What if your next site inspection were scheduled for tomorrow? Any system operators who feel nervous about this prospect should take a critical look at their internal processes. The good news is that, with the right approach, risks in industrial automation can be reliably identified and eliminated in good time before the next inspection date, explains Frank Bauder [Read More]

WESTCOTEC HAS developed the Automatic Speed Watch Camera (ASWC), an automated system that combines speed measurement and vehicle identification. [Read More]

By applying structured lubrication strategies, supported by expert assessment and automated delivery systems, manufacturers can reduce unplanned downtime, extend component life and lower long-term maintenance costs, explains Jay Goodgame [Read More]

Smart Manufacturing Week returns to the NEC Birmingham on 3-4 June 2026, uniting Smart Factory Expo, Drives and Controls, Maintec and Design + Engineering Expo in a two-day showcase of the technologies and ideas shaping modern manufacturing [Read More]

Independent testing carried out by Switzerland's Empa research institute indicates that DuPont's new Tyvek APX protective fabric offers measurably higher breathability, with results showing reduced heat strain and faster recovery for workers in hot, physically demanding industrial environments [Read More]

The Ingersoll Rand regional director joins the BCAS board as the Society works to close the sector's skills gap, support members through tightening legislation and adapt training to the evolving industrial workplace [Read More]

Factors such as installation environment and maintenance access are often overlooked in dryer specification, yet they shape reliability and operating costs, says Louis Cottaz [Read More]

A LEADING safety industry body has released a hard-hitting exposé revealing that several products marketed online as "safety shoes" are failing to meet basic protective standards, potentially leaving workers at risk of severe injury. [Read More]