Bearings expertise proves pivotal to university motorsport team success
TodaySupporting the next generation of Engineers in the UK is an important commitment made by precision bearings and bearing tools specialist Carter Manufacturing as illustrated by its attendance at the recent Oxford Brookes Racing (OBR) car launch event.
Fabory supports Arodo in reducing fastener waste and improving production efficiency
TodayPowder 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.
Even smarter and more precise joining
TodayKistler is presenting electromechanical joining systems that transmit measurement data wirelessly via advanced telemetry - for even more accurate results and precise process monitoring.
Small controller PNOZmulti 2 now MR compliant
TodayThe safe small controller PNOZmulti 2 from Pilz already fulfils the requirements of the upcoming EU Machinery Regulation (EU) 2023/1230. An EU type examination certificate in accordance with Article 25, issued by TUV, confirms compliance.
Smart Ethernet Box with improved outdoor housing and lock adapter
TodayThe Smart Ethernet Box from Phoenix Contact is a powerful outdoor PoE switch for demanding environments. New features include optimised housing functions and a lock adapter, which simplify installation, servicing, and access protection.
Kendrion readies robotics for ISO 10218:2025
TodayRobotics manufacturers, system integrators, and users face the challenge of incorporating the updated requirements of ISO 10218:2025 into future robotics projects. Kendrion's Safety Architecture for Robotics provides an open solution featuring a SIL3/PLe certified Safety PLC paired with a robotics library for kinematic safety functions.
Southco video highlights rail access hardware solutions
TodayDiscover how Southco's rail access hardware solutions help improve safety, reliability, and operational efficiency across modern rail networks in a new video.
KNF diaphragm pumps achieve exceptional lifetime of 1000,000 hours
4 days agoExceptional diaphragm pump lifetime is no coincidence, at KNF it is engineered. When a pump runs for more than 11 years under defined test conditions, OEMs benefit from fewer failures, lower costs, and greater confidence in critical applications.
Push-X product program continues to grow
19 days agoPhoenix Contact is extending its XT product range to include terminal blocks with a nominal cross-section of 4 mm2. This enables consistent, tool-free wiring for conductor cross-sections from 0.34 to 25 mm2.
Surge protection for the busbar with integrated voltage pick-off
28 days agoThe new FLT-SEC-ZP2-…-SV combined lightning current and surge arrester from Phoenix Contact is said to set new standards in the protection of meter panels. The low overall width of the surge protection leaves plenty of space for the other components mounted on the busbar.
Huddersfield precision component specialist set to inspire next generation of engineers at STEMFest 2026
4 days agoAccu, the Huddersfield-based precision engineering components supplier, has announced its return to exhibit at STEMFest Yorkshire and Humber, in a bid to inspire young people with the wide range of career opportunities in engineering.
Encapsulation automation unlocks motorsport manufacturing
6 days agoWorking with adhesives supplier Intertronics, an electronics manufacturer has rebuilt its approach to encapsulation around automated dispensing and controlled UV curing, transforming production repeatability, eliminating a costly scrap problem, and enabling the business to grow with confidence.
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


















