New from ifm is a range of flexible LED strips available in RGB and white. These LED strips are designed to enhance illumination and provide versatile signalling solutions for a wide range of industrial applications.

Choosing the right bearings and linear motion systems can make all the difference in harsh food and beverage environments, where machines and processes operate round-the-clock and where frequent washdowns occur. Preventing production downtime and extending the life of machines and equipment is the ultimate goal, says Tom Richmond, food and beverage sales engineer at Schaeffler UK.

Baumer continues to expand its award winning range of Smart Vision code and text reading sensors with the introduction of the IDC230. Developed for various tasks across the packaging, electronics and food processing industries the IDC230 is also capable of high technology tasks in assembly and track and trace intralogistics.

Three aspects of sensor technology are particularly important in image processing for industrial automation: performance, flexibility and usability. Simple Vision sensors meet these requirements. They are as easy to operate as optical sensors, plus they are as powerful as camera systems. Leuze offers this concept as a quick and straightforward introduction to vision technology.

HMS Networks now announces the launch of the Anybus Defender Lineup, a suite of industrial network security appliances designed to safeguard critical infrastructures.

ifm electronic introduces the O2U5 vision sensor, a versatile dual-function sensor designed to transform surface and contour analysis as well as code and character reading in industrial applications.

The new look FATH eTRIKE three-wheeled electric personnel scooters cover a sweet spot in commercial e-mobility options and are an easy to integrate intra-facility transport solution.

Whether dusty grain or heavy rocks, bulk material is conveyed vertically or horizontally, upwards or downwards, often over long distances. NORD DRIVESYSTEMS offers individual drive solutions that enable smooth operation and meet the industry's special requirements. The industrial gear units of the MAXXDRIVE series are particularly advantageous here.

When it comes to heat transfer, every system and solution designed by HRS Heat Exchangers is completely bespoke. "Custom-made solutions and products are our niche," says Matt Hale, HRS' Global Key Account Director.

Kieran Bennett, Industry Account Manager for food and beverage at Burkert, looks at the recent innovations in process control and the benefits they bring to the food and beverage industry generally, and the brewing process in particular.