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

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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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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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ON 24 July this year, the world reached the earliest ever Earth Overshoot Day – the day on which the global demand of ecological resources exceeds what the planet will generate per annum.

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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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WASTE FROM landfills and wastewater makes up about 20% of human-caused methane emissions. With populations growing and infrastructure aging, the problem is only expected to get worse.

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MCLENNAN NOW offers full UK support for JVL’s SMC66: a separate stepper motor controller for applications where size restraints or environmental conditions may preclude the use of the globally leading motion control manufacturer’s trademark integrated stepper motors.

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THE NEW Valvetrab Safe Protection Plus (VAL-SPP) surge protective devices from Phoenix Contact provide surge protection with forward-thinking installation and safety features, which ensures high system availability.

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MACHINE BUILDERS are being urged to begin preparing now for the changes that the Cyber Resilience Act (CRA) is set to bring when it comes fully into force in 2027, or face being shut out from selling their products into European markets.

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AXIAL FLUX technology is not new; it has existed for over a century but has only recently become viable for large-scale industrial use. WEG has developed axial flux technology to meet industry requirements and industrial applications.

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The UK’s largest processing and packaging machinery, robotics, and industrial vision exhibition, PPMA Total Show, will return to Birmingham’s NEC from 23-25 September 2025

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MADE SMARTER, the movement accelerating the digital transformation of SME manufacturers, has reached a landmark – funding its 400th technology adoption project in the North West.

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MANUFACTURING 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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Spanish automation specialist DGH has developed an application for the automotive industry which uses machine vision combined with artificial intelligence to automatically inspect welded connections in body shells and identify anomalies

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With edge inference, high-speed data transfer and hybrid power-signal systems become standard, Lee Slater explores the role of connectors in AI-powered manufacturing

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Sponsored by Bosch Rexroth and IndustrialComms, the recent Smarter Futures webinar featured a fantastic line-up of speakers from Made Smarter, Beldon and the AMRC who explored the challenges and benefits of industrial digitalisation. Charlotte Stonestreet reports

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ROCKWELL AUTOMATION has opened registration for Automation Fair 2025, which returns to McCormick Place in Chicago from November 17-20. More than 10,000 professionals from across the world will come together for four immersive days packed with insight, innovation and hands-on discovery.

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ENDOLINE AUTOMATION has spent decades supporting manufacturers with end of line systems designed to optimise output, reduce labour strain, and improve efficiency. But the landscape is shifting, and what was once considered a competitive advantage is now a necessity

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