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From sensor to solution: How AI brings IO-Link to life

From sensor to solution: How AI brings IO-Link to life

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.

8th January 2026

Videos showcase the future of industrial operations and sustainable transformation

Videos showcase the future of industrial operations and sustainable transformation

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.

8th January 2026

Power Jacks to supply electric linear actuation to Vydraulics in new partnership

Power Jacks to supply electric linear actuation to Vydraulics in new partnership

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.

6th January 2026

WEBER SYSTEMS takes over production of axial flow motors

WEBER SYSTEMS takes over production of axial flow motors

WEBER-HYDRAULIK is taking over the axial flow motor production of Miba. With this strategic decision, the company is strengthening its position as a system supplier and specifically expanding its value creation depth in the future field of electrified drive technologies.

19th December 2025

Contrinex publishes new product overview brochure

Contrinex publishes new product overview brochure

Just in time for Christmas, Contrinex's Product Overview brochure offers 50 pages of insights on how engineers can improve machine performance and save money.

19th December 2025

Messe Frankfurt adds Automation Expo to growing event portfolio in Southeast Asia

Messe Frankfurt adds Automation Expo to growing event portfolio in Southeast Asia

Messe Frankfurt has joined GMTX as co-organiser of Automation Expo, further expanding the company's portfolio of manufacturing trade events in Southeast Asia.

19th December 2025

Rubix acquires compressed air specialist Airflux

Rubix acquires compressed air specialist Airflux

As part of the Group's growth strategy Rubix has acquired the French compressed air specialist Airflux and its two subsidiaries Int' Air Media and Synairgies.

17th December 2025

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