Development means progress, advancement. This is exactly how engineering is understood at power products specialist SCHURTER. Ideas create new products that help the company and its customers move forward.

It has been reported that around 90 per cent of data generated in a manufacturing plant typically doesn't get used to build insights that can really help the business. Here, Beth Ragdale, product manager at automation specialist Beckhoff UK, explains the value of consolidating production line data.

Hottinger Brüel and Kjær announces the launch of the latest innovation in weighing – the FIT5X digital load cell, specifically designed to revolutionise the control of the packaging process for manufacturers of rotary filling/dosing machines.

Sensonics is a leading supplier of turbine supervisory and high integrity protection equipment for maritime applications, offering over 40 years of experience in developing a full range of sensors and API 670 compliant measuring and protection equipment. Here, the experts at Sensonics look at the importance of vibration monitoring systems in maritime transportation.

Stefan Reuther, member of the executive board at COPA-DATA, sheds light on innovation, trust and the role of independent software vendors (ISVs) for corporate sustainability.

Thomson Industries has introduced a rotating-nut stepper motor linear actuator (SMLA) with a rotary encoder as a standard option. Machine designers with applications requiring positional feedback can now specify the full line of SMLAs integrated with this enhancement.

RARUK Automation will be showcasing the latest robotic technology to improve the efficiency of internal logistics operations at Retail Supply Chain and Logistics Expo. The event will be taking place from 27-28 February at the ExCeL London.

The new PT 2,5-2MTB Push-in terminal blocks from Phoenix Contact have two disconnect zones. In conjunction with the three double function shafts, they enable a wide range of distribution applications to be realised in a small space. Compared to a standard disconnect terminal block, Phoenix Contact says the compact PT 2,5-2MTB reduces the length of the terminal strip by half.

Lane Electronics, a UK-based assembling distributor, is a premium source for the Souriau range of connectors. As a world leader in high-performance interconnect technologies, Souriau connectors are ideal for aerospace, defence, security and motorsport applications.

Stephen Hayes, managing director at Beckhoff UK, delves into the challenges of attracting young people to the manufacturing sector and explores the potential role of AI in bridging the generational gap.