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Protecting operators during access to robotic machines

Protecting operators during access to robotic machines

As a business specialising in robotic machines for surface finishing, Intec Robotics approached Fortress Safety seeking a solution to meet safety requirements. The company needed interlocks that could offer both flexibility and reliability to adapt across different machine designs in their supported industries.

5th December 2025

Rubix launches comprehensive supplier review

Rubix launches comprehensive supplier review

Rubix has initiated a Group-wide review to streamline and strengthen its supplier management strategy, reinforcing the company's commitment to meeting customer needs.

4th December 2025

NORD enables virtual commissioning of its drive solutions

NORD enables virtual commissioning of its drive solutions

NORD now offers digital twins for system development. Based on a myNORD configuration, it is now possible to request individually created drive systems as simulation models. This allows engineers to verify early in the planning phase whether the drive concept is suitable for the system. Virtual commissioning significantly reduces the project time - even for complex systems.

3rd December 2025

RS recognises industrial suppliers at annual awards event

RS recognises industrial suppliers at annual awards event

RS has held the First Choice Supplier Awards during its annual RS Connect event. The prestigious awards recognise key industrial suppliers who go above and beyond to meet the needs of RS and its customers in fulfilling its mission to be a first-choice solutions provider.

2nd December 2025

OMS uses gears from R. A. Rodriguez for revolutionary SmartGrind device

OMS uses gears from R. A. Rodriguez for revolutionary SmartGrind device

R. A. Rodriguez (UK) has supplied gears used in OMS's ground-breaking SmartGrind product, which uses a robotic crawler to solve weld defects at an early stage. The inspection and remediation device is typically used in hard-to-reach areas of renewable and traditional energy structures, where weld defects can cause catastrophic structural failures, leaks and operational shutdowns.

2nd December 2025

Rockwell Automation showcases the future of industrial operations

Rockwell Automation showcases the future of industrial operations

Rockwell Automation is participating in Industrial Transformation Saudi Arabia, taking place 1-3 December at the Riyadh International Convention and Exhibition Centre.

2nd December 2025

IMI Norgren celebrates a century of breakthrough engineering excellence

IMI Norgren celebrates a century of breakthrough engineering excellence

1925 marked the year entrepreneur Carl Norgren revolutionised engineering by beginning work on what would become the world's first inline lubricator, shortly after founding the company.

1st December 2025

Innovations ready to use

Innovations ready to use

This year, NORD DRIVESYSTEMS accomplished the comprehensive relaunch of the central myNORD customer portal. The digital self-service solution focuses on an efficient and transparent procurement process. On the way to an innovative and interactive e-commerce platform, the drive experts added further features to the online tool.

28th November 2025

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