ABB’s LV Titanium Variable Speed Motor (VSM) platform delivers the benefits of an IE5 Ultra-Premium efficiency motor and variable speed drive (VSD) technology in a single, compact, plug-and-play solution. Michele Maggi, R&D Engineer Product Development at ABB, explains that VSMs, now available from 1.1 to 30 kW, enable a wide range of industrial customers to minimise their energy consumption and reduce carbon emissions.

ABB is the world's first manufacturer to offer an IE6 Hyper‑Efficiency motor certified to ATEX and IECEx requirements for use in hazardous areas. The new IE6 Increased safety motor, based on ABB's magnet- and rare earth- free synchronous reluctance (SynRM) technology, offers up to 60 percent lower energy losses than the IE3 induction motors commonly used in Zones 1 and 2.

norelem is expanding its portfolio by adding control and monitoring devices with external contact blocks. Designed for the safe triggering of switching commands and the clear display of operating, status, and fault messages, the buttons are used in such fields as mechanical and plant engineering, automation technology, the process and manufacturing industry, and construction technology.

If hot honey and 'swicy' (sweet plus spicy) were the must-try flavour combinations of 2025, then there's no doubt amongst those in the know that this year's (literal) hot food trend is 'fricy', an intriguing mixture of fruity and spicy, says Matt Hale, Global Business Development Director, HRS Heat Exchangers.

Watlow has announced the launch of its Edge Process Management (EPM) platform, a new class of scalable architecture that brings together data management, process control and automation for temperature-driven operations in regulated industries.

For manufacturers, it is estimated that over a quarter of operating costs are energy related. With rising energy costs and increasing volatility in the energy market, focusing on energy efficient technologies has never been more important. When it comes to electric motors, you'll find a host of solutions at MachineBuilding.South to help you reduce your energy costs.

HMS Networks introduces the new Ewon Edge & Cloud, a unified industrial connectivity platform that combines plug-and-play edge gateways with a cloud-based subscription service to deliver simple, secure remote access from day one.

Mike Pipe, Head of Product Inspection UK, Mettler-Toledo Product Inspection, explains why Inspection Technology is a Game-Changer for bulk food safety.

Food safety and waste reduction are becoming closely aligned as food manufacturers embrace traceability, connected packaging, and 2D codes powered by GS1 to protect consumers and reduce waste, explains, Jim Orford, Global Account Manager, Domino Printing Sciences.

Atlas Copco has introduced the FCS 220-240, a mobile rapid charging station designed to deliver electricity directly at the point of use. Suitable for temporary installation across construction, industrial and events applications, the system enables operators to quickly deploy high-power charging infrastructure wherever it is needed.