Rollon showcases field proven curved motion innovation at Advanced Factories Expo
TodayRollon has completed a project for a high-tech company in Europe that specialises in the design and production of electrical wires and connectors. The required system was developed by Nadella, now part of the Rollon Group.
RS releases 2025 Environment, Health and Safety industry report
1 day agoRS has released its 2025 Health and Safety report 'Improving the Standard'. The report is based on findings from a survey that aimed to gain a snapshot of the Environment, Health and Safety (EHS) profession and explore its challenges and priorities.
The power of single-cable solutions
TodayTraditionally, industrial automation has relied on multi-cable systems, but single-cable systems can simplify things immensely, helping manufacturers achieve greater efficiency, reduce material usage and futureproof their operations, explains Chris Knight, product specialist - I/O at Beckhoff UK.

Electronics housings for sensor and IIoT applications
1 day agoPhoenix Contact offers a well-designed housing for diverse electronics with its new MCS series. The Monitoring Case System (MCS) is designed for field devices used in sensor technology as well as for IoT and IIoT applications.

NORD DRIVESYSTEMS generates cost benefits in packaging machinery
1 day agoDrive solutions from NORD DRIVESYSTEMS increase the efficiency in system operation at several points in the packaging process chain. With two concepts, the company mainly focuses on the fields of end-of-line packaging and primary packaging, where its decentralised drive technology and wash-down-capable aluminium housings achieve significant cost benefits.

Clever circuit design that requires minimal space in the control cabinet
2 days agoThe use of multi-level terminal blocks offers huge potential savings when it comes to the space required in the control cabinet. The new and particularly compact PT 2,5-4L four-level terminal block series with Push-in Technology from Phoenix Contact is a space-saving solution for mounting terminal strips.

The power of single-cable solutions
TodayTraditionally, industrial automation has relied on multi-cable systems, but single-cable systems can simplify things immensely, helping manufacturers achieve greater efficiency, reduce material usage and futureproof their operations, explains Chris Knight, product specialist - I/O at Beckhoff UK.
Bridging the protocol divide
2 days agoIn manufacturing, connectivity between devices is no longer a luxury but a necessity. Here Beth Ragdale, software business manager at automation and control specialist, Beckhoff, explores how plant managers can ensure that their entire operation speaks the same language.
What machine builders need to know about the EU AI Act
7 days agoArtificial intelligence is now a reality and it is starting to impact our personal and working lives. Machine builders are already looking at using artificial intelligence (AI) for a variety of tasks, including within control systems for automation and robotics. Derek Coulson, founder of Safe Machine, explains what machine builders need to know about the EU AI Act.

European Machinery Regulation (EU) 2023/1230 is replacing Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC. Technically, it has already come into force but there is a transition period during which machinery is still being CE marked to the old Directive. You can download a free copy of the Guide to the New Machinery Regulation (EU) 2023/1230 by completing the form here.
The MachineBuilding.net Guide to Food and Beverage Industry Machine Design provides information, hints and tips to help designers create state-of-the-art yet cost effective systems that meet applicable regulations and standards, while also providing the necessary levels of productivity, quality and reliability.

Spiers Engineering Safety publishes the ultimate guide to PUWER
715 days agoGetting your head around PUWER inspections and PUWER planning can be difficult when you have many other things to be thinking about too. Spiers Engineering Safety has created the Ultimate Guide to PUWER which will walk you through the basics, and help you make informed decisions. This guide will also support learners working towards their Certified PUWER Assessor Qualification (CPA).
White paper sheds light on the challenges and solutions when using optical sensors
755 days agoA free-to-download white paper from sensing and instrumentation specialist Baumer considers all the challenges of why ambient light has such a significant influence on the performance of optical sensors and provides some practical solutions.
Traceability 4.0: The fundamental element of global manufacturing
853 days agoOmron has produced a whitepaper looking to developments in traceability, highlighting how so called ‘Traceability 4.0’ connects digital and physical technology to optimise and improve yield.