The future of manufacturing will not be defined by machines alone. It will be defined by the businesses that understand how to combine technology, expertise and people to create smarter, safer and more productive operations. This is the message from the experts at Total Automated Solutions.

John Crane has developed an industry-first validated methodology that it says significantly improves the accuracy of drivetrain analysis in critical rotating equipment. The breakthrough approach reduces predictive variance, helping operators reduce failure risk, improve reliability and gain greater confidence in system performance before start-up.

Linear motion technology is one of the backbones of machine operation, responsible for positioning, pushing, pulling and lifting. And you'll find a multitude of linear motion systems and solutions on show at MachineBuilding.South on 8 July at Sandown Park.

Kollmorgen has expanded its Kollmorgen Essentials Servo Drive for compatibility with the brand's washdown motors and hygienic servo motors, creating a value-driven servo package.

Phoenix 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.

The 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.

Accu, 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.

Structural adhesives provide strong, load-bearing joints for industrial and engineering applications. Specifying one involves weighing up technical and process requirements. Here, Kevin Brownsill, Head of Technical: Learning and Development at adhesives specialist Intertronics, shares advice on what to consider when specifying a structural adhesive for a high-performance application.