AMETEK Land has launched a mid-wavelength borescope – the MWIR-B-640 – designed for furnace applications. 

Igus has developed its very first IP44 rated water-resistant robolink articulated robotic arm – a low-cost automation solution made of polymer and stainless steel. 

A safety programmable logic controller (PLC) has enabled a series of mine hoist systems to attain the highest SIL3 functional safety certification.

The i4L SCARA is a new compact, low-cost robot from Omron.

Mettler-Toledo Product Inspection has introduced a remote Augmented Reality (AR) Customer Support service to enable remote identification of the cause of product inspection equipment issues.

Eaton has introduced an online Return On Investment (ROI) calculator designed to help specifiers determine the savings they could expect on a project by choosing Smart Universal Marshalling (SUM) over traditional methods.

The new Modular Quality Control System (MQSD) is an off-the-shelf, multifunctional machine vision system from SICK which is delivered as a ready-to-use package of hardware and pre-written software.

Siemens has introduced the Sitrans CloudConnect 240 – a new IOT gateway for the process industry. It provides a second data channel – independent of the control system – which is used to transmit data from any HART-based field devices to the IT world.

Red Lion Controls has expanded its SixTRAK line of industrial RTUs with the launch of STIPm-8460, powered by the Red Lion Workbench, which uses an IEC61131-3 compliant editor and runtime engine.

Kassow Robots has introduced the KR1018, a new 7-axis lightweight cobot that is able to handle payloads of up to 18kg and which has a reach of up to 1,800mm and with a speed of up to 225 degrees per second.

Rockwell Automation has released new industrial PCs and software designed to improve the reliability and security of visualisation applications.

Crowcon Detection Instruments has introduced what it believes to be the world’s first fixed detector which includes a Molecular Property Spectrometer (MPS) sensor. 

FANUC has expanded its range of general-purpose industrial robots with the launch of the compact M-10iD/16S.

If people, machinery and industrial processes are intelligently linked, these networks are also more susceptible to attack. The Pilz SecurityBridge hardware solution is designed to protect the configurable, safe small controllers PNOZmulti and the automation system PSS 4000 from network-based attacks and unauthorised access.

Kontron is now able to offer, through its subsidiary Kontron AIS GmbH, the FabEagle connect software tool which links manufacturing and IT to enable fast and reliable data transfer.

Most robotic conveyor transport solutions rely on wifi communication for their operation, any instability in the connection can cause operational inefficiency. RARUK Automation believes it can now offer a solution, as part of its range of MiR autonomous mobile robots (AMRs).

The ASX series of pneumatically-operated angle seat valves from Camozzi Automation are designed to control steam, liquids, gas and fluids that contain suspended solid particulate matter.

Kontron has launched a new version of its TSN Starterkit. The FPGA software upgrade for the PCIe card in the TSN Starterkit or in existing SoftPLCs, Box PCs, gateways and industrial servers now enables IEEE 802.1Qbu and 802.1CB functionality.

The Ensenso N-Series is a compact 3D camera system from IDS is designed for 3D applications in robotics and automated series production with IP65/67 protection which makes it well-suited for use in harsh environments, offering protection against dirt, dust and water spray.

Emerson has introduced the Fisher V280 full-bore trunnion-mounted ball control valve for severe and specialty pressure, flow and process control applications.