HMS Networks has released its annual analysis of the industrial network market, revealing key trends and developments. After an exceptional surge in 2023, the market experienced a slight slowdown in 2024, with a decrease of approximately 10-11% in newly installed nodes.

At automatica 2025, Kistler will be presenting a broad product portfolio for automated manufacturing processes - or those on the way to being automated - at booth 205 in hall B5. Among other things, innovations for the manufacture of medical technology and pharmaceutical products will be on display.

fortop Automation and Energy Control UK (fortop UK) has announced an exciting new partnership with Inxpect, a global leader in innovative radar-based industrial safety systems - a collaboration that will see fortop UK distributing Inxpect's range of radar sensors to customers across the UK.

Rollon has announced the addition of the Configurator on myRollon, a new feature that enhances the digital customer experience, allowing users to fast-track quotation requests and streamline the ordering process.

Thomas Pilz, Managing Partner at Pilz explains how, in terms of safety, security and artificial intelligence, the European legal framework is changing.

Smart Tank, based on a popular TV format, is coming to Smart Manufacturing Week this June. This live business and concept pitching feature will showcase inventive companies and the inspiring technologies that are poised to revolutionise the manufacturing industry.

Maximum productivity requires not only precision manufacturing processes, but also smooth disposal of the generated waste materials. This is exactly where the new, fully automated waste disposal solution from KABELSCHLEPP Hunsborn comes in, which has just been successfully commissioned at the factory of agricultural machinery manufacturer AGCO Fendt in Asbach-Baumenheim, Germany.

A new video from SCHURTER, "Step-by-Step Guide EMC", offers valuable insights into the efficient development of applications with high electromagnetic compatibility requirements.

Interroll Holding has released its Sustainability Report 2024, underscoring its ongoing dedication to sustainable development, transparency, and responsible corporate governance.

The standard EN ISO 13855 "Safety of machinery - Positioning of safeguards with respect to the approach of the human body" defines the positioning of safeguards as well as the approach speed of humans. The latest version of ISO 13855 has been out now for a few months. Machinery safety expert Pilz has written a synopsis of what's new and invite users to take advantage of its interactive 'Safety Distance Calculator' based on the standard.