PRODUCT FOCUS 2025
Motors Product Focus 2025
Crouzet
DC Mind Motor (silent)
USPs
High quality components manufactured in Europe
Extremely quiet in operation
No vibration IP65 as standard
Benefits
Applications Laboratory and medical equipment. Portable battery powered devices Pumps Military vehicle seat adjustment
Will not disturb medical patients when used in devices near people. Low noise and low vibration results in a unique products for the market.
Easily controlled with PWM drive
Questions for customer
Do you use DC motors?
Do you need a geared solution – we have lots of options here
Do you need high quality?
How do you control it and do you need a power supply.
Competitors
Dunkermotoren
Delta Line
Parvalux
Lots of low-cost Asian products
Electromen & Smart
Motor Devices - DC
Motor Drives
USPs
Flexible manufactures offering custom solutions
Simple programming via free software or remote modules
We can be lower overall cost than if the customer is building their own drive!
Benefits
Applications
Sunroof control for yachts
Small conveyors
Linear actuator control
Agricultural machinery
Ex-Stock products from OEM also available from RS Components
OEM Bespoke solutions can offer box build and cabled to the customers drawings
First class customer application support
Din-Rail options from SMD
Questions for customer
How do you control your motors today?
How do you protect the motor from over current?
Can we offer a bespoke solution?
Competitors
Sprint Electric
RS Components
Zikodrive
Maxon
In house design
MiniMotor Right Angle
Geared Motors
USPs
High quality European manufacture
IP65 to IP69K as standard
Very compact size to performance
AC/DC and BLDC programme
Benefits
Applications
Conveyor systems
Food processing machines
Packaging and bottling
Agricultural machines
Ideal for space critical applications
Stock at RS and short manufacturing lead times
Motors and controllers available
Questions for customer
Is motor size to power ratio important
Do you need high quality
Do you want a motor, gearbox and drive solution
Competitors
Lenze Bonfiglioli
TEC
Various Asia manufactuers
Oriental World
K Series GearMotor
USPs
Highest quality of this type of motor
Available worldwide
More gearbox types than competition
Quick lead time (sample stock @ OEM)
Benefits
Applications
Small conveyors (<10Kg package capacity).
Label applicators
Packaging machines
Fixed speed ‘simple’ operation -up to 90W motor power.
Reliable, long lasting & low noise.
Easy to install & commission. More complex motion control also available from Oriental – full package.
Questions for customer
Do you need simple single speed for 1 or 3 PH AC?
Do you need a geared solution – we have a few options here?
Do you use this type of motor and have quality problems?
Competitors
Panasonic (no longer available)
SPG – (Lenze)
GGM
ZD Motor
Lots of low-cost Asian products
Sugatsune
Miniature Linear Guides
USPs
High quality components manufactured in Japan
No need for precision mounting surface
Available in st/st
Up to 500K cycle time tested
Benefits
Applications
Laboratory and medical equipment. Food machinery
Low precision guidance options
Door / drawer / moving panel guides
Can be mounted on non machined surfaces. Sized correctly for application (not overkill). Improve machine efficiency through accurate guiding.
Questions for customer
Do you need linear guidance for panel / door / drawer?
Do you need to secure a moving linear load from twisting? (up to 30Kg)
Do you need high-quality, long-life guidance?
Do you use hinges and door closers? (Sugatsune offer many options for hinges and closing dampers)
Competitors
Igus
More industrial linear guides (THK, HiWin) –overkill for Sugatsune applications
Accuride
Lots of low-cost Asian products.
Sensors & Safety Product Focus 2025
Inxpect - Safe Radar Technology
Applications
Access & Presence Detection
Presence Sensing Unexpected Start Up
USPs
Inxpect Radar Sensors are resistant to any disturbances stemming from smoke, dust, shavings, sprays or machining residues.
