Procter Machine Safety has released an updated (third edition) technical white paper examining BS EN ISO 14122, the key standard governing permanent means of access to machinery.

Lenze has been certified according to IEC 62443-4-1 since November 2025. TUV Rheinland thus confirms that Lenze meets the requirements of this internationally recognised standard for a secure development process for industrial automation and drive products.

The International Robotic Safety Conference (IRSC), hosted by the Association for Advancing Automation (A3), took place in Houston, Texas, from November 3 to 5, 2025. As Clara Sipes, market analyst at Interact Analysis explains, it highlighted how safety requirements are evolving within one of the fastest-growing segments of industrial automation.

KFT Food Machinery develops high-performance slicing equipment used in some of the food industry's most demanding production environments. When the company needed a way to support ultra-fast, multi-axis motion control in its slicer range, it turned to CC-Link IE TSN - the open industrial Ethernet technology from the CC-Link Partner Association (CLPA).

RS has announced that its own brand, RS PRO, has become the official sponsor of DesignSpark Mechanical, the powerful 3D CAD modelling software designed to make mechanical design faster, easier, and more intuitive for design engineers.

At Machine Building Live, SICK UK digital solutions consultant Charlie Walker explored how AI-enabled software in conjunction with IO-Link gateways are transforming sensor integration.

Rockwell Automation has announced the latest season of its award-winning ROKStudios video series, featuring exclusive interviews with customers, partners and other thought leaders on digitalisation, sustainability and the evolving role of automation in shaping the future of industrial operations.

From small-scale food producers to tier-one automotive suppliers, a growing number of businesses are investing in robotics to boost efficiency, ensure consistent product quality, address labour shortages and enhance health and safety. Oliver Selby, Head of Sales, FANUC UK, highlights three key robotic trends for 2026 that are set to take industrial automation to the next level…

Power Jacks has announced a strategic partnership with Vydraulics Group, a major independent hydraulics motion and control company based in Belgium, to supply electric actuation technology and expertise to facilitate further European growth particularly in defence, offshore, marine and other industrial applications.

Industrial operations are entering a pivotal phase, with tightening sustainability targets, volatile markets, and growing regulatory pressures all reshaping priorities. David Lincoln, Global Digital Lead at ABB Measurement & Analytics, explores what's ahead for 2026.