Huddersfield precision component specialist set to inspire next generation of engineers at STEMFest 2026
TodayAccu, the Huddersfield-based precision engineering components supplier, has announced its return to exhibit at STEMFest Yorkshire and Humber, in a bid to inspire young people with the wide range of career opportunities in engineering.
Beckhoff UK unveils new customer-focused head office in Henley-on-Thames
TodayIndustrial control and automation specialist, Beckhoff UK has announced the opening of its new head office in Henley, marking an important step in the company's ongoing growth and its commitment to supporting customers across the UK and Ireland.
KNF diaphragm pumps achieve exceptional lifetime of 1000,000 hours
TodayExceptional diaphragm pump lifetime is no coincidence, at KNF it is engineered. When a pump runs for more than 11 years under defined test conditions, OEMs benefit from fewer failures, lower costs, and greater confidence in critical applications.
NORD drive solutions for primary packaging
1 day agoComparable to stainless steel when it comes to hygiene and corrosion resistance, more efficient when it comes to space requirements and scalability, with the NXD tupH surface treatment, NORD DRIVESYSTEMS opens up new planning options for primary packaging.
19in rack cases are quick and easy to customise
1 day agoMETCASE's premium COMBIMET 19" rack case range now includes 68 different standard enclosures - making it quick and cost-effective to specify fully customised housings, even in low volumes.
TSUBAKI KABELSCHLEPP expands PROTUM Office modular system
2 days agoWith new solutions in the PROTUM Office modular system, TSUBAKI KABELSCHLEPP is expanding its portfolio for cable management on height-adjustable work desks. The focus is on a consistent approach that optimally combines functionality and design.
Motion control technologies on show at MachineBuilding.South
TodayWith modern machines required to operate at ever greater speeds, and with higher levels of precision, with easier set-up and configuration, and with reduced levels of energy usage, the role of drives and controls becomes ever more important. And you'll be able to see a host of products and talk to numerous suppliers at MachineBuilding.South.
NORD drive solutions for primary packaging
1 day agoComparable to stainless steel when it comes to hygiene and corrosion resistance, more efficient when it comes to space requirements and scalability, with the NXD tupH surface treatment, NORD DRIVESYSTEMS opens up new planning options for primary packaging.
Push-X product program continues to grow
15 days agoPhoenix Contact is extending its XT product range to include terminal blocks with a nominal cross-section of 4 mm2. This enables consistent, tool-free wiring for conductor cross-sections from 0.34 to 25 mm2.
Surge protection for the busbar with integrated voltage pick-off
24 days agoThe new FLT-SEC-ZP2-…-SV combined lightning current and surge arrester from Phoenix Contact is said to set new standards in the protection of meter panels. The low overall width of the surge protection leaves plenty of space for the other components mounted on the busbar.
Encapsulation automation unlocks motorsport manufacturing
2 days agoWorking with adhesives supplier Intertronics, an electronics manufacturer has rebuilt its approach to encapsulation around automated dispensing and controlled UV curing, transforming production repeatability, eliminating a costly scrap problem, and enabling the business to grow with confidence.
Accu expands undergraduate scholarship scheme to support next generation of engineers
2 days agoAccu, the Huddersfield-based precision engineering components supplier trusted by 75% of the world's top manufacturers, has expanded its undergraduate scholarship scheme to support the next generation of engineering talent.
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