The sensors can work at high sensitivity and can even detect the micro-movements of a person breathing to prevent accidental machine restart. This radar monitors the space in 3D, providing volumetric coverage of the dangerous area. Two of the above application types Presence Sensing Unexpected start up & Safeguarding are only available from Inxpect and non of the brand label partners.
Benefits
This product could be used as an alternative to both Safety Light Barriers & Safety Laser scanners, both solutions are affected by the environment that they are used in with regards to dust etc.. The Radar product is not affected by its environment. The Radar should improve the customer productivity as there should be less down time due to nuisance tripping.
Questions for customer
Do you use Safety Light Barriers or Safety Laser Scanners?
Do you have any issues with your current solution? Do you have areas within the machine that you need to monitor from a safe perspective? What sort of environment do you operate in? Is there dust, water mist / sprays, smoke, shavings?
Competitors
The competitors are all brand labelled by Inxpect. The competition do not have access to the full product range currently available from Inxpect, the new products are normally delayed to enable Inxpect to enter the market first.
The Inxpect product is also distributed in the UK by Scattergood & Johnson ForTop Automation Via Dutch Head Office
Hokuyo - Safety Laser Scanner
Applications
USPs
Super Compact Design, the unit has the “Smallest Footprint” on the market. 80mm x 80mm and a hight of just 95mm.
Simple GUI (Graphical User Interface), very simple software, when configured it confirms wiring config for the customer.
The unit comes with “All Features As Standard”, our unit comes fully loaded with most features that are available on the market. some competitors have multiple units within their range which require you to pay for the top of the range unit to get all features. Ethernet versions available for remote monitoring.
Benefits
The product can protect an area and can have static objects in the protected area.
You can have warning zones so that the machine can keep running in a slower controlled way, so the process does not have to stop until it becomes unsafe.
Questions for customer
Do you use Safety Light Barriers or Safety Radar Sensors?
Do you have any issues with your current solution?
Do you have areas within the machine that you need to monitor from a safe perspective?
Do you have space / mounting limitations?
Competitors
Datasensing / Datalogic
SH4 Safety Light Curtains USPs
Finger (14 mm), hand (30 mm), or body protection
300mm-2250mm Protection Height
Compact profile (35 x 40 mm)
No Dead Zone(Complete active face)
Basic functions, Standard or Advanced versions
Advanced version programmable by Wi-fi (and can be monitored remotely Via App)
Dynamic muting(on advanced version)
Low temperature operating range(-30°)
Cascade-able
Benefits
Applications
Palletisers
Shrink-wrap machines
Woodworking machines
Presses
Conveyor systems
Robot cells
Can cover a large range of protection heights with no ‘dead zone’
Nuisance tripping can be detected remotely if required advanced version only.
Able to function right down to -30°
Questions for customer
Who’s safety light curtains do you currently use?
Detection required(Finger/Hand/Body)?
Protection height required(300-2250mm +Cascade option)?
Any additional functions required(muting, blanking etc)?
Competitors
IDEM Z-Series
USP
Complete range of Interlocks, Solenoid Locking Switches, Non-Contact Safety Switches, Hinge Switches, Rope Pull switches and Emergency Stop devices which can be linked in series(or back to a distribution box) to one contact of a standard safety relay while still achieving the highest safety category possible.
Applications
Packaging machines
Food and Beverage
Food X-Ray machines
Conveyors
Materials handling
Lifting equipment
Pharmaceutical
Benefits
Possible to connect multiple devices to one input of a safety relay saving wiring time and the purchase of additional safety relays or a more complex safety controller/PLC
Eliminates fault masking (occurs when one fault in a system obscures or hides the presence of another, potentially more serious, fault)
Questions for customer
Current supplier/manufacturer?
Type of safety devices used (e.g. Solenoid interlocks + non-contact safety switches)? Plastic, metal or stainless steel.
