MTC opens new Tyneside training centre to support 100+ new apprentices a year
TodayThe Manufacturing Technology Centre (MTC) has officially opened a new training centre in North Tyneside designed to help address skills shortages and build the pipeline of engineering and manufacturing talent available to employers across the North East.
Cable carriers for offshore applications
TodayOffshore plants run in extreme conditions. Wind, waves, corrosion and highly dynamic movements put the systems involved to the test around the clock. TSUBAKI KABELSCHLEPP is meeting these challenges with decades of engineering expertise and a cable carrier portfolio that can be tailored precisely to these challenging conditions.
OMRON extends drive range with new high-performance R1 inverter
TodayOMRON has introduced the R1 (3G3R1) variable speed drive, the newest and most powerful member of its inverter family. Scaling from 0.4 kW to 630 kW at 400V and engineered for a 10-year design life, the R1 extends OMRON's drive portfolio into an even wider range of applications.
Unpowered recording accelerographs deliver important benefits to protecting critical infrastructure
TodayThe PRA-103 from seismic monitoring specialist Sensonics is a tri-axial unpowered recording accelerograph. Developed specifically for deployment in nuclear, civil, and offshore critical infrastructure, the PRA-103 meets the core requirement of complete independence from power and communications infrastructure.
Lightning current and surge protective devices exceed the more stringent safety requirements
TodayThe FLT-SPP and VAL-SPP lightning current and surge protective devices from Phoenix Contact have been tested by an independent body in accordance with the requirements of the new IEC 61643 standard. The units already meet the more stringent requirements and provide designers, system manufactures, and operators with a high degree of reliability, availability, and future-proofing.
Mouser Electronics Celebrates Its 2026 Best-in-Class Award Winners
5 days agoMouser Electronics is pleased to announce the 2026 recipients of the Mouser Best-in-Class Awards. The annual awards event occurred on September 29 near the global distributor's corporate headquarters in the Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex.
Nidec announces extension to its Commander S range, now available up to 11 kW
TodayNidec Drives has expanded its Commander S V2 range of AC drives for induction motors with the introduction of a new frame size, extending the range up to 11 kW (15 hp). This latest enhancement reflects Nidec Drives' commitment to continuous improvement, enabling customers to standardise on a single Commander S V2 platform across the full power range.
CPUs powerful in performance and security
4 days agoWith the new S-DIAS CPU generation, SIGMATEK is setting the stage for future-proof automation. State-of-the-art processor technology, high performance, and a consistent security-by-design approach, were the key priorities in the development of these new CPUs.
Phoenix Contact to showcase smart automation solutions for the industry of the future
5 days agoPhoenix Contact will be showcasing the latest technologies for a digital and future-viable industry at SPS 2026. The focus in Hall 9, Booth 310, will be on developments in the areas of industrial AI, PLCnext Technology, cybersecurity, and field and control cabinet automation.
Standards-specified materials testing instrumentation partnership launched in UK
14 days agoErichsen, manufacturer of precision materials testing equipment, has strengthened its sales presence and local customer support in the UK by selecting leading adhesives, dispensing automation, and materials testing supplier Intertronics as a new distribution partner for its sheet metal testing, surface testing, corrosion testing, and materials testing products.
SPIROL to showcase fastener installation equipment demonstrations at Medical Technology Ireland
26 days agoSPIROL will exhibit at Medical Technology Ireland, taking place on 23-24 September 2026 at Galway Racecourse in Ireland. SPIROL will demonstrate its Fastener Installation Equipment and Press-N-Lok Pin technology, giving visitors the opportunity to see how engineered fastening and assembly solutions can improve quality, consistency and efficiency in medical device and other healthcare-related assemblies.
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