Today's fully electrified and highly connected world would be unthinkable without the automation of industrial production processes. And even if plugs and sockets, switches and circuit protection devices do not receive the greatest attention, they are still of fundamental importance for the economically viable use of highly automated production processes, as the experts at SCHURTER explain.

With so many options available, selecting the right bearing for your application can be a daunting task. Here, Chris Johnson, managing director at SMB Bearings, unravels the complexities of bearings and offers expert guidance on what to choose and when.

There are many ways of driving hydraulic pumps, simple bellhousings and couplings for instance or perhaps a belt and pulley. Here the experts from jbj Techniques consider multiple pump drive gearboxes where a single prime mover simultaneously drives a number of hydraulic pumps, these are often referred to as splitter gearboxes.

Stephen Hayes, managing director at automation and control specialist, Beckhoff UK, explains how flexible manufacturing systems, supported by advanced modular automation solutions, can meet the demands of personalised medicine.

Variable speed drives (VSDs) have become a staple across industrial and agricultural sites. But while these devices are increasingly being fitted, their full capabilities are often overlooked. Here, David Strain, technical director at Technidrive, explores the world of untapped possibilities waiting within every inverter that can unlock performance, control and energy efficiency - provided they are set up correctly.

The pressure on machine builders is mounting: shorter lead times, a shortage of technical personnel, and rising expectations around flexibility and data integration. In this context, Lenze aims to be more than a provider of automation technology.

Thomas Pilz, Managing Partner at Pilz explains how, in terms of safety, security and artificial intelligence, the European legal framework is changing.

Regal Rexnord showcased its Modsort range of modular transfer and divert stations including a new, large format version as well as a RCS1540 curve system for logistics applications at LogiMAT 2025 Stuttgart.

EUCHNER UK is advancing the adoption of more sophisticated and intelligent digital safety solutions through the use of the company's CKS2 key system.

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.