Rolling stock is increasingly being kept in operation on the rail network for much longer than originally intended. This is presenting new challenges for the engineers whose job it is to maintain it, as Rob Webster explores

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Accessible AI, smart sensing and plug-in production data tools mean factories can boost output and cut unplanned downtime without replacing control systems or relying on specialist engineers

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SOFTWARE-DEFINED automation is transforming industrial operations. Open container architectures decouple software from infrastructure, simplify deployment, strengthen cybersecurity, and create the foundation for scalable, interoperable, and AI-ready production environments, as Lukas Punzenberger explores

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Wire harness assembly for the automotive industry has traditionally been manual. Now, Cellios is automating the process with a modular robotic system featuring MVTec MERLIC machine vision software

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WHAT HAPPENS when modern process automation technology meets stone-built production premises dating from the Middle Ages?

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When the international automation industry gathers in Nuremberg from 24-26 November 2026, SPS – Smart Production Solutions will once again serve as the central meeting point for technological progress, practical experience, and professional dialogue

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Mark Weymouth explores how UV sensing technology offers a reliable way to detect transparent packaging, reducing false triggers, downtime and the need for frequent sensor adjustments

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Mark Gray looks at how collaborative robots and AMRs can help manufacturers tackle overlooked intralogistics bottlenecks, thereby improving material flow, productivity and flexibility

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Chris Johnson explains why miniature and thin-section bearings play a growing role in data centre reliability

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NVIDIA’A NEW robotics safety system is a welcome step for an industry that has under-invested in safety. It also points to a harder problem that human-shaped machines have yet to solve: what happens when a component fails. David Brandt reports

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KARL WALKER explains why right-sizing automation can reduce costs and provide a stronger foundation for future growth

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ACHIEVING THE best automation solution is not always about selecting the newest technology. In many cases, significant performance gains and cost savings can be achieved by choosing the most appropriate sensor technology for the application, as Mark Weymouth points out

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At an industry briefing, Neil Smith made the case for software-defined automation, and why openness, rather than simply going digital, is the part that really matters

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Hakan Aydoğdu explores how collaborative technologies are reshaping the future of industrial automation

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AS MANUFACTURING environments become increasingly complex, packaging operations are under growing pressure to improve throughput, maximise efficiency and remain agile as SKUs, packaging materials and case sizes continue to evolve.

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DAVE WALSHA outlines why motion system reliability is critical for lights-out production

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Phil Brown looks at how strategic investments in reliable inspection equipment and time-saving digital tools can break the production food waste cycle

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Andrew Ross highlights seven mistakes to avoid when specifying your automation system

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Tony Ingham outlines how a Sensor Technology TorqSense torque transducer provides realtime data in a quartz glass melting process

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Automation in warehousing and manufacturing has traditionally been about productivity and reducing labour costs, but today it’s under scrutiny for its environmental impact, as Dan Migliozzi explores in a recent whitepaper

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From instrument coreless motors, to larger high torque DC servo motors and complementary drives.

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Series 15T and 15H are Very High Performance Economical Encoders with Bore Sizes up to 10mm

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Handwheels, knobs, lever handles, adjustable levers and handles conceived for a broad spectrum of applications, typical of new market segments, Ergostyle® elements are destined to hospital and medical equipment, scientific instruments, laboratory fittings, office furniture, leisure and sporting equipment, and, generally, whenever aesthetics and user-friendliness are key requirements for the market success of the product.

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Helping you meet your production needs Unlike conventional service and support offerings, FANUC works on the premise that because every customer’s needs are different

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EPLAN Smart Wiring radically changes this situation. The browser-based software provides all the required data in digital format for wiring control cabinets.

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Series TR3 is a Heavy Duty Encoder And Measuring Wheel Solution Integrated Into One Industrial Strength Unit

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Accudrive Product Family. The breadth of products within the Accudrive product family, will exceed the most demanding needs in motion control applications.

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The ATEX-Compliant embedded controller features a wide operating temperature range, wide DC power input and comprehensive I/O interfaces.

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Knobs, handles and adjustable feet in the special conductive technopolymer prevent the accumulation of electrostatic charge between bodies with different electric potential.

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Mechanical-flexing couplings with T-Grid design for general purpose applications.

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The pressure transducers of the 10L series have a robust housing made of stainless steel, giving them optimum long-term stability for a range of OEM applications.

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All your parts online That part you need is just a few clicks away. Register now for full 24/7 access to a huge selection of original equipment parts straight from the manufacturer.

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Now there’s a simpler, more cost effective way to comply with patient safety and traceability requirements. Deploy Cognex® vision-based inspection and identification (ID) solutions.

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A general purpose coupling offering easy installation and a wide range of shaft gaps.

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SICK offer all the choices for identification solutions – RFID, Laser-based bar code scanners and image-based code readers – so you can pick the best solution for you.

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