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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

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