Accu expands undergraduate scholarship scheme to support next generation of engineers
TodayAccu, the Huddersfield-based precision engineering components supplier trusted by 75% of the world's top manufacturers, has expanded its undergraduate scholarship scheme to support the next generation of engineering talent.
Belden simplifies field termination for aerial and underground FTTX deployments
TodayBelden has announced the launch of its new PPC DiamonDrop, a single-fibre drop cable engineered to make field terminations faster, easier and more reliable for last-mile/drop broadband applications.
Building small energy savings into sustainability win for data centres
8 days agoAs digital infrastructure expands to support AI, cloud computing and continuous connectivity, sustainability is becoming a defining challenge for data centre operators. Electrically actuated valves represent a meaningful opportunity to improve efficiency and reduce environmental impact, as Greg Wainhouse, Burkert's Regional Business Development Manager for Industrial Water, North Europe, explains.
Packaging automation is no longer just about speed
9 days agoWith more than 60% of UK manufacturers increasing investment in automation, end-of-line packaging systems are evolving far beyond traditional throughput-focused machinery as manufacturers look to improve productivity, operational resilience and flexibility within increasingly complex production environments. Andrew Yates, Managing Director at Endoline Automation, explains.
Turn your motors into strategic intelligence: reduce risk, cut costs, and predict failure before it happens
12 days agoElectric motors can now act as their own sensors, using built-in data to monitor performance and spot issues early, says the experts at maxon. This removes the need for extra hardware, simplifies systems, and helps teams prevent downtime, reduce costs, and improve reliability through smarter, predictive maintenance.
RS DesignSpark announces Arduino UNO Q Community Challenge winner
12 days agoRS Group has announced the winner of RS DesignSpark's Prove it: Arduino UNO Q Community Challenge as Biaou David Barthelemy Kochoni. He has scooped the $5,000 prize for his innovative project, Smart Water Guardian AI, which addresses an issue affecting communities worldwide - access to safe water.
The latest developments in pneumatics at MachineBuilding.South
5 days agoAs a specialist event dedicated exclusively to the UK's machine building community, MachineBuilding.South is the ideal platform to see all the latest innovations and advances in machine building and automation technologies, with pneumatics being a prime example.
Making the move away from traditional automation
6 days agoUK manufacturers continue to face increasing pressure from rising costs, skills shortages and the need to improve operational efficiency. Many businesses have already introduced automation into their operations, but modern manufacturing is moving beyond standalone automated systems, say the experts at Innomech.
Surge protection for the busbar with integrated voltage pick-off
22 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.
Rockwell Automation expands EtherNet/IP In-cabinet solution
29 days agoRockwell Automation has announced new capabilities of its EtherNet/IP In-cabinet Solution, expanding support for additional motor control and protection devices. The update enables manufacturers to connect more components inside the control panel, simplify wiring and gain deeper diagnostic insight, without redesigning their existing architecture.
Matching structural adhesives to the right applications and processes
18 days agoStructural adhesives provide strong, load-bearing joints for industrial and engineering applications. Specifying one involves weighing up technical and process requirements. Here, Kevin Brownsill, Head of Technical: Learning and Development at adhesives specialist Intertronics, shares advice on what to consider when specifying a structural adhesive for a high-performance application.
The perfect option is almost never available
19 days agoThe best available option. That's not the same as perfect. The best available option is always available. Perfect almost never is. Here, Peter Swanson, Executive Chair and Founder of adhesives specialist Intertronics, explains why perfect should never be the enemy of good when selecting an adhesive for your application.
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
