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HARTING has unveiled an upgraded version of its Han® S connector series, designed to support the growing demand for high-power energy storage systems (ESS). The Han® S 450 Plus now delivers up to 500 A, up from the previous 200 A limit, while retaining a compact form and low heat generation.

HARTING has unveiled an upgraded version of its Han® S connector series, designed to support the growing demand for high-power energy storage systems (ESS). The Han® S 450 Plus now delivers up to 500 A, up from the previous 200 A limit, while retaining a compact form and low heat generation.

HARTING boosts power rating of connector for energy storage systems

December 14, 2025

Zurich-based sensor manufacturer Contrinex has unveiled the latest addition to its weld-immune sensor portfolio, targeting automated welding applications with challenging thermal and mechanical environments.

Zurich-based sensor manufacturer Contrinex has unveiled the latest addition to its weld-immune sensor portfolio, targeting automated welding applications with challenging thermal and mechanical environments.

Sensors & Actuators

Contrinex expands weld-immune sensor range with compact, high-durability model

December 13, 2025

E+E Elektronik has unveiled the AVS701, an advanced air and gas velocity sensor designed for the most demanding industrial environments. The device promises durability up to 20 times longer than conventional sensors, offering highly accurate measurements while minimising downtime and lifecycle costs.

E+E Elektronik has unveiled the AVS701, an advanced air and gas velocity sensor designed for the most demanding industrial environments. The device promises durability up to 20 times longer than conventional sensors, offering highly accurate measurements while minimising downtime and lifecycle costs.

E+E Elektronik upgrades AVS701 sensor promising 20x durability in harsh industrial settings

December 13, 2025

FDB Panel Fittings has expanded its catalogue with a broad selection of industrial handles for enclosures, cabinets, panels, and drawers, offering the full range ex-stock through its online shop for immediate dispatch.

FDB Panel Fittings has expanded its catalogue with a broad selection of industrial handles for enclosures, cabinets, panels, and drawers, offering the full range ex-stock through its online shop for immediate dispatch.

New ergonomic and heavy-duty handle options added to FDB’s industrial hardware portfolio

December 12, 2025

SECO has begun commercial sales of its Pi Vision 10.1 CM5, an industrial-grade Human-Machine Interface built around the Raspberry Pi Compute Module 5, with distribution handled exclusively at launch by DigiKey.

SECO has begun commercial sales of its Pi Vision 10.1 CM5, an industrial-grade Human-Machine Interface built around the Raspberry Pi Compute Module 5, with distribution handled exclusively at launch by DigiKey.

Human Machine Interface

SECO launches industrial 10.1-inch Raspberry Pi HMI with global sales through DigiKey

December 12, 2025

ABB has delivered the UK’s first medium-voltage uninterruptible power supply system for an AI data centre, after completing a 25 MVA installation at Ark Data Centres’ Surrey campus. The project marks a significant step in the effort to prepare Britain’s digital infrastructure for rapidly rising AI-related power demands.

ABB has delivered the UK’s first medium-voltage uninterruptible power supply system for an AI data centre, after completing a 25 MVA installation at Ark Data Centres’ Surrey campus. The project marks a significant step in the effort to prepare Britain’s digital infrastructure for rapidly rising AI-related power demands.

Electrical & Connectivity

ABB deploys UK’s first medium-voltage UPS as Ark builds out AI data centre hub

December 12, 2025

Eplan has added CADENAS as the newest technology partner in its Eplan Partner Network, signing the agreement live at the SPS trade fair in Nuremberg on 26th November 2025. The deal was concluded by Eplan Managing Director Haluk Menderes and CADENAS Managing Director Terry Jonen, and marks a move to integrate CADENAS’s 3Dfindit platform directly with the Eplan Data Portal.

Eplan has added CADENAS as the newest technology partner in its Eplan Partner Network, signing the agreement live at the SPS trade fair in Nuremberg on 26th November 2025. The deal was concluded by Eplan Managing Director Haluk Menderes and CADENAS Managing Director Terry Jonen, and marks a move to integrate CADENAS’s 3Dfindit platform directly with the Eplan Data Portal.

News & Insights

Eplan seals SPS deal with CADENAS to expand engineering data platform

December 12, 2025

AI talent shortages and ageing industrial infrastructure are undermining companies’ ambitions to scale artificial intelligence and meet sustainability goals, according to new research from GlobalLogic and HFS Research.

AI talent shortages and ageing industrial infrastructure are undermining companies’ ambitions to scale artificial intelligence and meet sustainability goals, according to new research from GlobalLogic and HFS Research.

Industrial leaders warn AI ambitions are being throttled by skills shortages and ageing systems

December 11, 2025

EAO Ltd, the Human Machine Interface specialist, has expanded its UK offering with a new line of lower-cost industrial automation components aimed at equipment manufacturers seeking reliable, rugged hardware without premium pricing.

EAO Ltd, the Human Machine Interface specialist, has expanded its UK offering with a new line of lower-cost industrial automation components aimed at equipment manufacturers seeking reliable, rugged hardware without premium pricing.

