Monthly Archives: September 2026

ABB’s PMA cable protection solutions combine hygiene, durability and flexibility for demanding food and beverage applications where cleanability and reliable cable protection are essential.

As the Australian distributor for PMA cable protection systems, Treotham Automation provides local access to ABB’s PMA range, backed by product knowledge and technical support.

With 50 years of cable protection expertise, PMA’s Swiss-produced conduit systems protect cables against mechanical, environmental and chemical factors while meeting the demanding requirements of hygiene-critical environments.

Design engineers working on machine tools are familiar with the problem: if they want to use larger hoses as part of a modernisation project, this often requires the costly replacement of the energy chain. At the AMB trade show in Stuttgart, igus is presenting an alternative: extender crossbar clips that can be retrofitted and that increase the inner height of energy chains from the E2.1, E4QL and E4.1L series by up to 200 per cent.

A mechanical engineer is modernising a CNC milling machine.

Every gram saved counts in aviation. Even slight weight reductions can reduce fuel consumption, increase reach and raise payload. Manufacturers of cargo aircraft are therefore continuously looking for ways to save weight, even with the smallest components. These include the ball transfer units over which containers slide on the cargo hold floor. While standard market solutions often use comparatively heavy solid balls, igus is launching an alternative with its new xiros series ball transfer units.

The mobility industry is in transition. In addition to the electrification of vehicle fleets, regulatory requirements for the materials used are increasingly coming into focus. How can commercial vehicles be made more sustainable, more economical and future-proof? The plastics specialist will be presenting innovative solutions made from high-performance plastics that combine sustainability, cost-effectiveness and technical performance. They help companies meet potential PFAS regulation and the challenges of expanding modern charging infrastructure.