Apex Dynamics UK, an expert supplier of planetary and other servo gearboxes and solutions, has appointed Andrew Parsons as its new General Manager. Following impressive 20% growth in 2024, his appointment comes at a pivotal moment, as his extensive experience will help steer the company's future expansion and direction.

Yamaha Robotics Europe FA Section will bring new demonstrations to automatica 2025 in Munich this June, leveraging the LCMR200 linear transfer system for extra productivity in factory automation.

From 24 to 27 June 2025 Nabtesco will be among the exhibitors at automatica in Munich, presenting the company's diverse production and solution portfolio for robotics and automation under the motto "The Power at your Side".

norelem has launched a competition to spotlight innovative projects designed by aspiring student engineers this summer. The competition will give student engineers from universities or colleges across the UK the chance to win a cash prize and the title of Engineering Newcomer 2025.

Rockwell Automation has announced its Security Monitoring and Response service, which is purpose-built to deliver continuous, real-time monitoring of operational technology (OT) environments.

Kempston Controls has signed a new distribution agreement with Mitsubishi Electric that will enable the distributor to now offer an end-to-end automation solution for customers.

Shibaura Machine is set to exhibit at Automate 2025, taking place May 12–15 in Detroit, Michigan. At booth 3244, the company will demonstrate the complete range of THE series SCARA robots - including live high-speed payload movement with the largest model, the THE1000 - alongside the versatile 6-axis TVM1200.

Amanda Hack, Member of Parliament for North West Leicestershire, visited ABB's Drive Service Workshop facility for a wide-ranging discussion around sustainability, circularity, and how to address the UK's widening engineering skills gap.

Automation and control technology specialist, Beckhoff UK, will exhibit at Automation UK, taking place at the Coventry Building Society Arena from May 7 to 8, 2025. The company will be on stand B80, demonstrating how its latest innovations in cabinet-free automation and industrial vision can streamline system design and improve flexibility on the factory floor.

2025 marks a significant milestone for BPX, as it celebrates its 60th anniversary. To celebrate, BPX has planned a series of activities and events throughout the year with the first event taking place at the end of April at Oulton Hall, close to Leeds.