ABB has extended its all-compatible drive portfolio with the introduction of IP66 / UL Type 4X rated variants across its ACS580 General Purpose, ACH580 HVACR, and ACQ580 Water & Wastewater drive families. Purpose-built for the most demanding operating environments, the new drives can withstand extreme rain, heat, cold, salt spray, hosing down, dust, cleaning agents…

From humble beginnings in a small Northamptonshire farm unit, G23 Engineering Limited has grown into a high-performing subcontract precision engineering business, expanding six times in just ten years. Central to this growth has been PSL Datatrack, modular production control software that has allowed the ISO 9001-certified company to streamline quoting, job tracking, inventory management and…

Big news for precision inspection. The next-generation Hawkeye Q2 Video Borescope been launched and available from Optimax. It blends a sleek, modern redesign with the rugged reliability Hawkeye are known for. With probe diameters ranging from 0.8 mm to 6 mm, it provides a highly adaptable, cost-effective solution for everything from micro-precision medical components to large-scale aerospace turbines…

To mark Net Zero Week 2026, Engineering Construction Industry Training Board (ECITB) Chief Executive Andrew Hockey stresses the important role the ‘behind-the-scenes industry that powers everything’ will play to help make Britain a clean energy superpower. It was a privilege to be sat round the table representing the ECITB at the first meeting of the…

OpenVPX-compliant connectivity solutionsCompliance to the VITA 67.3 standardReliable, high density and blind mateable Specialist connector distributor Lane Electronics, is pleased to announce the availability of the HUBER+SUHNER an all-new VITA 67.3 interconnect portfolio designed for use with  their proprietary solderless MINIBEND® radio frequency (RF) cable termination technology. This new connectivity portfolio is a gamechanger for…

By Wayne Rose, Chief Executive, British Pump Manufacturers Association (BPMA) The UK pump industry, like much of the wider engineering sector, is facing a growing challenge that threatens its long-term resilience: the shortage of skilled people. While the sector continues to innovate and adapt to changing market demands, its ability to sustain that progress will…

The British Pump Manufacturers Association (BPMA) is delighted to announce that entries are now open for the 2027 Pump Industry Awards, inviting companies, organisations, and individuals from across the pump sector to showcase their achievements in one of industry’s longest standing and most highly respected awards programmes. Recognising and rewarding engineering excellence, innovation and outstanding…

How electric motors and variable speed drives control critical stages of modern food production Electric motors and variable speed drives (VSDs) play a critical role in modern food manufacturing, providing the precise control needed to keep production lines running efficiently. As food manufacturers face rising energy costs, strict hygiene requirements, variable product loads and constant…

New infographic reveals how power quality will keep the World Cup final running smoothly As football fans prepare for the biggest tournament in the world, CP Automation has released a new infographic exploring the crucial role power quality will play in ensuring the 2026 World Cup final goes ahead without disruption. From floodlights and giant…

From Busworld 2019 to Bus Safety Standard 2 Bus Safety Standard 2 (BSS2) is here and personalisation for drivers is finally embedded in bus design requirements. Here, Roger Brereton, head of sales at steering components manufacturer Pailton Engineering, explains what Transport for London’s (TfLs) new mandated standard for bus procurement from 2029-30 means for the…