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ELECTRIC MOTORS

ABB makes IE6 standard for SynRM motors, slashing energy use by 76%

ABB has announced that it is now offering its magnet-free synchronous reluctance motors in IE6 efficiency…

HUMANOID ROBOTS

Less than 20 humanoid developers will have real applications by 2028

Fewer than 100 humanoid robot developers will progress beyond experimenting with proof-of-concepts by 2028, with 20 or less…

ELECTRIC MOTORS

Samsung invests in Norwegian frameless motor developer

The Korean electronic components developer, Samsung Electro-Mechanics, has made a multi-million-euro investment in Alva Industries, the…

ELECTRICAL TESTING

WEG’s Portuguese test lab will act as a European showcase

The Brazilian electrical equipment manufacturer, WEG, has commissioned a facility in Portugal for testing large motors and…

ADVANCED MANUFACTURING

New list of the world’s cuttting-edge plants has none in the West

The World Economic Forum (WEF) has added 23 new industrial plants to its Global Lighthouse Network…

HUMANOID ROBOTS

UK humanoid developer will supply 100s of robots to Schaeffler

The UK robotics and AI company, Humanoid, has announced a strategic technology partnership with Schaeffler, which…

UK News more UK News →
ELECTRIC MOTORS

Boardley & Roberts buys Midlands motors firm, Shoebridge & Sons

W H Shoebridge & Sons, the East Midlands electric motors business established more than a century ago,…

UK MANUFACTURING

PP C&A targets £100m global expansion with new acquisition drive

The UK outsourced manufacturing specialist PP Control & Automation has announced a major acquisition drive aimed at…

NUCLEAR ENERGY

Yokogawa will supply controls for Rolls-Royce’s small modular reactors

Rolls-Royce SMR has formed a strategic relationship with Yokogawa Electric to deliver the data processing and…

APPOINTMENT

Schneider appoints David Hall president of its UK & Ireland operation

Schneider Electric has appointed David Hall as president of its UK and Ireland (UK&I) region, succeeding Kelly…

ENERGY EFFICIENCY

Leaving idle machinery switched on ‘is costing UK firms £408m a year’  

UK manufacturers lost up to £408m in 2025 by failing to power down their machines when their factories…

AUTOMATION EMPLOYMENT

Researchers find automation boosts employment at UK manufacturers

A team of UK researchers has analysed data from almost 27,000 UK manufacturing sites and found that factories…

Technology News more Technology News →
DECENTRALISED CONTROLS

Decentralised relay system can cut panel space by up to 65%

Phoenix Contact has announced a new way of tackling the challenge of integrating a variety of signals…

ELECTRIC MOTORS

Siemens and Mercedes join additive manufacturing project for motors

Researchers from Siemens, Mercedes-Benz and other German organisations have embarked on a €11.5m project to develop techniques for…

ELECTRIC MOTORS

Project slashes cost of twisting motor windings to under €1,000

Researchers in Germany say they have slashed the cost of manufacturing electric motors by cutting the cost of…

VIBRATION MONOTORING

High-speed camera monitors robot vibrations without needing sensors

Japanese researchers have devised a non-contact system for monitoring the vibrations of industrial robots as they operate, without…

GEARS

Fluid-driven ‘gears’ could out-perform mechanical devices

US researchers have created a gear mechanism that uses fluids, rather than mechanical teeth, to generate rotation. They…

ELECTRIC MOTORS

Rare-earth-free reluctance motors for EVs could be world’s first

A Japanese joint venture between Hitachi, Honda and JIC Capital, has developed an electric motor for electric vehicles…

Product News more Product News →
SOFTWARE CONTROLLERS

PLCnext-based software controller avoids the need for hardware

Phoenix Contact has launched a hardware-independent, software controller based on its PLCnext technology. It predicts that…

MACHINE VISION

Adding onboard AI creates a new class of PC-free 2D vision system

The Canadian machine vision specialist LMI Technologies has announced a “new class” of industrial 2D vision systems…

THERMAL IMAGING

MWIR cameras overcome barriers to 24/7 monitoring of production lines

Flir has announced a MWIR (mid-wave infrared) thermal imaging system for continuous monitoring of industrial automation, process…

MOTION CONTROLS

I/O system extends machine control capabilities and connections

Trio Motion Technology has launched an I/O system that extends the control and connection capabilities of its…

HVAC SYSTEMS

PCB-stator fan systems promise energy savings of up to 25%

Infinitum, the US developer of air-core motors with PCB stators, has unveiled a high-efficiency integrated fan system…

SERVODRIVES

Compact servodrive combines motion control and safety functions

Festo has announced a servodrive that combines motion control and safety functions in a compact device. The…

In Depth more In Depth →
WINDING MATERIALS

Aluminium: a viable alternative to copper windings?

