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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

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

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

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

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

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

Colloide chooses ifm flow monitors in robust chemical dosing systems

Colloide chooses ifm flow monitors in robust chemical dosing systems

Energy & Utilities

Colloide chooses ifm flow monitors in robust chemical dosing systems

November 5, 2025

Seismic monitoring & protection systems keep nuclear sites safe

Seismic monitoring & protection systems keep nuclear sites safe

Seismic monitoring & protection systems keep nuclear sites safe

November 3, 2025

Beyond smart grid management systems

Beyond smart grid management systems

Beyond smart grid management systems

October 31, 2025

Watlow showcases advanced electrification solutions

Watlow showcases advanced electrification solutions

Watlow showcases advanced electrification solutions

October 29, 2025

Enedis and ABB partner for next phase of France’s SF6-free grid transition

Enedis and ABB partner for next phase of France’s SF6-free grid transition

Energy & Utilities

Enedis and ABB partner for next phase of France’s SF6-free grid transition

October 23, 2025

JLR cyber attack cost the UK economy £1.9Bn

JLR cyber attack cost the UK economy £1.9Bn

JLR cyber attack cost the UK economy £1.9Bn

October 22, 2025

The UK’s clean energy manufacturers have welcomed the Government’s new Clean Energy Jobs Plan, calling it a critical step towards building a skilled workforce capable of supporting the rapid expansion of the green economy.

The UK’s clean energy manufacturers have welcomed the Government’s new Clean Energy Jobs Plan, calling it a critical step towards building a skilled workforce capable of supporting the rapid expansion of the green economy.

Electronics Manufacturing

BEAMA welcomes Clean Energy Jobs Plan as key to tackling skills shortages in manufacturing

October 20, 2025

Keeping on track with evolving beverage packaging trends

Keeping on track with evolving beverage packaging trends

Keeping on track with evolving beverage packaging trends

October 20, 2025

Parker Hannifin’s Instrumentation Products Division Europe (IPDE) has launched a new range of Cryogenic Proportional Relief Valves aimed at improving the efficiency and safety of hydrogen storage and other cryogenic gas systems.

Parker Hannifin’s Instrumentation Products Division Europe (IPDE) has launched a new range of Cryogenic Proportional Relief Valves aimed at improving the efficiency and safety of hydrogen storage and other cryogenic gas systems.

Energy & Utilities

Parker launches cryogenic valves to cut hydrogen storage losses

October 14, 2025

ABB has expanded the scope of its ABB Ability Smart Device Manager, certifying the universal handheld configurator for field instrumentation for use in hazardous environments.

ABB has expanded the scope of its ABB Ability Smart Device Manager, certifying the universal handheld configurator for field instrumentation for use in hazardous environments.

ABB expands handheld configurator’s reach to hazardous areas in oil, gas, and chemical sectors

October 14, 2025

Emerson has unveiled a new generation of industrial personal computers designed to support artificial intelligence and machine learning in demanding automation environments.

Emerson has unveiled a new generation of industrial personal computers designed to support artificial intelligence and machine learning in demanding automation environments.

Automotive

Emerson launches rugged industrial computers built for AI and Edge applications

October 8, 2025

Comau has expanded its partnership with Michigan-based Intecells, investing in the battery technology start-up as part of a bid to advance the use of cold plasma in industrial cell manufacturing.

Comau has expanded its partnership with Michigan-based Intecells, investing in the battery technology start-up as part of a bid to advance the use of cold plasma in industrial cell manufacturing.

Comau invests in Intecells to accelerate cold plasma battery manufacturing

October 7, 2025