The UK has capabilities in key technologies and processes that need to be leveraged to build a competitive EV industry, according to a new report from the Advanced Propulsion Centre UK (APC). The Electric Machines Innovation Opportunities Report, released in January, identifies some of the key technological enablers required to meet the ambitious roadmap...
Canon announces the EMEA launch of its groundbreaking Raman plastic analyser, the TR-A100. The innovative Raman plastic sorting equipment is available now, bringing advanced material identification technology to Europe. It significantly advances Canon’s commitment to a circular economy by maximising...
Hexagon, the global leader in precision technologies at all scales, introduces HYPERSCAN, a portable and robust 3D scanning solution designed to deliver outstanding performance in complex industrial environments. This cutting-edge system combines speed, flexibility and simplified integration to transform handheld and robotic inspection processes. A powerful 3D scanner that doesn’t compromise on speed ...
Optical Gaging Products (OGP®, www.ogpnet.com), a division of Quality Vision International Inc (QVI®), a world-leading manufacturer of optical and precision multisensor metrology systems for industrial quality control, has appointed Panos T. Angelopoulos as President, Global Sales, succeeding R. Stephen Flynn,...
Renishaw, the global engineering technologies company, will be exhibiting at Southern Manufacturing & Electronics 2026, from 3–5 February at the Farnborough International Exhibition Centre, UK. Visitors can find Renishaw on Stand C250, where the company will present a range of...
Prior Scientific, a global leader in precision optical instrumentation, has enhanced its advanced hardware autofocus range with the addition of the PureFocus690, designed for Raman and infrared microscopy applications. The PureFocus690 offers rapid automated focus recovery, sample detection, dynamic power...
At CES 2026 in Las Vegas, demonstrations of Flir’s next-generation iXX-Series app-enabled thermal cameras will outline how users can transform electrical and mechanical inspections across manufacturing, industrial, commercial, datacenter, and utility environments. In combination with Flir Assetlink browser-based software, iXX...
Due to their strength and ductility, high-strength low-alloy (HSLA) steels play a crucial role in a range of applications, from automotive to structural uses. However, a challenge for HSLA producers is that, within one coil, ultimate tensile strengths can vary....
Materials testing instrumentation manufacturer Instron has announced a major upgrade to the manufacturing process for its drop tower impact testing systems, delivering shorter lead times and increasing production efficiency. The upgrade switches a cellular production system to an in-line model, encouraging...
A broader overview of materials chemistry and structure using CISA A comprehensive sample analysis often requires multiple instruments. Scanning electron microscopy (SEM) imaging and energy dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (EDX) can provide a wealth of surface topography and elemental composition information....
