With the recently announced increase in maximum dynamic load from 10 kN to16 kN for stroke lengths to 500 mm, and with static loads to 18 kN, Thomson’s Electrak HD series linear actuators are now an even more compelling alternative to hydraulic and pneumatic cylinders for positioning tasks on heavy-duty machinery and equipment.

Reliance announce the launch of a new product, the RLMA11 – Miniature Actuator, to complement their existing Motorised Actuators range.

Parker Hannifin will present a number of new technology innovations for system solutions, components and services to support and drive sustainable and competitive industrial production at this year’s Hannover Messe.

HepcoMotion has recently upgraded its core blacking process system with the use of its own HDS2 rack driven gantry system to dip its slides, rings and track system into a multi-station chemical finishing dipping plant.

Automated Guided Vehicles (AGVs) are revolutionising warehouses, where everything works automatically, is self-sufficient and, even, self-learning. They come in all sorts of shapes and sizes but all have one thing in common, they work continuously 24/7. In this video, igus take a look at a generic AGV servicing a warehouse conveyor. It’s especially here where maintenance or downtime can have knock-on effects down the line costing time and money.

With the EPOS4 series, maxon is offering a reliable and extremely versatile platform of high-performance motion controllers.

Sensor Coating Systems Ltd pioneered the development of sensor technology based on luminescence materials for engineering applications in demanding environments.