UK-listed IntelliAM AI launches agentic AI platform to revolutionise manufacturing productivity
TodayIntelliAM AI has launched its end-to-end industrial intelligence platform at the London Stock Exchange promising to drive massive productivity gains for companies worldwide.
Contrinex photoelectric sensors keeps container handling on track
TodayA recent sensor upgrade using Contrinex C23PA photoelectric sensors has helped transform container identification on a fleet of straddle carriers, delivering improved reliability while virtually eliminating the maintenance burden associated with previous detection methods.
Power in small packages
TodayLike 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
TodayPower transmission specialist mayr presents braking systems for high braking torques and large-scale applications in harsh environments.
AWI look to capitalise on £150,000 aerospace growth with Farnborough appearance
2 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
3 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
4 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
TodayWith 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
8 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.
Bonding at the push of a button
22 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.
Fabory supports Arodo in reducing fastener waste and improving production efficiency
24 days agoPowder product packaging machine manufacturer Arodo has reduced waste, optimised processes and capitalised on time efficiencies by introducing lubricated Lubrinox fasteners supplied from Fabory, unlocking product quality and efficiency benefits.
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







