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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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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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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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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ABB ROBOTICS has launched OmniCore EyeMotion that enables any OmniCore-powered robot to recognise its surroundings using any third-party camera or sensor and adapt in real time, even in complex applications.

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WHEN IT comes to the world of motion control, it’s easy to take your feedback device for granted. After all, it’s a small part of the system and is typically tucked inside the motor housing, out of sight and out of mind. However, the impact this seemingly minor component has on a system’s accuracy, performance, reliability, and ease of integration is hard to overstate.

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Derek Coulson looks at the implications of the EU Data Act 2023/2854 for machine builders

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ABB IS raising the bar regarding the modernisation of variable speed drives (VSDs), transforming them into a gateway for predictive maintenance of the entire powertrain. The service embeds Samotics-powered Electrical Signature Analysis (ESA) technology into legacy drives. This enables industrial players to collect performance-related data, which can then be analysed to provide maintenance teams with actionable, real-time insights on the condition of their assets.

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NEW RESEACH from Fluke shows that nearly seven in ten (68%) UK manufacturers suffered unplanned downtime in the past year, costing the sector up to £736 million every week. Downtime is not only frequent and prolonged, but also reflects vulnerabilities that threaten profitability, competitiveness, and board-level resilience, asserts the company.

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CONDITONS 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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THE ANNOUNCEMENT of a long term industrial strategy looks set to bring immediate benefits to the UK economy, with more than a third of companies saying they will now accelerate investment projects as a direct result of the announcement according to a major annual survey on investment priorities published by Make UK and RSM UK.

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Manufacuring managers are often tasked with operating at a higher energy efficiency without breaking the bank on new assets – the solution can often be found in data that’s already available, says Sue Roche.

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CloudNC HAS announced that its CAM Assist solution is now used by over 1000 machine shops and machinists worldwide, leveraging the solution’s AI to accelerate the programming of CNC machines, making them more efficient.

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SIEMENS HAS launched SINEC Secure Connect, the first zero trust security platform designed specifically for operational technology (OT) networks.

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Bringing topgether decision-makers, developers, and visionaries from around the world, SPS – Smart Production Solutions provides a platform for innovation the automation industry

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For machine builders, meeting the EU's new Machinery Regulation means designing with protection baked in. For end users, it means operating and maintaining equipment with high levels of vigilance. Stuart Coulton shares top tips that both sides can use to meet the upcoming requirements.

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MOTORS AND the drives that control them are critical components, many in applications where should they unexpectedly, the consequences would be catastrophic. Mika Kiviniemi, project manager at ABB’s Quality and Reliability Lab in Helsinki, explains how a focus on drive quality and reliability can be a mitigating factor

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OCTOBER 2025 marks the 50th anniversary of the Low Voltage Variable Speed Drive (LV VSD), which was used in a commercial application for the first time at a sawmill in Finland, in 1975. It was developed in the 1970s by Strömberg, a predecessor to today’s global motor and drives industry leader, ABB.

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GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY company, Trimble has expanded its strategic partnership with the Engineers Without Borders network, facilitated by Engineers Without Borders (EWB) International. This collaboration significantly expands Trimble’s existing support of Engineers Without Borders by providing a substantial monetary donation, essential hardware, software and specialised training expertise for international projects.

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