Are you ready for MachineBuilding.Live and FoodManufacturing.Live this October?
TodayMark your diary. On Wednesday 14th October, MachineBuilding.Live and FoodManufacturing.Live land side by side at the NAEC, Stoneleigh Park, for one jam-packed day of industrial automation insight. The event is free to attend for machine builders, systems integrators and manufacturing professionals.
Keeping things running smoothly in logistics and production
TodayWhether used in sorting plants, elevators or offshore cranes: Nothing would be moving in modern logistics and production processes without guide rollers. Guide rollers ensure precise movement along defined tracks and carry loads with perfect reliability - and they do so in continuous operation both indoors and outdoors. For this vast variety of applications, norelem offers four product series with different materials and degrees of hardness.
IP-rated Pole-mount Plastic Enclosures for IoT/IIoT and Factory Automation
TodayAdvanced technoPLUS (IP 66, IP 67, IP 69K) plastic enclosures from Rolec for pole-mount electronics that must survive dust, moisture or high-pressure washdowns.
Solving the EV charging cable problem with compact motion control
TodayWith more than 119,000 public EV charge points installed across the UK, the challenge is shifting from expanding the network to making charging easier, more reliable and more accessible. Here, Dave Walsha, sales and marketing director at Electro Mechanical Systems (EMS), explains why precision motion control is fundamental to the next generation of EV charging.
Why assembly is becoming the real constraint on throughput
TodayRising material costs, tighter production schedules and increasing demand volatility are changing how manufacturers assess efficiency. Dave Gregory, Area Sales Manager at assembly tools manufacturer Desoutter Tools, explains why rework is no longer a downstream issue and how greater visibility at the point of assembly is becoming critical to controlling it.
IP-rated Pole-mount Plastic Enclosures for IoT/IIoT and Factory Automation
TodayAdvanced technoPLUS (IP 66, IP 67, IP 69K) plastic enclosures from Rolec for pole-mount electronics that must survive dust, moisture or high-pressure washdowns.
Compression latch and constant torque hinge for premium marine applications
2 days agoIn today's premium marine environments, design consistency has become as critical as performance. As darker finishes and contrast driven interiors define modern vessels, even small hardware details play an outsized role in the overall experience. Responding to this shift, Southco has introduced Black PVD coated versions of its M1 Compression Latch and E6 Constant Torque Hinge - bringing a cohesive, refined look to visible marine access points without compromising durability.
Right-sizing control and motion without compromising future flexibility
2 days agoWhile some machines require advanced motion control and high-performance hardware, many do not. Here, Karl Walker, business development manager at Beckhoff Automation UK, explains why right-sizing automation can reduce costs and provide a stronger foundation for future growth.
New battery-operated Bluetooth controller enables truly mobile, plug-and-play access
1 day agoPower limitations, tight spaces and complex security setups have traditionally made Bluetooth access hardware difficult to implement - especially in mobile, retrofit or remote environments. Southco's new Battery-Operated Single Output Bluetooth Controller eliminates these barriers with a fully self-contained, plug-and-play solution that delivers long battery life, simplified installation and secure mobile access.
Supply and charge via the USB PD port
1 day agoThe new Step Power USB-PD power supply from Phoenix Contact is a flexible and efficient solution for supplying power to modern end devices in building automation. The USB PD (Power Delivery) standard not only supplies smart meter gateways, Raspberry Pis, and other smart home components reliably, but also charges mobile end devices such as tablets and laptops quickly.
Fast and reliable installations for electrical and HVAC applications
9 days agoWhether cable clamps, cable ducts, surface-mounted outlets, or mounting rails, electrical and HVAC installations require cost-effective fastening solutions that can be installed quickly while offering a high level of safety. With the new FBS 4 and FBS 5 concrete screws, fastening expert fischer is expanding its product line to include versatile anchoring solutions for concrete and masonry.
Fastening into lightweight UAV sandwich structures, without crushing the core
15 days agoLightweight UAV sandwich structures offer exceptional strength-to-weight performance. But they leave almost no margin for error when it comes to fastening. When a manufacturer found that even a small tightening force could crush the core, and a relatively small loading across a small area could disbond the skins, it turned to bigHead for a solution.
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
