Around 1,500 attendees from 36 countries, renowned keynote speakers, fascinating panel discussions and interesting insights into the future of engineering, automation technology and the industry overall is the best way to describe the first Eplan Next conference, which took place in Munich's Cavalluna Park on 20 and 21 May.

One of the UK's leading suppliers of advanced metals and materials, Goodfellow, is looking to build on strong double-digit international growth when it heads to the Advanced Materials Show 2026 next month (8-9 July)

Greene Tweed has developed a rapid prototyping process for its Xycomp DLF material that helps aerospace customers accelerate metal replacement development projects through faster testing and validation.

Pengelly Farms, a long-standing Cornish potato producer, has significantly enhanced operational efficiency by integrating automated case assembly and sealing technology from Endoline Automation.

Global manufacturer Air Control Industries has launched its first Engineering Graduate Programme as part of a long-term strategy to help address the UK's engineering skills shortage and build in-house capability across its manufacturing operations.

As the food and beverage sector faces rapidly evolving supply chain, sustainability, and automation demands, staying ahead of industry trends is more critical than ever. Whether you are looking to optimise your production lines or explore the latest compliance standards, MachineBuilding.South provides an opportunity to discover actionable insights.

Join TUV SUD's webinar on 9 July 2026, to gain practical guidance on integrating functional safety into modern robot systems, including industrial, collaborative and mobile robots.

OMRON has announced the expansion of the next evolution of i-BELT, its end-to-end digital lean transformation service for manufacturers in Europe.

The industrial robot industry saw 5.1% growth in 2025, following a contraction of -2% in 2024, Interact Analysis reports. The market is now forecast to record steady growth out to 2030, at an average annual rate of 6.7%, rising from 549,555 units in 2025 to 761,303 units in 2030.

For Gnosjo Automatsvarvning, measurement and verification are critical parts of production to ensure the quality and tolerance that customers demand. Thanks to a long collaboration with Mitutoyo, the company has all the advanced technical equipment and support required to be at the absolute forefront.