Mouser Electronics honoured with awards from HARTING for second consecutive year
1 day agoMouser Electronics has received the prestigious Global High Service Distributor of the Year Award from HARTING. Mouser also received the Distinguished Award for New Product Sales Growth. This is the second consecutive year that Mouser has received these prestigious distribution awards.
Danfoss to create a leading global player in fluid conveyance
1 day agoDanfoss has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Alfagomma, a global manufacturer of hoses and fittings headquartered in Vimercate, Italy. The acquisition supports the strategic focus to accelerate profitable growth in line with Danfoss' long-term strategy.
Rockwell Automation launches enhanced FactoryTalk Analytics VisionAI with AI-driven inspection and retrofit capabilities
1 day agoRockwell Automation has announced its FactoryTalk Analytics VisionAI solution with new VisionStream and VisionLink capabilities, helping manufacturers simplify vision inspection deployment, improve quality control and extend the value of existing vision investments.
Robust reliable detection with 4x the sensing distance
1 day agoContrinex is renowned for both its technical leadership and the robustness and reliability of its factory automation sensors. During this period of unusually warm weather, PLUS Automation notes that Contrinex's unique Condist sensing technology provides long, stable sensing distances across a wide temperature range.
ABB expands portfolio with new IP66 / Type 4X drives for demanding environments
1 day agoABB has extended its all-compatible drive portfolio with the introduction of IP66 / UL Type 4X rated variants across its ACS580 General Purpose, ACH580 HVACR, and ACQ580 Water and Wastewater drive families.
Efficient electrolysis to optimise hydrogen production: why valve and sensor technology are key
1 day agoAs the UK accelerates towards large-scale, low-carbon hydrogen production, electrolysis processes are taking centre stage. This is placing increased demand on energy efficiency to optimise the viability and sustainability of hydrogen yield. Valves and sensors designed specifically for the demands of electrolysis are vital to optimise efficiency, and they also have a critical role in ensuring system safety, as Tony Brennan, Regional Business Development Manager for the energy sector at Burkert, explains.
Flexible, scalable development platforms for automotive and industrial applications
5 days agoMouser Electronics is now stocking the FRDM-A-S32K312 and FRDM-A-S32K344 evaluation and development boards from NXP Semiconductors.
Digi International adds open-standard SMARC form factor to the Digi ConnectCore 95 family
9 days agoDigi International has announced global availability of the Digi ConnectCore 95 SMARC system-on-module (SOM) Development Kit. Among the first to deliver a SMARC module as part of a complete, ready-to-deploy solution rather than as bare hardware, Digi ConnectCore 95 SMARC goes beyond hardware by including security, lifecycle management and cloud services.
ABB expands portfolio with new IP66 / Type 4X drives for demanding environments
1 day agoABB has extended its all-compatible drive portfolio with the introduction of IP66 / UL Type 4X rated variants across its ACS580 General Purpose, ACH580 HVACR, and ACQ580 Water and Wastewater drive families.
IMI highlights fast-turnaround cylinder support for OEMs under lead-time pressure
2 days agoIMI is reminding engineering OEMs to engage early when sourcing pneumatic cylinders for demanding applications, as tighter build schedules and growing needs for rapid turnaround continue to put pressure on traditional supply chains.
Thermal-magnetic protection with a width of just 8 mm
10 days agoWith PTCB TM, Phoenix Contact is launching a new generation of thermal-magnetic circuit-breakers onto the market. With a width of just 8 mm, alignable current monitoring, and the capability of direct bridging to the Clipline complete system, the product family ensures high efficiency and transparency in the control cabinet and is suitable for demanding industrial applications.
Bonding at the push of a button
16 days agoMicrocapsules containing a reactive two-component adhesive can simplify bonding processes in industry and assembly while improving occupational safety. The Fraunhofer Institute for Applied Polymer Research IAP is looking for partners from industry and research who would like to contribute specific components, carrier materials or assembly processes for application-oriented testing.
Fabory supports Arodo in reducing fastener waste and improving production efficiency
18 days agoPowder product packaging machine manufacturer Arodo has reduced waste, optimised processes and capitalised on time efficiencies by introducing lubricated Lubrinox fasteners supplied from Fabory, unlocking product quality and efficiency benefits.
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







