As end users demand machines that are able to fulfil needs for high-mix, low-volume production, with greater throughput, and with less downtime, machine builders are being tasked with designing ever smarter machines. Visitors to MachineBuilding.Live can explore all of these trends, and find solutions to the challenges of today, and of tomorrow.

Automation and control technology specialist, Beckhoff UK, will exhibit at PPMA at the NEC, Birmingham from September 23 to 25, 2025. The company will be on stand F40, demonstrating how machine builders and control engineers can harness cabinet-free automation and flexible motion systems to prepare for the future of packaging production.

SKF's Food Line ball bearing units will take centre stage at the leading rolling bearing manufacturer's exhibition at drinktec 2025. Under the refreshed theme 'Bottlenecks are for drinks.', SKF will showcase its latest innovations, featuring live demonstrations and product presentations. A highlight of the event will be a keynote speech by SKF's Sustainability Director, Vanja Winblad.

Nozomi Networks, the global leader in OT, IoT and CPS security, and Mitsubishi Electric Corporation have announced they have signed a definitive agreement whereby Mitsubishi Electric will acquire Nozomi Networks.

Machine builders are being urged by Mitsubishi Electric to begin preparing now for the changes that the Cyber Resilience Act (CRA) is set to bring when it comes fully into force in 2027, or face being shut out from selling their products into European markets.

In 1985, precision gearbox manufacturer, EMS and German drive system specialist, FAULHABER started their partnership. Here, Dave Walsh, Sales Director at EMS joins Mireille Deckers-Strobel, Head of Global Sales at FAULHABER, to reflect on their shared history, successes and future.

Bosch Rexroth will be bringing its Arkite demo to the Action Area at MachineBuilding.Live, showing how this innovative operator guidance platform transforms manual workstations into digital and interactive environments.

From 16-19 September, Lenze will present its latest motion control and automation solutions for printing and converting processes at Labelexpo Europe 2025 in Barcelona, in Hall 4, Stand 4E53.

The UK's manufacturing sector has improved one place to 11th in the latest world rankings according to the latest official figures available published by Make UK today. This comes after the sector dropped out of the top ten for the first time in the previous data.

Keeping up to speed with current issues, trends and legislation in Machinery Safety can feel like a constant battle. Thankfully Pilz has developed MACHINERY SAFETY on TOUR to arm you with the knowledge you need to fight back - and it's coming to the Bristol Robotics Laboratory.