Engineering


  • Competition seeks next generation of UK space technology entrepreneurs

    Innovate UK has launched the NextGen Space Challenge 2024 to find the UK’s next generation of space technology entrepreneurs. The competition is aimed at entrepreneurs between the ages of 21-35 with an innovative idea that uses space technology to inspire socioeconomic development. The initiative seeks to deepen international collaboration in sustainable space technology, to be…


  • A leading manufacturer of high-quality granite, marble and fabricated stone kitchen and bathroom worktops is celebrating after securing a new deal with one of the world’s largest home retailers. Bellagio Stone, which employs seventy people at its factory in Leamington Spa, will now supply its products to 12 stores in the south of the UK…


  • IoT-enabled industrial ecosystem aims to improve worker comfort

    Big Ass Fans and Lexmark have collaborated to launch CommandSense, an innovative IoT-powered comfort ecosystem designed to enhance the wellbeing of industrial and manufacturing workers. This fully automated system aims to mitigate heat stress, improve safety standards, and reduce energy costs in industrial facilities. CommandSense offers a new way for businesses to manage rising temperatures,…


  • Wirepas, MOKO SMART and AetherIoT look towards large-scale tracking

    As IoT technologies advance rapidly, strategic alliances are vital to driving innovation forward. A recent collaboration between Wirepas, MOKO SMART, and AetherIoT aims to reshape large-scale tracking solutions. This partnership combines Wirepas’ expertise in scalable mesh networks, MOKO SMART’s strength in IoT hardware, and AetherIoT’s proficiency in software integration, promising advanced solutions for extensive asset…


  • Advantech updates industrial cellular routers

    Advantech has introduced updates to its ICR-2000/2400/2500/2600 series of industrial cellular routers. These devices are designed to deliver dependable wireless communication over mobile networks, particularly supporting Category 4 (Cat.4) services on LTE networks. The range also includes models operating on the 450MHz band, alongside those featuring Cat-M and Cat-NB technology with 450MHz compatibility. Combining high…


  • Green Custard launches IoT preventative maintenance service

    Green Custard, a provider of bespoke IoT and Cloud solutions, has announced the launch of its new IoT-driven preventative maintenance service, aimed at helping businesses minimise unplanned downtime and enhance operational efficiency. This launch follows the recent decision by Amazon Web Services (AWS) to discontinue Amazon Monitron, its predictive maintenance solution. AWS confirmed that Amazon…


  • Analog Devices introduces embedded software for the intelligent Edge

    Analog Devices has introduced a range of developer-focused solutions designed to unify cross-device and cross-market hardware, software, and services. These offerings are aimed at accelerating innovation for the Intelligent Edge, with an emphasis on improving both speed and security. At the heart of this launch is CodeFusion Studio, a new embedded software development platform based…


  • Servo motors growing smarter and more efficient

    Siboni and CoreTigo have announced the next step in their collaboration, bringing CoreTigo’s IO-Link wireless technology to Siboni’s servo motors. The integration has resulted in the development of the PL4 series, a new line of wireless, planetary gearbox, brushless motors with electronic drives. These motors are not only highly energy-efficient but also provide exceptional control…


  • element14 and Arduino to host webinar on IIoT platforms

    element14, part of the Avnet Community, and Arduino have announced an upcoming webinar on enhancing Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) platforms using the Arduino Opta. This event will explore how to scale industrial projects through the versatile and widely recognised Arduino ecosystem. The webinar is scheduled for Thursday, 10th October at…


  • Season 4 of DigiKey’s Factory Tomorrow series debuts

    DigiKey, a global distributor known for its extensive range of technical components and automation products available for immediate dispatch, has unveiled the fourth season of its Factory Tomorrow video series, sponsored by Siemens and Banner Engineering. This latest season delves into the upcoming innovations in industrial automation, poised to revolutionise global manufacturing. Today’s modern factory…