In today’s fast-paced manufacturing environment, automation isn’t just a trend, it’s a necessity. Starrett Metrology is leading the charge by integrating advanced automation into precision measurement systems, helping manufacturers reduce inspection time, minimise human error, and boost throughput. Solutions like the Starrett AVR CNC Vision Systems and the Starrett HDV Digital Video Comparators bring automated…

Integrating testing increases efficiency while speeding up regulatory approval Despite it introducing inefficiencies, increasing risks and delaying regulatory approval, extractables and leachables (E&L) are still frequently tested in isolation from stability studies. However, integrating E&L testing directly into stability programmes offers a proactive route to de-risk development, accelerates timelines and better satisfies global regulators. Here…

Custom ICs provide a solution to lifecycle challenges In 2023, manufacturers declared nearly 474,000 electronic components obsolete. This number continues to rise and increasingly shapes long-term risk across industrial, aerospace and automotive programmes. Here, Ross Turnbull, Director of Business Development at ASIC design and supply company Swindon Silicon Systems, explains why ASICs increasingly form part…

~ Beckhoff UK to demonstrate advanced automation at Smart Manufacturing Week ~ Beckhoff UK will exhibit at Smart Manufacturing Week at the NEC in Birmingham, from June 3 to 4, 2026. The company, an automation and control technology specialist, is a platinum partner for the event. Visitors will be able to see demonstrations of cabinet-free…

~ The need-to-knows about nitrosamines, where they are found and how they are tested ~   Nitrosamines are chemical compounds that form when nitrites react with amines. They are found in food and beverages but also in drugs and cosmetics and in tobacco products as tobacco-specific nitrosamines (TSNA’s). Here, Dean Hatt, senior consultant toxicology at testing…

Strengthening Microchip Technology’s data center solutions portfolio, the retimers support high‑bandwidth architectures while helping reduce integration complexity As AI workloads continue to scale, data center architects are increasingly constrained by limited signal reach and rising latency, which can leave valuable memory resources underutilized across large GPU clusters. These challenges are amplified as interconnect speeds increase.…

Molex, a global electronics leader and connectivity innovator, will showcase its latest thermal management innovations at Computex 2026 (booth M1330, 4F. TAINEX 1), led by the debut of the new Multi-Channel Liquid Cooled Busbars. As intensive AI workloads drive rack power requirements toward the 1-megawatt (MW) threshold, traditional air-cooled infrastructure has hit a physical limit.…

Gas pressure inconsistency is a persistent challenge across industrial combustion, biogas, and CHP applications. This guide examines five gas booster providers operating in the UK market in 2026 – covering what each offers, the applications they serve, and the factors that distinguish them. Why gas pressure management matters For plant managers and engineering leads responsible…

Brett Saddoris, Technical Marketing Manager, Accumold In micro molding, it’s tempting to treat automation as something you “add later.” You make the tool, you dial in the process, you ship parts, and when volumes rise (or labor becomes a bottleneck) you start thinking about robotics, vision inspection, or packaging lines. That sequence works for many…

Across aerospace, automotive, electronics, medical devices, and precision engineering, achieving the required level of component cleanliness is essential to ensuring product performance, reliability, and compliance. A new generation of PFAS-free vapour degreasing solvents – led by formulations such as ProSolv®5408e and ProSolv®AS-1 demonstrates that environmental responsibility and uncompromising cleaning performance are no longer mutually exclusive.…