Familiar components in a new machine? Often it can be smarter! Festo's portfolio develops annually with around 700 new products. This innovative strength lends itself extremely well to a lower cost price. With the itsme factory scan we would like to help you find smart applications that fit in with the current focal points in machine building.

Sentry safety relays are now also available with push-in connection. The push-in connection speeds up and simplifies installation, and ensures a safe, maintenance-free connection - even after transport or in installations with vibrations. No tools are required to connect the cable in the push-in terminal.

Pneumatics are still the tool of choice for simple motion and positioning tasks. However, in an increasingly digitized world, electrical automation and a continuous flow of information from the workpiece to the control system and to the cloud is becoming indispensable. With the Simplified Motion Series, Festo offers an automation solution that bridges the gap between easy-to-install pneumatics and flexible electrical automation.

Stainless steel switchgear and control cabinets are used in many applications such as in the food and pharmaceutical industries but also in maritime applications stainless steel is widely used. The main reason for using stainless steel is the risk of corrosion due to the harsh conditions in which these switchgear and control cabinets are installed.

Within minutes, the EMpro energy measuring modules are configured and integrated into the network. Thanks to the direct connection of manufacturer-independent Rogowski coils, wiring work is saved and the modules offer many practical functions for web servers and devices. EMpro energy meters with MID certification according to EN 50470 make it possible to calculate energy data accurately down to the cost centre. Translated with www.DeepL.com/Translator (free version)

The new fork sensors of the GS 04B and GS 08B series from Leuze detect even the smallest objects with absolute reliability. They are ideal for reliable detection in high-speed applications.

Eaton's full range of motor protection switches, contactors and motor starter combinations has been expanded to include a portfolio of components with Push-in connections. Current formats have been taken into account by keeping the new range almost identical in size. The new range therefore offers nothing but benefits.

Constantly changing demands, but also changing technology and export guidelines are well-known challenges for a machine- and panel builder. An ever-increasing response time is the enduring trend and process optimization a requirement. Therefore, the time is really over to manually keep track of things around an electro-technical design in an excel sheet. The time and stress that this takes and the chance of errors that such a method entails, no longer fits in a world that is changing ever faster and is becoming more digital. After all, what machine or panel builder doesn't want to be able to select the right switching and protection devices for a motor or load at the push of a button, including required cable diameters and short-circuit calculations?

Accurately analyze grid quality and monitor energy in real time? ABB's M4M network analyzers make it possible. The analyzers support the digital transformation of buildings by collecting information for the energy distribution system. Linking to the ABB Ability™ Energy and Asset Management (EAM) allows for improved efficiency and easier resolution of grid quality issues.

New manufacturing processes, digitized and more focused on e-commerce and logistics, have driven the growth of material handling applications such as automated storage systems and warehouse solutions, internal transport systems and packaging machines. One of the critical components at the heart of the machines in these applications is the sensor.

With the recent introduction of the Leuze safety radar LBK, the safety world is investigating where it can be used instead of an (optical) safety laser scanner such as the Leuze RSL 400 or a safety light curtain.

Telemecanique Sensors has been a specialist in industrial automation, sensors, sensing technology and safety engineering for over 90 years. With a comprehensive range of safety products, which meet the very strict international safety standards, Telemecanique Sensors offers the most comprehensive protection for personnel and equipment.

In the world of manufacturing industry there is a lot of talk about digitalisation and Industry 4.0. Meanwhile, the changes are already clearly noticeable in our daily lives. We are increasingly seeing personalised or customized consumer products, and it is proving relatively easy to get the network from production, through the right logistics channels, all the way to the end consumer.

For safe protection zone monitor in rugged conditions such as dust, dirt, rain, light, sparks or vibrations, the safe radar sensor PSENradar, in conjunction with the configurable small controller PNOZmulti 2, offers the optimum solution: in addition to outdoor applications and areas in woodworking and metalworking, it is now also possible to safeguard robot applications because the solution achieves a higher category Cat. 3 / PL d.

The proven CPX platform has been extended with the CPX-HART analogue module! This analogue module features four channels that can be set as inputs or outputs as required. This makes it possible to combine the advantages of analogue and digital technology in terms of robustness, configurability and fault diagnosis. In addition, a device driver is available with which the CPX remote I/O can be connected to the PROFIBUS and PROFINET fieldbuses.

The THERMOMARK CARD 2.0 is the efficient solution for printing plastic tags in card and matt format. This provides you with a high-quality coding for terminals, wires and cables, devices and installation parts. The operation and installation of the compact printer is very easy and intuitive.

Working with machines involves risks. This relates to both the machine and the user of the machine. Safety is therefore an important factor for machine builders and industrial end users in every market segment. Telemecanique Sensors' XCSR non-contact RFID-encoded safety switches provide the highest level of safety protection in compact machines where personnel protection is required. Basic applications are for monitoring the position of movable safety switches to prevent dangerous situations when the safety guard is opened.

In the age of Industry 4.0, production lines must not only be highly flexible, they must also be available at all times and be cost-efficient. At the same time, they have to meet the necessary safety requirements. As the market demands on the manufacturing industry increase, so do the challenges for machine builders. The world of automation is changing. Processes have become faster, tasks more complex and digitisation is now a basic requirement. Only an integrated approach can lead to a lasting competitive advantage. Today the TIA Portal is more than an engineering framework.

For applications where the simplicity of pneumatics is desired, but an electric electric drive offers more flexibility, the Simplified Motion Series is the perfect solution. The integrated drive system of mechanical axis, motor and controller is optimized for simple point to point movement.

In the global food market, Belgian machine builders and OEMs stand out for their high-quality machines. Machines that are often built to customer specifications and provide a safe working environment for personnel. Machine safety is high on the agenda during the development and construction of the machines.

The most striking measure is the phasing out of obsolete fluorescent lamps, such as T2, T8 and T12 (popularly known as TL tubes). Also notable is the phasing out of halogen lamps and compact fluorescent lamps (popularly known as low-energy lamps). These lighting sources must be replaced because they are not energy-efficient and because there are sufficient energy-efficient alternatives on the market. With this measure, the commission aims to save almost 42 TWh in 2030.

When difficult-to-detect workpieces (curved, glossy, or matt surfaces) cannot be detected correctly, sensors need to be reselected or adjusted. The E3AS Series provides reliable detection with less effect of curved, glossy, or matt surfaces, reducing design and commissioning time.

The PSENmlock door handle module gives you a handle with an integrated actuator and an integrated escape release – perfect for the safety gate system PSENmlock. The yellow handle (outside) enables extension of the actuator to open or close the gate. The escape release is operated with the red handle (inside). The PSENmlock door handle module is suitable for fitting on the inside and the outside of the gate as well as for right-hinged and left-hinged gates. It has a locking insert for up to five locks to prevent the machine from restarting and can be used with the coded and fully coded PSENmlock switches.

Connectivity at all levels to make machines even more efficient. Festo makes this possible with an automation platform that consists of various high-quality electrical components. The CMMT servo drives are easy to integrate due to their brand-independent connectivity with PLC, motor and mechanics. This makes CMMT ideally suited for advanced and challenging positioning applications.

Over 40% of all the energy consumed worldwide goes into industry. Two thirds of it is consumed by motors. A not insignificant proportion of these do not run optimally. The wear and tear caused by frequent starting and stopping causes unplanned downtime and shortens the operational life. There must be a better way of doing this. And it can be: with softstarters from ABB.