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EPE 2025 26th European Conference on Power Electronics & Applications. 31/03/2025 to 4/04/2025 Paris (F)
Hannover Messe 2025 Shaping the Future with Technology! 31/03/2025 to 4/04/2025 Hannover (D)
World Hydrogen North Asmerica "Scaling the hydrogen market for a low-carbon and sustainable future." 31/03/2025 to 2/04/2025 Houston (TX USA)
National Construction Summit Ireland’s largest construction industry event 2/04/2025 to 3/04/2025 Dublin (IRL)
Emerging Technologies ISA Irl Conference 3/04/2025 Cork (IRL) Contact: ISA Ireland
Fortinet - Accelerates 25 "Where industry leaders, visionaries, and partners come together to shape the future of cybersecurity." 7/04/2025 to 11/04/2025 Berlin (D)
IWIPP 2025 International Workshop on Integrated Power Packaging 8/04/2025 to 10/04/2025 Tuscaloosa (AL USA)(
OMC Med Em\nergy Conference & Exhibition 8/04/2025 to 10/04/2025 Ravenna (I)
MSR-Spezialmesse 9/04/2025 Leverkusen (D)
2025 CMC Critical Materials Conference 9/04/2025 to 10/04/2025 Austin (TX USA)
MachineBuilding.North Machine building, systems integration and factory automation. 10/04/2025 Manchester (GB)
London LAB Live "The best Lab Show in the UK!" 14/04/2025 to 15/04/2025 London (GB)
Robotics Summit & Expo. "The Future of Robotics Starts Here!" 30/04/2025 to 1/05/2025 Boston (MA USA)
Advanced Automation Forum 30/04/2025 to 1/05/2025 Boston (MA USA)
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New ultra-sonic flowmeter. - The Flexim FLUXUS® / PIOX® 731 series from Emerson is a new range of non-intrusive, clamp-on, ultrasonic flow meters designed to offer greater flexibility, convenience and availability. The nine models in the 731 series feature high-performance volumetric and mass flow sensing technologies and a robust, functional design, providing accurate and reliable measurements for both liquids and gases, with no process media pressure limitations.
Electronic motor starter. - Rockwell Automation has launched the the M100 Electronic Motor Starter, enabling industrial organisations to simplify panel wiring and reduce component and engineering complexities with advanced functional safety solutions and more refined motor starting capabilities.
Circuit breakers. -
Designed specifically for power distribution in NEC Class 2 circuits.
Two new versions of PULS PISA-M Electronic Circuit Breakers designed specifically for power distribution in NEC Class 2 circuits have been announced. PISA-M enables the safe distribution of load current into four individual Class 2 circuits. This offers a cost-effective alternative to multiple individually approved NEC Class 2 power supplies, reducing acquisition costs, installation time and system approval. If more than four circuits are needed, multiple PISA-M modules can be connected to a power supply.
Dust control protects environment. - A new solution for Dust Collector Monitoring and Control has been announced by Emerson. A wide range of industries—including cement, mining and metals, chemicals and plastics, food and dairy, power, utilities, and more—handle materials that generate significant amounts of dust and particulate emissions. Automating dust collection monitoring is an effective way to optimize filtration, ensure environmental compliance, reduce costly maintenance, and avoid expensive unplanned downtime.
High-pressure relief valve. -
The launch of a full-flow high-pressure relief valve (FHPRV) for the Danfoss H1B bent-axis motor has been announced. The FHPRV joins the counterbalance valve (CBV) in a portfolio of valves designed to enable the use of Danfoss high-power axial piston motors in open-circuit systems. The FHPRV enables machine designers to leverage the benefits of the H1B motor’s compact design and outstanding efficiency while also providing overpressure protection in high-power applications.
Not an April's fool prank for components. - (Innovative new loyalty program.)
Anglia Plus is a customer loyalty scheme that offers extended payment terms and money back rewards for customers that place orders through Anglia Live, Anglia Components' ecommerce platform that is open to customers in throughout Europe offering a Free 1-2 day DDP delivery service. Anglia Live customers will automatically be enrolled in Anglia Plus and immediately receive 90-day payment terms for all qualifying orders.
