When Manchester Bloodbikes' essential motorcycle tyre changing machine needed a repair, ABSSAC not only supplied the necessary parts, but also enhanced the original design by using trapezoidal threads instead of standard threaded bar.

Charter Controls announces the official introduction of Connectwell DIN Rail Terminals to its portfolio. As the exclusive UK agent, Charter Controls now offers next-day delivery from UK stock on Connectwell's acclaimed CP and CY terminal block ranges, alongside the CLM011 Laser Tag Printer.

Regal Rexnord Corporation has joined forces with automation leader ABB Robotics to simplify integration of its GoFa cobots into 7th Axis Cobot Transfer Units (CTUs) from Thomson, one of Regal Rexnord's linear motion brands.

ERIKS has taken a great step forward in supporting both employee development and customer training with the opening of the newly refurbished multimedia training suite at its Fulfilment Centre of Expertise site in Oldbury in the West Midlands. The suite represents a significant investment in new audio-visual (AV) equipment which will be used to supercharge both team skills and knowledge share with customers.

Just over one month after the release of the Government's Advanced Manufacturing Sector Plan, Professor Mike Wilson, Chief Automation Officer and co-founder of the West Midlands Robotics and Autonomous Systems (RAS) Cluster, reflects on how significant funding commitments should be allocated to shape the future of UK industry.

Sensor expert SICK is showcasing its interactive Sensor Bench at Machine Building Live 2025. The company's booth will feature a hands-on demonstration of cutting-edge sensor technologies combined with SICK's latest high performance digital solutions, designed to enhance efficiency, cut costs, and improve machine safety.

Schneider Electric has announced its Q2 2025 extra-financial results, marking a pivotal moment as the company enters the final stretch of its 2021–2025 Schneider Sustainability Impact (SSI) program.

Tom Bouchier, managing director of factory automation specialist FANUC UK and FANUC Ireland, will additionally take on the role of Northern Europe Co-ordinator, Vice President FANUC Europe, from 1 September 2025.

Since its official launch in March 2021, WEG Poland has emerged as a dynamic force in the motion and drive systems industry. Strategically positioned in southern Poland, near Kraków, this organisation plays a vital role in supporting various industries across Poland and bordering countries, including Slovakia and the Czech Republic. Guided by General Sales Manager Lukasz Grzybowski, the team has quickly established itself as a reliable partner for industries requiring tailored, high-quality solutions.

On 15 October 2025, the NAEC in Stoneleigh Park, Warwickshire, plays host to MachineBuilding.Live, the UK's only event staged exclusively for machine builders, systems integrators and OEMs. Accompanying the packed exhibition floor is a top-quality workshop programme, with presentations from SICK, Pilz, B&R, Beckhoff, igus, Lenze, Festo and OMRON exploring today's most pressing automation and safety concerns.