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LINAK’s new DESKLIFT™ lifting column DL19 can push loads up to 1,200 N

LINAK presents a powerful lifting column able to push 1,200 N. This version of the DL19 is ideal for strong workstations where attention to design is also a requirement. With the new […]

MEGATRON releases new 847 Hall-effect finger joystick optimised for harsh environmental conditions

Joysticks that are used in harsh environmental conditions must be robust, and they must also implement the control commands with precise movements. The new 847 Hall-effect finger joystick from MEGATRON, which is […]

Turck includes the new K50 Flat illuminated touch button in its pick-to-light solutions

Turck is expanding its pick-to-light portfolio with the K50 Flat illuminated touch button from Banner Engineering, its optical sensor partners. Due to its low height of 17 mm, the robust IP69K button […]

Ganter’s new telescopic slides offer wide range of extension types, functions and dimensions

Ganter is adding telescopic slides to its portfolio. With a wide range of extension types, additional functions and dimensions, these slides can handle loads of between 28 and 310 kg per pair. […]


FANUC expands its robot series R-1000 with the new compact and lightweight model R-1000iA/130F

With the new, six axis R-1000iA/130F, FANUC presents the youngest member of the world-wide successful robot series R-1000. Compact and lightweight, fast on its feet and considerably strong with an arm payload […]


ATI End-Effectors utilised for the NSpect NDI Systems created by Genesis Systems Group

The NSpect family of Non-Destructive Inspection (NDI) Systems from Genesis Systems Group is making quite an impression. By combining ATI End-Effectors, KUKA Robots, and vast engineering expertise, Genesis creates more efficient methods […]


SAB Bröckskes releases new industrial Ethernet cables with extreme robustness and efficiency

Flexibility, efficiency and digitisation. This is industry 4.0 – the current subject of German manufacturing industry. Due to the complete linking and communication on all levels of the production process considerable amelioration […]


Advantech’s new AIMB-205 Mini-ITX motherboard features latest Intel® H110 chipset and supports up to 32GB memory

Advantech, a global embedded computing leader providing embedded platforms, introduces the AIMB-205 Mini-ITX motherboard based on the latest Intel® H110 chipset and the latest 6th & 7th generation Intel® Core™ I, Pentium, […]


HARTING’s new Han-Eco® hoods allow more power transfer for the same installation space

The Han-Eco® series has two new members. Two new hoods in sizes 6 B and 10 B with M40 cable entry enable the user to take advantage of larger cable cross-sections and […]


Beckhoff releases new CPX Control Panel series designed for use in hazardous environments

By systematically integrating advanced multi-touch technologies into its Control Panel and Panel PC portfolio, Beckhoff has provided machine builders, manufacturers and other industries with forward-looking operator interface concepts for years. With the […]


Rockwell Automation introduces its new Allen-Bradley GuardShield 450L safety light curtain system

As production processes become increasingly automated and robots play a larger role on the production line, manufacturers are looking for more ways to maintain and reinforce a safe work environment. The new […]


Turck presents its new IP67 spanner I/O block module

Turck’s new IP67 spanner I/O block module enables data exchange between two Ethernet networks directly at the machine connection points. Turck’s TBEN-LG-EN1 spanner is a block I/O module that enables communication between […]


Stäubli exhibited its tailor-made automation solutions at Productronica

At Productronica Stäubli Robotics demonstrated tailor-made automation solutions for electronics manufacturing as well as ESD compliant robots specifically designed for electronics applications. Furthermore they demonstrate easy integration of modern robotics into LabVIEW […]


Moog Focal expands its pressure tolerant technology range with new PT SFP optical transceiver

Moog Focal announces the launch of its new 4 Gbps, pressure tolerant technology (PT) small form-factor pluggable (SFP) optical transceiver. The first order will be supplied to MacArtney UK Ltd. for a […]


DEHN’s new DEHNrecord Alert offers better management of status reports

DEHNrecord Alert enables status reports from SPDs to be transmitted via MODBUS and, for example, relayed to a smart device. The start-up is quick and easy via the free app which allows […]


ATI’s Tool Changers helps Edgewater Automation improves productivity of their production line

For a major automotive client, Edgewater Automation recently developed an assembly system utilizing ATI’s Tool Changers to increase productivity of their existing line. When coupled with increased throughput and reduced labor requirements, […]


Universal Robots showcased its collaborative robots at the ATX East in New York City

Attendees at UBM’s ATX East in New York City, were greeted by three collaborative robots from Universal Robots at the expo entrance. Moving through pre-programmed cycles, the cobot arms equipped with monitors […]


Rollon offers advices for adding seventh axis to a six-axis robotic system

Adding a seventh axis to the six-axis robotic system can be beneficial in a number of ways. The work envelope is expanded, allowing the use of smaller, less-expensive robots. Parts can also […]