BARA (the British Automation and Robotics Association) has named Oliver Selby, as its new Chair. Taking over from current Chair George Thompson. Oliver, who is currently FANUC UK Head of Sales will be supported in his new role by Vice-Chair Rosie Davies from Reeco Automation.

One of Europe's largest private pathology providers has dramatically increased blood testing productivity at its Paris laboratory with a bespoke cold storage robotic automation system designed and built in the UK.

The renowned Belgian brewery Chimay, known for its traditional Trappist beer, relies on maintenance-free spherical bearings from igus in its bottling plant. By replacing rusty, seized ball bearings with lubrication-free igubal H3 bearing inserts, the brewery was able to increase efficiency and reduce maintenance.

EMS will showcase its extensive capabilities in custom drive system design and the latest developments in advanced drive systems at MachineBuilding.Live.

maxon UK and Ireland will present its DC motor technology at MachineBuilding.Live. The company's engineers will demonstrate DC and brushless DC (BLDC) motors, as well as complete precision drive systems, and maxon will also discuss its specialisation in custom development for machine builders.

RARUK Automation has launched its new 'Automation For Everyone Technology Showcase' series. The series is set to begin on 2-3 October 2024, with the first event taking place at RARUK Automation's facility in Shefford, Bedfordshire.

Trio Motion Technology has expanded in Italy by opening a Sales and Applications Development Centre. The new Italy operations hub marks Trio's development in the European market.

Heavyweight musical gorilla in Australia equipped with Lutze cable assemblies and Lutze Superflex PUR cables.

In the Action Arena at MachineBuilding.Live, Bosch Rexroth will be demonstrating the integration of a 7-axis Kassow Robot with the VarioFlow Plus conveyor system, complete with vision system.

igus UK has unveiled the 'enjoyneering experience' at its Northampton headquarters. Rather than a separate showroom space that would only present a snapshot of the company's offering, the enjoyneering experience provides visitors with a walkaround tour of the facility through dedicated zones encompassing all of igus' products and capabilities.