LOCTITE is now offering free demonstrations and consultations for LOCTITE Pulse, its latest end-to-end Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) solution. The new system is designed to redefine plant reliability by transforming how critical equipment health is monitored.

Stephen Hayes, managing director of automation and control specialist, Beckhoff UK, explains how automation can help food and beverage manufacturers cater to the low- and no-alcohol market.

The clipx Engineer engineering software from Phoenix Contact optimises data consistency from the circuit diagram to the finished control cabinet. The new clipx Engineer assemble worker assistance software is designed for the assembly process of terminal strips.

The Trio Power AC/DC power module from Phoenix Contact with 20 kW of power for 19" rack mounting enables bidirectional power conversion in various areas of application. With connection technology on the front and a DC voltage of up to 1,000 V, it can be used in a variety of ways, but is particularly suitable for use in battery storage systems.

The Caparoc circuit breaker system from Phoenix Contact now also offers modules for overcurrent protection for load currents up to 20 A. This extends the possible applications of the customisable system.

Advanced Adhesives has been awarded for Excellence in Supply and Service at the British Adhesive and Sealants Association (BASA) Awards 2024. The company also received a nomination for a second award for a member of its team, Hayley Martin, for Young Achiever of the Year.

"We were delighted to have won the company award, Excellence in Supply and Service for recognition of industry leadership, innovation and excellence," says Graham Crozier, technical director at Advanced Adhesives. "Recognition from our industry body, BASA, is everything, but in truth, it is only a reflection of the cornerstones of our business philosophy since day one.

"Our company growth over the years has come through continually being challenged by our customers, developing new adhesives to match the demands of new materials and new manufacturing processes. Our unique customer focus and our in-house Adhesive Applications Centre give us the edge in this area. This award is in recognition of almost 30 years of customer commitment, and we are dearly proud to be awarded this award."

Hayley Martin's nomination as Young Achiever, and although she didn't win Crozier says the nomination was an achievement in itself. "The company has always wanted to give opportunities for new employees to develop and grow within the business and we will continue with this ethos as we feel it is important to grow young talent."

Established in 1996, Advanced Adhesives can demonstrate its commitment excellence through no less than 43 internationally recognised sector specific accreditations. The company has also been ISO 9001 for over 20 years and ISO 14001 for 16 years.

In thousands of applications, structural adhesives are being used as a viable alternative to mechanical connections: screws, rivets, or spot welds. Here Peter Swanson, founder and executive chair of adhesives specialist Intertronics, weighs up mechanical bonding versus adhesive bonding, and gives some advice for designing in an adhesive.