Manufacturing


  • AI-powered factory gap: Europe’s mid-caps at a crossroads

    Europe’s industrial backbone is facing a silent divide. While automation headlines are dominated by “lights-out” factories and billion-euro investments, the real test is unfolding on the shop floors of small and mid-sized manufacturers. For every multinational with a data-driven smart plant, there are dozens of European SMEs wrestling with legacy kit, skills shortages, and the…


  • Keeping a Lid on High-Volume Food Packaging: A Look at Contrinex’s C23PA Photoelectric Sensors

    In the fast-paced world of food packaging, maintaining control over automated lines is paramount to success. Contrinex’s versatile C23PA photoelectric sensors provide a wide array of vital tools in managing the complexities of high-volume packing operations and ensuring maximum uptime. A key feature of the C23PA series is the inclusion of the IO-Link serial connection…


  • Total portfolio expands by more than 236,000 new products and 127 new suppliers in second quarter THIEF RIVER FALLS, Minnesota, USA – DigiKey, the leading global electronic components and automation products distributor, extensively expanded its in-stock products available for same-day shipment by adding more than 32,000 innovative new product introductions (NPIs) in the second quarter…


  • Artisan bakery enhances productivity with Russell Finex vibratory sieve

    Studio Bakery, a renowned artisan bakery in the Ribble Valley, has revolutionized its baking operations by adopting the Russell Compact Sieve®. This step has eliminated manual sieving, boosted efficiency and addressed the well-being of the bakery’s dedicated team. Founded in 2017 by Allison Metcalf, Studio Bakery started in a small garden studio and has grown…


  • Clark Europe and Zeppelin Polska Sp. z o.o. have signed a cooperation agreement. With this strategic partnership, the manufacturer of industrial trucks aims to further expand its presence on the Polish market, and at the same time strengthen its position as a major supplier of industrial trucks in Europe. On the occasion of the signing…


  • FORTRESS LAUNCHES LABEL INSPECTION AT PPMA TOTAL 2025 Stand B32

    Image Header: : Fortress Technology debuts a fully automated top and bottom label inspection solution at PPMA 2025 At PPMA 2025, inspection equipment specialist Fortress Technology debuts a fully automated top and bottom label inspection solution, ensuring complete compliance with retailer food safety and labelling requirements. In 2024, labelling errors accounted for almost a quarter…


  • AN MACHINE LEARNING MAKE IT IN MEDICAL?

    Image Header: In medical manufacturing, robust validation protocols are critical throughout the product lifecycle. In a highly litigated and tightly regulated industry like medical device manufacturing, where processes demand strict validation, is full integration of machine learning into production truly feasible? Generative AI, and by extension machine learning (ML), offers manufacturers the promise to predict…


  • Abloy UK has expanded its team with the addition of two new digital access specialists, as part of its ongoing commitment to innovation, digital transformation, and growth within the industry. By enhancing its team of experts, Abloy can support the increasing demand for advanced, connected access solutions across a range of sectors, helping customers specify…


  • Evac+Chair sets new benchmark in evacuation planning with launch of Evac Xpert™

    Evac+Chair, the original manufacturer and global leader in evacuation chairs, has set a new benchmark in evacuation planning with the launch of its new online product consultant, Evac Xpert™. Established in 1982, Evac+Chair is a pioneer in emergency evacuation solutions, supplying life-saving equipment to care homes, hospitals, schools, transport hubs, government buildings, retail outlets, stadiums…


  • ~ Why the future of energy demands smarter automation ~ According to the International Energy Agency, the number of hydrogen projects announced globally surged by 50 per cent in 2023 alone. If all planned projects are realised, hydrogen production could reach 38 million tonnes per year by 2030, which is six times today’s levels. Here,…