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UK rare-earth-free and magnet-free motor developer wins £16m funding
Advanced Electric Machines (AEM), the UK manufacturer of rare-earth-free and magnet-free electric motors, has secured £16m of additional funding to support the development of its next-generation, high-torque motors, which will extend its technologies into more demanding commercial vehicle and industrial applications.   The funding – from sources including Barclays Climate... Read more
By Tony Sacks
Published on: 2026-08-05
Source: drives and controls
Farnell signs distribution agreement with RIGOL Technologies
Bringing RIGOL test and measurement products to customers across EMEA The post Farnell signs distribution agreement with RIGOL Technologies first appeared on Engineer Live.... Read more
By Lydia Arundel
Published on: 2026-08-05
Source: Engineer Live
AGR and THF collaborate to advance AI well engineering
The partnership will explore how engineering-led AI can enhance well planning, assurance, and well delivery The post AGR and THF collaborate to advance AI well engineering first appeared on Engineer Live.... Read more
By Lydia Arundel
Published on: 2026-08-05
Source: Engineer Live
MTA Announces Winners of the TDI Challenge 2026
The Manufacturing Technologies Association (MTA) has announced the winners of the 2026 Technology, Design & Innovation (TDI) Challenge. The national final took place on 8th July 2026 at Yamazaki Mazak’s European headquarters in Worcester, where young innovators presented their projects to a panel of industry experts. Siddarth Santosh, from St... Read more
By Gordon Brown
Published on: 2026-08-05
Source: I4.0 today
Reducing Energy Risk in an Uncertain Market
How High Energy Users Like Woodmansterne Are Preparing for the Next Wave of Market Volatility We have been speaking with Advantage Utilities, following the company’s recent recognition as Energy Consultancy of the Year for Large Customers, about how commercial energy procurement has evolved from being a routine purchasing exercise into... Read more
By Lisa Pollinger
Published on: 2026-08-05
Source: MEM
IntElect Supports Semiconductor Wafer Frame Manufacturing
From the power modules in electric vehicles (EVs) to the neural processing units driving generative AI, microchips are the defining technology of this era. Integral to the production of semiconductors are wafer thin support frames moulded from a special compound. Entrepreneurial photovoltaic and semiconductor experts Antonia and Marko Omazić selected... Read more
By Lisa Pollinger
Published on: 2026-08-05
Source: MEM
NG Bailey Group Accelerates Fleet Transformation with Webfleet
NG Bailey is working with Webfleet, Bridgestone’s advanced fleet management solution, to support a major fleet transformation programme focused on improving safety, operational performance, sustainability and compliance. As one of the UK’s leading power, engineering and infrastructure services businesses, NG Bailey operates a fleet of more than 600 light commercial... Read more
By Lisa Pollinger
Published on: 2026-08-05
Source: MEM
Mazak at AMB 2026 – Next Generation Automation Technology
Yamazaki Mazak is preparing to return for AMB 2026 (15–19 September), where it will demonstrate how manufacturers can unlock greater productivity, flexibility and resilience through smarter process integration, advanced automation and secure connectivity. Taking place in Stuttgart, the show will see Mazak present seven machining solutions that underline the breadth... Read more
By Lisa Pollinger
Published on: 2026-08-05
Source: MEM
Toshiba begins mass production of Arm Cortex-M4 microcontrollers
For single-motor control applications The post Toshiba begins mass production of Arm Cortex-M4 microcontrollers first appeared on Engineer Live.... Read more
By Lydia Arundel
Published on: 2026-08-05
Source: Engineer Live
Group Rhodes Strengthens Engineering Team
Group Rhodes, one of Europe’s largest original equipment manufacturers, has further strengthened its hydraulic design engineering capabilities by appointing Lead Hydraulic Engineer, Paul Williamson. With over 24 years’ experience in hydraulic systems design and engineering leadership, Paul has built his career delivering high-performance, safety-focused solutions across a wide range of... Read more
By Gordon Brown
Published on: 2026-08-05
