Drives company's international trade success recognised. - Invertek Drives Ltd has been awarded with The King's Award for Enterprise - International Trade 2025, recognising continuous growth in overseas sales. The award acknowledges Invertek's impressive 149% growth over a six year period - achieved despite global challenges including the COVID-19 pandemic, BREXIT, and electronics supply chain disruptions.

Digital material data management standard. - The German Association of the Automotive Industry (VDA) has adopted VDA 231-301, a new recommendation that further advances the digital exchange of test results in material-related processes. It builds on the already established VDA 231-300, which defines how material and surface requirements are embedded in 3D data sets. material.one AG was involved in the implementation of the standard.

Automation body is Top-Rated Nonprofit - The International Society of Automation (ISA) has been named a 2025 Top-Rated Nonprofit by GreatNonprofits, the primary platform for community-sourced reviews about nonprofit organizations. ISA also received this recognition in 2024.

How sustainable is Ai? - The accelerating adoption of artificial intelligence (Ai) is driving up energy consumption and greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions across the Ai value chain, raising urgent concerns about its long-term sustainability and the environmental impact on tech giants. In response, new research outlines key strategies to decarbonize Ai, focusing on improvements in energy sourcing, data centre infrastructure, and technology innovation, reveals GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company.

High power Redundant Power Supply. -Delta's 5,500W 19-inch (1RU) and ORv3 21-inch (1OU) high-power redundant power supplies for AI servers have recently become the world’s first to attain the industry’s highest energy efficiency certification 80 PLUS® Ruby due to their groundbreaking peak efficiency as high as 97.5%, and a power factor of 0.99 under full load. Delta has drawn upon its superior prowess in soft-switching technology and advanced circuit topology, while also applying third-generation power semiconductor technology to not only surpass the stringent requirements of the 80 PLUS Ruby certification, but also to deliver a 59% increase in power density at 51W/inch^³. This 80 PLUS Ruby further cements Delta's technology development.

Torben Christensen has been named Chief Financial Officer of Danfoss Power Solutions.

Robotics to enhance workflow for designers and programmers. - The shift toward automated assembly lines and integrated system solutions in industrial environments continues to drive demand for both standardisation and customisation. Machine and system builders face the challenge of maintaining efficiency while accommodating unique conditions and legacy structures at customer sites. Stäubli Robotics Suite 2025 addresses these issues directly with features to speed up efficiency at every stage of robotics projects, enabling manufacturers to refine automation processes with greater precision and flexibility.

Co-operation to transform semiconductor testing. - A strategic partnership between Emerson and Advantest will transform semiconductor testing by harnessing the power of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML). This collaboration combines Emerson’s deep domain expertise in semiconductor product analytics, algorithm development, and data management with Advantest’s cutting-edge real-time data infrastructure.

Servomotor has Ethernet. - The JVL A/S MAC1004 integrated servomotor, available through Mclennan, is set to offer a new level of performance, efficiency and flexibility for precision motion control in industrial automation. As part of a new generation MACmotor® range, the MAC1004 sports a completely new software and hardware design and delivers 1kW of continuous servo power and a 3kW peak rating in a compact 80x80 mm motor size. With increased efficiency and a 100% duty cycle rating, its wide choice of six built-in Industrial Ethernet options and faster processor combines with a new absolute multi-turn encoder that makes the MAC1004 a compelling choice for almost any application.

OT data mobility out of the box. - DeltaV™ SaaS SCADA with Edge Connect has been announced by Emerson. This is a flexible, preconfigured edge solution engineered to deliver more seamless operational technology (OT) data mobility out of the box. Designed to connect existing field devices to the cloud-hosted DeltaV SaaS Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) system in minutes, the DeltaV SaaS SCADA with Edge Connect edge solution eliminates much of the traditional engineering work necessary to bring critical operational data into the control system for better visibility and safer, more flexible and reliable control.

Company acquisition responds to building global sustainable demands. - The Board of Directors of Anritsu Corporation has approved the acquisition of 100% of shares in DEWETRON GmbH, a leading Austrian provider of power measurement and data collection instruments based in Grambach, (A) in April 2025. The share transfer agreement was signed with TKH Group N.V., a shareholder then. Completion of the transaction remains subject to standard regulatory approvals and general closing conditions.

Current sensors range completed. - Two new members to LEM's IN family of current sensors, suitable for a range of demanding systems in the medical, test and measurement, energy metering and power sectors have been introduced. The IN 1500-S current sensor is specifically designed for high performance and precision in 1500A nominal current applications, while the IN 1000-SHF current sensor is suitable for applications requiring very wide bandwidth. The new products are the latest additions to the highly successful IN family of high-precision sensors, known for their high reliability in applications such as MRI, calibration units, power meters, and energy measurement.

How Ai enhances industrial power transformer efficiency. - When transformers malfunction or fail, they can put operations at risk of downtime and financial losses. That’s where AI can come in. (ReHack's Zac Amos in Automation.com)

Complete visual code analysis workflows. - The latest release of TrustInSoft Analyzer (TISA), featuring major enhancements to the TISA Project Manager GUI and the introduction of a new REST API for software development tool integration has been announced.

