Industrial Technology

Smarter detection, easier configuration

Today

SensoPart has released a powerful new software update for its proven VISOR sensor series. Available free of charge, the update introduces major functionality upgrades, including automatic geometric shape detection, precise circle measurement, and a new browser-based configuration interface.

Smarter detection, easier configuration

ABB expands large industrial robot portfolio

Today

ABB Robotics is expanding its large robot portfolio with the launch of the IRB 6730S, IRB 6750S and IRB 6760. The introduction of these new robots, alongside the wider portfolio of next generation robots launched since 2022, now means the company can offer a lineup of 11 next generation robot families comprising 60 variants.

ABB expands large industrial robot portfolio

Two new roughing pumps for analytical applications

Today

Leybold has launched two new versions of its oil-sealed rotary vane pumps for analytical applications. The new developments are characterised by their high pumping speed, low noise level and maintenance intervals of up to 24,000 hours in LC or GC MS applications (Liquid or Gas Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry).

Two new roughing pumps for analytical applications

Renishaw introduces dual-method gauging system

Today

Renishaw has announced the launch of its latest solution for shop floor process control, the Equator-X 500 dual-method system. This enables manufacturers to select the optimum inspection method, Absolute or Compare, for their process challenge, effectively deploying two systems in one.

Renishaw introduces dual-method gauging system

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Spring 2025

Industrial Technology Magazine - Spring 2025

Cover Story
2  Selecting the optimal end-of-arm equipment


Industrial update
8  Harness AI to transform development and engineering
10 Recyclable artificial vision system could be sweet for the environment
12 £83bn boost to UK economy if SMEs achieve their growth ambitions

14 Li-ion raw materials impact the battery recycling market

Aerospace report
16 Specialised aircraft bearings for extreme heat and pressure

Food manufacturing
18 Grasping the full potential of sensors
19 Baking rolls on a large scale

Medical report
20 Advanced drive systems could revolutionise surgical robots
21  Miniature ballscrews for medical applications

Design Engineering
23 Discovering the benefits of a machined spring
24 Thread grooves with the highest requirements
26 Bonding artificial turf to various substrates
28 Take action if you’re suffering from arc eye

Machine building
31 Flat packed kits versus fully assembled solutions
32 Encoders for position and motion control
34 Programming barrier to the democratise of automation

36 Keeping conveyors rolling
38 Overcoming the reluctance to automate with robotics
40 Ultrasonic inspection machine relies on servo drive system
42 Harmonised standards for risk assessments
44 Safe, seamless collaboration between cobots and humans
46 Control upgrade reduces configuration time by 75%
48 Machine vision improves component inspection

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