ERIKS has received 2,500 applications to its expanded apprenticeship programme in just its second year. This response not only reflects ERIKS' commitment to fostering a new generation of engineers to help meet its customers' needs for specialist technical help but is much needed positive news in the UK's long struggle to attract young people towards engineering careers.

OMRON has been recognised as a member in the S&P Global Sustainability Yearbook 2024. OMRON is receiving this international recognition for its environmental, social and governance efforts within the Electronic Equipment, Instruments and Components industry, for the fourth time in a row.

Control Techniques and KB Electronics are excited to announce that they are undergoing a brand elevation process, transitioning to Nidec Drives. This decision has been made with strategic initiative and progression in mind.

In less than two months time the two-day Automation UK opens its doors at the Coventry Building Society Arena in Coventry. The show, on 18-19 June, provides a fantastic platform for visitors to explore a wide range of the most up to date cutting-edge automation and robotics technologies and solutions.

The new episode of Eplan L!VE is taking place under the maxim "Bringing Production to Life." The international online event, broadcasting live from Sweden, will be taking a very close look at production: system integrator Sejfo and experts from Eplan will be presenting how the Swedish company is driving its growth by using the Eplan Platform.

RS has released its 2024 Health & Safety report Striving for Excellence. The report is based on findings from a survey that aimed to gain a snapshot of the Environment, Health and Safety (EHS) profession, and explore its challenges and priorities.

Given the environmental views of its 'Green Power' customers along with their commitment to embracing sustainability, condition monitoring specialist Sensonics is delighted to confirm its latest investment in solar panels and electric car charging points at its manufacturing facility in Hertfordshire, UK.

As official additive manufacturing partner to British Cycling, Renishaw has provided components for the newly unveiled Olympic track bike for Paris 2024. Renishaw has continued its collaboration with British Cycling to develop and manufacture integral components for the track bikes, with a focus on reducing part weight and improving aerodynamics.

The first batch of the famous all-plastic igus bicycle is in production, while igus builds a high-volume production line.

The Annual General Meeting of Schaeffler has approved the merger of Vitesco Technologies Group into Schaeffler. After Vitesco shareholders at their Annual General Meeting had already voted in favour of the merger agreement the day before, the Annual General Meeting of Schaeffler has also given the green light for the merger.