Space Machines Company (SMC), an Australian space on-orbit services and logistics startup, has used the Siemens Xcelerator portfolio of industry software to design and build the Optimus Orbital Servicing Vehicle.

When an automotive sub-supplier needed to verify the presence of a metal washer in a switch assembly, it turned to Contrinex. The 20mm rated operating distance of Contrinex’s M18 500 Series inductive sensor was essential in achieving reliable sensing at a safe distance in a congested automated assembly line.

ABB has signed an agreement with UK-based gravity energy storage firm Gravitricity to explore how hoist expertise and technologies can accelerate the development and implementation of gravity energy storage systems in former mines.

Mourning the passing of Hans Koehl at the end of November, SPIROL is also celebrating the life of its former CEO and chairman, who had a transformative effect on the business.

Process industries in Scotland, such as pharmaceuticals, distilleries, breweries and dairies, have been professionally supported by valve and instrumentation experts, BM Engineering Supplies, for over two decades. Shortly after the company’s founding, a partnership was formed with Bürkert, a specialist designer and manufacturer of fluid control systems, and this year sees the 20th anniversary of that relationship.

HMS Networks has entered into a binding agreement with Spectris Group Holdings to acquire Red Lion Controls, a well-established US-based provider of industrial automation solutions.

Mouser Electronics has completed its System and Organization Controls 2 Type II (SOC 2 Type II), along with also receiving ISO 27001 and Cyber Essentials certification. Mouser’s customers can trust that it has the rigorous processes in place to protect the security, privacy and availability of its data, systems and products, which are 100% authorised from over 1,200 manufacturers of semiconductors and electronic components.

Elmo Rietschle’s Bad Neustadt factory in northern Bavaria, Germany, is celebrating the manufacture of its two millionth product, while highlighting the energy saving capabilities of its new line of high-speed radial blowers, which it says can save up to 50% of energy compared to previous blowers.

EcoVadis conducts sustainability ratings and is one of the world’s most well-known and renowned agencies. At this year’s evaluation, Fronius was awarded the gold medal for the first time, making it one of the top 5% most sustainable companies.

Modern agriculture is increasingly adopting automation technology and Contrinex sensors. For example, the low-cost, yet robustness and reliability of Contrinex’s rugged ‘600 Series’ inductive sensors are trusted on a range of innovative tractors.