In Modena, Italy, a software-enabled, highly efficient capping machine has been dubbed the "magic machine." The name was chosen by Tetra Pak's pilot customer, impressed by the reliability, performance and flexibility of the Tetra Pak Cap Applicator 40 Speed Hyper. But what is the source of this sorcery? Here, Mark Richards, UK sales manager at Beckhoff pulls back the curtains to reveal the clever technology that keeps the magic alive.

At this year's PPMA Show, Festo invites visitors to step into the World of Motion. Come and see a dynamic showcase of electric automation solutions delivering speed and efficiency with seamless connectivity, robust pneumatic systems designed for smart and reliable performance, and advanced digital tools powered by AI for real-time monitoring and predictive capabilities.

The SKW-KP safety coupling, from Jakob Antriebstechnik, for direct drives is a flexible and backlash-free overload coupling that combines a metal bellows coupling attachment with a safety coupling. As a result, the coupling offers both protection against overload or collisions and the compensation of misalignments.

Sprint Electric has announced a strategic partnership with TEC Motors, the UK's largest electric motor distributor, to supply matched motors for its Generis ultra-low harmonic and fully regenerative AC drive.

On 15 October 2025, the National Agricultural Exhibition Centre in Stoneleigh Park, Warwickshire, plays host to MachineBuilding.Live, the UK’s only event staged exclusively for machine builders, systems integrators and OEMs. Well over 100 exhibitors, all leaders in their particular fields, will bring you a comprehensive overview of all aspects of our industry.

SICK has launched the new OD200, a compact laser distance sensor for measuring short ranges that sets new standards in this sensor class with its outstanding stability on highly reflective, dark and irregular surfaces. It delivers high performance and productivity even in complex and demanding applications, such as shiny metal and plastic parts and in poor lighting conditions, to reduce errors and minimise costly rework.

The machinery safety landscape is ever evolving bringing with it a raft of changes to current legislation to cope with issues such as increasing digitisation and flexibility requirements. Speaking at MachineBuilding.North, Pilz machinery safety specialist Alex Bryce summarises the changes.

The latest addition to ABB's all-compatible drive portfolio simplifies machine integration and is future-proofed for industrial automation, and you'll be able to see it at MachineBuilding.Live.