Leybold celebrates 175 years of innovative vacuum solutions
1 day agoFounded by Ernst Leybold in Cologne in 1850, vacuum pioneer Leybold has achieved numerous pioneering milestones and product developments. Now, in 2025, the renowned manufacturer is celebrating its 175th anniversary.
Ruland acquires RoCom Couplings, expanding beam coupling and machined spring capabilities
1 day agoRuland Manufacturing has acquired the assets of RoCom Couplings, a Santa Maria, California-based company specialising in beaming technology, including beam couplings, machined springs, and custom beamed components.
Understanding the change from ISO 10816 to ISO 20816
1 day agoMachines show instability in their own way, such as through excessive vibration. Here, Beth Ragdale, software business manager at Beckhoff UK, examines how the updated ISO 20816 standards aim to ensure machinery runs smoother, more reliably and with less risk of failure.

The new generation of vortex sensors
1 day agoifm announces the release of its next generation of SV vortex flow sensors, delivering excellent precision, reliability and repeatability for flow monitoring solutions.

Simplify connections and maximise safety with WAGOBOX PRO
1 day agoWAGO has launched the WAGOBOX PRO, specifically created to streamline enclosure selection and make electricians' lives easier. Designed to accept up to 21 conductors, including 15 side-entry and six inline connections, the enclosure's versatility and ease of installation makes it ideal - regardless of the application.

Vane Pump Designed to Meet the High Efficiency and Low Noise Requirements of the Electrified Market
1 day agoParker Hannifin has launched the new T8MINI medium-duty, fixed-displacement vane pump series. Providing a compact and affordable pump for industrial equipment worldwide, the T8MINI achieves very high operational speeds and high service pressure at low displacement volumes.

Fast Company Names Stratasys as One of the Most Innovative Companies in the world
1 day agoStratasys has been named to Fast Company's prestigious list of the World's Most Innovative Companies for 2025. This recognition highlights Stratasys' impact in advancing the adoption of additive manufacturing (AM), providing manufacturers with the flexibility, efficiency, cost savings and performance they need to compete in today's dynamic industrial landscape.

Ruland acquires RoCom Couplings, expanding beam coupling and machined spring capabilities
1 day agoRuland Manufacturing has acquired the assets of RoCom Couplings, a Santa Maria, California-based company specialising in beaming technology, including beam couplings, machined springs, and custom beamed components.
The future of industrial machine health monitoring
3 days agoTDK Corporation subsidiary TDK SensEI is unveiling its latest product line, edgeRX, which it says represents a significant leap forward in industrial maintenance, bringing cutting-edge innovation to the forefront of machine health monitoring.
High power in a compact housing for panel mounting
3 days agoThe Trio Power power supply for panel mounting from Phoenix Contact provides high power of up to 2.5 kW in a compact housing. With their flexible panel mounting and comprehensive functions, the robust devices can be used in a wide range of applications, such as machine building, robotics or battery storage systems.
Industrial Technology Magazine - Spring 2025
Cover Story
2 Selecting the optimal end-of-arm equipment
Industrial update
8 Harness AI to transform development and engineering
10 Recyclable artificial vision system could be sweet for the environment
12 £83bn boost to UK economy if SMEs achieve their growth ambitions
14 Li-ion raw materials impact the battery recycling market
Aerospace report
16 Specialised aircraft bearings for extreme heat and pressure
Food manufacturing
18 Grasping the full potential of sensors
19 Baking rolls on a large scale
Medical report
20 Advanced drive systems could revolutionise surgical robots
21 Miniature ballscrews for medical applications
Design Engineering
23 Discovering the benefits of a machined spring
24 Thread grooves with the highest requirements
26 Bonding artificial turf to various substrates
28 Take action if you’re suffering from arc eye
Machine building
31 Flat packed kits versus fully assembled solutions
32 Encoders for position and motion control
34 Programming barrier to the democratise of automation
36 Keeping conveyors rolling
38 Overcoming the reluctance to automate with robotics
40 Ultrasonic inspection machine relies on servo drive system
42 Harmonised standards for risk assessments
44 Safe, seamless collaboration between cobots and humans
46 Control upgrade reduces configuration time by 75%
48 Machine vision improves component inspection