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ABB has delivered the UK’s first medium-voltage uninterruptible power supply system for an AI data centre, after completing a 25 MVA installation at Ark Data Centres’ Surrey campus. The project marks a significant step in the effort to prepare Britain’s digital infrastructure for rapidly rising AI-related power demands.

ABB has delivered the UK’s first medium-voltage uninterruptible power supply system for an AI data centre, after completing a 25 MVA installation at Ark Data Centres’ Surrey campus. The project marks a significant step in the effort to prepare Britain’s digital infrastructure for rapidly rising AI-related power demands.

Electrical & Connectivity

ABB deploys UK’s first medium-voltage UPS as Ark builds out AI data centre hub

December 12, 2025

EAO Ltd, the Human Machine Interface specialist, has expanded its UK offering with a new line of lower-cost industrial automation components aimed at equipment manufacturers seeking reliable, rugged hardware without premium pricing.

EAO Ltd, the Human Machine Interface specialist, has expanded its UK offering with a new line of lower-cost industrial automation components aimed at equipment manufacturers seeking reliable, rugged hardware without premium pricing.

Controllers (PLCs, PACs, IPCs)

EAO targets UK automation sector with EcoTouch low-cost industrial components

December 11, 2025

Advantech has announced a strategic partnership with Axelera AI to develop a new generation of Edge AI acceleration modules built around the Europa AIPU, as the Taiwan-based group moves to strengthen its position in low-power, high-performance computing at the network edge.

Advantech has announced a strategic partnership with Axelera AI to develop a new generation of Edge AI acceleration modules built around the Europa AIPU, as the Taiwan-based group moves to strengthen its position in low-power, high-performance computing at the network edge.

Advantech and Axelera AI strike partnership to launch next-generation Edge AI modules

December 10, 2025

Samsung Electro-Mechanics has taken a minority stake in Alva Industries, marking a multi-million-euro investment intended to deepen the South Korean group’s push into robotics and humanoid systems.

Samsung Electro-Mechanics has taken a minority stake in Alva Industries, marking a multi-million-euro investment intended to deepen the South Korean group’s push into robotics and humanoid systems.

Robotics

Samsung backs Norway’s Alva in multi-million-euro bet on next-generation robotics motors

December 9, 2025

NORD DRIVESYSTEMS has begun offering digital twins of its drive solutions, in a move the German manufacturer says will shorten project timelines and reduce integration risks for customers.

NORD DRIVESYSTEMS has begun offering digital twins of its drive solutions, in a move the German manufacturer says will shorten project timelines and reduce integration risks for customers.

Drives & Motors

Digital twin service aims to cut commissioning times at NORD

December 8, 2025

Germany’s Sick has launched a new generation of photoelectric sensors as the company seeks to strengthen its position in high-performance industrial automation, introducing a more accurate and resilient device designed to cope with increasingly complex factory conditions.

Germany’s Sick has launched a new generation of photoelectric sensors as the company seeks to strengthen its position in high-performance industrial automation, introducing a more accurate and resilient device designed to cope with increasingly complex factory conditions.

SICK unveils next-gen photoelectronic sensor

December 8, 2025

Advanced Energy Industries, the Denver-based power technology group, has introduced a 350 W open-frame power supply aimed at industrial customers seeking reliable performance in demanding operating environments.

Advanced Energy Industries, the Denver-based power technology group, has introduced a 350 W open-frame power supply aimed at industrial customers seeking reliable performance in demanding operating environments.

Advanced Energy launches 350 W open-frame power supply for harsh environments

December 8, 2025

Darveen, the Taiwanese rugged-device maker, has unveiled two Android tablets aimed at field technicians and mobile staff, as competition intensifies in the industrial computing sector.

Darveen, the Taiwanese rugged-device maker, has unveiled two Android tablets aimed at field technicians and mobile staff, as competition intensifies in the industrial computing sector.

Darveen launches rugged Android tablets as industrial mobility demand intensifies

December 7, 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

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

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

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

German engineering group igus has expanded its readycable line with a set of pre-assembled power and data cables designed for use with Keyence vision systems, as demand grows for components that can withstand continuous movement on production lines.

German engineering group igus has expanded its readycable line with a set of pre-assembled power and data cables designed for use with Keyence vision systems, as demand grows for components that can withstand continuous movement on production lines.

Electrical & Connectivity

igus targets industrial camera market with new range of ready-to-connect cables

November 30, 2025

Raspberry Pi goes pro with industrial-grade HMI

Raspberry Pi goes pro with industrial-grade HMI

Human Machine Interface

Raspberry Pi goes pro with industrial-grade HMI

November 28, 2025

FORTEC Integrated has launched a new 3.5-inch single board computer, the SBCPRO-X51, positioning the device as a long-life industrial platform at a time when embedded hardware cycles continue to shorten.

FORTEC Integrated has launched a new 3.5-inch single board computer, the SBCPRO-X51, positioning the device as a long-life industrial platform at a time when embedded hardware cycles continue to shorten.

FORTEC unveils long-life industrial single board computer amid rapid embedded hardware turnover

November 28, 2025

IFS has launched the latest version of its industrial software suite, arguing that only deeply embedded, sector-specific AI will help companies confront rising labour shortages and mounting infrastructure demands.

IFS has launched the latest version of its industrial software suite, arguing that only deeply embedded, sector-specific AI will help companies confront rising labour shortages and mounting infrastructure demands.

IFS rolls out embedded Industrial AI tools to boost productivity across asset-heavy sectors

November 28, 2025

Intelligent Motion Control, the Daventry-based distributor, has launched a new servo drive and motor package from Kollmorgen that targets machine builders seeking faster development cycles and reduced engineering complexity.

Intelligent Motion Control, the Daventry-based distributor, has launched a new servo drive and motor package from Kollmorgen that targets machine builders seeking faster development cycles and reduced engineering complexity.

INMOCO introduces Kollmorgen servo system designed to cut machine build times

November 27, 2025