MAREK LUKASZCZYK shares insights into the latest IE6 motor technology and its potential for the process industries.

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OVER THE last few years, the logistics sector has seen rapid growth, driven mainly by the boom in e-commerce, and customers are expecting faster and more reliable deliveries. The ‘last mile’ of a package’s journey centres around the fulfillment facility that collects and sorts it into the correct bin for delivery. Historically a manual operation, parcel sorting is increasingly becoming more automated, enabling logistics businesses to improve productivity and efficiency.

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AVERNA HAS developed a procedure for automating battery inspection for one of its customers. The fact that potential errors are extremely varied increases the complexity of the inspection process. Averna uses the MVTec HALCON standard machine vision software for identifying all conceivable defects reliably and screening out faulty batteries.

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Reinfried Kößlbacher examines how digital twins are revolutionising industry by enabling real-time simulation, optimisation and predictive analytics.

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With global competition being heightened due to tariffs and trade wars, it’s now more important than ever that UK manufacturers and their supply chains work together to gain a competitive advantage, asserts BARA Chair, Oilver Selby

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Smart Manufacturing Week 2025, on 4th–5th June at the NEC in Birmingham, is a must-attend event for professionals in the UK’s manufacturing and engineering sectors

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Despite their resilience and rugged design, PLC-based control systems can still experience breakdowns. Tom Cash explains how engineers can ensure they last for their expected duration

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Eningeers often have to choose beween selecting custom bearings tailored to their application or opting for readily available off-the-shelf solutions. Chris Johnson weighs up the pros and cons

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As industries face the urgent need to embrace hydrogen, challenges such as flammability and material embrittlement need to be addessed. João Cardante reports

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Leigh Picton shares insights into navigating the complex world of electrical safety certification using a streamlined six-step process

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At Rockwell's Automation Fair Mike Bayer and Rick Kaun discussed the increasing prevalence of cyberscurity threats in manufacturing and how multi-dimensional asset understanding can help mitigate the risks. Charlotte Stonestreet reports

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Tanya Trojansky explains the benefits of digital twin technology and the practical advantages of a digital twin technology on the factory floor

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In collaboration with robotics expert, TM Robotics, its South American partner Questt has developed an innovative vial packaging solution that addresses the limitations of manual processes

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LEADER IN underwater robotics and sensor technologies, Kongsberg Discoverym, has unveiled Geomatics, a new digital product designed to transform how ocean data is captured, managed, and accessed.

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Hélène Druet identifies five key trends for AR in manufacturing in 2025 which trends promise to redefine how manufacturing professionals and organisations leverage AR for innovation and growth.

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WITH AI increasngly impacting our personal and working lives, Derek Coulson takes a look at the EU AI act

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ORGANISERS OF leading exhibition for automation, robotics and machine vision, Automation UK 2025, have announced the first keynote speaker for the event: Jake Hall, the Manufacturing Millennial, in his very first UK speaking engagement.

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IN TODAY'S interconnected world, machines and systems are increasingly becoming targets for cyberattacks. The field of mechanical engineering is no exception. As digitalization and Industry 4.0 are implemented, the risks grow that attackers may exploit vulnerabilities in machines or plants. This is why cyber security in mechanical engineering is more than just a buzzword – it's a must.

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In the automotive industry, the smallest paint defects or inclusions result in costly reworking. To prevent this, inspection systems are available to detect defects quickly and reliably reports Glenn Wedgbrow

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VOLVO CARS is using AI-generated lifelike virtual worlds to enhance the development of its safety software, such as driver-assistance systems (ADAS), all with the aim of creating even safer cars.

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