Source: I4.0 today
Precision Micro sees semiconductor revenue surge as AI drives manufacturing demand
Chemical etching specialist, Precision Micro has seen semiconductor-related revenue rise by 43 per cent over the past year, with semiconductor applications now accounting for around half of the company’s total revenue. As investment in artificial intelligence (AI), high-performance computing and advanced semiconductor manufacturing accelerates, demand for precision-etched metal components is... Read more
By Gordon Brown
Published on: 2026-08-05
Source: I4.0 today
Silicon Labs Unveils BG2B, Its Lowest-Power Bluetooth LE SoC with Industry-Leading Power Efficiency, Security, and Integration
Silicon Labs (NASDAQ: SLAB), the leading innovator in low-power wireless connectivity, today announced the BG2B, its next Series 2 Bluetooth® Low Energy (LE) wireless SoC designed to help developers build smaller, more secure, and longer-lasting battery-powered IoT devices by providing the industry’s best combination of power efficiency, security, and integrations.... Read more
By Gordon Brown
Published on: 2026-08-05
Source: I4.0 today
Targeting autonomous vehicle validation bottlenecks with AI-based testing
Foretellix has developed a platform designed that enables OEMs to organise, analyse, generate and validate training data while accelerating autonomous vehicle development cycles The post Targeting autonomous vehicle validation bottlenecks with AI-based testing first appeared on Engineer Live.... Read more
By Setform
Published on: 2026-08-05
Source: Engineer Live
Mechitronic Strengthens Position as a Mechatronics Leader
Mechitronic, a world-leading company specialising in the development of advanced mechatronic solutions for the pharmaceutical, personal care and industrial sectors, is strengthening its growth strategy through the integration of Lambert, a British company that designs and builds highly customised automation solutions for customers’ product assembly processes, including web converting, specialist... Read more
By Lisa Pollinger
Published on: 2026-08-05
Source: MEM
Critical Manufacturing Partners with UST to Strengthen MES Implementation for High-tech Industries Across Southeast Asia and India
Critical Manufacturing, the Industrial Operations Platform company, today announced a strategic partnership with UST, a leading AI and technology transformation solutions company, to address growing demand for advanced production technologies across Southeast Asia and India. Through this partnership, UST will serve as a strategic implementation and engineering partner, helping manufacturers... Read more
By Gordon Brown
Published on: 2026-08-05
Source: I4.0 today
Unlocking superior railway performance with the ASC RAIL Series
ASC Sensors empowers railway networks across the globe The post Unlocking superior railway performance with the ASC RAIL Series first appeared on Engineer Live.... Read more
By Setform
Published on: 2026-08-05
Source: Engineer Live
Xodus to support environmental approvals for next stage of decommissioning program
For Phases 2 and 3 in removing one of Australia’s largest offshore oil field developments The post Xodus to support environmental approvals for next stage of decommissioning program first appeared on Engineer Live.... Read more
By Lydia Arundel
Published on: 2026-08-04
Source: Engineer Live
Why over-specifying control and motion systems can increase complexity without delivering additional value
The hidden cost of over-specification The post Why over-specifying control and motion systems can increase complexity without delivering additional value first appeared on Engineer Live.... Read more
By Lydia Arundel
Published on: 2026-08-04
Source: Engineer Live
ADAS experts discuss building security into software-defined vehicles
During a recent panel at Vehicle Tech Week Europe, experts explained why integrating security and safety from the earliest stages of development is essential The post ADAS experts discuss building security into software-defined vehicles first appeared on Engineer Live.... Read more
By Setform
Published on: 2026-08-04
Source: Engineer Live
Pioneering Liverpool CNC robotics integrator closes after 16 years
