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  • WireMasters expands defence portfolio with Clearfield fibre-optics

    WireMasters expands fibre-management distribution for defence networks. The new agreement authorises WireMasters to distribute Clearfield’s fibre-management systems globally, enhancing their interconnect offerings with scalable, high-density communication systems for defence markets. This partnership facilitates faster procurement and supports projects requiring swift delivery and complete product traceability.


  • TAD Electronics expands to include mobile app development

    TAD Electronics has expanded with Bluebrick Studios acquisition. This strategic move enhances TAD’s capabilities, allowing it to provide comprehensive electronics manufacturing services. Customers benefit from integrated hardware and software solutions, including advanced mobile app development, streamlining processes from conception to market delivery.


  • Helix motors drive new supersonic jet engines

    Helix partners with Astro Mechanica for advanced propulsion systems. The collaboration utilises Helix’s SPX242-94 motors in Astro Mechanica’s Duality™ engine, aiming to enhance fuel efficiency for supersonic aircraft. The partnership targets military and civilian applications, with a focus on achieving transpacific capability within three years. Helix’s motors are pivotal in this aerospace innovation.


  • Ampyr raises £50m mezzanine for UK renewables

    AMPYR Distributed Energy secures substantial finance to fuel expansion. The £50 million mezzanine finance facility, provided by Franklin Templeton, supports ADE’s growing business acquisitions and project funding pipeline. It is one of the largest in the UK C&I renewables sector, enhancing ADE’s financial capability following its recent debt arrangement.


  • Heat Pump Association marks 30th anniversary

    The Heat Pump Association marks its 30th anniversary milestone. The event, held at the British Library in London, gathered key industry figures to reflect on progress and explore future advancements in heat pump deployment. Discussions emphasised skills development, consumer confidence, and collaborative efforts towards electrifying heat.


  • TAD Electronics expands to include mobile app development

    Keysight launches the FieldFox D-Series, revolutionising RF analysis. The new analyser enables seamless field-to-lab integration and 120 MHz gap-free IQ streaming, setting a new standard for wideband signal analysis. Designed for precision and portability, it tackles complex RF environments with unmatched performance and advanced data transfer capabilities.


  • Helix motors drive new supersonic jet engines

    Inovance unveils INO AIR at SPS 2025 in Nuremberg. The industrial automation leader showcased its latest wireless servo control solution, INO AIR, at the Smart Production Solutions event. The technology promises enhanced flexibility and reduced installation costs, reinforcing Inovance’s commitment to cutting-edge automation solutions.


  • Zumtobel and Thorn supply adaptable lighting for Co-op

    Co-op enhances store lighting with Zumtobel and Thorn partnership. The programme has upgraded lighting in approximately 400 Co-op locations across the UK, including England, Scotland, and the Highlands and Islands. Further expansions will include funeral care centres, enhancing consistency and efficiency across the Co-op estate.


  • ifm launches fail-safe inductive sensors for food industry

    ifm launches fail-safe inductive sensors for food industry. These robust sensors, crafted from full metal, withstand extreme conditions, offering unmatched reliability. Engineered for the food sector, they function in temperatures ranging from -25°C to 100°C, proving indispensable for safety-critical applications in challenging environments.


  • Aetina unveils NVIDIA Blackwell MXM for industrial AI

    Aetina unveils advanced AI modules with NVIDIA Blackwell GPUs. The new MXM AI Accelerator Modules offer triple the AI performance of previous versions, enhancing capabilities for autonomous robots, unmanned vehicles, and smart manufacturing equipment. This marks a significant leap in edge AI computing, setting new industry standards.