Industrial Technology

Locking technology able to withstand shocks and vibrations

Today

Whether in railway transport, machinery and plant engineering, or industrial cabinet construction, locks must reliably prevent unintended opening even under continuous stress. EMKA's vibration-resistant quarter turn was specifically designed for such demanding applications.

Locking technology able to withstand shocks and vibrations

Enhancing ASRS Safety in warehouse automation with interlocking solutions

Today

The increase in scale and complexity of ASRS present a range of technical and operational challenges when selecting and integrating the right interlocking solutions, as the experts at Fortress Safety explain.

Enhancing ASRS Safety in warehouse automation with interlocking solutions

ABB launches next-gen machinery drive built for performance, connectivity and cybersecurity

Today

The latest addition to ABB's all-compatible drive portfolio simplifies machine integration and is future-proofed for industrial automation.

ABB launches next-gen machinery drive built for performance, connectivity and cybersecurity

Limitless possibilities with WDS pull handles

Today

New from WDS Components is a versatile range of handles engineered for the highest standards of quality, durability, and functionality. Designed for heavy-duty use, customers can select from a wide array of premium materials, providing solutions that blend robustness with style.

Limitless possibilities with WDS pull handles

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Spring 2025

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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