Open for robotics. - ABB Robotics will be holding an Open Day at its Milton Keynes Customer Experience Centre (GB) on Thursday, 15th May, highlighting the benefits offered by the latest robotic and machine automation technologies. Featuring live demonstrations, interactive sessions and expert insights, the event will show how automation is opening possibilities for transformation and growth across industries in Britain and Ireland.
Márta
2025 March
Ultra-slim and fanless PSU. -
The Bicker Elektronik portfolio has been expanded with the new Cincon LFM550S AC/DC power supply series, offering 550 W of power in an ultra-slim 1-inch low-profile design. These power supplies, featuring a baseplate for fanless contact cooling, stand out with their wide operating temperature range of -40 to +80°C and high efficiency of up to 93%. Thanks to the universal AC input range of 85 to 264 VAC with active PFC and international safety approvals, the two models – LFM550S120C (12V) and LFM550S240C (24V) – can be used globally across a wide range of applications.
Endress+Hauser mourns a tragic loss. - The Endress+Hauser Group mourns the loss of Dr Dirk Mörmann (1973–2025), managing director of the competence center for level and pressure measurement technology in Maulburg, Germany. He has died in a tragic accident. RIP. |
Innovation and safety in batteries. -
AMETEK Surface Vision is developing new partnerships with key battery industry organisations to help accelerate innovation and promote sustainable, cutting-edge solutions and business opportunities in electric battery technology globally.

Sensata Technologies' Pete Johnson, has accepted a seat on the Leadership Group of the Electronic Components Supply Network (ecsn).
New cybersecurity report reveals year-long intrusion in utility systems. -
A Dragos report details how Volt Typhoon hackers accessed a Boston-area utility for a year, prompting cybersecurity upgrades. A report published by cybersecurity firm Dragos details how Chinese hackers linked to the Volt Typhoon group maintained access to a major power and water company near Boston, for nearly a year. The breach at Littleton Electric Light & Water Department occurred between February and late November 2023, when the FBI notified the utility of the intrusion. (Control Engineering)
Predictive maintenance solutions resource. -
Mouser Electronics has introduced its new Predictive Maintenance Solutions online resource, dedicated to providing leading-edge technology and information directly to engineers of all skill levels. The new site explores the opportunities and benefits of predictive maintenance, supporting readers through their design journey.
Control system has increased operational agility. - Emerson's DeltaV™ Automation Platform is being expanded with the DeltaV version 15 Feature Pack 3 update for its distributed control system. New capabilities in Feature Pack 3 help users improve the availability of Ethernet-based field device networks through PROFINET system redundancy. Feature pack enhancements improve users’ ability to track changes and produce validation reports for version control both internally and for regulating authorities. In addition, new simulation enhancements continue to improve training options to upskill workforces more easily.
Servo motors with smart feedback device. -
The new SFD-M (Smart Feedback Device, Multi-Turn) has been introduced by Kollmorgen. It allows machine builders to achieve high-resolution multi-turn feedback with absolute positioning information available at system startup.
Differential pressure sensor. -
Synetica has launched the enLink Status-DP. This next-generation LoRaWAN differential pressure sensor redefines industry standards with unmatched accuracy, flexible range, and advanced wireless capabilities. Specifically engineered for HVAC, air quality monitoring, and industrial applications, the enLink Status-DP integrates Superior Sensor Technology’s HV210 differential pressure sensor, setting a new benchmark for precision and performance.
Android operated touch display. -
BASDISP-AND is 10.1’’ Industrial Touch Display with Android operating system from Contemporary Controls. It is designed to optimizse display graphics by webpage from BASpi-Edge, BASview3 or any other HTML-based controller (for example Innotech Omni, Trend IQX, Cylon, Distech, Tridium, CentraLine, iSMA, DEOS, EasyIO). It offers an option to install an application Kiosk Mode (“Kiosk Browser Lockdown” available in Google “Play Store”) which is a perfect solution to fine tune what your display’s end-users will be able to do. The whole setup can be done with just a couple of taps.
