The application phase of the igus vector award 2026 has begun. Now in its tenth year, a joint initiative is honouring designers worldwide who use high-performance plastic energy chains to create cable guides that set new technological standards, with winners to receive up to 5,000 euros in prize money.

When machines communicate with each other, robots perform precise movements or wind turbines feed electricity into the grid, it is often powerful connections in the background that make everything possible - such as EPIC connectors from LAPP.

As automation becomes increasingly software-driven, engineering teams are looking to the IT department for guidance. One methodology in particular, DevOps, is beginning to shape how automation systems are developed and maintained, as Beth Ragdale, software business manager at automation and control specialist Beckhoff UK, explains.

WEG UK has been named Sustainable Organisation of the Year at the 2025 Association of Electrical & Mechanical Trades (AEMT) Awards, recognising the company's outstanding contributions to environmental responsibility, operational sustainability and innovative solutions.

A new direct-controlled seat valve from WEBER-HYDRAULIK enables storage-free, load-tight holding functions in dynamic linear units without an additional control pressure supply and offers significant advantages over classic, pilot-controlled solutions, particularly in stationary and servo hydraulics.

Yamaha Robotics announces the expansion of its Robonity series of single-axis robots and motorless single-axis actuators with the addition of a long-stroke type, a timing belt drive type, and a low-profile type with reduced overall height.

WEG has expanded its WG20 geared motor line with the introduction of the WG20 S that combines the efficiency of helical gears with the cost-effectiveness of worm drive gearboxes. The WG20 S is designed to be compact, space-saving and to operate with low noise levels.

Tracoinsa, a materials handling specialist with an enviable reputation for developing and supplying efficient and effective solutions tailored to clients' individual requirements, has implemented a novel conveyor evaluation system that makes extensive use of sensors and related products from ifm electronic.

Whilst it's been over 12 years since Contrinex launched its Weld-immune inductive sensors with exceptional suppression circuitry, it has consistently introduced new products to expand its offering and address more applications.

Matta, an industrial AI spin-out from the University of Cambridge, has raised $14M in funding to transform how products are designed and manufactured.