MOST VIEWED DURING JUNE. Digital Transformation, Ai & IIoT. - An e-handbook which offers a comprehensive look at how artificial intelligence, Industry 4.0, and advanced automation are reshaping modern manufacturing is nowavailable. Designed for decision-makers who use or specify automation technologies, it delivers practical insights—whether you're an industry veteran or just beginning to explore AI-driven solutions.

Price rises cause "Supply Chain Chaos!" - Concerns in the market that lead times are predicted to move out rapidly later in the year now that the market appears to be picking up have been voiced by Anglia Components. News from many sources confirm that the excess inventory which has built up over the past two years has mostly been consumed, and at least one major supplier, Texas Instruments, has announced global price increases covering over 3,300 analogue product SKUs.

Energy storage for months at a time. - The first commercial-scale AirBattery project in Germany is to be built by Augwind Energy. The facility will be the world’s first industrial-scale operational installation of Augwind’s AirBattery Hydraulic Compressed Air Energy Storage (CAES) technology designed specifically for grid-scale storage for up to months at a time - a game-changer for the global energy transition.

Analog becomes Digital. - Analog sensors remain a staple in many industrial environments – reliable and robust, but not digitally connected. To help bring this legacy technology into modern automation systems, STEGO has introduced the IOC 074 IO-Link Converter. This compact device transforms analog signals into digital process data and transmits them via the IO-Link protocol – enabling efficient retrofitting of existing infrastructures.

Test bench for airship programme. - The Emitech Group has been selected by Flying Whales under an exclusive negotiation agreement for the development and supply of the PowerWhale test bench, a strategic piece of equipment for the LCA60T heavy airship programme. This collaboration is part of a letter of intent (LOI) signed between the two companies, marking a mutual commitment to move quickly toward a final contractual agreement.

Automate Ai workflows. - Zerve has announced a partnership with Arcee AI, an industry-leading language model builder and the creators of the intelligent model routing system, Arcee Conductor. The new integration brings model optimisation and automation capabilities to the Zerve platform, enabling data science and Ai professionals to build faster, smarter, and more efficient Ai workflows at scale.

Ball valve. - A Rising Stem Ball Valve is being added Trillium Flow's to its extensive Red Point® production catalogue of ball, check, double block and bleed, gate, and globe valves. This latest innovation is designed to reduce friction on moving components, extend maximum service life, and provide a low-maintenance design. The Rising Stem Ball Valve is widely used in the oil and gas industry, where its robust design and reliability in preventing leakage are valued.

The Flame Ionisation Detection method for monitoring emissions. - The Flame Ionisation Detection (FID) method was first developed in the 1950s for the laboratory analysis of organic chemicals. Later, when environmental regulations began to limit the emissions of volatile organic chemicals (VOCs) in the 1970’s and 1980’s, the FID method was adapted for emissions monitoring. Signal Group was one of the first companies in the world to develop VOC emissions analysers, and in this article James Clements, Managing Director, explains why FID became the reference method, and why it lasted the test of time.

Excellence in energy efficiency. - Emerson's Appleton Group iron casting facility has received a 2025 Energy Excellence Award from Focus on Energy®. The award recognizes companies in that US state that go above and beyond basic energy efficiency solutions, both within their own organizations and those they support. As one of 11 recipients, the South Milwaukee foundry proves how energy-efficient industrial facilities can reduce costs, contribute to a healthier environment and strengthen local economies.

Miniature size integrated servomotor. - Applied Motion Products Inc. (AMP) has expanded its TSM StepSERVO™ integrated motor line with a brand new, truly miniature, NEMA 8 frame model – the USA based motion control leader’s smallest all-in-one closed loop servo motor, drive and controller combination. Available with full support from Mclennan, the TSM08X3L-R is perfectly suited to distributed, space-constrained motion control applications, delivering higher accuracy, acceleration and torque than open-loop stepper motor-based solutions with much improved energy efficiency.

