Alexander Punzenberger explores how connecting distributed energy resources (DER) into centralised control systems is reshaping the grid – and how smart software is making this possible

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Automation systems incorporating robotics are becoming a common sight in food factories around the UK, boosting productivity, improving worker welfare and enabling manufacturers to swiftly respond to changing customer demand

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Krzysztof Kubosz looks at three major trends shaping the future of industrial data management

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THE TECHNICAL University of Munich (TUM) has developed a new robotic assistant. Robotics researchers from the Munich Institute of Robotics and Machine Intelligence (MIRMI) and designers from the Munich Design Institute (MDI) collaborated closely on this project.

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CHOOSING THE correct drive system for your application will affect many different aspects; initial outlay, running costs, performance, lifecyle costs, approval for audits, hygiene, aesthetics, downtime and others, writes Brian Bannister

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Designing machine safety systems is no longer just about meeting regulatory thresholds. The real pressure lies in achieving those requirements while keeping installations compact, cost-effective and straightforward to engineer.

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A KEY aspect of encoder specification is the selection of an incremental or an absolute type. This decision directly affects system performance, determining whether the controller can rely on relative motion tracking, or if immediate knowledge of absolute position is required. Gerard Bush explains

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OILVER SELBY highlights three key robotic trends for 2026 that are set to take industrial automation to the next level

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A MAJOR Asian automotive manufacturer has commissioned Newcastle-based Advanced Electric Machines (AEM) to evaluate its aluminium-wound electric motor technology for potential integration into high-volume vehicle platforms.

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Condition inside facilities – such as air quality and energy use – can directly impact productivity. Karl Walker explains how building automation can help manufacturers close this productivity gap

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HONEYWELL HAS announced a collaboration with TotalEnergies for the ongoing pilot of its AI-assisted Experion Operations Assistant at TotalEnergies' Port Arthur Refinery in Texas. The initiative aims to support and empower operators to make timely and informed decisions while also providing the opportunity to enhance operational autonomy.

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Derek Coulson looks at the implications of the EU Data Act for non-EU machine builders and system integrators who are exporting to the EU

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Modern drives are extremely reliable, and when properly maintained can easily last for 20-25 years or more. Andrew Pearson explains how to give your drive a long and happy life, and make sure you’re protecting your investment

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The new energy landscape is having a net negative effect on electrical networks. However, businesses can mitigate the risk with a smarter energy strategy that’s driven by live asset data, writes Nathan Ghundoo.

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As manufacturers navigate one of the most transformative periods in industrial history, Rockwell Automation CTO Cyril Perducat argues that the challenge is not just about keeping pace with innovation, it is making the right choices amid unprecedented technological noise. Charlotte Stonestreet reports

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Steve Hughes explores how braking resistor construction affects long-term reliability, safety, and performance

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Dr Natasha McCarthy, who leads policy work at the Royal Academy of Engineering, recently spoke about the narrative around environmentally sustainable AI. Charlotte Stonestreet reports

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THIS YEAR marks 100 years of innovation in the drive concept utilised across the entire Sumitomo Heavy Industries Group. A historical milestone, which commenced with the invention of the Cyclo principle in 1925 by Lorenz Braren, continues to push the boundaries of processing precision, reliability and efficiency by the Group.

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WITH THE BA space3 twin-spindle high-performance machining centers from Schwäbische Werkzeugmaschinen, customers can manufacture components up to three meters long, such as battery housings for electric vehicles. The rotary axes of the swivel carriers require drives that can handle these heavy workpieces. To meet this need, STOBER provided solutions that include robust, compact servo gearboxes. The mechanical engineering company was particularly impressed by the components’ long service life and excellent price-performance ratio.

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FROM TRUMP to the Ukraine invasion, Covid restrictions to the growth of AI, violence in the Middle East to the rise of the far right in Europe, it’s clear that we are living in turbulent times, write Oilver Selby

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