Controllers (PLCs, PACs, IPCs)

EAO targets UK automation sector with EcoTouch low-cost industrial components

December 11, 2025

Cincoze, the Taiwan-based industrial computing manufacturer, has unveiled a new DIN-rail computer aimed at meeting rising demand for real-time machine-vision processing on factory floors. The MD-3000 series, the flagship of the company’s Machine Computing – Magnet line, is designed to serve as the “real-time brain” of automated production, analysing images and sensor data to guide equipment in tasks such as bin picking, inspection, and high-precision measurement.

Cincoze, the Taiwan-based industrial computing manufacturer, has unveiled a new DIN-rail computer aimed at meeting rising demand for real-time machine-vision processing on factory floors. The MD-3000 series, the flagship of the company’s Machine Computing – Magnet line, is designed to serve as the “real-time brain” of automated production, analysing images and sensor data to guide equipment in tasks such as bin picking, inspection, and high-precision measurement.

Factory Automation

Cincoze targets vision-driven automation with new DIN-rail MD-3000 Edge computer

December 11, 2025

Advantech has announced a strategic partnership with Axelera AI to develop a new generation of Edge AI acceleration modules built around the Europa AIPU, as the Taiwan-based group moves to strengthen its position in low-power, high-performance computing at the network edge.

Advantech has announced a strategic partnership with Axelera AI to develop a new generation of Edge AI acceleration modules built around the Europa AIPU, as the Taiwan-based group moves to strengthen its position in low-power, high-performance computing at the network edge.

Advantech and Axelera AI strike partnership to launch next-generation Edge AI modules

December 10, 2025

CERN has turned to KNF’s diaphragm pump technology to safeguard the purity of gas mixtures used in some of the world’s most exacting particle-physics experiments, underscoring the importance of contamination-free systems in the hunt for subatomic insights.

CERN has turned to KNF’s diaphragm pump technology to safeguard the purity of gas mixtures used in some of the world’s most exacting particle-physics experiments, underscoring the importance of contamination-free systems in the hunt for subatomic insights.

Latest

CERN taps KNF pumps to keep particle-detector gases contamination-free

December 10, 2025

Advantech has secured a place on Germany’s 450connect whitelist for its ICR-2437-DE industrial router, marking a notable step in the company’s effort to expand its presence in mission-critical communications across Europe.

Advantech has secured a place on Germany’s 450connect whitelist for its ICR-2437-DE industrial router, marking a notable step in the company’s effort to expand its presence in mission-critical communications across Europe.

Safety & Compliance

Advantech router gains 450connect approval, strengthening its role in German critical infrastructure

December 10, 2025

Salus Aviation teams up with IMI to revolutionise aerial crop spraying

Salus Aviation teams up with IMI to revolutionise aerial crop spraying

Salus Aviation teams up with IMI to revolutionise aerial crop spraying

December 9, 2025

A £2.2 million initiative to accelerate the use of artificial intelligence in Scottish manufacturing has trained 250 people and supported 90 organisations, according to new figures released by the National Manufacturing Institute Scotland.

A £2.2 million initiative to accelerate the use of artificial intelligence in Scottish manufacturing has trained 250 people and supported 90 organisations, according to new figures released by the National Manufacturing Institute Scotland.

Latest

AI project boosts digital adoption among Scottish manufacturers

December 9, 2025

Samsung Electro-Mechanics has taken a minority stake in Alva Industries, marking a multi-million-euro investment intended to deepen the South Korean group’s push into robotics and humanoid systems.

Samsung Electro-Mechanics has taken a minority stake in Alva Industries, marking a multi-million-euro investment intended to deepen the South Korean group’s push into robotics and humanoid systems.

Robotics

Samsung backs Norway’s Alva in multi-million-euro bet on next-generation robotics motors

December 9, 2025

NORD DRIVESYSTEMS has begun offering digital twins of its drive solutions, in a move the German manufacturer says will shorten project timelines and reduce integration risks for customers.

NORD DRIVESYSTEMS has begun offering digital twins of its drive solutions, in a move the German manufacturer says will shorten project timelines and reduce integration risks for customers.

Drives & Motors

Digital twin service aims to cut commissioning times at NORD

December 8, 2025

Germany’s Sick has launched a new generation of photoelectric sensors as the company seeks to strengthen its position in high-performance industrial automation, introducing a more accurate and resilient device designed to cope with increasingly complex factory conditions.

Germany’s Sick has launched a new generation of photoelectric sensors as the company seeks to strengthen its position in high-performance industrial automation, introducing a more accurate and resilient device designed to cope with increasingly complex factory conditions.

SICK unveils next-gen photoelectronic sensor

December 8, 2025

Advanced Energy Industries, the Denver-based power technology group, has introduced a 350 W open-frame power supply aimed at industrial customers seeking reliable performance in demanding operating environments.

Advanced Energy Industries, the Denver-based power technology group, has introduced a 350 W open-frame power supply aimed at industrial customers seeking reliable performance in demanding operating environments.

Advanced Energy launches 350 W open-frame power supply for harsh environments

December 8, 2025

Darveen, the Taiwanese rugged-device maker, has unveiled two Android tablets aimed at field technicians and mobile staff, as competition intensifies in the industrial computing sector.

Darveen, the Taiwanese rugged-device maker, has unveiled two Android tablets aimed at field technicians and mobile staff, as competition intensifies in the industrial computing sector.

Darveen launches rugged Android tablets as industrial mobility demand intensifies

December 7, 2025