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Cobot safety: What manufacturers need to know

01/12/2025

ISO 10218:2025 is an international standard which covers the safety requirements for industrial robots, ensuring that humans are not exposed to unacceptable risks when working collaboratively. Here, Stewart Robinson, Advisory Consultant and Functional Safety Expert at TÜV SÜD, breaks down what manufacturers need to know.

Why durability remains key for modern roller chains

01/12/2025

Since the Industrial Revolution, roller chain design has remained relatively unchanged. What has evolved most are the details that make the chain stronger, longer lasting and more efficient. Each development in durability has improved safety, reduced total cost, and helped machines run longer with less maintenance.

Motion coordination supports English National Opera production

01/12/2025

When the US opera Blue arrived at the English National Opera (ENO), a rotating set was precisely coordinated to accommodate the performers and synchronise with an abstract video projection.

How ASICs can unlock Healthcare 5.0 for patient-centric care

01/12/2025

American physician Francis Weld Peabody famously said that “the secret of the care of the patient is in caring for the patient”. While this statement still holds true, how care is delivered is changing. Today, healthcare professionals are fusing science and technology to advance patient-centric care models, with wearable and implantable devices at their core.

Why ergonomics is essential in medical device design

01/12/2025

In many industries, product design rarely accounts for the variability of user profiles, with a focus on the ‘average’ person. Headphones, or even glasses, too often do not account for head size and comfort; instead, there is more of an emphasis on functionality. The medical device sector is no different. Dr Jae Son, CEO and Founder of PPS, explains how tactile sensors can boost adoption, improve patient outcomes, and help medical technology reach its full potential.