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. [Read More]

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. [Read More]

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

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. [Read More]

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. [Read More]

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. [Read More]

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. [Read More]

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. [Read More]