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NMIS 5G trial explores future of industrial connectivity in Ayrshire

NMIS 5G trial explores future of industrial connectivity in Ayrshire

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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

digital infrastructure

digital infrastructure

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

IR Power launches derisked solution for factory energy loss and smart opex savings

IR Power launches derisked solution for factory energy loss and smart opex savings

Electrical & Connectivity

IR Power launches derisked solution for factory energy loss and smart opex savings

March 2, 2026

Phoenix Contact, one of Germany’s largest electrical component makers, is seeking to position itself at the forefront of industrial electrification by moving towards direct current (DC) supply at its showcase Blomberg factory. The €35 million facility, known as the “all-electric society factory,” demonstrates the company’s vision for a fully electrified industrial ecosystem.

Phoenix Contact, one of Germany’s largest electrical component makers, is seeking to position itself at the forefront of industrial electrification by moving towards direct current (DC) supply at its showcase Blomberg factory. The €35 million facility, known as the “all-electric society factory,” demonstrates the company’s vision for a fully electrified industrial ecosystem.

Electrical & Connectivity

Phoenix Contact pushes the DC current at Blomberg factory

February 27, 2026

The Royal Opera House is home to world-class opera and ballet, with their elaborate performances relying on the latest stage technology for pristine execution.

The Royal Opera House is home to world-class opera and ballet, with their elaborate performances relying on the latest stage technology for pristine execution.

Electrical & Connectivity

Inside the Royal Opera House with igus

February 23, 2026

£12 million upgrade strengthens South West London power network

£12 million upgrade strengthens South West London power network

£12 million upgrade strengthens South West London power network

February 18, 2026

Motherboard designed for advanced AI and industrial automation

Motherboard designed for advanced AI and industrial automation

Electrical & Connectivity

Motherboard designed for advanced AI and industrial automation

February 16, 2026

OpenAI and SoftBank are deepening their commitment to industrial-scale artificial intelligence infrastructure with a $1 billion investment in SB Energy, a move that underscores how automation is increasingly driving physical expansion in the AI sector. The partnership, announced on Friday, is part of the $500 billion Stargate initiative first revealed at the White House last January, which aims to establish the United States as a leader in AI infrastructure and deployment.

OpenAI and SoftBank are deepening their commitment to industrial-scale artificial intelligence infrastructure with a $1 billion investment in SB Energy, a move that underscores how automation is increasingly driving physical expansion in the AI sector. The partnership, announced on Friday, is part of the $500 billion Stargate initiative first revealed at the White House last January, which aims to establish the United States as a leader in AI infrastructure and deployment.

Why OpenAI and SoftBank are spending $1Bn on AI infrastructure for automation

January 12, 2026

Tata Power, one of India’s largest vertically integrated power companies, has launched the Energy Insights & Innovation Lab (EIIL) at its Mumbai headquarters, aiming to harness data, behavioural science and artificial intelligence to develop smarter electricity solutions.

Tata Power, one of India’s largest vertically integrated power companies, has launched the Energy Insights & Innovation Lab (EIIL) at its Mumbai headquarters, aiming to harness data, behavioural science and artificial intelligence to develop smarter electricity solutions.

Electrical & Connectivity

Tata Power launches AI-driven lab to tackle peak electricity demand

January 2, 2026

With extreme weather and surging demand exposing Europe’s energy fragility, Elyette Roux, Executive Vice President for Power Grid & Accessories at Nexans, delivers a powerful call to action, urging governments, regulators, and industry leaders to invest, innovate, and collaborate to secure a resilient, future-ready electrical grid.

With extreme weather and surging demand exposing Europe’s energy fragility, Elyette Roux, Executive Vice President for Power Grid & Accessories at Nexans, delivers a powerful call to action, urging governments, regulators, and industry leaders to invest, innovate, and collaborate to secure a resilient, future-ready electrical grid.

Electrical & Connectivity

Why we have collective responsibility to invest in and protect electricity grids

January 2, 2026