Industrial News


  • New products at Cosmoprof demonstrate Amcor’s versatility in beauty packaging

    Amcor will showcase new beauty packaging innovations at Cosmoprof Bologna exhibition. The company will present rigid and flexible packaging formats including airless dispensers, recyclable wet-wipe packs, refillable containers, and stand-up pouches designed to enhance brand differentiation while supporting sustainability goals across global cosmetics and personal care markets.


  • ABB and NVIDIA push industrial physical AI

    ABB and NVIDIA are tightening simulation-to-production pathways for industrial robotics. The tie-up brings Omniverse libraries into RobotStudio, with ABB targeting faster commissioning and closer alignment between virtual training and factory deployment.


  • Actemium completes UK rebrand for former HAC and SGS switchgear businesses

    Harries Automation & Control and Switchgear Services have rebranded under the Actemium name, consolidating low-voltage switchgear and panel expertise within Actemium UK.


  • Manufacturing managers question leadership roles, says YouGov study

    A YouGov survey commissioned by SafetyCulture found that many manufacturing managers in the UK and Ireland would rather not manage people if pay and benefits were unchanged.


  • ActionPlas invests in LK Metrology CMM to support Formula 1 manufacturing work

    ActionPlas has installed a new LK Metrology coordinate measuring machine as part of a £1m investment programme supporting high‑precision components for a Formula 1 customer.


  • OMRON launches VHV5 inline verifier for ISO-compliant barcode quality control

    OMRON has introduced the VHV5 Inline Verifier, a high‑speed system designed to grade 1D, 2D and direct part mark barcodes directly on production lines, helping manufacturers ensure traceability and compliance.


  • Domino launches Cx150i direct-to-box printer for secondary packaging coding

    Domino has introduced the Cx150i, a compact piezo inkjet printer designed to code directly onto porous boxes, targeting secondary packaging lines seeking lower consumable use and simpler integration with factory systems.


  • Nanoparticles offer new hope for treating alcohol-related liver disease

    Across the world, more than 1.5 billion people suffer from chronic liver disease. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports that it kills more than 52,000 people a year in the United States alone – the ninth most common cause of death in the nation. Despite this significant impact on society, alcohol-related liver…


  • Compressor overhauls and revamps

    It is no exaggeration to say that without compressors, countless industries ranging from petrochemicals to brewing would grind to an almost instant halt. As such, for the companies working in these sectors it is critical that they ensure their equipment is working efficiently and reliably Yet, over time, many businesses face challenges when working with…


  • GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic may slow how quickly alcohol hits the bloodstream

    New research reveals that popular GLP-1 medications like Ozempic could change how quickly alcohol affects the body, offering early clues into their surprising impact on craving, intoxication, and reward. Study: A preliminary study of the physiological and perceptual effects of GLP-1 receptor agonists during alcohol consumption in people with obesity. Image credit: niksdope/Shutterstock.com In a…