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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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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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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