LAPP Group expands in Latin America with acquisition of Eurocabos
1 day agoLAPP Group has taken over Brazilian connectivity specialist Eurocabos Materiais Eletricos, based in Sao Paulo. LAPP has acquired 100 percent of the company shares. With this merger, the company grows its footprint in the strategically important Latin American markets.
New Renishaw testing facility puts packaging to the test
3 days agoRenishaw has made a multi-million-pound investment in a new dedicated facility at its headquarters in Gloucestershire, UK. This, significantly enhances the company's ability to test its products under the environmental and electrical conditions encountered during transportation.
Bringing legacy DC motors into the digital age
TodayIn 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.
Transforming IT-OT integration in industrial automation
TodayCOPA-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.
Magnetic Release for short-circuit protection
TodaySCHURTER 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.
Accelerating design processes with linear units
4 days agoDesigners who need robust linear drives for automated adjustment tasks often waste valuable engineering time integrating motors and controls. To resolve this, igus has developed the drylin SLX-8060 - a ready-to-fit linear system with an electric lead screw drive.
Characterising advanced lasers for quantum computing
3 days agoYokogawa 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 agoSmall 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.
TDK selects Arrow Electronics as first Pan-European distributor for TDK-Lambda products
10 days agoTDK Corporation has selected Arrow Electronics as its first pan-European distributor for TDK-Lambda products. This strategic collaboration aims to expand service offerings and enhance customer satisfaction for TDK-Lambda products across the EMEA region.
Easy-to-use and cost-effective DIN-rail power supply range
18 days agoThe PIANO product family from PULS has been designed for customers who need reliable, easy-to-use and cost-effective DIN rail power supplies. PULS PIANO power supplies are a future-proof and cost-effective investment for systems integrators, these basic power supplies will permanently reduce system costs.
LOCTITE celebrates over 20 years of supporting future engineering talent
4 days agoLOCTITE is proud to continue its longstanding sponsorship of Formula Student - the UK's most established educational engineering competition, run by the Institution of Mechanical Engineers. With more than two decades of involvement, Henkel brand LOCTITE continues to help university teams bring their innovative race car designs to life with its trusted adhesives and technical know-how.
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