Scan, peel, stick, and go! - An innovative IoT device management platform that efficiently manages deployed IoT sensors has been launched by EnOcean. SmartStudio simplifies and accelerates the use and monitoring of connected sensors and the evaluation of collected data. Built for businesses of all sizes, SmartStudio enables effortless installation, real-time data insights, and seamless integration with existing workplace and building management systems.

Modernising IT and OT operations. - Stratodesk has announced its expansion in the Industrial Automation market, modernizing the landscape of IT and OT endpoint management. The launch of Stratodesk’s Industrial OT program, combines expertise in endpoint OS security and management solutions with partners in IT/OT hardware, industrial automation software, and more, creating powerful, customized solutions for customers in the industrial sector.

Automation Supplier Financials Quarterly Year-Over-Year Analysis Q4 2024. - In this Insight, ARC Advisory Group includes the most recent quarterly results for major automation suppliers that publicly report their results. With this latest automation supply side-market update, ARC has increased the number and breadth of automation suppliers covered, based on a combination of publicly reported data and ARC’s own extensive research database. We have also added selected business intelligence visualizations. (By Rajkumar Paira)

Fifty years calibrating! - During 2025 Beamex is celebrating its five decades in calibration. This 50-year journey – from a company founded by four passionate calibration technicians to a global leader in calibration solutions – reflects a continuous evolution guided by an unwavering commitment to precision. This commitment has seen Beamex grow into a multinational corporation with customers in 140 countries.

Flash storage. - Innodisk has announced the launch of its latest PCIe Gen5 SSD series, designed to meet the OCP Data centre NVMe SSD spec v2.0 and the increasing demands of AI model training, big data analytics, and data-intensive environments. The new series supports multiple form factors, including U.2, as well as EDSFF E1.S, E3.S, and the brand-new E3.L for data centre applications, catering to the diverse needs of enterprise and data centre environments

Testing over the air! - A new solution that combines Microwave Vision Group's (MVG) multi-probe OTA (Over The Air) test systems with Anritsu's Wireless Connectivity Test Set MT8862A to support IEEE 802.11be (Wi-Fi 7) OTA measurements has been announced.

Rugged automotive switches. - EAO has released details of the latest additions to its Series 09 family of automotive HMIs. EAO’s Series 09 family now includes rugged weather-proof push-button switches specially developed to operate reliably on the exteior of heavy duty vehicles such as municipal trucks and agricultural and construction vehicles.

Wireless gateway upgraded. - Emerson has just announced upgrades to its Emerson Wireless 1410S Gateways, along with a new 781S Smart Antenna design. These enhancements allow more efficient installation and operation, minimize required network infrastructure and maintain reliability. The remote antenna adapter allows users to achieve unparalleled signal strength with high-gain remote antenna compatibility, significantly reducing the number of hops and repeaters needed for even the most challenging WirelessHART® networks.

Cyber reliance complience. - The SoMLabs i.MX8Mmini System-on-Modules (SoMs, marketed by Inelco Hunter, are “CRA ready” i.e. conform to the EU Cyber Resilience Act which came into force on 10th December 2024. The Act’s aim is to enhance the cybersecurity of products with digital elements sold or manufactured in the EU. The i.MX8Mmini System-on-Modules are CRA Ready - they are ready to be integrated into the customer's electronic product with the knowledge that the requirements of the Act have been met with the SOMLabs module.

Best new product promoter. - Mouser Electronics has been named the Best New Product Promoter for 2024 by Diotec Semiconductor, the leading manufacturer of diodes, transistors, MOSFETs, and voltage regulators for automotive-, commercial- and industrial-grade applications. Mouser was awarded this accolade for significant growth in buyers, lines and part counts.

Measurements to the cloud. - The NETRIS® family from WIKA has three radio units that ensure seamless and secure transmission of measured data in IIoT applications. The instruments allow battery-powered wireless transmission via the licence-free LoRaWAN® (“Long Range Wide Area Network”) radio standard. This enables long ranges of up to 10 km and a long battery life of up to 5 years. The radio units can be easily configured via WIKA’s web-based IIoT cloud platform and the LoRaWAN® network, in some cases also via mobile devices using the “myWIKA wireless device” app.

Breakthrough in torque and angle measurement. - The SGR523, a state-of-the-art digital rotary torque sensor equipped with an integrated incremental angle encoder has been introduced by Sensor Technology. This innovative addition to the TorqSense SGR series sets a new benchmark for precision in torque and angular position monitoring across various industrial applications.

Environmental product declaration for distributed control. - ABB has published its first Environmental Product Declaration (EPD) for the AC 800M family of controllers. This marks a key milestone in industrial automation, with ABB becoming the first company to publish an externally verified EPD for industrial controllers used in distributed control systems (DCS).

