Industrial News


  • High performance sensor technologies for robotics applications

    Glenn Wedgbrow discusses the key role that sensors play in industrial robotics, enabling robots to perceive their surroundings, position themselves accurately and perform work steps precisely Sensors play a key role in the use of robots in industrial processes. They enable robots to perceive their surroundings, position themselves accurately and carry out work steps precisely.…


  • RailStaff Awards – Nomination deadline 3rd October!

    Listen to this article It’s that time again – the countdown to the RailStaff Awards has begun, and although 2023’s event set the bar impossibly high, this year it will be bigger and better than ever! The RailStaff Awards recognise those who go the extra mile, whether that’s supporting their co-workers, making the railway safer,…


  • Wireless charging for all environments

    In the fast-paced world of mass manufacturing, delays compromise productivity. Eradicating their causes – whether through malfunction or maintenance – is key to ensuring uptime, efficiency and customer satisfaction. Automatic Guided Vehicles (AGVs) play an essential role in today´s modern manufacturing environment. Whether they are moving partially completed goods through different stages of production, transporting…


  • Low-particle-emission bearing for servomotors

    NSK is introducing a high-performance bearing for servomotors that reduces the emission of particles such as grease and oil. This development will contribute to the stable operation of vital industry machines such as robots.  To identify a potential way of overcoming the issue of particle emissions from bearings, NSK undertook research into the mechanism behind…


  • New offshore wind farm projects awarded

    Published:  04 September, 2024 A total of nine offshore wind farm contracts have been awarded by the government after last year’s auction failed to attract any bidders at all. This is in line with the new Labour government’s commitment to expanding offshore wind energy in the UK. The contracts are part of a wider slate of…


  • Natural Power opens new Ireland base

    Published:  04 September, 2024 Natural Power a leading renewable energy consultancy and service provider has announced it has officially opened its 13th global office in Castlebar, County Mayo, Ireland. The company says this well-serviced regional hub offers the ideal location due to its position in the heart of Ireland’s burgeoning green energy sector. The west…


  • Durable housing for interior and exterior areas

    For electrical installations that are going to be exposed to the elements and risk impact from passing site traffic, electrical engineers need the very toughest housing. While it’s always best practice try to position your electrical enclosures and distribution boxes under cover and away from high traffic areas, this isn’t always possible.  The Spelsberg GEOS…


  • Hardware logic eliminates the requirement for software development, resulting in a faster time-to-market

    Toshiba will start sampling the TB9033FTG, a Clock Extension Peripheral Interface (CXPI) responder interface IC with built-in hardware logic.  The hardware logic can control the data communication by the CXPI protocol and General Purpose Input/Output (GPIO), eliminating the need for dedicated software development thereby shortening development times. The new product enables multiplexing of automotive communications…


  • Power bipolar junction transistors in modern packaging

    Nexperia announces the latest extension to its portfolio of power bipolar junction transistors (BJTs) with the release of 10 standard and ten automotive-qualified products in DFN2020D-3 packaging. These new devices are available in 50V and 80V ratings and supporting current ranges from 1A to 3A in NPN and PNP polarity. With this release Nexperia is…


  • High performance brake allowsmultitude of torque values to be generated using the same basic brake architecture

    Original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) in the crane and winch markets can now benefit from a highly modular electromagnetic spring applied HPB motor brake. from Stromag.  As safety requirements in the sector become ever more complex, the future orientated capabilities of the HPB place it at the forefront of motor brake innovation. Offered in eight different…