Arthur C Clarke, the science fiction writer, science writer, and futurist, once said “any sufficiently advanced technology is indistinguishable from magic.” Here, Peter Swanson, managing director of adhesives specialist Intertronics, explains the poignancy of this quote in modern day adhesives applications.

Cognex has expanded the capabilities of its In-Sight 2800 vision system to include optical character recognition (OCR). The new ViDi EL Read tool, powered by edge learning technology, deciphers human-readable characters on reflective, low-contrast and non-flat surfaces with ease.

Emerson has introduced the Asco Series 209 proportional flow control valves, which offer high standards of precision, pressure ratings, flow characteristics and energy efficiency in a purpose-built, compact architecture.

The detectable and highly resistant identification solutions from Phoenix Contact ensure a high level of safety in the food and beverage industry.

Pilz has extended its PNOZmulti 2 range of safe, configurable, small safety controllers with the new standalone PNOZ m C0 base unit. Just 22.5 mm wide, it monitors up to four safety functions on machines.

New from Emerson is the ASCO Series 209 range of proportional flow control valves, which offer high standards of precision, pressure ratings, flow characteristics and energy efficiency in a purpose-built, compact architecture.

WDS Components has updated its range of shaft control components for OEMs and end users to include a variety of digital position indicators that can be teamed with a selection of handwheel and grip sizes, styles, and materials.

Profinet-ready absolute encoders Model A58HE (blind hollow bore) and Model A58SE (shaft) from British Encoder Products are designed for harsh factory and plant environments, and can be easily integrated into a wide variety of networks.

UK standard parts manufacturer WDS Components has extended its range of levelling feet, providing OEMs and end users with a wider range of styles and sizes.

Omron has produced a whitepaper looking to developments in traceability, highlighting how so called ‘Traceability 4.0’ connects digital and physical technology to optimise and improve yield.