Chemique Adhesives strengthens manufacturing capacity to improve supply reliability
TodayChemique Adhesives has invested in new equipment and expanded its manufacturing and storage facilities, reinforcing its ability to provide a consistent and dependable supply to customers.
Essentra team proposes plan at UN showcase to tackle diversity and skills gap in manufacturing
TodayAs part of the United Nations Global Compact's SDG Innovation Accelerator for Young Professionals, a cohort of young professionals from Essentra, the global manufacturer and distributor of essential industrial components, has presented a proposal to address manufacturing's diversity and skills gap.
Emergency stop units
TodayMechan Controls' ES Emergency Stop Units are designed to provide a reliable and compliant stop function for machinery and built for harsh environments and high-demand applications.
Power in small packages
3 days agoLike the evolution from bulky cassette-based Walkman to today's pocket-sized smartphones that can store and play tens of thousands of songs - modern engineering also demands greater capability within dramatically reduced physical footprints. Here, Chris Handcock, technical manager at drive system supplier Electro Mechanical Systems, explores how miniaturisation is changing product design.
Safety brakes XL at SMM 2026
3 days agoPower transmission specialist mayr presents braking systems for high braking torques and large-scale applications in harsh environments.
Simple-Flex spacer coupling with flexible composite tube
3 days agoThe "Simple-Flex" series from JAKOB Antriebstechnik is a spacer coupling that can be manufactured in lengths ranging from 0.5 m to 6 m and operates without the need for additional intermediate bearings, even over large shaft spans.
AWI look to capitalise on £150,000 aerospace growth with Farnborough appearance
5 days agoAlloy Wire International (AWI), the specialist supplier of precision wire for critical aircraft components, is targeting an aerospace boost when it returns to the Farnborough International Airshow from 20-24 July).
Fully integrated PLC+HMIs provide compact solutions for process control and automation
6 days agoThe IDEC FTxJ series, SmartAxis Touch, offers conveniently-sized and industrially-tough 4.3" or 7" multi-touch display with an integrated controller and expandable I/O, making the FTxJ series ideal for visualising and automating process equipment and machinery.
Electric motors and variable speed drives control critical stages of modern food production
7 days agoDavid Strain, technical director at Technidrive, examines the motor and drive technologies underpinning commercial food production and explains how these technologies give manufacturers tighter control across production lines.
Energy-efficient locking system combines an ultra-compact design with cost efficiency
3 days agoWith the Ultra Compact Door Lock, Kendrion introduces an electromagnetic locking solution that combines exceptionally low power consumption with an ultra-compact footprint, the lock enables manufacturers to develop energy-efficient, battery-powered systems without compromising performance.
Multi-point latching solutions for global energy storage systems
11 days agoSouthco has partnered with a global leader in new energy technology to co-develop a customised multi-point latching system for energy storage applications. Rather than solving problems for a single company, the collaboration targets industry-wide safety, reliability, and operational challenges in the global energy storage sector.
Bio-based multi-purpose adhesive with excellent adhesion
14 days agoDELO has developed an adhesive that consists primarily of bio-based components and combines performance with sustainability. DELO PHOTOBOND SJ4192 is characterised by excellent moisture resistance as well as high flexibility and peel strength.
Bonding at the push of a button
25 days agoMicrocapsules containing a reactive two-component adhesive can simplify bonding processes in industry and assembly while improving occupational safety. The Fraunhofer Institute for Applied Polymer Research IAP is looking for partners from industry and research who would like to contribute specific components, carrier materials or assembly processes for application-oriented testing.
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