Ethernet-APL proves its value. - Endress+Hauser has successfully conducted another set of load tests of a realistic PROFINET over Ethernet-APL setup. Two years after the last successful multi-vendor tests, the technology has proven its strength again in a realistic simulation. The load tests were tailored to meet customer-specific requirements, demonstrating that components from various manufacturers can seamlessly work together to build a robust and reliable system based on PROFINET over Ethernet-APL. Requirements were defined from the end-user perspective by the global chemical company BASF. On the supplier side, devices from Endress+Hauser, Pepperl+Fuchs, R. Stahl, Phoenix Contact, and Samson were integrated into an Emerson control system and their interoperability was confirmed.

Battery trading in Japan backed by Ireland. - GridBeyond has officially commenced energy trading in Japan using a front-of-the-meter (FTM) battery asset. The announcement was made on June 24 during the Ireland Innovation Seminar hosted at the Embassy of Ireland in Tokyo, where GridBeyond presented alongside its local partner, PORT Inc. Ahead of the announcement, PORT successfully brought online a 2 MW / 8 MWh grid-scale battery located in Gunma Prefecture.

Hardware-based security in South Korea. - Xiphera has entered into a strategic partnership with South Korea–based Austin Electric Co., Ltd. This collaboration will extend Xiphera’s advanced cryptographic IP core solutions to a broader customer base in South Korea, especially in the aerospace, industrial automation, critical infrastructure, IoT, and automotive sectors.

Chiplets and the like are redefining microelectronics. - The performance of modern AI and high-performance computing applications can only be achieved with high-performance semiconductor technology. Advanced Packaging enables several processing units to be accommodated on a single chip, which greatly increases the power density. At productronica—the world’s leading trade fair for the development and production of electronics—the industry will meet in Munich from November 18 to 21, 2025 to discuss the latest trends.

Modular product for drive solutions. - NORD Drivesystems offers countless combinations of motors, gear units and drive electronics components with its range of modular products. The company develops drive solutions that perfectly address the needs of more than 100 industries. Whether conveying goods, mixing dough or lifting heavy loads: every movement needs drive. However, different applications have different requirements.

Next-level gas detection safety. - Teledyne Gas & Flame Detection (Teledyne GFD) new PS DUO is a portable dual-gas detector set to enhance personal safety in gas monitoring applications. This innovative handheld device features real-time monitoring with audible, visual (bright LED) and vibrating alarms, providing immediate alerts when gas levels exceed safety thresholds.

Beam alignment. - Laser Components has added the third edition to the PR Series – IR THz Receivers, enabling real-time beam displacement measurements using the PR No3. This uncooled 4-quadrant pyroelectric receiver expands on the previous editions by implementing a unique 2.0 mm round active area, divided into four segments, with vertical and horizontal side lengths at 980 µm × 980 µm, separated by a small gap.

Bronze Award Winner. - The Antaira LMP-0702G-SFP-24-T-V2 industrial switch recently earned a bronze award in the I/O & Networking category of the Control Engineering 2025 Product of the Year program. Being recognized by an audience of engineers and automation professionals solidifies the switche as a key PoE network switch for automation applications. This award demonstrates Antaira's commitment to advancing networking solutions that transform industrial operations, enhancing productivity, reliability, and security, while laying a foundation for the Industrial IoT.

Water quality centre. - A new water quality service centre has been inaugurated by Meteor Communications. It is 250% larger than their previous facility. “This expansion reflects the rapidly growing demand for remote river and final effluent monitoring systems, and in particular the continuous water quality monitoring requirements of the Environment Act 2021, Section 82,” explains Managing Director, Matt Dibbs.

Battery energy storage system (BESS) solutions. - The release of specialised battery energy storage system (BESS) solutions featuring energy and asset management software for Emerson's Ovation™ Green portfolio of renewable energy solutions has been announced. Combining field-proven, purpose-built power plant controllers, energy management strategies and supervisory control and data acquisition software (SCADA), Emerson’s BESS solution connects devices and systems across manufacturers, aggregating and contextualising battery storage data into actionable insights to help optimise battery usage and extended battery life, enabling higher profitability, efficiency and sustainability

Breakthrough light source for spectroscopy applications. - SuperLight Photonics has announced a major advancement in industrial spectroscopy with its compact, high-performance light source, purpose-built for the most demanding high-speed measurement applications. Their SLP-1050 uniquely combines high brightness and high spectral stability enabling high sensitivity & short integration times

Innovative BMS at foundry recognised. - Emerson was recognised with the 2025 Better Project Award from the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) at the Better Plants Summit last month. The award highlights the company's success in achieving significant heating and energy savings with a new building management system at its South Milwaukee foundry.

