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Parker Hannifin’s Prädifa Technology Division has released a fully revised edition of its O-Ring Handbook, a long-standing reference for engineers and maintenance specialists in sealing technology.

Parker Hannifin’s Prädifa Technology Division has released a fully revised edition of its O-Ring Handbook, a long-standing reference for engineers and maintenance specialists in sealing technology.

Parker Hannifin updates O-Ring handbook to reflect latest elastomer advances

November 16, 2025

Conta-Clip, a German cable management specialist, has unveiled a new modular cable entry system aimed at simplifying and speeding up the installation of cables in control cabinets, enclosures, and machines. The KDSI-SR-G system allows users to feed cables with or without connectors from the outside to the inside, and to make changes to the installation at any stage.

Conta-Clip, a German cable management specialist, has unveiled a new modular cable entry system aimed at simplifying and speeding up the installation of cables in control cabinets, enclosures, and machines. The KDSI-SR-G system allows users to feed cables with or without connectors from the outside to the inside, and to make changes to the installation at any stage.

Conta-Clip launches modular cable entry system to simplify industrial wiring

November 16, 2025

Nuremberg-based measurement technology firm Gossen Metrawatt has unveiled its latest handheld process calibrator, the METRACAL CM series, combining a high-precision multimeter and calibrator in a single device.

Nuremberg-based measurement technology firm Gossen Metrawatt has unveiled its latest handheld process calibrator, the METRACAL CM series, combining a high-precision multimeter and calibrator in a single device.

Safety & Compliance

Gossen Metrawatt unveils dual-function calibrator for field engineers

November 15, 2025

Rockwell Automation, the Milwaukee-based industrial automation giant, has unveiled a new cybersecurity offering aimed at protecting manufacturing and critical infrastructure operations from an increasing wave of cyber threats.

Rockwell Automation, the Milwaukee-based industrial automation giant, has unveiled a new cybersecurity offering aimed at protecting manufacturing and critical infrastructure operations from an increasing wave of cyber threats.

Safety & Compliance

Rockwell Automation launches SecureOT suite to shield industrial operations from cyber threats

November 15, 2025

ifm, the German automation group, has introduced a new hygienic ultrasonic sensor aimed at tightening precision and compliance in food, pharmaceutical, and water-treatment processing.

ifm, the German automation group, has introduced a new hygienic ultrasonic sensor aimed at tightening precision and compliance in food, pharmaceutical, and water-treatment processing.

ifm unveils hygienic ultrasonic sensor for food and pharma sectors

November 14, 2025

ioTech, the London-based manufacturing technology company, has unveiled a new digital deposition platform that it claims will bring semiconductor-grade precision to high-volume electronics production.

ioTech, the London-based manufacturing technology company, has unveiled a new digital deposition platform that it claims will bring semiconductor-grade precision to high-volume electronics production.

Electronics Manufacturing

ioTech unveils high-precision io600 platform ahead of productronica debut

November 14, 2025

Comau has secured EU-wide certification for its MATE-XB industrial exoskeleton, in a move the Italian robotics group says will help companies cut workplace injuries and improve productivity.

Comau has secured EU-wide certification for its MATE-XB industrial exoskeleton, in a move the Italian robotics group says will help companies cut workplace injuries and improve productivity.

Robotics

Comau exoskeleton wins EU safety certification in boost for workplace ergonomics

November 14, 2025

IMI has named Mario Wrase as its new President, Industrial Automation, EMEA, as the engineering group seeks to accelerate growth across the region.

IMI has named Mario Wrase as its new President, Industrial Automation, EMEA, as the engineering group seeks to accelerate growth across the region.

Factory Automation

IMI appoints Mario Wrase to lead industrial automation across EMEA

November 14, 2025

A new artificial intelligence system developed at the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU) aims to make industrial workplaces more inclusive for Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing (DHH) employees by combining computer vision, haptic feedback, and real-time transcription in a single wearable tool.

A new artificial intelligence system developed at the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU) aims to make industrial workplaces more inclusive for Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing (DHH) employees by combining computer vision, haptic feedback, and real-time transcription in a single wearable tool.

Safety & Compliance

NTNU develops AI-powered wearable to boost inclusion for Deaf factory workers

November 13, 2025

First Response Group (FRG) has unveiled a new seismic detection technology designed to tackle the escalating problem of cable theft across the UK’s rail, energy and construction sectors.

First Response Group (FRG) has unveiled a new seismic detection technology designed to tackle the escalating problem of cable theft across the UK’s rail, energy and construction sectors.

First Response Group unveils seismic detection system to combat UK cable theft surge

November 13, 2025

Rapid Fusion, the Exeter-based technology firm known for its Apollo and Medusa industrial robots, will next week unveil a deployable hybrid manufacturing system designed to operate in some of the world’s most remote and challenging environments.

