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Stratasys to acquire MarkForged, expanding aerospace, defence and industrial production capabilities

Stratasys to acquire MarkForged, expanding aerospace, defence and industrial production capabilities

Stratasys has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire MarkForged, a wholly owned subsidiary of Nano Dimension, in an all-cash transaction valued at $42.5 million, subject to customary adjustments.

28th May 2026

People and machinery safely in harmony

People and machinery safely in harmony

Pilz has provided safety consulting and thorough training for dairy company Bega Group, bringing the 'Spirit of Safety' to life.

26th May 2026

Essentra acquires Boteco

Essentra acquires Boteco

Essentra announces the agreement to acquire Boteco, an Italian, family-owned, expert designer and manufacturer of mechanical components for an initial cash consideration of €7.4m.

26th May 2026

WEBER-HYDRAULIK receives ISO/SAE 21434 certification for cybersecurity

WEBER-HYDRAULIK receives ISO/SAE 21434 certification for cybersecurity

WEBER-HYDRAULIK has successfully had its cybersecurity management system certified according to ISO/SAE 21434. This establishes a central foundation for the company to systematically integrate cybersecurity into product development and meet regulatory requirements such as UNECE R155.

21st May 2026

Comau and Omron collaborate on automation

Comau and Omron collaborate on automation

Comau and Omron Robotics (Omron) have signed a strategic collaboration agreement aimed at accelerating the adoption and deployment of advanced industrial automation solutions for manufacturers worldwide.

20th May 2026

Collaboration is key to automation success

Collaboration is key to automation success

Factory automation expert FANUC UK will highlight the benefits of collaboration at this year's Smart Factory Expo by showcasing the latest robotics innovations in conjunction with three of its system integrator partners.

20th May 2026

UK manufacturers shift from AI adoption to industrial execution

UK manufacturers shift from AI adoption to industrial execution

Rockwell Automation has announced the UK findings of its 11th annual State of Smart Manufacturing Report. The study, based on feedback from more than 1,500 manufacturing leaders globally, highlights a clear shift in how UK manufacturers are approaching digital transformation.

20th May 2026

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