Monitoring at the bar! - The Loe Bar in Cornwall is a shingle and flint bank that separates the sea from Loe Pool, presenting an unusual set of challenges in both flood risk management and environmental protection. In the following article, Rob Rhyder from Nivus explains here how a bespoke monitoring solution was developed for the Environment Agency (EA) to meet the specific requirements of this unique location.

New stainless steel safety couplings. - New stainless steel safety couplings, from Jakob Antriebstechnik, reliably protect machines from damage caused by overload. The SKVA-N and SKVA-K series are designed for indirect drives, while the SKVA-EK and SKVA-KG series are designed for direct drives.

How to size turbine flowmeters for accurate measurement. - Properly sizing a turbine flow meter isn’t just a matter of matching diameters — it’s a science rooted in flow physics, system dynamics, and fluid behavior says Mark Weiss of Turbines, Inc. By carefully evaluating your system’s flow range, line conditions, media characteristics, and installation needs, you can select a flow meter that provides consistent, accurate, and reliable measurements for years to come. (Process Instrumentation)

Multi-instrument lab for engineering experimentation. - >Emerson has announced the NI Digilent Analog Discovery Studio Max, a multi-instrument lab for engineering experimentation. Designed for academic use in the classroom or remote learning environments, the new platform integrates 14 essential test instruments into a single, portable device.

Automation product brands under one roof! - Red Lion and N-Tron are now officially product brands “by HMS Networks.” For thousands of automation engineers and system integrators all over the world, this means that scalable industrial solutions for cloud connectivity, edge intelligence, asset management, industrial Ethernet switches, panel meters and operator panels are now available from one trusted source . Indeed the entire HMS product offering now includes the product brands Anybus, Ewon, Intesis, Ixxat, N-Tron and Red Lion.

Strategic Acquisition strengthens connections in the east. - The LAPP Group has acquired Cableforce Electronics Co. Limited. By joining forces with the Chinese circular connectors specialist based in Southern China, LAPP aims to expands its global market presence and manufacturing footprint for industrial connectors.

DIN-rail power supply range. - The PIANO product family from PULS has been designed for customers who need reliable, easy-to-use and cost-effective DIN rail power supplies. PULS PIANO power supplies are a future-proof and cost-effective investment for systems integrators, these basic power supplies will permanently reduce system costs. The focus of this product family is on providing basic functionality without making compromises on qualities of efficiency, lifetime, reliability and small size.

Filter noise out! - The TMF4233 Three Phase EMI Filter with Neutral from EMIS is designed to be used in systems where noise may arise not just from phase wires but also from neutral line, improving overall noise suppression. This series is primarily used in industrial equipment, machinery, machine tools and various process automation systems with three-phase and neutral configuration.

Industrial PCs. - Wachendorff Prozesstechnik offers a future-proof hardware platform for machine and plant manufacturers with two high-performance series of industrial PCs. The product lines include panel PCs, web panels, displays and box PCs, which are characterized by a uniform and modern design.

Pressure sensors. - The E8Y-L series of compact pressure displays from OMRON Electronic Components Europe, combine easy installation with flexible features suited to a variety of industrial process control and equipment monitoring applications. The 31mm × 30mm × 30mm units display sensed pressure on a 3-digit, 7-segment LED panel as well as open-collector 2-output connections.

Mini lab with big performance. - The EasyPlus UV/VIS measuring device from Mettler Toledo represents a significant opportunity for the industry, offering uncomplicated, space-saving, and cost-effective colour analysis of food and beverages. The device is straightforward to use and comes with 30 pre-installed colour scales. Its DIN A4 sheet size makes it an ideal analysis instrument for quick, compliant results. It is well-suited for use as a standalone solution in departments, for mobile use, or to relieve large laboratories.