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New industrial outdoor cellular routers

Today

Phoenix 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.

New industrial outdoor cellular routers

Choosing the ideal motor for Industry 4.0 applications

Today

A 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.

Choosing the ideal motor for Industry 4.0 applications

Rollon expands TH actuator range with new size 200

Today

Rollon 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.

Rollon expands TH actuator range with new size 200

Repeater unites performance, simplicity and sustainability

1 day ago

HMS 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.

Repeater unites performance, simplicity and sustainability

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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

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