As copper prices hit record highs, engineers are reassessing whether aluminium is now a more attractive option for…

MAGNETIC GEARING

Magnetically geared motors: an attractive option?

If you’re looking for customised industrial drive systems that are energy-efficient, dependable and sustainable, magnetically geared motors offer…

EU LEGISLATION

What does the EU Data Act mean for machine-builders?

A new piece of European legislation, known as the Data Act, has potential implications for machine-builders wanting to…

INDUSTRIAL AUTOMATION

Five forces that are transforming modern manufacturing

Manufacturing faces problems that can’t be solved by small tweaks or improvements. There’s an urgent need for control…

INDUSTRIAL AI

The next leap in industrial-grade AI

Gen AI can read text and images, but struggles with complex industrial data. What if AI could be…

INDUSTRIAL SOFTWARE

The next industrial revolution will be written in software

Factories can’t compete on hardware alone anymore, argues Dr Hans Krattenmacher, chief innovation officer at SEW-Eurodrive. He…

Applied Engineering more Applied Engineering →
VARIABLE-SPEED DRIVES

Low-harmonic drives ensure efficiency of Finnish heat pumps

Two heat pump systems that provide heating and cooling for a pair of pharmaceutical plants in Finland, are…

TRANSFORMERS

UK-engineered transformers support offshore energy operations

The UK transformer manufacturer Electro-Wind is supplying a series of large transformers for a vessel that will…

PANEL BUILDING

EtherNet technology cuts control panel wiring times by 66%

A Brazilian panel-builder has compared traditional wiring practices with a new EtherNet-based alternative, and found that it could…

FOOD PROCESSING

Servos help to create convincing plant-based rivals to meat

A Dutch developer of plant-based meat alternatives is using automation technologies including precision servomotors to create foods that…

PREDICTIVE MAINTENANCE

Dairy milks benefits of AI-driven predictive maintenance

One of Europe’s most modern dairies has implemented an AI-powered predictive maintenance system aimed at ensuring 24/7 operation,…

CAPPING MACHINES

‘Magic’ machine uses linear transport to cap 25,000 cartons an hour

A pilot carton-capping machine installed at a plant in Italy can fit 25,000 caps every hour – almost…

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UK MANUFACTURING

AI is not a substitute for good engineering

UK ECONOMY

Uncovering the Budget’s industrial agenda

ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE

AI: a path to environmental progress

DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION

Manufacturers: take note from the music industry

UK INDUSTRY

Bridging the academic-industrial gap

INDUSTRIAL STRATEGY

UK Industrial Strategy: a potential gamechanger

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ENERGY EFFICIENCY

There’s more to efficiency than the datasheet

DRIVES APPLICATIONS

Mitigating long cable distances

INDUSTRIAL COUNTERFEITS

Tackling the scourge of counterfeits

VARIABLESPEED DRIVES

What the Cyber Resilience Act means for drives users

ELECTRIC MOTORS

Are you lubricating your motors properly?

SERVICE AGREEMENTS

Why it pays to be proactive

Events more →

From board to build: Using Uno Q and App Lab

12/02/2026
Location: Online Webinar

This webinar, taking place at 9am CST on 12 February, will explore how Arduino’s Uno Q and App…

National Manufacturing Summit

26/02/2026
Location: MTC, Coventry, UK

The event brings together leading UK manufacturing and engineering experts to discuss, debate and set the agenda for…

Hannover Messe 2026

20/04/2026 - 24/04/2026
Location: Hannover, Germany

The industrial mega-show returns to its North German venue and is expected to attract around 4,000 exhibitors (including…