Competitors
Rockwell/Guardmaster
Phoenix Contact
Pilz
Datasensing / Datalogic Sensor Portfolio
USPs
Wide product portfolio, with different types of sensing technology. E.g. Photoelectric, Inductive, capacitive, ultrasonic etc.. from one manufacture.
Standard sensors for simple applications as well as application specific sensors.
Global presence, the products are available globally for spares etc..
Benefits
Using a family of sensors from one manufacture give a nice harmonised look to the machine all similar colour and design.
We have some application sensors that are market leading the TL print reg and luminescence sensors are market leading.
Applications
Manufacturing applications; Food & Beverage
Pharmaceutical
Processing & Packaging Machinery
Woodworking
Metalworking
Textile
Ceramic
Glass
Stones
Paper
Logistics Applications
Material Handling
Conveyors
Storage & Retrieval
Automated
Warehouses &
Distribution
Centers
Questions for customer
Who do you currently use for your sensor solutions?
What type of Sensors do you use?
Inductive
Photoelectric
Capacitive
Ultrasonic
Radar
Do you use plastic or metal bodied unit?
Do you need any special type of protection e.g. Atex, IP69K?
Competitors
Fritz Kubler Radar Sensors
USPs
Insensitive to dust, wind, rain, fog, temperature fluctuations and ambient light. Simple commissioning thanks to graphical user interface. Extremely robust.
Compact M30 design for simple mounting. Long range up to 40m.
Mobile Automation including cranes and lifting. Steel industry. Any level application. Water, liquid, wood shavings, sand, grain etc. Agriculture industry.
Benefits
It can be used where photosensors and ultrasonics cannot. Not many competing products, only Baumer. Very easy to use software making set up times short. Ideal for complex applications such as condition monitoring of machines or bridges.
Questions for customer
Is this a product you use today, or can imagine using?
Have you used Radar before?
Do you have issues with any other types of sensors in wet or dusty environments?
Would you like a demo of how easy it is to set up?
Competitors
Datasensing Smart-VS+ Sen
USPs
20 image learning. 20ms response time.
Teach by Machine and GUI.
Bright and visible Red LED pointer.
Machine Learning assisted setting.
Ethernet point to point communication available.
Benefits
Labelling. Packaging lines. Cosmetic and Pharmaceutical.
Beverage and Brewing.
Fast and easy set up, no need for a skilled installer.
Green/Red LED Spot for Good read/Bad read making it easy to see the performance.
NEW Smart-VS Plus can now take 20 images rather than 6 images on the standard.
Simple free web-based software.
Questions for customer
Is this a product you use today, or can imagine using?
Do you have a current solution? What is it?
Have you used Smart sensors before?
Would you like a demo of how easy it is to set up?
Demo cases available.
Demo is key to showing the sen bili i s.
Competitors
Cognex
Keyence
Machine Vision Product Focus 2025
Photoneo - 3D Imaging USPs
True 3D Scanning in Motion
Uses Parallel Structured Light and a proprietary CMOS sensor to capture 3D data of fastmoving objects (up to 40m/s or 144km/h) without motion blur. Perfect for dynamic scenes.
High-Resolution 3D with Colour
(RGB) Fusion
Fuses RGB colour with detailed point clouds — ideal for inspection, digital twins, and object classification.
Proprietary In-House Sensor
Technology
Custom CMOS image sensor optimized for 3D vision.
Enables ultra-fast exposures (10µs) and highfidelity depth even in difficult lighting.
Benefits
Scan in motion w/o blur
Ultra‑high resolution & accuracy
Colour, enhanced 3D point clouds
Applications
Bin Picking
Palletisation/ depalletisation
Digital twinning / reverse engineering 3D Inspection
Questionsforcustomer
Are you scanning objects while they’re in motion, or do they need to stop for inspection?
Why it matters: This identifies if Photoneo’s motion-blur-free scanning is a key advantage. If the customer wants to scan on-the-fly, Photoneo is a clear winner.
