FANUC accelerates Physical AI with Google collaboration
TodayFANUC has announced an enhancement of its Physical AI Robot System through a strategic collaboration with Google, as part of its initiative to accelerate automation by advancing open platforms and Physical AI capabilities.
RS DesignSpark announces Arduino UNO Q Community Challenge winner
TodayRS Group has announced the winner of RS DesignSpark's Prove it: Arduino UNO Q Community Challenge as Biaou David Barthelemy Kochoni. He has scooped the $5,000 prize for his innovative project, Smart Water Guardian AI, which addresses an issue affecting communities worldwide - access to safe water.
OSSD safety switches from Mechan Controls
TodayThe O-Type range from Mechan Controls combines over 50 years of design experience with the latest in machine guard safety technology. Perfect for applications where guard-locking is not required, these switches deliver long life, high reliability, and advanced diagnostics.
Push-X product program continues to grow
TodayPhoenix Contact is extending its XT product range to include terminal blocks with a nominal cross-section of 4 mm2. This enables consistent, tool-free wiring for conductor cross-sections from 0.34 to 25 mm2.
Capacitive air gap sensors protect the widest range of hydro generators and motors
1 day agoThe established range of Capacitive Air Gap Transducers available from machine monitoring specialist Sensonics have been developed to meet the critical measurement requirements driven by the need to understand the dynamic relationship between the rotor and stator in hydro power generation applications.
Siemens unveils new 3D electrical systems design workflow for electromechanical innovation
1 day agoSiemens has announced new 3D electrical design capabilities within its Capital software to unify wiring design and physical harness routing in a single, model-based workflow that spans the Siemens Xcelerator portfolio of industry software.
DP Seals publishes new company brochure
1 day agoWhether you are an existing customer or just starting a conversation with DP Seals, you'll likely find the company's new brochure of interest.
Siemens unveils new 3D electrical systems design workflow for electromechanical innovation
1 day agoSiemens has announced new 3D electrical design capabilities within its Capital software to unify wiring design and physical harness routing in a single, model-based workflow that spans the Siemens Xcelerator portfolio of industry software.
OSSD safety switches from Mechan Controls
TodayThe O-Type range from Mechan Controls combines over 50 years of design experience with the latest in machine guard safety technology. Perfect for applications where guard-locking is not required, these switches deliver long life, high reliability, and advanced diagnostics.
STEMMER IMAGING launches new digital store for smart industry components
TodaySTEMMER IMAGING announces the launch of SIS-TA, Smart Industry Store - Technology Access, a newly established subsidiary designed to address the growing demand for fast, transparent, and highly efficient procurement processes within industrial automation.
Surge protection for the busbar with integrated voltage pick-off
9 days agoThe new FLT-SEC-ZP2-…-SV combined lightning current and surge arrester from Phoenix Contact is said to set new standards in the protection of meter panels. The low overall width of the surge protection leaves plenty of space for the other components mounted on the busbar.
Rockwell Automation expands EtherNet/IP In-cabinet solution
17 days agoRockwell Automation has announced new capabilities of its EtherNet/IP In-cabinet Solution, expanding support for additional motor control and protection devices. The update enables manufacturers to connect more components inside the control panel, simplify wiring and gain deeper diagnostic insight, without redesigning their existing architecture.
The perfect option is almost never available
7 days agoThe best available option. That's not the same as perfect. The best available option is always available. Perfect almost never is. Here, Peter Swanson, Executive Chair and Founder of adhesives specialist Intertronics, explains why perfect should never be the enemy of good when selecting an adhesive for your application.
Cam screws with clamping lever for switching workpieces swiftly
14 days agoThe new cam screws with clamping lever from norelem are an ideal choice when it comes to clamping without tools, for instance in assembly and laser areas that require frequent workpiece changes. Simply flick the lever, and your workpiece is clamped.
Industrial Technology Magazine - Spring 2026
Cover Story
2 Meet the Festo Virtual Assistant: built for engineers, driven by AI.
Industrial update
8 Sentiment is mixed over the Industrial Strategy
10 Simplifying motor, drive, and PLC selection for any application
12 Smart position control for aircraft hanger doors
14 The EU Battery Regulation 2023/1542: What changes?
16 Are primers essential or can they be avoided?
18 A preventative standard rather than a last resort
20 Adhesives streamline production for UK composite panel manufacturer
22 The small spring that solves big bearing problems
24 Arc flash: a hidden danger in switchgear panels
26 Why fire protection enclosures are essential in data centres
Machine building
29 How to select an electric linear actuator for speed
30 Building better machines
32 The emergence of Europe’s next industrial revolution
34 Keeping full control
36 Extra services help make the most of components
38 Why ISO standards matter in the real world
40 Reducing downtime risks and total cost of ownership
42 Why high-stress automation needs innovative cable design
44 Buying a robot is not a strategy

