Cybersecurity, IT/OT Collaboration and AI Efficiency Driving Decision-Making for Industrial Networks - Cybersecurity continues to be a top challenge for manufacturers running industrial facilities, but IT/OT collaboration can improve cybersecurity. Despite this, only 19% of firms have collaborative IT/OT teams. Currently, cybersecurity and AI top the charts of planned investments for the next one to two years, according to a Cisco’s 2024 Report (Automation.com)
Circular connectors & sockets. -
The brand-new range of Amphenol CONEC M8 circular connectors and sockets with rapid, safe and secure snap or screw/snap terminations is now available from Inalco Hunter. In order to save time and provide ease of maintenance, the connectors can be quickly and easily plugged onto sockets, sensors and actuators without any further work or tools needed.
Data portal progress. -
Data isn’t just the driver for project planning and design. The Eplan Data Portal offers users access to high-quality product catalogues from a continually growing pool of renowned component manufacturers. The portal has now passed the mark of more than two-million sets of static device data from around five hundred manufacturers! By using integrated configurators, users have far more than four million data sets at their fingertips. It’s a nearly limitless and ever-increasing variety of components that can quickly and easily be integrated into projects – and the data quality is naturally top notch.
Contour measurement. -
The new Leuze ROD 300 series of laser scanners for accurate contour measurement and ROD 500 for precise AGV navigation have been introduced. These laser scanners in the ROD 300 series for contour measurement and the ROD 500 series as a high-resolution variant for navigation tasks are characterised by high scanning rates with simultaneously high angular resolution.
BAC Certification secured. -
The EnOcean SmartServer has been successfully certified by the BACnet Testing Laboratories (BTL). This milestone underscores the company´s commitment to delivering open, interoperable building automation solutions that meet global standards, expanding possibilities for customers worldwide.
High-voltage contactors for Europe. -
TTI IP&E – Europe is now stocking the ECP series of high-voltage contactors from TE Connectivity, a world leader in connectors and sensors. The ECP150B, ECP250B, and ECP350B are hermetically sealed and allow bi-directional flow. The ECP series contactors come with a continuous current capacity of up to 500A and a maximum switch voltage of 1500VDC at 1000A in 30ms or less, meeting the safety robustness needs of high-voltage applications, including battery energy storage systems, solar inverters, and EV charging applications.
Smart Safety Test saves time and promotes efficiency. -
BASF’s largest new construction project in China, the Zhanjiang Verbund Site Project (ZVSP), requires high personnel and time expenditures for tests, especially Factory Acceptance Test (FAT), Integration Factory Acceptance Test (IFAT) and loop tests. To reduce these efforts, BASF has opted for the HIMA Smart Safety Test, integral part of SILworX®, HIMA’s engineering, diagnostics and test tool which enables a flexible, automated test concept over the entire life cycle of a safety system.
Air leak detection. - The Si1-LD, an industrial acoustic imaging camera that brings faster and more accurate compressed air leak detection to those operating on a modest condition monitoring budget has been introduced by FLIR. The Si1-LD offers improved detection and quantification capabilities in comparison with the existing FLIR Si124-LD Plus, along with a higher upper limit frequency range.
Minor investments in sensor quality protect major assets. - Sensor specification is an important consideration when choosing process monitoring and control equipment. However, in the following article, Juhani Lehto from Vaisala explains why the quality of a sensor can be difficult to determine from a spec sheet alone. The cost of high-end sensors can be negligible in comparison with the processes and assets that they help to manage and protect. Process managers should therefore invest in measurement technologies that have been proven to deliver stable, accurate reliable measurements in the long-term.


Magnus Hell, Christian Schlegel and Holger Zeltwanger have been re-elected as Directors of CiA (Can in Automation).
Reliable and inexpensive bellows couplings. -
The KM Metal bellows coupling from Jakob Antriebstechnik, has proven itself on the market for decades as a reliable and inexpensive standard series of metal bellows couplings. Like all metal bellows couplings, it is rotationally rigid, but axial, angular and radial flexible. Despite the similarities, metal bellows couplings sometimes differ greatly from one another. The technical differences lie, for example, in the choice of bellows or the type of connection between bellows and hub or bellows and shaft.
Supporting practical space projects. -
The WOBBLE2 project of the Berlin Experimental Astronautics Research Student e.V. (BEARS e.V.) is being supported by Sensirion with the high-precision SLF3S-4000B sensor. The dedicated team of students from the Technical University of Berlin has qualified for the 15th cycle of the REXUS/BEXUS program, which allows them to test their experiments on sounding rockets.
