Reflecting the concept of the factory of the future, Omron’s Safety Virtual Experience lets visitors dive deep into selected safety application areas. It also provides safety guides and detailed information on various safety solutions, such as emergency stops, laser scanners, door switches, safety light curtains and grip switches.

Mitsubishi Electric Ireland is supporting Make-A-Wish Ireland by sponsoring the organisation’s latest Christmas Support fundraiser. The company has been an active Corporate Partner since 2016, helping to enable the charity to grant wishes for children battling life-threatening medical conditions.

RS has announced the launch of RS Think Hub, a new digital platform that it says will transform the working lives of millions of engineers across a wide range of industries.

In a new e-book, the experts at IXON explore how machine builders can focus on service opportunities to create more value and boost revenues.

ABB is working with Boliden, the Swedish mining and smelting company, to build a strategic co-operation to use low carbon footprint copper in its high-efficiency electric motors. The aim is to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions while driving the transition to a more circular economy.

Mouser Electronics has launched a new resource site dedicated to sensor design guides. The resource site features a growing collection of articles dedicated to the intricacies of sensor design applications, providing engineers with the information they need to solve complicated design challenges.

PTG Precision Engineers has reported another strong year of growth, five years after it was saved from going under by Applied Automation owner David Rowe, who bought the business and transformed its future.

The Harting Technology Group has achieved a milestone in its corporate history by exceeding the billion Euro revenue mark for the first time. Despite adverse conditions, turnover jumped by 21.8% (€190 million) to €1,059 million.

Siemens has unearthed a pipeline of future talent through a 48-hour engineering hackathon. The Sir William Siemens Challenge has been designed to identify the emerging engineering talent from across the UK and give young people a taste of what it is to work for a leading technology company.

Ford Motor Company has selected Rockwell Automation as its vehicle operations primary controls and solutions provider for its next three electric vehicle assembly sites.