Rockwell Automation Integrates Plex QMS With FactoryTalk Analytics VisionAI
1 day agoRockwell Automation has announced an API-enabled integration between Plex Quality Management System (QMS) and FactoryTalk Analytics VisionAI. The integration, available today, expands AI-driven quality management and reflects Rockwell's continued investment in artificial intelligence and elastic MES solutions.
Multiprotocol IO-Link master for scalable automation
1 day agoifm has introduced the AL1602, a multiprotocol-capable IO-Link master from the AutomationLine range. Designed for decentralised use directly in the field, the new device combines flexible I/O configuration, high output current, and robust IP67 construction to support scalable automation across a wide range of industrial applications where reliable field-level installation is required such as Intralogistics.
How precision motors are shaping the future of aerospace
1 day agoAs commercial, defence, and emerging platforms shift away from hydraulic systems toward distributed electromechanical actuation, the demand for compact, high-performance motion solutions has never been greater. At the centre of this shift is an often-overlooked component: the precision miniature motor, as the experts at Regal Rexnord explain.
A new take on indexing plungers
4 days agoIndexing plungers can be found practically everywhere. And Berger Tools has them in every shape, size and type. Now the company added yet another version: the indexing plunger with operating lever.
Flexible approaches to industrial enclosure customisation
8 days agoIf a standard enclosure doesn't meet application needs, customisation can accommodate requirements without compromising on protection. From CNC machining of small batches to modular tooling for high-volume production, enclosure manufacturers can deliver bespoke solutions that combine design flexibility with cost-effective production, and a fast time-to-market. Chris Lloyd, Managing Director at Spelsberg UK, explains.
Safety edges made to measure
3 days agoTo simplify installation and reduce assembly time, OEM Automatic now offers a complete assembly service for custom safety edges. Each safety edge is manufactured to the customer's exact specification, providing a ready-to-install solution that eliminates the need for on-site cutting, bonding or wiring.
Bending copper busbars for switchgear and control panels
1 day agoCopper remains the preferred material for high-current distribution in switchgear and control panels, but what is best practice for bending and fabricating copper busbars correctly? The experts at Rittal explain how you can ensure accurate and repeatable production in modern panel building environments.
Not just closed - sealed: compression latches for tough applications
1 day agoStandard latches are not up to the job when high IP protection classes, vibrations and tight manufacturing tolerances matter. Compression latches are used when a defined sealing compression is required in addition to the closing function. EMKA has evaluated the recent market demand and identified three typical requirement profiles.
Southco access hardware for rail security and passenger comfort at InnoTrans
3 days agoAt InnoTrans 2026, Southco, will showcase its extensive portfolio of mechanical and electromechanical latches, locks, fasteners, hinges and positioning solutions - all designed to enhance safety, security, maintenance efficiency and passenger comfort across a wide range of rolling-stock applications.
How premium fasteners improve joint integrity
11 days agoUnderestimating the level of variation in thread friction and surface conditions can undermine the effectiveness of the applied torque and resulting preload and, in extreme cases, lead to joint failure. The solution, say the experts at BUMAX is to always choose fasteners manufactured from premium stainless steel under high-quality production processes that have less surface roughness and variation in frictional behaviour.
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










