Mouser Electronics and Parker Chomerics announce global distribution agreement
TodayMouser Electronics announces a global distribution agreement with Parker Chomerics, a leading manufacturer of high-performance thermal interface materials (TIMs) and electromagnetic interference (EMI) shielding solutions.
RS celebrates success of £50,000 Formula Student funding following UK team victories
TodayRS UK and Ireland, part of RS Group, is celebrating the success of UK teams it supported in Formula Student, Europe's most established educational motorsport engineering competition, which took place at Silverstone recently.
Laser triangulation sensors get a performance boost and new fieldbus variants
TodayPrecision sensor supplier Micro-Epsilon has enhanced its optoNCDT 5500 series of laser triangulation sensors with a variety of technical benefits, including increased performance and a speed boost, new fieldbus variants including an integrated Industrial Ethernet interface, as well as an additional measuring range of 50 mm - opening up new possibilities for demanding automation tasks.
Industrial gear unit series sets a new benchmark in heavy duty matters
TodayIndustrial gear units have to be robust. Under demanding ambient conditions, they move extremely heavy loads and ensure the availability of applications such as container cranes, belt conveyor systems in quarries or fermenters in biogas plants. Industrial gear units from NORD DRIVESYSTEMS' MAXXDRIVE series ensure this with their robust design and application-specific adaptability.
RS celebrates success of £50,000 Formula Student funding following UK team victories
TodayRS UK and Ireland, part of RS Group, is celebrating the success of UK teams it supported in Formula Student, Europe's most established educational motorsport engineering competition, which took place at Silverstone recently.
Power in small packages
6 days agoLike 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.
OMRON launches S8NR IP67 power supply with built-in diagnostics for machine-mounted power circuits
2 days agoThe S8NR IP67-rated power supply series from OMRON is designed to be mounted directly on machinery, outside the control panel. It spans 90 W to 600 W (24 V DC), and the 360 W and 600 W models pack up to six individually protected outputs into a single unit.
NORD extends functional safety of its drive electronics
2 days agoNORDAC ON, the most recent product family of decentralised frequency inverters from NORD DRIVESYSTEMS, has received new functional safety features. The specialist for drive solutions has thus optimised the system for use in automation environments.
Energy-efficient locking system combines an ultra-compact design with cost efficiency
6 days agoWith 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
14 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.
Chemique Adhesives strengthens manufacturing capacity to improve supply reliability
3 days agoChemique Adhesives has invested in new equipment and expanded its manufacturing and storage facilities, reinforcing its ability to provide a consistent and dependable supply to customers.
Bio-based multi-purpose adhesive with excellent adhesion
17 days agoDELO has developed an adhesive that consists primarily of bio-based components and combines performance with sustainability. DELO PHOTOBOND SJ4192 is characterised by excellent moisture resistance as well as high flexibility and peel strength.
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







