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Investing in quality circuit protection isn’t about paying more for a component—it’s about safeguarding homes, workplaces, and reputations. Well-engineered devices like MCBs, RCBOs, and AFDDs meet rigorous safety standards, last for decades, and prevent costly failures. Choosing reliability over the lowest price ensures long-term safety, peace of mind, and professionalism.

Investing in quality circuit protection isn’t about paying more for a component—it’s about safeguarding homes, workplaces, and reputations. Well-engineered devices like MCBs, RCBOs, and AFDDs meet rigorous safety standards, last for decades, and prevent costly failures. Choosing reliability over the lowest price ensures long-term safety, peace of mind, and professionalism.

Electrical & Connectivity

Opinion: why circuit protection costs what it does – and why it is worth every penny

December 22, 2025

Ransomware groups and criminal networks now use automated toolkits that move with a speed few organisations can match. Recent threat analysis shows that most global firms cannot keep pace with AI-powered attacks. Here, Nathan Charles, Head of Customer Experience at managed IT and cyber security partner OryxAlign, explores why traditional defences are losing ground as attackers adopt AI-enabled methods, and how engineering and manufacturing organisations can adapt their security strategies to stay resilient.

Ransomware groups and criminal networks now use automated toolkits that move with a speed few organisations can match. Recent threat analysis shows that most global firms cannot keep pace with AI-powered attacks. Here, Nathan Charles, Head of Customer Experience at managed IT and cyber security partner OryxAlign, explores why traditional defences are losing ground as attackers adopt AI-enabled methods, and how engineering and manufacturing organisations can adapt their security strategies to stay resilient.

Why AI-powered cyber attacks are outpacing traditional defences in UK engineering and manufacturing

December 22, 2025

How GIS is overcoming AI data centre problems by enabling smarter planning, resilient energy grids, optimised telecoms networks, and sustainable infrastructure at scale worldwide globally.

How GIS is overcoming AI data centre problems by enabling smarter planning, resilient energy grids, optimised telecoms networks, and sustainable infrastructure at scale worldwide globally.

Why GIS is becoming critical to powering the global AI race

December 22, 2025

Impulse Embedded, a UK supplier of industrial computing systems, has launched a rugged edge artificial intelligence platform aimed at defence, security, and heavy industrial users operating in hostile environments.

Impulse Embedded, a UK supplier of industrial computing systems, has launched a rugged edge artificial intelligence platform aimed at defence, security, and heavy industrial users operating in hostile environments.

Impulse Embedded launches rugged Edge AI system for defence and industrial use

December 19, 2025

Valmet’s automation technology is set to play a central role in Helsinki’s clean-energy transition after the Finnish engineering group won an order to supply control systems for what will become the world’s largest air-to-water heat pump plant.

Valmet’s automation technology is set to play a central role in Helsinki’s clean-energy transition after the Finnish engineering group won an order to supply control systems for what will become the world’s largest air-to-water heat pump plant.

Controllers (PLCs, PACs, IPCs)

Valmet to supply world’s largest air-to-water heat pump in Helsinki

December 19, 2025

IFS has agreed to acquire Softeon, a US-based provider of warehouse management software, in a move that extends the industrial software group’s reach deeper into supply chain execution and positions it as a challenger in the fast-growing warehouse management systems market.

IFS has agreed to acquire Softeon, a US-based provider of warehouse management software, in a move that extends the industrial software group’s reach deeper into supply chain execution and positions it as a challenger in the fast-growing warehouse management systems market.

IFS agrees Softeon acquisition to expand industrial AI into warehouse software

December 18, 2025

ABB has agreed to acquire Netcontrol, a Finnish provider of electrical grid automation software, as the Swiss engineering group seeks to expand its offerings to utilities grappling with rising power demand and the growing complexity of electricity networks.

ABB has agreed to acquire Netcontrol, a Finnish provider of electrical grid automation software, as the Swiss engineering group seeks to expand its offerings to utilities grappling with rising power demand and the growing complexity of electricity networks.

