling customers to find and buy gears quickly and easily. The new launch will offer a host of benefits for users, with a 10% discount available until 31 July 2025.

Industrial operators can scale up data capacity and maintain cybersecurity with Schneider Electric’s robust I/O solutions, including the Modicon Edge I/O NTS.

Mitsubishi Electric has signed a partnership agreement with Tramec, a European gearbox manufacturer, to supply gearboxes for Mitsubishi Electric's EM-A synchronous motors.

The cable chains E6, e-skin flat, e-skin soft and easy chain E14 from igus have proven their suitability for dry cleanrooms in long-term tests conducted by the Fraunhofer IPA research institute.