Rapid Fusion, the Exeter-based technology firm known for its Apollo and Medusa industrial robots, will next week unveil a deployable hybrid manufacturing system designed to operate in some of the world’s most remote and challenging environments.

Latest

Rapid Fusion targets defence and disaster zones with deployable manufacturing technology

November 13, 2025

German semiconductor equipment maker Tresky Automation has launched an active alignment technology aimed at boosting precision in the packaging and interconnection of high-integration photonics systems, as Europe seeks to strengthen its position in critical optoelectronic technologies.

German semiconductor equipment maker Tresky Automation has launched an active alignment technology aimed at boosting precision in the packaging and interconnection of high-integration photonics systems, as Europe seeks to strengthen its position in critical optoelectronic technologies.

Electronics Manufacturing

Tresky Automation unveils active alignment platform for next-generation photonics manufacturing

November 12, 2025

Caterpillar has unveiled a new 3.1 MW version of its fast-response natural-gas generator, marking the US manufacturer’s most powerful single-unit offering for standby and demand-response applications.

Caterpillar has unveiled a new 3.1 MW version of its fast-response natural-gas generator, marking the US manufacturer’s most powerful single-unit offering for standby and demand-response applications.

Energy & Utilities

Caterpillar expands fast-response generator line with 3.1MW gas unit

November 12, 2025

Cervoz has unveiled two new M.2 PCIe CAN FD expansion cards aimed at upgrading industrial communication systems that are hitting the limits of traditional serial interfaces.

Cervoz has unveiled two new M.2 PCIe CAN FD expansion cards aimed at upgrading industrial communication systems that are hitting the limits of traditional serial interfaces.

Cervoz unveils high-speed CAN FD expansion cards to boost industrial communications

November 12, 2025

Aerotech, the Pittsburgh-based precision motion control specialist, has unveiled a new line of compact hexapod drives designed to streamline complex automation systems.

Aerotech, the Pittsburgh-based precision motion control specialist, has unveiled a new line of compact hexapod drives designed to streamline complex automation systems.

Aerotech launches compact hexapod drives to simplify motion control

November 12, 2025

Critical Manufacturing, the MES software arm of ASMPT, has appointed Paul Straeten as Vice President of Life Sciences, strengthening its focus on the biotechnology, pharmaceutical, and medical device sectors.

Critical Manufacturing, the MES software arm of ASMPT, has appointed Paul Straeten as Vice President of Life Sciences, strengthening its focus on the biotechnology, pharmaceutical, and medical device sectors.

Medical & Pharmaceuticals

Critical Manufacturing hires Paul Straeten to lead life sciences division

November 12, 2025

Beckhoff UK has expanded its national training capacity with the opening of a larger facility in Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire, as the German automation specialist responds to rising demand for technical training in the industrial sector.

Beckhoff UK has expanded its national training capacity with the opening of a larger facility in Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire, as the German automation specialist responds to rising demand for technical training in the industrial sector.

Safety & Compliance

Beckhoff expands UK training capacity with new Huntingdon centre

November 11, 2025

A chocolate-picking robot designed by UK-based Roose Automation has been given a longer reach thanks to a linear motion system from German engineering firm igus, in a development that highlights the growing sophistication of compact automation systems for consumer applications.

A chocolate-picking robot designed by UK-based Roose Automation has been given a longer reach thanks to a linear motion system from German engineering firm igus, in a development that highlights the growing sophistication of compact automation systems for consumer applications.

Robotics

Roose Automation’s chocolate-picking robot extends its reach with igus linear motion system

November 11, 2025

Stewart Lane, Head of EMEA Business Development at Renishaw, has been appointed President of the Manufacturing Technologies Association (MTA), the UK trade body representing companies in the manufacturing technology sector.

Stewart Lane, Head of EMEA Business Development at Renishaw, has been appointed President of the Manufacturing Technologies Association (MTA), the UK trade body representing companies in the manufacturing technology sector.

Renishaw executive Stewart Lane takes helm at UK manufacturing trade body

November 11, 2025

Stratasys is set to unveil its latest industrial 3D printing innovations at Formnext 2025 in Frankfurt, underscoring the company’s push to scale additive manufacturing (AM) from prototyping to full production across industries including aerospace, automotive, and healthcare.

Stratasys is set to unveil its latest industrial 3D printing innovations at Formnext 2025 in Frankfurt, underscoring the company’s push to scale additive manufacturing (AM) from prototyping to full production across industries including aerospace, automotive, and healthcare.

Events

Stratasys targets scalable industrial 3D printing at Formnext 2025

November 11, 2025