The Liverpool robotics integrator, CNC Robotics, has closed after failing to attract the investment that it needed to secure its long-term viability. The company, founded in 2010 by Jason Barker, was a pioneer in the use of industrial robots as an alternative to traditional machine tools.   The company announced... Read more
By Tony Sacks
Published on: 2026-08-04
Source: drives and controls
CRP USA to display Windform Solutions for aerospace and defence at SmallSat 2026
A Q&A with Vu Mai, senior director of sales, ahead of the conference The post CRP USA to display Windform Solutions for aerospace and defence at SmallSat 2026 first appeared on Engineer Live.... Read more
By Lydia Arundel
Published on: 2026-08-04
Source: Engineer Live
Southco launches Black PVD-Coated M1 latch and E6 hinge
Designed for premium marine applications The post Southco launches Black PVD-Coated M1 latch and E6 hinge first appeared on Engineer Live.... Read more
By Lydia Arundel
Published on: 2026-08-03
Source: Engineer Live
AEMT adds three new categories to its awards for 2026
The Association of Electrical & Mechanical Trades (AEMT) has added three new categories to its annual awards for the UK electromechanical maintenance and repair sector. The first is an Electromechanical Champion of the Year award, created to recognise individuals whose skill, commitment, leadership and influence have made an exceptional contribution... Read more
By Tony Sacks
Published on: 2026-07-24
Source: drives and controls
Humanoid raises $152m, valuing the two-year-old UK business at $1.35bn
Humanoid, the UK-based AI and robotics company that is developing industrial humanoid robots, has raised $152m in Series A financing, valuing the company at $1.35bn. The funding – led by led by Prime Movers Lab, and including contributions from Schaeffler and Bosch – brings the total amount raised since Humanoid’s... Read more
By Tony Sacks
Published on: 2026-07-22
Source: drives and controls
Wago targets a five-fold rise in UK automation sales to £20m by 2030
The electrical connectors giant Wago wants to boost sales of its automation products in the UK from around £4m at present to £20m by 2030. This is part of a wider plan to drive the company’s UK revenues from £43.4m last year to £75m by the end of the decade.... Read more
By Tony Sacks
Published on: 2026-07-20
Source: drives and controls
Serbus acquires Westica
Provider of secure Critical National Infrastructure (CNI) networking and communication solutions, Serbus, has acquired Westica Communications Limited (Westica), for an undisclosed sum. Above: (left to right) Stevie Dynes and Andy Hunwicks. Courtesy Serbus   Westica is a deep technical specialist in the design, deployment and support of microwave and UHF/VHF... Read more
Published on: 2026-06-30
Source: ADS Advance
SAS orders 18 A330neo aircraft
Scandinavian carrier SAS has placed a firm order with Airbus for 18 A330-900 aircraft powered by Rolls-Royce Trent 7000 engines, as part of its ongoing fleet renewal strategy. Above: SAS - A330neo.   © AIRBUS SAS 2026  The agreement was signed during a ceremony in Copenhagen by Anko van der Werff,... Read more
Published on: 2026-06-30
Source: ADS Advance
Fresh funding aimed at UK Armed Forces' transformation
Britain’s Armed Forces are set for transformation following an additional £15 billion investment to fund key equipment and technology, announced as integral to the Defence Investment Plan being published today. Image copyright Shutterstock The Prime Minister announced during a major speech at Malloy Aeronautics this morning that the Defence Investment... Read more
Published on: 2026-06-30
Source: ADS Advance
London City Airport appoints Jonathan Rayner as COO
London City Airport has today announced the appointment of Jonathan Rayner as its new Chief Commercial Officer (COO) and a member of the Executive Committee. Above: Jonathan Rayner, Chief Commercial Officer, London City Airport.  Courtesy London City Airport Jonathan joins London City Airport, taking up the role of COO  in... Read more
Published on: 2026-06-30
Source: ADS Advance
ADS sees aircraft deliveries up 45%
ADS has reported that commercial aircraft orders and deliveries have surged during May 2026, with aircraft deliveries seeing a 45% increase compared to May 2025. Image by HeryantoIfah / courtesy ADS  ADS, the trade association for the UK’s aerospace, defence, security and space industries, finds that a total of 142... Read more
Published on: 2026-06-30
Source: ADS Advance