Faster inspections, better accuracy, real savings
TodayBy combining advanced thermal imaging with workflows directly connected to the company's moisture assessment platform, Onterris (formerly CTEH) has reduced moisture mapping costs by upwards of 40% while improving accuracy and speed. The Flir iXX Series enables faster inspections, real-time collaboration, and more efficient data integration, transforming both field performance and client delivery.
Southco access hardware for rail security and passenger comfort at InnoTrans
TodayAt InnoTrans 2026, Southco, will showcase its extensive portfolio of mechanical and electromechanical latches, locks, fasteners, hinges and positioning solutions - all designed to enhance safety, security, maintenance efficiency and passenger comfort across a wide range of rolling-stock applications.
High performance in surge protection
TodayWith the new Flashtrab SPP combined lightning current and surge arresters from the Safe Protection Plus product family, Phoenix Contact is providing innovative surge and lightning current protection for modern installations and systems: powerful, safe, and compact.
The missing link in mixed powertrain manufacturing
TodayJosh Scanlon, Area Sales Manager at automotive assembly tools manufacturer Desoutter Tools, explains how connected fastening systems can help automotive manufacturers maintain process control as production environments become increasingly complex.
Precise bidirectional force measurement with S-beam sensors
TodayMEGATRON is launching two new S-beam force sensors with integrated analogue amplifiers: The KT1405 and KT1505 measure switching and actuation forces between 50 N and 10 kN with the highest accuracy via a full-bridge strain gauge circuit.
Flexible approaches to industrial enclosure customisation
5 days agoIf a standard enclosure doesn't meet application needs, customisation can accommodate requirements without compromising on protection. From CNC machining of small batches to modular tooling for high-volume production, enclosure manufacturers can deliver bespoke solutions that combine design flexibility with cost-effective production, and a fast time-to-market. Chris Lloyd, Managing Director at Spelsberg UK, explains.
Versatile miniature couplings for a wide range of applications
TodayThe smallest representative of the servo compensating couplings from JAKOB ANTRIEBSTECHNIK, the miniature couplings, are designed to compensate for the misalignment or an axial displacement of two axes or shafts.
SICK launches AI-powered 3D quality inspection
7 days agoNew configurable AI-powered 3D machine vision from SICK combines deep learning with precise height data analysis via its Nova foundation software. The company has equipped its Nova machine vision platform with AI deep learning algorithms to enable ease-of-use and quick customisation, opening up a range of new capabilities.
Beckhoff modernises its EtherCAT Terminal portfolio with the new ED series
6 days agoBeckhoff Automation has launched the new ED series EtherCAT Terminals, providing machine builders and control engineers with a modernised I/O solution that combines faster installation, simplified diagnostics and seamless compatibility with existing EtherCAT systems.
New battery-operated Bluetooth controller enables truly mobile, plug-and-play access
7 days agoPower limitations, tight spaces and complex security setups have traditionally made Bluetooth access hardware difficult to implement - especially in mobile, retrofit or remote environments. Southco's new Battery-Operated Single Output Bluetooth Controller eliminates these barriers with a fully self-contained, plug-and-play solution that delivers long battery life, simplified installation and secure mobile access.
Southco access hardware for rail security and passenger comfort at InnoTrans
TodayAt InnoTrans 2026, Southco, will showcase its extensive portfolio of mechanical and electromechanical latches, locks, fasteners, hinges and positioning solutions - all designed to enhance safety, security, maintenance efficiency and passenger comfort across a wide range of rolling-stock applications.
How premium fasteners improve joint integrity
7 days agoUnderestimating the level of variation in thread friction and surface conditions can undermine the effectiveness of the applied torque and resulting preload and, in extreme cases, lead to joint failure. The solution, say the experts at BUMAX is to always choose fasteners manufactured from premium stainless steel under high-quality production processes that have less surface roughness and variation in frictional behaviour.
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










