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Functional safety in modern factory automation

Today

Recent updates to Kollmorgen's Safe Motion Monitor (SMM) software platforms have seen the company expanding support for additional safety-rated encoder protocols, including high-accuracy and linear feedback systems, allowing engineers to apply functional safety principles in applications that were previously difficult to cover without compromise.

Functional safety in modern factory automation

Optical sensors from Micro-Epsilon detect precise hole depth in turned parts

Today

In the production of turned metal components such as copper, the precise hole depth is a critical quality feature. With the optoCONTROL CLS1000 series of controllers, in combination with the CFS4-A11 light guide reflex sensor from Micro-Epsilon, hole depths can be detected on a non-contact basis, reliably and with high precision.

Optical sensors from Micro-Epsilon detect precise hole depth in turned parts

Hygienic bolts, washers and nuts designed to prevent contamination risk

Today

Accu has expanded its fastener portfolio with a new range of hygienic bolts, washers and nuts, which are designed to prevent contamination risk in food processing, beverage production, commercial bakery and pharmaceutical manufacturing environments.

Hygienic bolts, washers and nuts designed to prevent contamination risk

Siemens accelerates engineering simulation with a unified AI-powered Simcenter portfolio

Today

Siemens has announced availability of the latest Simcenter software release with significant enhancements across the portfolio, delivering new capabilities that help engineers accelerate simulation workflows, explore more options faster and make more confident decisions earlier in the design process.

Siemens accelerates engineering simulation with a unified AI-powered Simcenter portfolio

Engineering electric drive systems for aviation

5 days ago

Modern aircraft rely on highly integrated electric drive systems to deliver precise control and reliability in demanding operating environments. Selecting the right development approach for these subsystems can simplify integration, reduce qualification effort, and improve performance. Andrew Gibson, maxon UK & Ireland's Head of Aerospace, explains.

Arrow McLaren and Greene Tweed Co-engineer lightweight anti-roll bar lever to advance INDYCAR performance

5 days ago

Greene Tweed and Arrow McLaren have co-engineered a lightweight anti-roll bar lever for the team's NTT INDYCAR SERIES race cars using Greene Tweed's Xycomp DLF thermoplastic composite. The redesigned component reduces weight by 64 grams per car, while meeting the strength and reliability demands of elite open-wheel racing.

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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?

Design Engineering

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

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