Recent stats show that 37 per cent of time spent on industrial operations could be automated. Reflecting on recent advancements, Stephen Hayes, managing director of Beckhoff UK, shares insights into how automation trends have begun to shape 2024.

When selecting an in-process system for measuring the thickness of film, plate or sheet materials, a number of challenges need to be considered, including sensor alignment, linearity and the effects of thermal changes, says Glenn Wedgbrow, business development manager at Micro-Epsilon UK.

Patricia Torres, industry marketing manager for food and commodities solutions at OMRON Industrial Automation Europe, explores how to make FMCG manufacturing more sustainable through intelligent energy management.

Safety standards have strict requirements for muting lamps and safety indicators, which cannot be ignored. Supplemental indication that does not form part of the safety system, but acts as guidance to the operator and other workers, can have a dramatic effect on increasing productivity, as the experts at Turck Banner explain.

In today's rapidly evolving landscape, digital transformation is not merely a buzzword. It’s the driving force behind the seismic shifts we’re witnessing across industries, economies, and societies at large. Atlas Copco has produced a new eBook highlighting the five signs that your compressor room embodies digital transformation.

Thanks to the rise of the smartphone, we have all become accustomed to the touchscreen. However, the application possibilities of touchscreens go far beyond what we are used to from our smartphone. The touchscreen is also gaining ground for operating machines and devices outdoors, as the experts at SCHURTER explain.

Marcus Schneck, CEO of norelem, explores how standard components present an untapped potential to manufacturers in increasing productivity and, in turn, profitability.

In an era of relentless digital transformation across industries, OEMs bear the exciting responsibility of embedding cutting-edge technologies into their products to meet customer demands. The rewards of this digital shift are evident to end users, but the journey also holds vast potential for OEMs, leading to the creation of value-added after-sale services, as Jake Dibb, OEM business development manager at SolutionsPT, explains.

The rise of autonomous laboratories could transform the way we discover and manufacture these novel compounds. In this article, Dave Walsha, sales manager at EMS, explores some of the key points to consider for successful implementation of the latest in automation technology.

Getting measurements from a turning shaft requires some engineering ingenuity, but it can be a key means of finding the amount of power in a drive system, since driveshafts deliver power as a rotary force. Tony Ingham from Sensor Technology runs through the basics, with ten top torque tips.