Aerotech's new ML range of digital servo amplifiers are designed for ultra-high-resolution applications employing brushed or brushless linear or rotary motors

Rotalink's ovoid-style gearboxes are now available with a choice of single- or multi-turn absolute encoders that use non-contact magnetic sensing technology

ISO has published a new Technical Report ISO/TR 11360:2010, 'Nanotechnologies - Methodology for the classification and categorization of nanomaterials'

Posic is offering evaluation kits containing examples of its miniature linear encoder with a factory-programmable resolution of 0.3mm to 0.3um

Baumer's LBFS level switch uses frequency sweep technology and is a cost-effective alternative to vibrating forks, conductive ultrasonic or optical sensors

HBM says that version 6 of its nCode durability software package comprises Glyphworks, Designlife and nCode Automation Personal Edition

According to a new report form IMS Research, the global market for PLCs is starting to recover, though it may not return to 2008 levels until 2012

Balluff is launching the Bunkerprox, a rugged, 'self-bunkering' M18 inductive proximity sensor that can survive in welding applications without external protection

An independent consultant has shown how upgrading from earlier editions to Autocad LT 2011 can deliver overall productivity gains of 44 per cent

Diarc is manufacturing a new diamond-like coating in higher volumes to suit a wide variety of industrial applications where friction and wear need to be controlled

Several enhancements have been made in the latest version of Eplan Electric P8 to improve project management, productivity and ease of use

Red Lion's PAX2A Dual-Line Display Meter can be programmed to display input, total, minimum, maximum or setpoints values

HMS reports that its 1 SI Canopen module for the Siemens Simatic ET200S I/O system is now compatible with the Can 2.0A protocol

Parker's new EPP4 Comfort pressure regulators feature an integral pressure sensor to improve pressure control for enhanced system performance

Schaeffler Group's high-specification X-life E1 spherical roller bearings are now available with bore sizes ranging from 20mm up to 1220mm

Everybody today talks about risk, but do we really understand it? And what level of risk is acceptable? To find out, Jon Severn discussed risk management with James Catmur, a director and the global head of the risk practice at Arthur D Little, and co-author of System Safety: HAZOP and Software HAZOP

Coatings' designers introduce the trends for the cars on Europe's roads of tomorrow. Marco Benen reports

Techsil's RTV silicone adhesives deliver improved performance and increased productivity for demanding automotive headlamp design

Selecting the right connector and cable assembly solution for an application is an important and challenging process, in particular when the operating environment requires sealed equipment. Stéphane Rohrbach reports