What level of depth accuracy or resolution does your application require?
Why it matters: Photoneo offers sub-millimetre accuracy, especially in static mode. This question uncovers tolerance expectations for tasks like quality inspection or measurement.
Do you need colour information (RGB) in addition to 3D geometry?
Why it matters: If the answer is yes, Photoneo’s MotionCam 3D Colour Blue offers true RGB+point cloud fusion, perfect for classification, defect detection, or digital twins.
What kind of environment will the camera operate in –dust, water, vibrations?
Why it matters: This highlights Photoneo’s IP65ruggedbuild and industrial durability, helping the customer feel confident in factory-floorreliability
chine Vision Cameras
USPs
Build Quality
Cost Vs Performance
Software ECO system (SDK)
Model range & interface options
Applications
Factory Automation & Machine Vision
Defect detection, dimension measurement, part alignment, surface inspection
Logistics & Smart Warehousing
object recognition, parcel dimensioning, automated sorting
Medical & Life Sciences
Microscopy, diagnostic imaging, ophthalmology, and laboratory automation
Robotics & Embedded Vision (AI/Edge)
Vision-guided robotics, autonomous navigation, AI-based classification.
Benefits
Easy Integration via pylon SDK & GenICam
Compliance
Wide Sensor & Interface Options to Match
Any Use Case
Excellent Value for Performance
Questio
What is your specific application or use case for the camera?
This helps ma
What resolution, frame rate, or image quality do you need for your task?
Understanding required detaillevelandspeed helps recommend the correct sensor model and interface
Which hardware or software platform will you be integrating the camera with?
Ensures compatibility with existing systems (e.g., Windows/Linux, NVIDIA Jetson
Will the camera operate in any special conditions like low light, vibrations, or temperature extremes?
Helps assess if the customer needs features like low light sensitivity, IP protection, fanless operation, or indust
Zebra - Smart Cameras
USPs
End-to-End Integration with Zebra’s
Industrial Ecosystem
Built-In Machine Vision + Deep Learning
Capabilities
Modular Hardware with Flexible
Configuration
Applications
Visual inspection
Assembly Line Quality Control
Label and Mark Verification (OCR/OCV)
Robotic Guidance & Part Identification
Benefits
Built-In AI and Traditional Vision Tools in One
Package
Unified Platform with End-to-End Zebra
Ecosystem
Modular, Scalable Hardware with Easy
Upgrades
Questions for customer
What type of inspections or quality checks do you need to perform?
Understanding the task — e.g., presence detection, label verification, defect detection, or OCR — helps tailor the right vision tools (rule-based or AI) Have you used machine vision before, are you looking for something easy to deploy?
Zebra’s Aurora software is beginner-friendly and allows no-code setup for basic applications, plus deep learning tools for advanced users Are you currently using separate systems for barcode reading and machine vision tasks?
Zebra smart cameras combine both functions in one device. This helps identify if the customer can reduce hardware and integration complexity.
Advantech Industrial Computers IPC
USPs
Modular Design for Flexible Expansion
Industrial-Grade Reliability and Ruggedness
High-Performance Computing at the Edge
Rich I/O and Camera-Ready Connectivity
Benefits
Applications
Manufacturing
Pharmaceutical
Robotics
Machine building
It offers powerful, modular, and reliable edge computing tailored for industrial automation and vision applications.
Questions for customer
Do you need a compact, modular computing platform that can handle demanding edge applications with flexibility for future expansion? Are you looking for a reliable industrial PC solution to improve the performance and stability of your automation systems?
Competitors
SolutionsPT - Industrial IT
Mouser Electronics
DistecLTD
Note: It’s important to be aware of our competitors, but I would never mention their names during customer visits to avoid giving them free publicity.