Keeping up with growing bandwidth and power requirements. - Antaira Technologies is helping industrial enterprises build the 10G network of the future by launching its new LMP-2804G-4XS and LMP-2812G-4X83 managed gigabit switches. These new high-density 1U rackmount switches are embedded with four 10G SFP+ fiber slots for connecting to an industrial backbone or high-capacity servers, along with the scalability of either 16 or 24 1G RJ45 Ethernet ports equipped with PoE+ supplying 30W per port to connected cameras, sensors, WAPs and other devices.
On-machine LED indicators. - The Allen‑Bradley 852C and 852D On-Machine LED Indicators, a powerful and compact solution for indicating machine status has been unveiled by Rockwell Automation. Maximising machine uptime requires a clear understanding of equipment and processes, and when critical conditions arise, effective communication is essential to address issues swiftly and avoid costly downtime.
Automation partner at ethylene complex. - ABB has signed a Leveraged Procurement Agreement (LPA) to support as the automation partner for Dow’s Path2Zero project at Fort Saskatchewan in Alberta, (CDN). According to Dow, the project, which is currently under construction, will create the world’s first net-zero Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions ethylene and derivatives complex1, producing essential building blocks needed for many of the materials and products on which society relies.
Growth Forecast for Global Manufacturing in 2025. - The longer-term growth trajectory appears to be steady, with calculations suggesting year-on-year growth in global manufacturing output between 2025 and 2029 of 3% to 5%. Regarding Asia, some emerging economies within the region are experiencing strong growth. Simultaneously, China’s growth appears slower compared with recent history, as it becomes a much more developed economy. Europe is set to witness growth, albeit slower-paced due to deindustrialisation in some of its larger states and economic stagnation. In contrast, the trajectory for the Americas region fluctuates more but is also stronger and more robust, while the forecast for manufacturing industry output growth in the region is almost double that for Europe. (Automation.com)
Robust connector system for demanding environments. -
The LMR Series of rack and panel connectors from Weald Electronics provide a form, fit and function alternative to the ITW McMurdo Connectors RED Range which was made obsolete in 2024. Most residual stock of this widely used connector family has now been consumed but specialist connector distributor Lane Electronics is able to maintain supply to existing and new customers with a direct alternative from its sister company, Weald Electronics.
Camera family for cost-sensitive applications. -
The new Tetra™ line scan camera family has been launched by Teledyne DALSA. Designed for a wide range of machine vision applications, Tetra leverages Teledyne’s latest multiline CMOS image sensor technology and builds on the success of the original Linea™ series of high-value line scan cameras.
Free pipette! -
INTEGRA Biosciences is giving away the chance to win a MINI 96 portable electronic pipette in its latest prize draw. The MINI 96 is a compact and portable electronic pipette designed to revolutionize how laboratories fill 96 and 384 well plates.
Routing and network diagnosis. -
The Portable BASrouter from Contemporary Controls, provides stand-alone routing and network diagnostics in an easy-to carry-compact case, making it ideal for commissioning and troubleshooting BACnet networks. Like all routers in our BASrouter series, this BACnet multi-network router delivers versatile routing between BACnet/IP, BACnet Ethernet (ISO 8802-3), and BACnet MS/TP, thereby allowing systems integrators to mix BACnet network technologies within a single BACnet internetwork.
High temperature relay. -
Omron Electronic Components Europe has launched the G3VM S-VSON(L) MOS FET relay, designed for use in semiconductor test equipment, communication equipment, and test and measurement equipment. The relay is capable of operating at ambient temperatures of up to 125°C, improving on previous iterations which were limited to ambient temperatures of 110°C. As a MOS FET relay, the device is voltage-driven, removing the need for input side resistor selection, while freeing up additional board space.
Top spot for wireless charging system. -
The PULS-Wiferion CW1000 autonomous mobile robot wireless charging system, which enables uninterrupted supply of power for automated guided vehicles (AGVs) and mobile robots (AMRs) has been voted Product of the Year 2025 in the Automation, Digitalisation, and Connectivity category by readers of INDUSTRIAL Production magazine.
Passing the chain! - Mr Patrick Corbett was elected as President of the very active Ireland Section of the International Society of Automation (ISA) at the recent AGM held in Cork. He succeeds Patrick Bonner who held the office for the past few years.
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