Corrosion under insulation (CUI). - DNV has successfully completed the technology qualification (TQ) of Subtera’s passive terahertz sensor technology designed to detect corrosion under insulation (CUI) and the trapped moisture that causes it—a pervasive challenge in industrial plants.

The death of Eddie Kenny, founding member of ISA Ireland, has been announced.
RIP

Spectrum analyser enhancement. - Anritsu Company is expanding the analysis bandwidth along with the addition of a Tracking Generator option for the Field Master Spectrum Analysers. These spectrum analysers provide benchtop performance in a ruggedised handheld battery power format that has made them indispensable for RF engineers working in a wide range of communication industries.

Virtual process line visualisation. - EMG is renowned for its expertise in flat materials production and processing, especially steel and aluminum. Whether in the hot or cold section, on coating, annealing, galvanising or tinning lines - their systems have become an integral part of ensuring quality, stability, and process control in demanding production environments. Now EMG has launched a digital process line visualisation tool on its website - a highly intuitive and interactive resource for anyone seeking clarity, insight, and product information.

How to handle the deadtime that hampers process control. - Deadtime is the interval between the application of a control effort and its first discernible effect on the process variable. Deadtime is most common in processes that involve a transport delay between the actuators and the sensors, such as water flowing through a bathroom's plumbing from the hot water valve to the shower head. (Control Engineering)

Easy monitoring of robot fleets. - Remote monitoring, fault identification, visualisation and optimisation of robot fleets – all of these actions can be performed conveniently, securely, and efficiently with the SCOPE platform, which Stäubli has now made even more powerful with a recent update.

Weighing in explosive areas. - Safety is a top priority for any business, especially when it comes to operations in potentially explosive environments. Mettler Toledos' comprehensive guide provides the knowledge to choose Ex-area-approved weighing solutions that meet your specific process requirements and regulations.

NbTi cable for cryogenic applications. - Intelliconnect (Europe) is an authorised distributor for Niobium/Titanium (NbTi) cable manufactured in the USA by their sister company EZ Form Cable. Suitable for operation down to millikelvin (mK) temperatures, this cable is widely used in Quantum Computer, Ai and other research applications.

Handheld thermal imagers affirm commitment to continuous improvement. - al imaging spot temperature cameras: the FLIR TG268 and TG298 have been released by Flir. They are built on the robust success of the FLIR TG267 and TG297 and provide professionals in the utility, manufacturing, electrical, automotive, and industrial sectors with lightweight, handheld, affordable condition monitoring tools featuring a number of key improvements.

Manage, automate and digitalise operationsin life science. - TrackWise Manufacturing is an artificial intelligence (Ai)-assisted, cloud-native platform just introduced by Honeywell. It is designed to transform how life sciences companies manage, automate and digitalize operations. The platform is one of the first in the life sciences industry to offer a revolutionary new approach to workflow management that bridges the gap between the digital and physical manufacturing environments.

Panel PC has integrated controller. - Inelco Hunter has announced the availability of a new 10.1-inch Panel PC, which features an integrated controller board, making it particularly suitable for applications requiring speed combined with a powerful processing capability. A 12-inch Panel PC version is also available.

Digital dissolved oxygen sensor. - The release of the Rosemount™ 490A Optical Dissolved Oxygen Sensor has been announced by Emerson. This is a digital Modbus-enabled measurement device designed to enhance operational flexibility, simplify installation and reduce maintenance costs across many industrial applications in the water/wastewater treatment, biopharmaceutical manufacturing, food and beverage processing, and steam power generation industries.

Legacy replacement testing. - Seica SpA has intruduced the new VALID LR system, designed to provide a solution for customers looking to replace legacy test systems which are no longer supported by the original manufacturers. The native multi-resource architecture of the Valid LR gives it the flexibility and performance required for the seamless migration of existing test programs and fixtures, while preserving original fault coverage, ensuring a smooth transition for users.

Benefit for automation professionals. - The International Society of Automation (ISA) has launched Connect Forums on their ISA Connect platform, enabling members to exchange ideas and expertise on various automation topics within a members-only community. Members engage with automation professionals across sectors, dive deep into cutting-edge automation topics and get real-time answers to their toughest questions. The focus is on technologies that cross-industry segments, allowing members to get insights from anywhere.

Connect distributor of the year. - Mouser Electronic has been awarded the 2024 Global and Americas Distributor of the Year Awards from Harwin, the manufacturer of interconnect components. Harwin cited Mouser's continued expansion of the Harwin market share, combined with strong sales revenue, as basis for the awards.

Industrial AI Moves from Hype to Reality - Hannover Messe 2025, themed "Energizing a Sustainable Industry," proved to be a vital pulse check for the industrial sector. This year’s event offered a clear snapshot of an industry in the midst of significant change. A set of tightly connected themes stood out across discussions and showcases, highlighting the emerging priorities and technological pathways steering the future of manufacturing and industrial operations. Here’s a closer look at the four most prominent trends from Colin Masson (ARC Advisory).