Despite the recession, a record number of exhibitors and visitors attended a German event that focused on sustainability, efficiency and renewable energies

UT99 AG's UPF 101-1000 series has been developed specially for the venting of oil tanks, large plain bearings and gearbox cases

Wind power now accounts for 20 per cent of Denmark's electricity needs. Donna Guinivan visits AVN's plant, Silkeborg, Denmark, to get the full story on this and the future of wind power in general

Thermal power plant under development in Sipat is India's first project to operate on super-critical boilers that burn less fuel than conventional boilers

A UK government-backed initiative has been launched to promote greater use of anaerobic digestion in the production of green energy

A conveyor belt is in continuous use transporting flue-gas-desulphurisation (FGD) gypsum at a coal-fired power station. Mario Töpfer reports

Sick's Inspector I20 2D vision sensor offers higher performance than the company's Inspector I10 model, especially with reflective surfaces

Dirak's latest 4-125SL concealed hinge is easy and quick to install, plus it acts as a lift-off hinge for improved access during maintenance

The Quanmax QBox-1000 is a compact embedded computer featuring an ultra-low-power Intel Atom N270 processor and Intel Graphics Media Accelerator

Maxon's new Koaxdrive KD 32 uses a worm-formed motor pinion and planetary gearing to deliver high torque and power with very low noise levels

Parker-Origa's new A15 air preparation unit uses polymers in place of metals, and an innovative nano mist oiler that offers advantages for air motors

Hirschmann says its Eagle20 industrial networking firewall meets all of the requirements for operating as a security router

A new version of Souriau's Trim Trio UTS connector includes a three-stage grommet that provides sealing to IP68 or IP69k

A new module from Harting enables users to incorporate Gigabit Ethernet within a Han-Modular industrial connector

LPKF’s Rapid PCB Prototyping segment has a product line covering the whole production process for printed circuit boards: from chemical-free structuring to SMT assembly. Fully functioning circuits can be made completely in-house; without having to rely on external service companies – allowing sensitive data to securely stay within your company.

Multi-step collaboration between Altera and National Semiconductor to build automotive video

Pilz says its PSS4000 automation system and PAS4000 software suite cover standard automation control, motion, safety, visualisation and diagnostics

RDP's has a number of stainless steel compression load cells that are capable of handling high loads despite their compact dimensions

Aerotech's latest AGR series rotary stages feature a patent-pending preload arrangement that increases accuracy, reduces wear and extends the service life

Jokab's Safeball control device for one- or two-hand control systems is now available with an AS-I interface