This year, itsme once again reached the finals of the Dutch Industrial Suppliers & Customer Awards. On 24 November at Hoeve Merelveld, itsme fiercely defended last year's title. After an exciting battle, itsme narrowly came second behind Refitech Composites in the Best Parts & Process Supplier category.

For over 40 years, 3M™ Cubitron™ Performance abrasives have always delivered maximum productivity, but now the best have gotten even better! Meet 3M™ Cubitron™ 3 Performance abrasives - the next generation of great products. Our new product line uses breakthrough advancements in precisely shaped grit to deliver 3 times the life and cutting speed as ever before. Discover the difference of 3M™ Cubitron™ 3 Performance abrasives and experience improvements in every area of your workplace through productivity, worker safety and durability.

The importance of cable glands is sometimes underestimated. Wrongly so, because in many industries they contribute substantially to the proper functioning of operating equipment. The right cable gland protects any enclosure from quite threatening external influences such as dust and moisture. In extreme conditions such as arctic cold or tropical heat, it is the "heavy duty" cable glands made of nickel-plated brass or stainless steel that make the difference. Even bases, acids and chemicals hold them back. Glands provide safe passage of cables through panels to and from devices. They can insulate cabinets, provide grounding and strain relief, and protect against electromagnetic interference. There are also glands made specifically to withstand severe explosions or to provide sealing under water.

With the VPPI proportional pressure control valve, all nominal sizes are controlled directly; without the need for pilot valves or pre-stages. Due to the pressure compensating element, the valve regulates dynamically and accurately; even at the larger nominal sizes. The powerful and low-friction voice coil makes the VPPI highly dynamic. The integrated position controller contributes to high stability.

Legrand's Fasclic+ range offers a robust solution with quick and easy installation, as the new wire trays have integrated automatic snap-in fittings that can be used for many applications. With a very extensive range consisting of 4 heights, widths from 50 to 600mm and available in different material types, there is the right solution for every application.

As digitisation and connectivity come together, it creates a space for the smart factory, where machines and systems increasingly need to be networked. This increases requirements with regard to electromagnetic compatibility. This is why LAPP has presented a new, innovative EMS solution with zeroCM® technology.

Finder's Series 7M represents a range of smart energy meters. The meters feature a multifunction touch button and a bright backlit LCD readout. In addition, the energy meters are still programmable and readable via NFC with a smartphone and the accompanying Finder Toolbox App. All this adds up to the Series 7M energy meters being user-friendly and quick to configure.

With the XH300 series web panels, you can display HTML 5 web content easily and flexibly. Thanks to very fast quad processors and hefty working memory, even the most complex web content poses no problem for Eaton's new HMI line. A wide range of applications can be controlled with it: from production machines and system applications to building automation and IoT applications. The web panel's capacitive multi-touch screen is available in three sizes. The integrated Ethernet interface also allows users to connect to other Web server devices.

Along with the release of TIA Portal V18, Siemens is introducing an extension to its hardware portfolio: the CPU1514SP-2PN. This new addition to the range builds on the existing controllers in the ET200SP series, including the CPU 1510SP(F) and CPU 1512SP(F), and offers significant improvements in speed, memory capacity and connectivity. What characterizes the ET 200SP series remains: its compact and space-saving design. The CPU1514SP-2PN is designed to meet the growing needs of industrial automation. With a more powerful processor and an additional PROFINET IO interface, users can now implement network isolation. This opens the door to various applications, such as separating automation and IT connections. The CPU 1514SP-2PN is available in four variants; a standard variant, a failsafe variant, a technology variant and a combination thereof.

OPC UA was until recently only available on large and heavy-duty controllers and PC-based controllers. Mitsubishi Electric now also has an OPC UA module available for the MELSEC iQ-F series compact PLCs, the FX5-OPC. This provides the ability to communicate safely and reliably to high-level IT systems even for smaller applications. Also, an iQ-F Series with the OPC UA module can be used as a gateway between existing automation with controls from different manufacturers and ERP. The iQ-F Series OPC UA server module (FX5-OPC) integrates the OPC UA server directly into the equipment's control system as a robust alternative to computer-based configuration.

The safety of safety shoes is laid down in laws and regulations. Nice of course, because safe and healthy work is important for employer and employee. Safety shoe products must therefore innovate and innovate. This is not always easy, because shoes must also be comfortable. And it is even more so if the manufacturer has a dream: To combine maximum safety with a minimal footprint.

Quickly and easily to integrate into existing systems, the PKE communication module provides an open and standardized interface to the widely used Modbus RTU fieldbus. Just as basic devices can be easily extended via plug-in trip blocks, the PKE communication module need only be placed on the motor protection switch after which it can be networked. This allows not only the full status of the motor but also the current consumption, and thus the energy of the motor to be detected.

The FX5S PLC brings the outstanding performance, superior drive control, and user-centric programming of the MELSEC iQ-F series compact controllers to budget-conscious customers. Mitsubishi Electric Automation, Inc. expands its line of MELSEC iQ-F series compact controllers to now offer a basic model providing OEMs with an all-in-one controller for small machines up to 60 I/O with integrated Ethernet connectivity. The FX5S PLC is a solution for simple automation applications at a more affordable price than the original FX5U high-performance model and FX5UJ mid-range model.

