Leybold has developed and oil-free vacuum solution for sustainable beer bottling, reducing costs while ensuring a high level of hygiene.

Contrinex manufactures photoelectric sensors as small as 4mm in diameter. These fully functional, self-contained photoelectric sensors are offered in various sensing technologies. An exceptional subset of the M5 sensors is the diffuse sensors with a sapphire lens, which UK representative Plus Automation says provide unparalleled performance in a compact housing.

Maximise floor space and cost savings by combining the capabilities of Fortress Technology metal detectors and checkweighers into a robust, hygienic and fully integrated system.

Titan Enterprises' popular Pulsite Link pulse and analogue converter, a successful addition to Titan's line of liquid flow measuring instruments, is now available with the useful additional design feature of an LCD display.

With Make UK revealing that we've dropped out of the top 10 manufacturing nations for the first time (down to 12th), our position is vulnerable unless we significantly increase our level of automation. Oliver Selby, Head of Sales for FANUC UK, outlines six key design considerations for seamless automation integration.

IDS Imaging Development Systems introduces a new 3D camera in the Ensenso product line. With its compact, industrial-grade design and the combination of a very short working distance and a large field of view, the Ensenso B is particularly suitable for bin picking applications.

Across process applications, maintenance teams are in a constant battle to maintain operational productivity and minimise downtime. Although maintenance team resources are often stretched, implementing data-driven diagnostics can enhance their capabilities, as Burkert Industry Manager, Greg Wainhouse, explains.

As advanced product inspection technology takes centre stage, food manufacturers are rethinking how they harness the full potential of their workforce. Kati Hope, Global Account Manager at Mettler-Toledo Product Inspection looks at how to balance people and production technology to achieve maximum production efficiency.

Motion Control and Drives specialist MOONS' Industries has introduced a new generation of AC Pulsed Stepper Drivers, the SRXAC Series. Efficiency, ease-of-use and reliability are among the key requirements for many of today's motion control applications and the SRXAC series are an excellent example of MOONS' commitment in developing drives and motors which help enhance productivity, whilst maintaining exceptional quality.

250 years ago, American inventor Oliver Evans laid the foundation for mass production with the first fully automated flour mill, powered by water and mostly made of wood. While technology has advanced significantly, success in automation still looks the same today as it did in Evans' time, says Tom Cash at automation parts supplier Foxmere, who explains the integration of technology for quality assurance.