News Desk, Author at Automation News | Page 21 of 647

Home Archives for News Desk Page 21

Instron, the materials testing instrumentation manufacturer, has overhauled the way it builds drop tower impact testing systems, introducing an in-line production model that it says has already halved customer lead times for standard units.

Instron, the materials testing instrumentation manufacturer, has overhauled the way it builds drop tower impact testing systems, introducing an in-line production model that it says has already halved customer lead times for standard units.

Process Automation

Instron halves lead times with shift to in-line production for drop tower impact testing

December 7, 2025

Battery and Energy Storage Europe, the Barcelona-based event promoting European battery innovation and collaboration, has set out a programme centred on the EU Battery Passport, a regulatory shift the organisers describe as pivotal to Europe’s sustainable battery industry.

Battery and Energy Storage Europe, the Barcelona-based event promoting European battery innovation and collaboration, has set out a programme centred on the EU Battery Passport, a regulatory shift the organisers describe as pivotal to Europe’s sustainable battery industry.

Events

Barcelona battery summit to spotlight EU’s looming 2027 passport rules

December 6, 2025

Schneider Electric and the Solar Impulse Foundation will on 4th December 2025 publish a report warning that Europe’s small and medium-sized enterprises are failing to capture significant gains available from greater electrification and digitalisation, despite mounting pressure to cut costs and strengthen competitiveness.

Schneider Electric and the Solar Impulse Foundation will on 4th December 2025 publish a report warning that Europe’s small and medium-sized enterprises are failing to capture significant gains available from greater electrification and digitalisation, despite mounting pressure to cut costs and strengthen competitiveness.

Latest

Europe’s SMEs urged to accelerate electrification as report warns of missed efficiency gains

December 6, 2025

Parker Hannifin has expanded its NX8M mobile motor line with a new high-voltage series, as the engineering group targets growing demand for compact power units for electrified off-road and mobile platforms.

Parker Hannifin has expanded its NX8M mobile motor line with a new high-voltage series, as the engineering group targets growing demand for compact power units for electrified off-road and mobile platforms.

Drives & Motors

Parker unveils high-voltage motor range for off-road electrification

December 5, 2025

HIKMICRO has unveiled a new flagship thermal camera aimed at tightening predictive maintenance practices across the electrical power industry, as utilities face rising pressure to prevent equipment failures and maintain grid stability.

HIKMICRO has unveiled a new flagship thermal camera aimed at tightening predictive maintenance practices across the electrical power industry, as utilities face rising pressure to prevent equipment failures and maintain grid stability.

HIKMICRO targets power sector reliability with launch of high-resolution SP100H thermal camera

December 5, 2025

Comau used this year’s Industrial Transformation Saudi Arabia to underline its ambitions in the Middle East, showcasing a suite of automation technologies as the Kingdom accelerates plans for smarter and more sustainable manufacturing under Saudi Vision 2030.

Comau used this year’s Industrial Transformation Saudi Arabia to underline its ambitions in the Middle East, showcasing a suite of automation technologies as the Kingdom accelerates plans for smarter and more sustainable manufacturing under Saudi Vision 2030.

Comau targets Middle East growth with automation push at Riyadh industry fair

December 5, 2025

AVK and Rolls-Royce have signed a multi-year capacity agreement aimed at shoring up supply chains and accelerating the rollout of power systems for Europe’s rapidly expanding data-centre market.

AVK and Rolls-Royce have signed a multi-year capacity agreement aimed at shoring up supply chains and accelerating the rollout of power systems for Europe’s rapidly expanding data-centre market.

Latest

AVK and Rolls-Royce sign multi-year deal to secure data centre power supply

December 4, 2025

Sophos has reported a marked shift in the way cybercriminals target the manufacturing sector, with firms blocking more ransomware attempts even as attackers intensify data-theft-led extortion.

Sophos has reported a marked shift in the way cybercriminals target the manufacturing sector, with firms blocking more ransomware attempts even as attackers intensify data-theft-led extortion.

Safety & Compliance

Sophos: manufacturers block more ransomware as criminals pivot to data-theft extortion

December 4, 2025

Solid State Disks Limited has unveiled a multifunctional device designed to extend the life of ageing industrial computer systems by simplifying the cloning of legacy SCSI storage.

Solid State Disks Limited has unveiled a multifunctional device designed to extend the life of ageing industrial computer systems by simplifying the cloning of legacy SCSI storage.

Software & Analytics

New SSD device targets legacy-drive cloning for industrial users

December 4, 2025

MEGATRON Elektronik has introduced a pair of unusually compact Hall effect rotary encoders aimed at engineers wrestling with tight installation spaces, expanding its portfolio with components designed to offer precision in constrained environments.

MEGATRON Elektronik has introduced a pair of unusually compact Hall effect rotary encoders aimed at engineers wrestling with tight installation spaces, expanding its portfolio with components designed to offer precision in constrained environments.

MEGATRON targets space-critical designs with ultra-compact Hall effect encoders

December 3, 2025

Schneider Electric has been selected to provide energy-management and digital-control systems for the NHS National Rehabilitation Centre, a new £105 million facility operated by Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust that aims to set a benchmark for low-carbon healthcare.

