From 14 to 16 November 2023, companies from all around the world presented their products and solutions to an audience of high-level attendees across 128,000 square metres of exhibition space at the SPS – Smart Production Solutions in Nuremberg. An analysis of the trade fair has now confirmed its relevance and how satisfied last year’s participants were.

DigiKey expanded its portfolio in 2023 by adding more than 450 new suppliers across its core business, DigiKey Marketplace and Fulfilled by DigiKey program. The company added more than 1.7 million new accessible parts, including 230,000+ parts with inventory available to sell, across its core business in 2023.

Matara has expanded its aluminium extrusion frame department by taking over the adjoining premises, adding 3000 sq. ft to its shop floor. This much needed extra space has will provide Matara with extra room to assemble frames, with a much better work flow reducing lead times for its customers.

Mouser Electronics added 64 new manufacturers to its industry-leading line card during 2023, significantly expanding product choices for design engineers and purchasing professionals around the world.

The Machine Vision Conference returns to the Coventry Building Society Arena, with the co-located BARA exhibition Automation UK, on 18-19 June 2024.

Rockwell Automation’s 2023 Sustainability Report details its sustainability progress and outcomes, and how Rockwell is partnering across the manufacturing industry and communities worldwide to create sustainable impact and change.

From its West Midlands warehouse, Midland Bearings holds an extensive stock of 20 million items, including a diverse range of bearing types, sizes and specifications, catering to the varied needs of industries spanning automotive, manufacturing, aerospace and more.

The topic of robotics is an integral part of Hannover Messe, and a special highlight at this year’s event is the Application Park in Hall 5, which has a strong partner at its side in the form of the German Robotics Association (DRV).

Farnell has been honoured by TDK-Lambda EMEA, the designer and manufacturer of innovative and highly reliable power supplies and DC-DC converters, for its consistent support of TDK-Lambda’s extensive range of new and existing products.

Smart 2D profile sensors from Baumer are playing a key role in an automated sandwich and filled rolls production line at Germany company Weber Maschinebau. Baumer’s OXM 2D sensor provides precise edge control and positioning data, and delivers the calculated coordinates correctly in the units required.