Pressure & Flow Product Focus 2025
Valpes Electronic Valve Actuation
USPs
Reliable European Engineering/Manufactur ing
Smart Control Options
Robust standards & customization, Marine, ATEX, IP68
100% Tested During Production
Benefits
Applications
Water & Wastewater
HVAC
Oil & Gas / Energy
Marine & Shipbuilding
Energy (Hydropower, Nuclear, Renewables)
Reliable Operation in Harsh Conditions
Easy Integration & Automation
Lead times – Stocked standard models with lead times of 1-2 weeks for non standard items
Low Maintenance & Lifecycle Cost
Questions for customer
Do you work with valves/flow control in your systems?
Do you manage any flow control processes ?
Do you experience delays or downtime due to valve operations?
Competitors
J&J
Auma
Rotork
Belimo
Valbia
Tecnoplastic Float & Level Switches
USPs
100% Made in Italy —
Italian craftsmanship since 1994
Versatile product range for varied applications
High-quality, durable materials & construction
Benefits
Proven Italian Quality
Wide Application Versatility
Applications
Water Supply & Distribution Systems
Wastewater & Sewage Treatment
Domestic & Commercial Pump Systems
Patented designs for greater reliability and repeatability
Certified Safety & Compliance
Questions for customer
Do you use any tanks, pits, or reservoirs where you need to monitor or control fluid levels?
Do you have pumps that run automatically based on water or fluid levels?
Have you had issues with floats sticking, failing, or triggering false alarms?
Competitors
Suco Pressure Monitoring / Switching
USPs
Heritage & Expertise - 80+
Years in Industry
Wide Temperature &
Media Compatibility
Overpressure Protection &
Safety
Precision & Customisation
Benefits
Long-Term Reliability
Custom & OEM Solutions
Trusted German Engineering
Precision & Safety
Applications
Industrial Hydraulics & Pneumatics
Mobile Machinery / Off-
Highway Vehicles
Machine & Plant Engineering
Questions for customer
Do you monitor or control pressure in your systemshydraulics, pneumatics, or fluids?
Do your pumps, compressors, or valves rely on pressure feedback or safety cut-offs?
Competitors
GEMS
Danfoss
Trafag
Euroswitch
Pressure, Flow, Level, Temperature Measurement
USPs
European Engineered/Manufacture
High Flexibility & Customisation
Industrial‑Grade
Construction
Smart and Digital
Communication
Benefits
Applications
Industrial Process
Automation
Oil, Gas & Petrochemical
Power Generation
Integrated Ecosystem from a Single Manufacturer
Strong Price-to-Performance Ratio
Tailored Customisation with Short Lead Times
European Quality with Global
Certifications
Questions for customer
Do you need to measure or control pressure, level, or flow in your system?
What types of sensors are currently installed — and what challenges are you facing with them?
Competitors
Emerson (Rosemount)
Endress+Hauser
Siemens
KROHNE
Solenoid Valves
USPs
OEM is one of Europe's Largest Distributors
Asco is Market Leader of Solenoid valve technology
Complete Range of Certification Available
Applications
Industrial Automation & OEM Machinery
Oil, Gas &
Petrochemical
Hydrogen & Alternative Fuels
Benefits
Simplified Sourcing from One Trusted Partner
Real Engineering Support – Before, During & After
Value-Added Assembly & Pre-Configuration
Faster Lead Times with UK & European Stock Holding
Questions for customer
Do you buy Emerson products?
What solenoid valves do you currently use?
Manufacturer Competitors
Burkett
IMI Norgren
Parker
Asco Distribution Competitors
North Wales Controls
Western Automation
CaptivAir
Panel Product Focus 2025
Auer Signalling
USPs
In house design & development
Brightest signalling devices on the market
Brand new smart signalling concept
Customisable & tailer made solutions
Benefits
Applications
Cranes
Special Vehicles
Food & Bev
Checkweighers
Metal detection
Conveyors
Materials handling
Increased safety with brightest beacons & loud buzzers
Critical warnings can be heard even in harsh & noisy environments.
