In manufacturing, connectivity between devices is no longer a luxury but a necessity. Here Beth Ragdale, software business manager at automation and control specialist, Beckhoff, explores how plant managers can ensure that their entire operation speaks the same language.

Contrinex has developed new Photoelectric Smart sensors. Available as Basic, Digital or Analogue Smart Measurement sensors, they are offered as versions of Contrinex's high-performing cubic C23 and cylindrical M18 photoelectric sensor families, providing new sensing solutions to enhance efficiency in manufacturing.

Leuze presents the 33C and 35C sensor series with stainless-steel housings, ideal for hygiene-sensitive production and demanding industrial cleaning processes. With advanced Power PinPoint LED technology, these sensors enable quick and precise alignment.

Distributors of SICK and Universal Robots are excited by the prospect of safe, collision-free, reliable collaboration between humans and robots across a wide range of industrial settings, thanks to the develop of the End-of-Arm-Safeguard (EOAS) by SICK for Universal Robots cobots.

Nidec Drives is pleased to announce the appointment of Laurent Babaud as President.

Mclennan has expanded and strengthened its product range following a new partnership agreement with the USA based motion control component manufacturer Lin Engineering - a subsidiary company of the MOONS' group of high-performance motion control components manufacturers.

ifm has introduced the LDH oil humidity sensor, designed to transform oil quality management in industrial environments. The sensor provides continuous, real-time monitoring of the measured oil's relative humidity and temperature, equipping operators with essential data to improve efficiency and reduce maintenance-related downtime.

Precision drive system specialist maxon has released a new handbook to help engineers select DC motors and drive system products. 'Selection of DC Drives - Guidelines with Calculations' provides a systematic approach to drive selection. The new book also explains the formulae and their relationships to confirm drive system choice.

norelem has expanded its clamping technology portfolio of zero-point clamping systems and 5-axis clamping modules from UNILOCK. The pneumatic zero-point clamping systems allow clamping and changeover of fixtures and tools in seconds.

The modular, dynamic DIAS-Drive 2000 multi-axis servo system from SIGMATEK gets a powerful boost. With the single-axis module MDP 2200-L-01, up to 20 A rated current is available for controlling synchronous servo motors.