Micro-Epsilon has introduced a new inline, non-contact measuring system for precise 3D geometrical inspection of a wide variety of surfaces, profiles and semi-finished products such as round or flat materials, square or hexagonal profiles, as well as complex, free-form shapes.

From the resistance of a control knob to the feel of a handle, Rencol Components explores how seemingly minor design decisions can have a major influence on perceptions of quality.

The ECI 1323 Splus and EQI 1335 Splus inductive rotary encoders from HEIDENHAIN with a built-in accelerometer and integrated vibration analysis are a particularly convenient solution for detecting and analysing vibrations arising from machine elements.

TPL Vision introduces the next evolution in industrial illumination: the High Power Strobe Bar Light (HPS), the brightest and most powerful bar light ever developed by the company.

Mounting a robot arm on a movable base, known as a 7th axis, adds flexibility, enhances collaboration and provides collision protection. A 7th axis is, however, a high-precision system, and maximising productivity from it requires close consideration of where and how you mount it, and application-specific factors such as the availability of collision detection systems and the number of linear guides used, as the experts at Thomson Industries explain.

TPL Vision introduces the TPL-CONTROL-1, a powerful new external illumination controller that expands the flexibility of machine vision lighting. More than just a controller, the TPL-CONTROL-1 forms the foundation of TPL Vision's new External Control (EC) product family, enabling a wide range of proven illumination products to benefit from advanced, configurable lighting control.

PI (Physik Instrumente) offers the P-733 XYZ piezo nanopositioning stage, delivering 0.1 nm positioning resolution for demanding applications in super-resolution microscopy, atomic force microscopy (AFM), surface nanometrology, and advanced imaging.

Now available with full support from Mclennan, Applied Motion Products' (AMP) newly launched DIN rail mountable AK series drives offer a choice of open-loop stepper, closed-loop stepper, or full closed-loop servo motion control in a compact feature-rich package in combination with NEMA 11 to NEMA 34 frame motors operating from 24–48 VDC power.

John Mackey, Head of Automation Sales, WAGO UK & Ireland, explores the benefits of interoperable technology in automation modernisation.

With Thomson's Movotrak Cobot Transfer Unit (CTU), Rodriguez is offering a collaborative reach extension for cobots for the first time. The solution extends the workspace by a movable 7th axis and enables a cobot to be deployed at multiple stations within a production line. This allows production processes to be structured more flexibly and robot systems to be utilised more effectively.