Manufacturing
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An Aston University researcher has secured a £625,000 fellowship from the Royal Academy of Engineering to investigate ways of reducing the surging power demands of data centres. Aleksandr Donodin, based at the Aston Institute of Photonic Technologies, is one of just twelve academics to be awarded the funding this autumn. His five-year project will explore…
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Emerson, the US industrial technology group, has expanded its presence in the energy sector with two recent initiatives: a large-scale hydropower modernisation for Arizona utility Salt River Project (SRP), and the launch of a new emissions-monitoring analyser designed to optimise combustion efficiency. The dual moves highlight Emerson’s strategy of leveraging its automation and control systems…
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German sensor manufacturer Leuze is betting on supercapacitor technology to improve the efficiency of industrial hand-held scanners, as logistics operators look for faster charging, lighter devices, and reduced environmental impact. The company said its IT 1960 series now incorporates so-called “supercaps”, which can recharge in seconds and withstand millions of charge cycles, offering an alternative…
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Flex and rigid-flex PCBs are widely used across various industries due to their unique combination of flexibility, durability, and design versatility. Among the leading providers, PCBWay stands out for its exceptional quality services. Their products are widely applied in numerous fields, including wearable devices, medical equipment, automotive systems, consumer electronics, industrial automation, and telecommunications. During…
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Modern industrial processes demand lighting solutions that can do more than simply provide brightness. With the LED luminaires from binder, users now have access to technology that combines workplace illumination and status indication in a single system. Whether it’s precise white light for detailed illumination or clear process signals within the RGB spectrum, these luminaires…
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Jaguar Land Rover’s prolonged shutdown after a cyber incident highlights the fragility of modern manufacturing. With IT and OT systems converging, legacy control networks are now prime targets. Experts warn that production resilience depends on treating OT security as a board-level priority.
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The US has opened national security probes into robotics imports. The Commerce Department is examining foreign reliance in medical devices, industrial machinery, and automation systems under Section 232 rules.
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More than 50 manufacturers join the Leading Change for Digital Champions programme to embrace technology Made Smarter North West, the government-backed technology adoption programme, is celebrating the impact of its fast-track skills initiative which has empowered more than 50 manufacturers to embrace digital transformation. Since launch, nine cohorts of 84 people from 53 companies have…
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capricorn and Zagato Combine Expertise to Launch New Hypercar, Offering Purity of Driving and Design
capricorn GROUP (capricorn) and Zagato collaborate to launch new ultra-limited hypercar; first teaser image revealed. capricorn GROUP (capricorn), the German-based industry leader in automotive and motorsport lightweight technology, and Zagato, the world-renowned Italian design and coachbuilding company, have today revealed the first teaser image of what both parties envision a limited production series driver-focused lightweight…
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The industrial equipment market is accelerating through a wave of automation, safety innovation, and sustainable design. From cranes with IIoT-enabled monitoring to energy-efficient lifting systems, manufacturers are re-engineering heavy equipment to meet stricter standards while supporting larger, more complex projects across construction and manufacturing.
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