MiniTec hits the sweet spot with golf ball sorting
TodayMiniTec UK is best known for its aluminium profile systems used in everything from desks and assembly benches to conveyor systems. But every so often, a project comes along that lets the company showcase just how versatile its modular system really is - and this golf ball sorting machine was exactly that.
New industrial outdoor cellular routers
TodayPhoenix Contact is extending its remote communication portfolio to include industrial outdoor cellular routers. The Cellulink product family connects network-capable devices to the cellular network worldwide and is certified in accordance with IEC 62443-4-2.

Choosing the ideal motor for Industry 4.0 applications
TodayA Society of Operations Engineers study reveals that 62 per cent of UK manufacturers are preparing for the Industry 4.0 shift, with nearly a quarter already using digitisation and automation. While AI and IoT have drawn much focus, the core components powering these systems are often overlooked. Here, Dave Walsha, director of sales and marketing at EMS, explores the role of motors in driving Industry 4.0.

Rollon expands TH actuator range with new size 200
TodayRollon announces the launch of the new size 200 for its high-precision TH ball screw-driven linear actuator. This addition expands the existing range and offers new opportunities for designers and engineers requiring greater performance and flexibility in demanding applications.

Repeater unites performance, simplicity and sustainability
1 day agoHMS Networks has introduced the new CAN/FD Repeater Standard under its product brand Ixxat. As a crucial component for network infrastructures, the device solves several complex market challenges such as topology optimisation, signal quality improvement, seamless integration in existing CAN networks, equipment protection by galvanic isolation and many more.

Renishaw and Metalpine collaborate to develop durable AM parts for harsh marine environments
1 day agoRenishaw has collaborated with Metalpine, an Austrian producer of high-quality metal powders, to develop additive manufacturing (AM) solutions for marine applications. The partnership is focused on creating copper-nickel alloy (CuNi) powders for AM, to enable a major European naval force to manufacture replacement parts in-house using Renishaw's RenAM 500Q Flex system.
Form and function: Award-winning office chain
4 days agoThe rise in hybrid working has highlighted the need for comfortable home offices and height-adjustable desks, but organising cables from multiple sources becomes a functional and aesthetic challenge. The Office Chain OCO from igus is a compact and stylish energy chain for cable routing, which has been awarded the German Design Award 2025.

Choosing the ideal motor for Industry 4.0 applications
TodayA Society of Operations Engineers study reveals that 62 per cent of UK manufacturers are preparing for the Industry 4.0 shift, with nearly a quarter already using digitisation and automation. While AI and IoT have drawn much focus, the core components powering these systems are often overlooked. Here, Dave Walsha, director of sales and marketing at EMS, explores the role of motors in driving Industry 4.0.
IDS presents monitoring, event-based and 3D iToF cameras
TodayWhether smart process monitoring, AI in robotics or innovative healthtech solutions - image processing is increasingly becoming the driving force behind industrial automation. IDS Imaging Development Systems will be demonstrating at automatica 2025 in hall B5, booth 203, how easy it is to capture, analyse and optimise processes with modern industrial cameras.
Optimum control cabinet lighting supports safe working and prevents wiring errors
12 days agoPhoenix Contact is extending its portfolio with the new universal AC enclosure lights with integrated socket. The lights in the PLD E 708 product family cover a wide range of applications in almost all control cabinets worldwide. This is due to the wide AC input voltage range of 100 V AC to 240 V AC.
Beckhoff to showcase MX-System and vision solutions at Automation UK
19 days agoAutomation and control technology specialist, Beckhoff UK, will exhibit at Automation UK, taking place at the Coventry Building Society Arena from May 7 to 8, 2025. The company will be on stand B80, demonstrating how its latest innovations in cabinet-free automation and industrial vision can streamline system design and improve flexibility on the factory floor.
Intertronics becomes UK distributor of Gurit BondPro Epoxies
19 days agoIntertronics has struck an agreement with advanced composites supplier Gurit to distribute its high performance, two-component BondPro Epoxy Adhesives, designed for applications that require strong, reliable bonding in industries like automotive, transportation, industrial, and construction. They are supplied in innovative sustainable packaging.
Precise dosing for safety-relevant components
20 days agoThe aviation industry is facing a major upheaval. In addition to new solutions for decarbonisation and innovations for digitalisation, manufacturers and suppliers are increasingly working on automation in aircraft production. Henkel is aiding in these efforts with the new Sonderhoff DM80 Static Mix dosing machine.
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