ABB to buy Finnish grid automation group Netcontrol as power networks face growing strain

December 18, 2025

WEBER-HYDRAULIK has launched a direct-controlled seat valve designed to improve efficiency and reliability in dynamic hydraulic systems, as manufacturers seek to cut energy use and simplify system architectures.

WEBER-HYDRAULIK has launched a direct-controlled seat valve designed to improve efficiency and reliability in dynamic hydraulic systems, as manufacturers seek to cut energy use and simplify system architectures.

Direct-controlled seat valve aims to cut complexity in safety-critical hydraulic applications

December 17, 2025

Advantech has launched a new compact industrial computer designed to deliver desktop-class processing power in environments where space is at a premium, as manufacturers increasingly look to combine higher performance with smaller footprints on the factory floor.

Advantech has launched a new compact industrial computer designed to deliver desktop-class processing power in environments where space is at a premium, as manufacturers increasingly look to combine higher performance with smaller footprints on the factory floor.

Controllers (PLCs, PACs, IPCs)

Advantech compact IPC-221 brings Edge AI and high-power CPUs to industrial automation

December 17, 2025

Siemens has introduced a lower-cost production optimisation package for small and medium-sized manufacturers in the US, targeting companies struggling with labour shortages, equipment downtime, and rising operating costs.

Siemens has introduced a lower-cost production optimisation package for small and medium-sized manufacturers in the US, targeting companies struggling with labour shortages, equipment downtime, and rising operating costs.

Software & Analytics

Siemens launches scaled-down digital tools for US manufacturing SMEs

December 17, 2025

WEG has expanded its WG20 geared motor range with the launch of the WG20 S, as the industrial equipment manufacturer seeks to broaden its gearbox portfolio with a more compact and cost-efficient offering.

WEG has expanded its WG20 geared motor range with the launch of the WG20 S, as the industrial equipment manufacturer seeks to broaden its gearbox portfolio with a more compact and cost-efficient offering.

Drives & Motors

WEG broadens WG20 geared motor range with launch of compact WG20 S

December 16, 2025

Zenture Partners has launched a blueprint aimed at overhauling how global manufacturers procure and manage enterprise networks, as companies grapple with rising operational risk, sprawling vendor estates, and the accumulated complexity of legacy telecom infrastructure.

Zenture Partners has launched a blueprint aimed at overhauling how global manufacturers procure and manage enterprise networks, as companies grapple with rising operational risk, sprawling vendor estates, and the accumulated complexity of legacy telecom infrastructure.

Electrical & Connectivity

Zenture unveils network procurement blueprint as manufacturers tackle telecom risk and complexity

December 16, 2025

Tubosider, a global producer of steel products for civil engineering projects including road and noise barriers, pipelines, and tunnel linings, has joined this shift. The company has installed a robotic arc-welding system developed by Italian System Integrator X-Machine, using technology supplied by automation specialist Comau. The move reflects a broader effort by industrial groups to modernise operations while maintaining strict quality and sustainability standards.

Tubosider, a global producer of steel products for civil engineering projects including road and noise barriers, pipelines, and tunnel linings, has joined this shift. The company has installed a robotic arc-welding system developed by Italian System Integrator X-Machine, using technology supplied by automation specialist Comau. The move reflects a broader effort by industrial groups to modernise operations while maintaining strict quality and sustainability standards.

Robotics

Steelmaker turns to AI-driven Comau robotics to transform welding operations

December 15, 2025

A robot dog is being tested in Scotland’s whisky warehouses as part of an early experiment to automate the detection of ethanol leaks, a potentially costly problem for distillers.

A robot dog is being tested in Scotland’s whisky warehouses as part of an early experiment to automate the detection of ethanol leaks, a potentially costly problem for distillers.

Robotics

Robot dog patrols whisky warehouses in bid to curb costly ethanol losses

December 15, 2025

Baumer, the Swiss sensor specialist, has unveiled a new line of radar sensors designed for the rigours of agricultural, construction, and other off-highway machinery applications.

Baumer, the Swiss sensor specialist, has unveiled a new line of radar sensors designed for the rigours of agricultural, construction, and other off-highway machinery applications.

Baumer unveils rugged radar sensors for off-highway machinery

December 14, 2025

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