Lucy Barnard, Author at Automation News | Page 6 of 8

Home Archives for Lucy Barnard Page 6

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.

Controllers (PLCs, PACs, IPCs)

Manufacturers shift from hydraulics to electric actuators to cut costs and boost efficiency

November 11, 2025

Rockwell Automation will unveil a range of new industrial automation and digital transformation technologies at this year’s SPS trade fair in Nuremberg, Germany, from 25th to 27th November.

Rockwell Automation will unveil a range of new industrial automation and digital transformation technologies at this year’s SPS trade fair in Nuremberg, Germany, from 25th to 27th November.

Events

Rockwell Automation to showcase AI and digital twin technologies at SPS 2025

November 11, 2025

Swiss engineering group Stäubli has stepped up its push into high-performance data centre infrastructure with the launch of a new micro quick-disconnect connector, part of a broader effort to standardise next-generation liquid-cooling systems used in artificial intelligence (AI) and advanced computing.

Swiss engineering group Stäubli has stepped up its push into high-performance data centre infrastructure with the launch of a new micro quick-disconnect connector, part of a broader effort to standardise next-generation liquid-cooling systems used in artificial intelligence (AI) and advanced computing.

Electrical & Connectivity

Stäubli launches Mini-QD connector to drive new liquid-cooling standards for AI data centres

November 10, 2025

More than 9,000 engineering and manufacturing professionals gathered at Birmingham’s NEC on 30th and 31st October for Advanced Engineering 2025, marking the 16th edition of the UK’s largest annual event for the sector. Over 400 exhibitors showcased new technologies and solutions, with artificial intelligence, automation, and digitalisation dominating discussions.

More than 9,000 engineering and manufacturing professionals gathered at Birmingham’s NEC on 30th and 31st October for Advanced Engineering 2025, marking the 16th edition of the UK’s largest annual event for the sector. Over 400 exhibitors showcased new technologies and solutions, with artificial intelligence, automation, and digitalisation dominating discussions.

Events

AI and automation take centre stage at Advanced Engineering 2025 as UK manufacturing looks to the future

November 10, 2025

Automation technology is reshaping how ports manage vessel electrification, with German motion plastics specialist Igus introducing a fully automated mobile shore power system designed to make ship-to-shore connections faster, safer, and more efficient.

Automation technology is reshaping how ports manage vessel electrification, with German motion plastics specialist Igus introducing a fully automated mobile shore power system designed to make ship-to-shore connections faster, safer, and more efficient.

Igus applies industrial automation expertise to streamline ship-to-shore power

November 10, 2025

UK manufacturers are increasingly falling into what one industry leader has termed “the capacity trap” — a situation where in-house production constraints stifle business growth — according to Andy Whittaker, Director at PP Control & Automation (PP C&A).

UK manufacturers are increasingly falling into what one industry leader has termed “the capacity trap” — a situation where in-house production constraints stifle business growth — according to Andy Whittaker, Director at PP Control & Automation (PP C&A).

Manufacturers warned over ‘capacity trap’ as in-house production strains growth

November 10, 2025

The fire that shut down London’s Heathrow Airport earlier this year should be seen as a stark warning for every industrial operator still overlooking electrical asset health, engineers are warning.

The fire that shut down London’s Heathrow Airport earlier this year should be seen as a stark warning for every industrial operator still overlooking electrical asset health, engineers are warning.

Heathrow fire a ‘warning sign’ for industry, say electrical engineers

November 7, 2025

A Cambridge University spin-out is rolling out an artificial intelligence system that can detect, diagnose, and correct manufacturing errors in real time, with more than 300 factories across the UK and Europe now waiting to adopt the technology.

A Cambridge University spin-out is rolling out an artificial intelligence system that can detect, diagnose, and correct manufacturing errors in real time, with more than 300 factories across the UK and Europe now waiting to adopt the technology.

Cambridge spin-out Matta to deploy “factory sentience” across 300 sites

November 6, 2025

element14, the online engineering community owned by Avnet, has launched a design competition in partnership with US components group Molex, inviting engineers and technology enthusiasts to experiment with single pair Ethernet (SPE) for industrial automation.

element14, the online engineering community owned by Avnet, has launched a design competition in partnership with US components group Molex, inviting engineers and technology enthusiasts to experiment with single pair Ethernet (SPE) for industrial automation.

Electrical & Connectivity

Design contest aims to showcase industrial benefits of Single Pair Ethernet

November 4, 2025

Nearly four in five Middle East energy executives say their organisations have reached advanced levels of operational autonomy, according to new research by Schneider Electric, underscoring the region’s rapid push toward AI-driven and self-optimising energy systems.

