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You asked, Pilz UK listened

You asked, Pilz UK listened

Of all the training sessions Pilz UK runs, the City & Guilds Assured 4-Day Machinery Safety Course is the most popular. But the journey to the training facility in Corby isn’t always feasible - either for sheer distance or for the Monday morning start.

17th December 2025

Application phase for the 10th vector award is now open

Application phase for the 10th vector award is now open

The application phase of the igus vector award 2026 has begun. Now in its tenth year, a joint initiative is honouring designers worldwide who use high-performance plastic energy chains to create cable guides that set new technological standards, with winners to receive up to 5,000 euros in prize money.

16th December 2025

Rockwell Automation recognised in various 2025 Gartner Hype Cycle reports

Rockwell Automation recognised in various 2025 Gartner Hype Cycle reports

Rockwell Automation has been recognised across 20 Gartner Hype Cycles for 2025. In the company's view, this represents an unprecedented level of acknowledgment that reflects its continued investment in innovation and its broad technology leadership across industries.

16th December 2025

WEG wins Sustainable Organisation of the Year at 2025 AEMT Awards

WEG wins Sustainable Organisation of the Year at 2025 AEMT Awards

WEG UK has been named Sustainable Organisation of the Year at the 2025 Association of Electrical & Mechanical Trades (AEMT) Awards, recognising the company's outstanding contributions to environmental responsibility, operational sustainability and innovative solutions.

16th December 2025

CADENAS becomes newest technology partner in the Eplan Partner Network

CADENAS becomes newest technology partner in the Eplan Partner Network

With a contract signed live at the SPS in Nuremberg, Germany, CADENAS is now the newest member of the Eplan Partner Network. CADENAS Managing Director Terry Jonen and Eplan Managing Director Haluk Menderes signed the new technology partnership agreement on 26 November 2025.

12th December 2025

Danfoss Power Solutions completes acquisition of Hydro Holding

Danfoss Power Solutions completes acquisition of Hydro Holding

Danfoss Power Solutions has finalised its acquisition of hose fittings manufacturer Hydro Holding, having received all necessary approvals. With Hydro Holding on board, Danfoss gains a competitive, local fittings production base in Italy and the Czech Republic, as well as 350 highly experienced and customer-focused employees.

12th December 2025

Industrial AI startup Matta raises $14M to build Sentient Factories

Industrial AI startup Matta raises $14M to build Sentient Factories

Matta, an industrial AI spin-out from the University of Cambridge, has raised $14M in funding to transform how products are designed and manufactured.

11th December 2025

RARUK Automation to showcase cobot palletising solution at Packaging Innovations and EMPACK

11th December 2025

TIC and Spelsberg partnership presented on new website

TIC and Spelsberg partnership presented on new website

Industrial controls specialist TIC and industrial enclosure manufacturer Spelsberg have entered a new partnership, jointly providing their services in a combined approach.

10th December 2025

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