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A new ABB whitepaper predicts industrial power systems will generate, store and optimise energy in response to grid conditions.

A new ABB whitepaper predicts industrial power systems will generate, store and optimise energy in response to grid conditions.

Electrical & Connectivity

ABB predicts shift towards actively managed industrial power systems

September 18, 2026

Morse Micro has unveiled two Wi-Fi HaLow USB dongle reference designs that could allow industrial computers and robots to gain long-range wireless connectivity without requiring dedicated Wi-Fi HaLow hardware to be designed into the host device.

Morse Micro has unveiled two Wi-Fi HaLow USB dongle reference designs that could allow industrial computers and robots to gain long-range wireless connectivity without requiring dedicated Wi-Fi HaLow hardware to be designed into the host device.

Electrical & Connectivity

Morse Micro offers USB route to long-range connectivity for industrial devices

August 23, 2026

In a logistics environment increasingly shaped by volumetric pricing models, cabinet-free automation is becoming increasingly popular.

In a logistics environment increasingly shaped by volumetric pricing models, cabinet-free automation is becoming increasingly popular.

Electrical & Connectivity

Can cabinet-free automation lower shipping costs?

July 19, 2026

Mike Torbitt, managing director of Cressall, explains how engineering solutions can help industry capture more value from renewable energy.

Mike Torbitt, managing director of Cressall, explains how engineering solutions can help industry capture more value from renewable energy.

Electrical & Connectivity

Europe’s renewables milestone reveals a hidden challenge for industry

July 12, 2026

Qualcomm Dragonwing solution for industrial-grade vision intelligence

Qualcomm Dragonwing solution for industrial-grade vision intelligence

Qualcomm Dragonwing solution for industrial-grade vision intelligence

July 11, 2026

Schneider Electric launches a RCBO to help customers meet wiring regulations

Schneider Electric launches a RCBO to help customers meet wiring regulations

Schneider Electric launches a RCBO to help customers meet wiring regulations

June 29, 2026

ABB introduces ReliaHome ELITE circuit breakers

ABB introduces ReliaHome ELITE circuit breakers

Electrical & Connectivity

ABB introduces ReliaHome ELITE circuit breakers

June 25, 2026

A Digi-Spool is a continuous, custom-cut length of material drawn from a manufacturer’s original pack quantity or spool, and because DigiKey charges no additional cut fees and imposes no minimum order quantity, you can order a single foot just as easily as you can several thousand.

A Digi-Spool is a continuous, custom-cut length of material drawn from a manufacturer’s original pack quantity or spool, and because DigiKey charges no additional cut fees and imposes no minimum order quantity, you can order a single foot just as easily as you can several thousand.

Cut to fit: DigiKey’s Digi-Spool programme takes the guesswork out of wire and cable

June 23, 2026

NMIS 5G trial explores future of industrial connectivity in Ayrshire

NMIS 5G trial explores future of industrial connectivity in Ayrshire

Electrical & Connectivity

NMIS 5G trial explores future of industrial connectivity in Ayrshire

June 19, 2026

As data centres grow in both size and complexity, organisations face a surge in costly and disruptive network outages.

As data centres grow in both size and complexity, organisations face a surge in costly and disruptive network outages.

Electrical & Connectivity

Keeping distributed data environments resilient amidst rising outages

June 14, 2026

Dracula Technologies is seeking to apply its organic electronics expertise to OLED displays and next-generation flexible electronic devices.

Dracula Technologies is seeking to apply its organic electronics expertise to OLED displays and next-generation flexible electronic devices.

Electrical & Connectivity

Dracula Technologies targets OLED and flexible electronics markets with ITO-free manufacturing push

June 10, 2026

Dear Paola, Thank you for getting in touch, and for sharing your proposed article. The topic is relevant to our IoT and OT security readership, and data diodes in industrial cybersecurity could make for a strong technical piece, provided it is treated in a vendor-neutral, practitioner-led way. We do accept guest contributions, however all submissions must go through our standard editorial review process and be assessed purely on editorial merit. We do not operate reciprocal publishing arrangements or link-exchange agreements as part of editorial content. If you would like us to consider this further, please send the full draft article, along with any relevant author bio and disclosures, and we will review it in line with our editorial guidelines. We look forward to hearing from you.

Dear Paola, Thank you for getting in touch, and for sharing your proposed article. The topic is relevant to our IoT and OT security readership, and data diodes in industrial cybersecurity could make for a strong technical piece, provided it is treated in a vendor-neutral, practitioner-led way. We do accept guest contributions, however all submissions must go through our standard editorial review process and be assessed purely on editorial merit. We do not operate reciprocal publishing arrangements or link-exchange agreements as part of editorial content. If you would like us to consider this further, please send the full draft article, along with any relevant author bio and disclosures, and we will review it in line with our editorial guidelines. We look forward to hearing from you.

How to choose and deploy the right industrial Ethernet switch

May 16, 2026

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Electrical & Connectivity

Digital network maintenance: this year’s biggest industry trend?

May 15, 2026

Mouser Electronics Shipping Wide Selection of Industrial Solutions from Schneider Electric

Mouser Electronics Shipping Wide Selection of Industrial Solutions from Schneider Electric

Electrical & Connectivity

Mouser Electronics shipping industrial solutions from Schneider Electric

May 6, 2026

DigiKey is expanding its focus on industrial automation with a significant increase in in-stock components, as manufacturers seek faster access to parts for robotics, control systems, and machine vision applications.

DigiKey is expanding its focus on industrial automation with a significant increase in in-stock components, as manufacturers seek faster access to parts for robotics, control systems, and machine vision applications.

DigiKey expands automation-focused inventory as demand for faster industrial deployment grows

April 29, 2026

Automate wiring for next-generation exterior automotive mirrors

Automate wiring for next-generation exterior automotive mirrors

Automate wiring for next-generation exterior automotive mirrors

April 17, 2026

From railways to renewable energy to marine applications and motor control, resistors are an essential component of many electrical and mechanical systems. But failing to keep your resistors in good condition can threaten their reliability, resulting in reduced functionality and safety issues. Here, Mike Torbitt, managing director of resistor manufacturer Cressall, offers advice on how to extend resistor lifespan.

From railways to renewable energy to marine applications and motor control, resistors are an essential component of many electrical and mechanical systems. But failing to keep your resistors in good condition can threaten their reliability, resulting in reduced functionality and safety issues. Here, Mike Torbitt, managing director of resistor manufacturer Cressall, offers advice on how to extend resistor lifespan.

Electrical & Connectivity

Increasing resistor reliability: maintenance tips to get the most from your resistor

March 22, 2026

Keysight introduces 220GHz Lightwave component

Keysight introduces 220GHz Lightwave component

Keysight introduces 220GHz Lightwave component

March 13, 2026

Maintenance tips to get the most from your resistor

Maintenance tips to get the most from your resistor

Electrical & Connectivity

Maintenance tips to get the most from your resistor

March 6, 2026

Rittal and PULS enter a technology partnership

Rittal and PULS enter a technology partnership

Rittal and PULS enter a technology partnership

March 3, 2026