Steve Sands

A foundation for faster and more productive machine builds

Digital twins enable components and machines to be rapidly developed virtually, before any hardware is produced, enabling earlier integration.

Robotics are picking up the pace

Researcher considers why developments in robotics are gathering pace and highlights some of the most recent advances.

Switching on to pneumatic innovations

Pneumatic cylinder sensor switches may appear to be an automation commodity beyond advancement – but there is room for improvement.

Rise of the digital twin

The digital twin is set to be a key technology for the success of Industry 4.0 and the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT).

Learning lessons and taking back control

While we are still embroiled in the battle to contain and defeat COVID-19, nobody truly knows the eventual outcomes, but we can begin to assess the impacts and respond positively to change.