binder introduces new M12 L- and T-coded connectors featuring stainless steel locking mechanisms, ensuring the highest levels of reliability and durability in demanding industrial environments.

Wondering how to integrate and expand IXON with your IoT environment? Or how you can use APIs and IXON's App Engine? One thing is for sure: IXON never wants to be the limiting factor in your organisation. Do you have ideas you want to implement? That should always be possible.

Automated commissioning and simple visual programming speed up the implementation of automation solutions even more. The experts at Bosch Rexroth explain how typical single-axis and multi-axis applications in factory automation can be realised quickly and easily.

The Low Pressure Connectors Europe Division of Parker Hannifin announces the launch of its new Parker Legris axial valve that uniquely combines both valve and actuation functions. Designed with pneumatic or electro-pneumatic control, Parker says this valve addresses many limitations associated with traditional actuators, setting a new standard in the industry.

Stepper motors are at the heart of precision motion control, powering everything from robotics to medical devices. But achieving optimal performance and longevity starts with choosing the best motor for the job. Here, Dave Walsha, director of sales and marketing at EMS, offers his guidance on selecting the right stepper motor.

IO-Link as a global standard for smart sensor integration opens up a wide range of possibilities for customers in automation. And this is exactly where SICK comes in. The new SIG300 IO-Link Master from SICK combines flexibility, connectivity and user-friendliness, making it a crucial component for efficient automation tasks.

SICK Sensor Intelligence has launched the PBST touchscreen pressure sensor. Building on and complementing the company's existing range of high accuracy, reliable and robust pressure sensors/switches, the PBST multifunctional IO-Link sensor is SICK's first ceramic cell pressure measurement sensor, delivering suppression of pressure spikes and surges, as well as corrosion resistance.

In mechanical engineering, there are often several variants of a machine that differ in terms of their range of functions, configuration, and topology of the connected devices. The I/O Connection Manager in the LASAL automation software from SIGMATEK ensures that communication between the control and the connected I/O is flexible and scalable.

Machine builders are beginning to implement artificial intelligence (AI) for a variety of tasks, such as predictive maintenance and control systems. If AI is used within control systems, there can be safety implications. For example, AI might determine how a robot reacts when a person enters its operating zone. Derek Coulson, compliance specialist at Hold Tech Files, explains.

maxon has enhanced its ESCON2 speed and current controller with CANopen communications. The update is available with new firmware and applies to controllers already in use as well as new products. ESCON2 operates with DC and brushless DC (BLDC) motors. Additional firmware developments have also improved the device's speed control capabilities.