Industrial News


  • Natural Power appoints Head of Innovation

    Published:  05 February, 2025 A leading renewable energy consultancy and service provider, Natural Power, has announced it has appointed Craig Bradley as Head of Innovation Services. The company says this is a newly created role dedicated to growing the company’s innovation capabilities and accelerating initiatives that will enhance products, services and processes to optimise efficiency.…


  • Temperature sensors meet stringent hygiene standards

    ifm introduces two products: the TP2 Temperature Plug and the TSM clamp on Temperature Sensor Module. These advancements are specifically designed to meet the stringent hygiene standards of various industries, offering exceptional reliability and performance. The TP2 Temperature Plug marks a significant advancement in hygienic process monitoring. Designed with a focus on precision and durability,…


  • North Star celebrates full delivery of Dogger Bank SOV fleet

    Published:  04 February, 2025 North Star reports it has officially named and handed over its latest service operations vessel (SOV), the Grampian Tweed, completing the company’s fleet of dedicated ships serving the Dogger Bank Wind Farm on long-term charter. The company says this milestone event reflects the organisation’s ongoing commitment to the delivery of high-quality…


  • Motor precision is crucial for aircraft electronic expansion valves

    Stepper motors play an integral role in ensuring the comfort of airplane passengers. Achieving precise, repeatable control of the crucial electronic expansion valves within an aircraft’s Environmental Control System (ECS), these motors must also ensure high durability. With customisation for design integration also a common requirement, this makes motor specification a crucial stage in the…


  • Future-proofing micro moulding supply

    Partnering with a micro moulding supplier is more than a short-term arrangement to meet immediate production needs, it is a strategic investment in the future of your business. By selecting a partner with the right combination of capabilities, scalability, and sustainability, companies can effectively future-proof their supply chain, avoiding the risks and inefficiencies that come…


  • High-precision sensors for automation and quality control of welding processes

    Maximum productivity and consistent quality are critical in automated welding processes. This requires robust, high-precision sensors that perform path planning, distance control and quality inspections, says Glenn Wedgbrow In automated welding processes such as spot welding, additive manufacturing procedures and robot welding, all process steps are clocked and carried out with the highest precision. This…


  • Offshore wind supply chain faces systemic pressure

    Published:  29 January, 2025 Shoreline Wind, a full lifecycle SaaS solution built for wind farm O&M, construction and design, has published its latest white paper, “HEADWINDS: Offshore supply chain can boost profits despite challenging times ahead”. The company says he paper offers an optimistic yet clear-eyed analysis of the opportunities and challenges facing the sector’s…


  • HSE Conference 2025

    HSE Conference 2025

    Published:  29 January, 2025 The OEUK’s HSE Conference 2025, sponsored by Harbour Energy and TotalEnergies, will take place on 6 February 2025, at P&J Live, Aberdeen. The event is said to be a must for all health, safety & environment professionals across the energy sector. Participation in the conference will provide an opportunity to embrace…


  • Microcontrollers for motor control

    Toshiba has introduced seven new 32-bit microcontrollers with Arm Cortex-M4 cores, expanding its motor control MCU lineup. These devices are suited for field-orientated control (FOC) of up to two AC motors, brushless DC (BLDC) motors and multiple types of inverter control such as variable frequency drives or servo drives. All seven newly-released devices feature CPU…


  • IO-Link enabled load cell series

    Hottinger Brüel & Kjær (HBK) releases enhanced, IO-Link enabled load cell series for better industry connections Hottinger Brüel & Kjær (HBK) has launched an upgraded version of its SP4M load cell series, including a model featuring an IO-Link interface – the SP4Mi, with a weighing capacity range of 1kg to 200kg. This latest range is…