Modular design saves time & reduces effort
Suitable for harsh environments – IP69K, ATEX
Brightest beacon on the market (R-Series)
6 times brighter than competitors (PC7)
IO-Link for PC7 and CT5 Signal towers
Questions for customer
Do you need any visual or audible signalling devices?
Do you need beacon, sounder, combo or tower?
What form / size / colour / voltage do you need?
How do you want to mount the device?
Any special requirements?
Competitors
Werma Patlite Schneider Banner
Crouzet Millenium Controllers
USPs
Easy & free programming software
More program memory than competitors
3 colour LCS screen
Smallest logic controller on the market
Benefits
Applications
Alternative to hard wired relays & timers
Lighting
Blinds
HVAC
Pumps
Lifting platforms
Conveyors
Reduced number of panel components required
More programming memory than before Specialist functions for pump management & more
Easy to program drag & drop function block software
Several connectivity options
Suitable for applications needing up 60 I/O
Questions for customer
Do you use relays, timers, counters, hour meters?
Would you like to simplify & reduce the number of components used?
How many inputs & outputs do you need?
What connectivity do you require?
Have you ever used logic controllers before?
Competitors
Siemens - Logo
Schneider - Zelio Logic
IDEC – Smart Relay
Finder - Opta Advanced
Contaclip Cable Entry Systems
USPs
Flexible Modular System
Wave Cut Seals patent
FDA Approved Versions
Round or Rectangular solutions
Benefits
Easy to fit and change cables
Applications
Solutions for preassembled cables and flat cables
Can be used on Pipes, Hoses & Conduits
Simple Brush Versions up to IP66
Space saving & time saving over glands
Integrated Gaskets
Wide range of seals that are interchangeable
Questions for customer
How do you currently manage cable entries into your enclosures or machines?
Have you experienced challenges when retrofitting or replacing cables in existing panels?
Do you need to install pre-terminated cables without cutting off the connectors?
How critical is strain relief, ingress protection (dust, water), or EMC shielding in your projects?
Competitors
Icotek – Market Leader
Detas – Not bad
Lapp – Messy Range
Murr – Hard to build
Cembre – New to Market
Bimed – New to Market (Lutze)
Katko Switch Disconnectors
USPs
Only company using recyclable plastic in larger switches (>200A)
Door mounted switches generate less heat than competitors
Benefits
Applications
HVAC
Air Handling
Power distribution
Heavy machinery
Control panels
Materials handling
Specialist European manufacturer of 70 years
Short lead times with good stocks held in Finland
Specialist options for ATEX, Fire, Washdown etc.
Modular design & easy to install
Wide range of handles & accessories
Wide range of enclosed options in plastic, stainless steel, aluminium, pained steel
Questions for customer
Do you currently use isolators / switch disconnectors
Which brand & where do you buy from
What switch rating – in Amps or KW
How many poles do you need?
How do you want to mount - Din rail / door / enclosed
Any special requirements – IP rating, fused, etc.
Competitors
ABB
Socomec
Schneider
Eaton Moeller
Panel Cable
USPs
High quality
Shrink wrapped coils in recyclable plastic
Applications
Control panels
Panel builders
Machine builders
Cheaper to recycle than cardboard
Benefits
Clynder – respected high quality UK manufacturer
Clynder – good stocks & fast delivery
Clynder – 100M reels are largely favoured in UK
RCT - high quality manufacturer based in Spain
RCT - more cost effective for bigger quantities
RCT - OEM stock will increase
RCT - larger MOQ’s & longer lead time
RCT – boxed option for bigger quantities
Questions for customer
Do you use tri rated panel cable?
Which brand and where do you buy from?
What sizes – 0.5, 0.75, 1, 1.5, 2.5, 4, 6, 10mm etc.
What colours do you use?
Do you prefer reel or coil?
Any special certification or approval?
Competitors
Eland
Top Cable Doncaster Cables
Lapp