Schneider Electric has been selected to provide energy-management and digital-control systems for the NHS National Rehabilitation Centre, a new £105 million facility operated by Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust that aims to set a benchmark for low-carbon healthcare.

Medical & Pharmaceuticals

Schneider Electric chosen to deliver digital controls at pioneering low-carbon NHS facility

December 3, 2025

Ofgem’s proposed approach to its next electricity distribution price control has won cautious approval from BEAMA, the trade association representing the UK’s electrical networks supply chain, which said the reforms could deliver long-sought certainty for manufacturers.

Ofgem’s proposed approach to its next electricity distribution price control has won cautious approval from BEAMA, the trade association representing the UK’s electrical networks supply chain, which said the reforms could deliver long-sought certainty for manufacturers.

Energy & Utilities

BEAMA urges Ofgem to turn RIIO-ED3 promises into predictable investment for UK manufacturers

December 3, 2025

The UK rail sector is increasingly exposed to cyber threats as digital technologies become integral to train operations and safety-critical infrastructure. David Muse, Chief Technical Architect at Petards Rail, emphasises that while digital transformation brings innovation, it also significantly expands the sector’s attack surface.

The UK rail sector is increasingly exposed to cyber threats as digital technologies become integral to train operations and safety-critical infrastructure. David Muse, Chief Technical Architect at Petards Rail, emphasises that while digital transformation brings innovation, it also significantly expands the sector’s attack surface.

Safety & Compliance

Opinion: UK Rail’s digital revolution is leaving it wide open to cyber attack

December 2, 2025

HSYCO and Tektelic have announced an integration aimed at expanding the use of long-range IoT sensors in industrial and building-automation systems, linking Tektelic’s LoRaWAN gateways directly with HSYCO’s supervision platform.

HSYCO and Tektelic have announced an integration aimed at expanding the use of long-range IoT sensors in industrial and building-automation systems, linking Tektelic’s LoRaWAN gateways directly with HSYCO’s supervision platform.

Sensors & Actuators

HSYCO–Tektelic link-up extends LoRaWAN reach in industrial systems

December 2, 2025

Critical Manufacturing has been selected by Black Semiconductor to supply the automation backbone and Manufacturing Execution System for a new 300mm pilot fabrication plant in Aachen, as Europe steps up efforts to expand its semiconductor capabilities.

Critical Manufacturing has been selected by Black Semiconductor to supply the automation backbone and Manufacturing Execution System for a new 300mm pilot fabrication plant in Aachen, as Europe steps up efforts to expand its semiconductor capabilities.

Factory Automation

Black Semiconductor picks Critical Manufacturing to automate new 300mm Aachen pilot fab

December 2, 2025

Intelligent Core, a UK-based industrial AI company developing real-time, autonomous systems for sectors including energy, oil and gas, and manufacturing, has secured £2m in fresh investment led by Fuel Ventures. Plug and Play Tech Center and Helion Partners also participated.

Intelligent Core, a UK-based industrial AI company developing real-time, autonomous systems for sectors including energy, oil and gas, and manufacturing, has secured £2m in fresh investment led by Fuel Ventures. Plug and Play Tech Center and Helion Partners also participated.

Process Automation

Intelligent Core secures £2m to scale real-time autonomous AI for heavy industry

December 2, 2025

Fortress Safety has become the first interlock manufacturer to secure IO-Link Safety conformance certification from TÜV SÜD, alongside functional safety approval, marking a notable step in efforts to modernise industrial safety systems.

Fortress Safety has become the first interlock manufacturer to secure IO-Link Safety conformance certification from TÜV SÜD, alongside functional safety approval, marking a notable step in efforts to modernise industrial safety systems.

Safety & Compliance

Fortress Safety secures first IO-Link Safety certification for interlocking devices

December 1, 2025

HMS Networks has agreed to acquire the Industrial Communications segment of Molex’s Industrial Solutions Business Unit, in a deal aimed at expanding the Swedish group’s intellectual property base and strengthening its presence in North America.

HMS Networks has agreed to acquire the Industrial Communications segment of Molex’s Industrial Solutions Business Unit, in a deal aimed at expanding the Swedish group’s intellectual property base and strengthening its presence in North America.

Latest

HMS Networks buys Molex industrial communications arm to boost North American reach

December 1, 2025

Schneider Electric has warned that mid-sized industrial companies are losing an average of $11.28 million a year as the hidden costs of closed automation systems erode productivity, flexibility, and competitiveness.

Schneider Electric has warned that mid-sized industrial companies are losing an average of $11.28 million a year as the hidden costs of closed automation systems erode productivity, flexibility, and competitiveness.

Study warns closed automation systems cost mid-sized manufacturers $11.28 million a year

December 1, 2025

Renishaw has unveiled a next-generation Build Processor developed with Belgian software group Materialise, in a move aimed at tightening the integration between its metal additive manufacturing machines and Materialise’s widely used Magics software.

Renishaw has unveiled a next-generation Build Processor developed with Belgian software group Materialise, in a move aimed at tightening the integration between its metal additive manufacturing machines and Materialise’s widely used Magics software.

Renishaw and Materialise tighten software integration with launch of next-generation Build Processor

November 30, 2025