Smart weighing boosts production automation for Bayer
TodayThe new supply centre of the agricultural chemical and pharmaceutical company Bayer in Hangzhou integrates weighing technology of Minebea Intec for precise mixing and homogenisation in Zone 2 hazardous areas. Features like smart calibration save time and labour, while seamless system integration ensures scalability.
Eni selects ABB as main automation contractor for industrial CCS cluster
TodayABB has been selected by integrated global energy company Eni as the main automation contractor for HyNet, one of the UK's first industrial decarbonisation clusters that forms part of the Government's Track-1 carbon capture and storage (CCS) commitment.
Compact, powerful miniature hexapod for high-precision applications
1 day agoAerotech is launching the latest generation of its Hexapod technology. The compact six-axis positioner combines precise movements with high load capacity and simple integration. The optimised design also offers excellent repeatability and minimal increments down to the nanometre range.

Automating the last mile of package deliveries
1 day agoRegal Rexnord showcased its Modsort range of modular transfer and divert stations including a new, large format version as well as a RCS1540 curve system for logistics applications at LogiMAT 2025 Stuttgart.

From Mechanical to Digital: The Evolution of Lockout Systems
2 days agoEUCHNER UK is advancing the adoption of more sophisticated and intelligent digital safety solutions through the use of the company's CKS2 key system.

New industrial outdoor cellular routers
2 days agoPhoenix Contact is extending its remote communication portfolio to include industrial outdoor cellular routers. The Cellulink product family connects network-capable devices to the cellular network worldwide and is certified in accordance with IEC 62443-4-2.

Danfoss eHydraulic Power Module enables electrification of 200-tonne SANY crawler crane
1 day agoDanfoss Power Solutions' Editron division has delivered its first eHydraulic Power Module to SANY for the electrification of a 200-tonne lattice-boom crawler crane.
Intelligent Switching Solutions
3 days agoChoosing the right switch technology requires an understanding of the technical capabilities and limitations of the various technologies, as well as careful consideration of the specific requirements of the application. Schurter has published a white paper providing an essential guide to making the correct switch choice.

MiniTec hits the sweet spot with golf ball sorting
2 days agoMiniTec UK is best known for its aluminium profile systems used in everything from desks and assembly benches to conveyor systems. But every so often, a project comes along that lets the company showcase just how versatile its modular system really is - and this golf ball sorting machine was exactly that.
Choosing the ideal motor for Industry 4.0 applications
3 days agoA Society of Operations Engineers study reveals that 62 per cent of UK manufacturers are preparing for the Industry 4.0 shift, with nearly a quarter already using digitisation and automation. While AI and IoT have drawn much focus, the core components powering these systems are often overlooked. Here, Dave Walsha, director of sales and marketing at EMS, explores the role of motors in driving Industry 4.0.
Optimum control cabinet lighting supports safe working and prevents wiring errors
14 days agoPhoenix Contact is extending its portfolio with the new universal AC enclosure lights with integrated socket. The lights in the PLD E 708 product family cover a wide range of applications in almost all control cabinets worldwide. This is due to the wide AC input voltage range of 100 V AC to 240 V AC.
Beckhoff to showcase MX-System and vision solutions at Automation UK
22 days agoAutomation and control technology specialist, Beckhoff UK, will exhibit at Automation UK, taking place at the Coventry Building Society Arena from May 7 to 8, 2025. The company will be on stand B80, demonstrating how its latest innovations in cabinet-free automation and industrial vision can streamline system design and improve flexibility on the factory floor.
LOCTITE and Faction Bike Studio redefine frame construction
15 days agoIn the highly competitive world of cycling, every gram and second counts. That's why Faction Bike Studio and Frameworks teamed up with adhesives specialist LOCTITE to take bicycle frame construction and assembly to the next level.
Intertronics becomes UK distributor of Gurit BondPro Epoxies
22 days agoIntertronics has struck an agreement with advanced composites supplier Gurit to distribute its high performance, two-component BondPro Epoxy Adhesives, designed for applications that require strong, reliable bonding in industries like automotive, transportation, industrial, and construction. They are supplied in innovative sustainable packaging.
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