maxon is proud to present its 3rd Drive Technology Event – an exclusive gathering for engineers eager to push the boundaries of their knowledge.

The PPMA Show is gearing up for another tremendous processing and packaging machinery event when it returns to the NEC in Birmingham on 24-26 September 2024. Established over 35 years ago, this is the UK’s largest event of its kind, bringing together well-known brands to showcase their innovative cutting-edge processing equipment, packaging machinery, industrial robotics and machine vision systems.

In 2021 alone, Germany generated over five million tonnes of plastic waste. Companies such as Diamat Maschinenbau are required to ensure that this waste is reused sensibly and contribute to greater sustainability. As a specialist in plastics recycling machines, Diamat gives PET bottles a second life with the help of drives from KEB, which also reduce costs.

NORD DRIVESYSTEMS is presenting its drive solutions for the food and beverage industry at Anuga FoodTec 2024, promising high efficiency and low total cost of ownership.

A modern PLC with REST-API for a standard palletising system – this is what the robot automation company Robot ART was looking for. And it found it in the form of ctrlX CORE from Bosch Rexroth.

Automate UK CEO, Peter Williamson has been appointed as the new chair of the Make UK affiliate partner board. He will also represent the affiliate partner programme on Make UK’s national membership board.

Mondelez has chosen Festo electric drive technology over pneumatics for a new automated chocolate Easter egg mixing installation at its site, due to lower energy consumption, higher safety and more flexibility in controlling speeds and positions.

When Austria’s Springer Group looked to develop a beltless drive for its E-CUT 200 electrically operated trimmer, it turned to WEG. The drive needed to be specific for the woodworking industry, to avoid high wear and maintenance issues due to wood dust.

Mouser Electronics and Analog Devices have collaborated on a new eBook highlighting new solutions for enhanced productivity and energy efficiency. The eBook offers a detailed analysis of the technologies being used to support sustainable manufacturing practices.

Aerotech continues to grow and is also expanding its partnerships around the globe. A partnership with the South Korean specialist for UV laser systems ANI Motion Tech has been in place since 2017. A joint venture is now being further intensified.