Unexplained function failures in your machine? Counters showing incorrect measurements in control equipment? Control components failing repeatedly? All of these could be the result of electromagnetic radiation. Naturally, you want your machine or installation to be EMC-safe and to avoid dealing with unexplained malfunctions, production interruptions, or even downtime. Electromagnetic shielding is becoming increasingly important.

After all, there are places you don't want bacteria: wherever food and beverages are produced and packaged, for example. Leuze offers sensor solutions for reliably detecting the filling level of aqueous liquids in any jar or bottle. Thanks to the high irradiation capacity, this can be done even with colorful bottles or bottles with plastic labels. With a simple attachment and sensor adjustment, dosing is always right!

Downtime is often caused by overheating. With good cabinet climate control, you can prevent this. In addition, proper climate control provides a sustainable solution. It has been shown that components last up to two times longer at the right operating temperature. Prevention of failures Ensuring continuity and increasing productivity are often goals of factories. This comes down to preventing breakdowns that can lead to downtime. Proper climate control within the cabinet is essential here. If components overheat, this can lead to downtime or shortened service life. Downtime is often caused by overheating. You can prevent this with proper temperature management. Want to make the right choices when it comes to climate control?

Efficient, robust explosion-proof LED lighting. R. STAHL's LED luminaires are used in a variety of industrial explosive environments.

Phoenix Contact's new Gigabit Security routers combine proven mGuard security technology with new high-performance hardware. Our Security-Routers are deployed to protect industrial networks from unauthorized access or malware intrusion. The new Security-Routers have an increased data throughput of nearly 1000 Mbit/s creating a high level of security without speed limitations.

With the Sinamics G220 series, Siemens further expands its portfolio of AC drives. The series includes several variants, including an IP55 variant and a Clean Power version where harmonics can be reduced by up to 97 per cent without external chokes. The Sinamics G220 variable speed drives position themselves as the most high-end and all-round within the Siemens portfolio. Many functions and components are integrated as standard or can be added via option modules, making the inverters very flexible and versatile. Additions such as an IP55 variant, standard 3C3 coating, monitoring of ATEX motors and an encoder input make the controllers suitable for a variety of sectors such as: offshore, chemical, oil and gas, food, pharmaceutical and automotive.

WHAT IS FINDER OPTA? FINDER OPTA is the name of a completely new series of PROGRAMMABLE LOGIC RELAIS, ideal for creating simple intelligent logic for automation. Finder's industrial experience combined with Arduino's technological innovation has resulted in a product that is truly unique in the market. THE BENEFITS OF FINDER OPTA SIMPLE Designed to simplify the integration of electrical devices with the physical world and offer you a world of possibilities for your projects.

Ultrasonic sensors from Leuze: Multifunctional, compact and economic pricing! Its 60th anniversary already indicates that Leuze is a reliable link for detecting and signalling in industrial automation. This is partly due to many patents and its presence in many machines, along conveyor belts, in factory halls and so on. Besides the many possibilities with optical sensors, Leuze would especially like to underline that this is not the only thing they do. For example, the latest addition within their range of ultrasonic sensors is a completely new series of switching and measuring ultrasonic sensors HTU 200 and DMU 200 that helps you when an optical or inductive sensor can't cope! Equipped with IO-Link and available in standard length, but also many "short body" shapes available.

Reliable, fast and tool-free installation of solid cables or cables with ferrules? Push-in spring installation technology makes it possible. ABB has a very complete range of push-in spring solutions. This offers you as a machine or panel builder new possibilities in the construction of control cabinets. Just push it! For both OEMs and machine and panel builders, working efficiently is a must. This makes it possible to maintain high quality standards and maximize profits. ABB's push-in spring solutions set a new standard in the industry. The new features offered by push-in spring technology, such as twice as fast installation, help you build control cabinets even faster and thereby achieve new levels of efficiency.

Explore the perfect wall enclosure for your needs - the AX and KX sheet steel versions! But when do you choose which enclosure? The choice between AX and KX depends on your specific requirements. If you desire a wide range of dimensions and accessories, the AX series is the ideal option. The 25mm system grid in combination with the rail interior offers endless mounting possibilities. A notable feature is the bottom rail for interior mounting without drilling. The AX enclosure excels in versatile system accessories such as door hinges, cable entry options, cable routing on the door side, sloping roof, lifting eyes, swivel frame, lighting, and multiple cable entry options. The standard mounting plate ensures easy installation and equipotential bonding, and the use of the pedestal system, similar to Rittal's VX25 cabinet system, provides additional flexibility.

ABB expanded the Eden safety sensor series with Eden C. This safety sensor offers a solution in environments where rapid temperature changes and high humidity play a major role, such as the food and beverage industry. Eden C is a non-contact safety sensor used as a locking device for doors and safe position monitoring, for example. The safety sensor consists of two complementary parts that -without mechanical contact- detect each other's presence. This makes mounting much more flexible than with traditional mechanical switches. Eden C communicates continuously between the two parts; any error leads immediately to a stop signal.

Establishing an Industrial Network that meets the requirements of a future-proof infrastructure with high availability, reliability and transparency is becoming increasingly important.