Nearly four in five Middle East energy executives say their organisations have reached advanced levels of operational autonomy, according to new research by Schneider Electric, underscoring the region’s rapid push toward AI-driven and self-optimising energy systems.

Factory Automation

Middle East energy firms outpace global peers in drive toward autonomous operations

November 4, 2025

Events

System integrators recognised at Schneider Electric’s 2025 UK&I Alliance Awards

November 3, 2025

Electrical & Connectivity

Moxa to unveil EtherCAT and Ethernet APL innovations at SPS 2025

November 3, 2025

Nippon Gases, one of Europe’s largest suppliers of industrial and medical gases, has embarked on a five-year programme to modernise control systems across 18 of its production sites, in a bid to improve asset utilisation, cut downtime, and reduce the risk of equipment obsolescence.

Nippon Gases, one of Europe’s largest suppliers of industrial and medical gases, has embarked on a five-year programme to modernise control systems across 18 of its production sites, in a bid to improve asset utilisation, cut downtime, and reduce the risk of equipment obsolescence.

Controllers (PLCs, PACs, IPCs)

Nippon Gases launches Europe-wide control system overhaul to boost reliability and efficiency

November 3, 2025

The global robotics market is expected to more than double in value over the next six years, reaching $205.5 billion by 2030 from $90.2 billion in 2024, according to new research by data and analytics firm GlobalData.

The global robotics market is expected to more than double in value over the next six years, reaching $205.5 billion by 2030 from $90.2 billion in 2024, according to new research by data and analytics firm GlobalData.

Robotics

Global robotics market to hit $205.5bn by 2030 as AI drives growth, says GlobalData

November 1, 2025

US semiconductor manufacturer Microchip Technology has launched a new generation of Optical Ethernet PHY transceivers designed to deliver higher-speed, long-distance connectivity for industrial and enterprise networks, with built-in encryption and precision time synchronisation features.

US semiconductor manufacturer Microchip Technology has launched a new generation of Optical Ethernet PHY transceivers designed to deliver higher-speed, long-distance connectivity for industrial and enterprise networks, with built-in encryption and precision time synchronisation features.

Electrical & Connectivity

Microchip unveils optical Ethernet transceivers with built-in encryption and sub-nanosecond timing

October 31, 2025

The UK’s engineering sector is increasingly focused on improving energy efficiency and tackling the industry’s chronic skills shortage, according to new research from IMI’s Industrial Automation division.

The UK’s engineering sector is increasingly focused on improving energy efficiency and tackling the industry’s chronic skills shortage, according to new research from IMI’s Industrial Automation division.

Engineering sector prioritises energy efficiency and skills development, IMI research shows

October 29, 2025

Advantech, the Taiwanese industrial computing company, will showcase its latest substation automation hardware and software at Enlit Europe 2025 in Bilbao next month, underscoring its push into digital grid modernisation alongside technology partners including Intel, ABB and Fortinet.

Advantech, the Taiwanese industrial computing company, will showcase its latest substation automation hardware and software at Enlit Europe 2025 in Bilbao next month, underscoring its push into digital grid modernisation alongside technology partners including Intel, ABB and Fortinet.

Events

Advantech to highlight virtualised grid technologies at Enlit Europe

October 28, 2025

Drives & Motors

JVL launches next-generation MAC404 servomotor with UK support from Mclennan

October 28, 2025

Industrial automation is transforming manufacturing by making processes smarter, safer, and more efficient. Once limited by cost and complexity, automation is now more accessible thanks to low-cost single-board computers (SBCs) like Arduino and Raspberry Pi. These compact, versatile devices are revolutionising industrial systems with affordable intelligence and flexibility.

Industrial automation is transforming manufacturing by making processes smarter, safer, and more efficient. Once limited by cost and complexity, automation is now more accessible thanks to low-cost single-board computers (SBCs) like Arduino and Raspberry Pi. These compact, versatile devices are revolutionising industrial systems with affordable intelligence and flexibility.

Factory Automation

Arduino or Raspberry Pi? How low-cost SBCs are revolutionising industrial automation

October 28, 2025

Portuguese software company Critical Manufacturing will unveil its vision for the “factory of the future” at this year’s SEMICON Europa and productronica trade fairs, highlighting how artificial intelligence and connected systems can transform production efficiency in the electronics and semiconductor industries.

Portuguese software company Critical Manufacturing will unveil its vision for the “factory of the future” at this year’s SEMICON Europa and productronica trade fairs, highlighting how artificial intelligence and connected systems can transform production efficiency in the electronics and semiconductor industries.

Events

Critical Manufacturing unveils AI-driven ‘Factory of the Future’ at SEMICON Europa and productronica 2025

October 27, 2025