Industrial Technology

The shift toward networked fieldbus-connected safety systems

Today

Today's machine control solutions demand enhanced flexibility, scalability and a wealth of diagnostic capabilities previously unheard of in industrial safety control systems. The experts at EUCHNER explain how this need is driving a shift towards networked fieldbus-connected safety systems.

The shift toward networked fieldbus-connected safety systems

Bringing legacy DC motors into the digital age

Today

In heavy industry, DC motors installed decades ago still deliver reliable performance. But in the face of increasing digitalisation, the challenge isn't whether the motors can keep going - it's whether their supporting infrastructure can keep up. Here, Andrea Verzaglia, product manager, and Umberto Del Grande, head of product marketing department at WEG, explore how new approaches to drive control are enabling legacy equipment to thrive in the Industry 4.0 era.

Bringing legacy DC motors into the digital age

Transforming IT-OT integration in industrial automation

Today

COPA-DATA has released the latest version of its industrial software platform, zenon 15. Designed to bridge the gap between operational technology (OT) and information technology (IT), the new version marks a significant step toward centralised, secure and future-ready industrial systems.

Transforming IT-OT integration in industrial automation

Magnetic Release for short-circuit protection

Today

SCHURTER expands its proven DG11 power entry module with a new version featuring integrated magnetic overcurrent protection. No additional fuses required, splash-proof and dust-tight (IP67) - perfect for harsh industrial and medical environments.

Magnetic Release for short-circuit protection

Characterising advanced lasers for quantum computing

3 days ago

Yokogawa optical spectrum analyser are proving essential to the characterisation of advanced lasers for quantum computing applications at Vexlum.

EMS expands offer with new high-performance FAULHABER drives

4 days ago

Small DC motor expert Electro Mechanical Systems (EMS), the exclusive UK supplier of FAULHABER drive systems, has expanded its portfolio with the brand's new high performance motors, gearheads and encoders. These new additions are designed to meet the growing demand for compact, powerful and fully integrated drive solutions.

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Industrial Technology Magazine - Spring 2025

Cover Story
2  Selecting the optimal end-of-arm equipment


Industrial update
8  Harness AI to transform development and engineering
10 Recyclable artificial vision system could be sweet for the environment
12 £83bn boost to UK economy if SMEs achieve their growth ambitions

14 Li-ion raw materials impact the battery recycling market

Aerospace report
16 Specialised aircraft bearings for extreme heat and pressure

Food manufacturing
18 Grasping the full potential of sensors
19 Baking rolls on a large scale

Medical report
20 Advanced drive systems could revolutionise surgical robots
21  Miniature ballscrews for medical applications

Design Engineering
23 Discovering the benefits of a machined spring
24 Thread grooves with the highest requirements
26 Bonding artificial turf to various substrates
28 Take action if you’re suffering from arc eye

Machine building
31 Flat packed kits versus fully assembled solutions
32 Encoders for position and motion control
34 Programming barrier to the democratise of automation

36 Keeping conveyors rolling
38 Overcoming the reluctance to automate with robotics
40 Ultrasonic inspection machine relies on servo drive system
42 Harmonised standards for risk assessments
44 Safe, seamless collaboration between cobots and humans
46 Control upgrade reduces configuration time by 75%
48 Machine vision improves component inspection

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