Datateam Business Media is inviting submissions from across the instrumentation and electronics sectors for the 2026 Instrumentation & Electronics Awards. Following the successful launch of the combined awards format in 2025, the programme returns
this year with an expanded scope and a refreshed category line-up, reflecting the continued evolution of the industry. New categories include Industrial AI Product of the Year, recognising the growing role of artificial
intelligence in enhancing industrial processes, predictive maintenance and data-driven decision-making. The introduction of Passive Component / Electromechanical Product of the Year shines a spotlight
on the often-overlooked building blocks of electronic systems, celebrating innovation and performance in components that underpin reliability and efficiency across applications. Completing the new additions is the Academic Support & Training Award, which acknowledges the
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vital contribution of education, skills development and industry collaboration in nurturing the next generation of engineers and technical specialists. Alongside these new categories, the awards continue to recognise excellence across core disciplines including test and measurement, sensors, control systems, and electronics design and manufacturing. Individual honours will once again highlight the engineers, innovators and teams driving progress across the sector. Open to manufacturers, suppliers, integrators and end users, the awards provide a valuable
platform to showcase cutting-edge products, pioneering projects and technical expertise. Being shortlisted or winning offers strong industry recognition, helping to enhance brand credibility and visibility among a highly targeted audience. Entries are free and must be submitted via the official website. Companies are encouraged to
review the full list of categories and submit clear, evidence-based nominations that demonstrate innovation, performance and commercial impact. The awards ceremony will take place on 15 October 2026 at the Grand Connaught Rooms, London. Enter here:
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In a world that is increasingly adopting digitalisation and AI, it’s still important to remember the key role that mechanical components play in industrial design and the manufacture of original equipment. This month we’re therefore taking a look at a number of these
components in our Linear motion, Mechanical Components, and Springs & shock absorbers sections. Articles range from the use of precision ball screws in heavy duty cutting equipment, to custom gearboxes, and from profile rail brakes in laminating equipment to the difference between wave washers and wave springs. Meanwhile in our Automotive industry focus we have a fascinating
Q&A with Per Mårtesson, chief revenue officer at Bcomp. Here, Mårtesson discusses the use of ampliTex, a technical natural fibre
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reinforcement fabric made from flax which is providing the automotive industry with performance benefits that open up new design possibilities while meeting sustainability requirements. He said: “We recognise that green credentials alone are not enough to drive adoption. Innovative materials need to be measurably better than their conventional counterparts. Flax composites meet that bar across several performance metrics.” This section also examines an Intelligent Suspension RideSense system that delivers a tailored
response to ensure a smooth ride and improved handling. Unlike conventional shocks that provide fixed damping characteristics, electronic shocks can independently adjust the damping for each shock, accommodating variations in load transfer, road irregularities, and vehicle movement such as roll, pitch and heave, the company explains.
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