Elesa has extended its range of vacuum cups, responding to increasing demand across automation, packaging and robotics sectors. Designed for reliable, efficient material handling, the components offer tailored solutions for environments where precision and product integrity are critical.

Mike Bacon, internal technical applications engineer at Matara UK, shares expert insights on optimising pneumatic cylinder performance.

Drive solutions from NORD DRIVESYSTEMS increase the efficiency in system operation at several points in the packaging process chain. With two concepts, the company mainly focuses on the fields of end-of-line packaging and primary packaging, where its decentralised drive technology and wash-down-capable aluminium housings achieve significant cost benefits.

In manufacturing, connectivity between devices is no longer a luxury but a necessity. Here Beth Ragdale, software business manager at automation and control specialist, Beckhoff, explores how plant managers can ensure that their entire operation speaks the same language.

Although variety they say is the spice of life, in food safety environments, standards, by definition, usually benefit from the installation of standardised equipment. Commercial Manager Jodie Curry at Fortress Technology Europe explores how this alignment of processes and technology tools can contribute to a safer global food supply chain.

Leuze presents the 33C and 35C sensor series with stainless-steel housings, ideal for hygiene-sensitive production and demanding industrial cleaning processes. With advanced Power PinPoint LED technology, these sensors enable quick and precise alignment.

Distributors of SICK and Universal Robots are excited by the prospect of safe, collision-free, reliable collaboration between humans and robots across a wide range of industrial settings, thanks to the develop of the End-of-Arm-Safeguard (EOAS) by SICK for Universal Robots cobots.

Rob Stevens, Market Manager at Mettler-Toledo Product Inspection explores how manufacturers can overcome production challenges in high-speed snack and confectionery applications without compromising quality.

Schneider Electric will showcase its advancements in open, software-defined automation and latest technology innovations at Hannover Messe 2025. Aligning with the theme 'Shaping the Future with Technology', the company will demonstrate how it drives industrial competitiveness, sustainability and resilience through automation, electrification, and digitalisation.

ROLEC's fast-fit aluCLIC diecast aluminium enclosures for industrial electronics are now available with optional IP 69K ingress protection. They are also rated IP 66 and IP 67.