MSC Industrial has set the date for the launch of its latest Big Book catalogue with customers able to pre-order now. The 16th edition of The Big Book will be available from 13 January, and will be dispatched that week free of charge to customers who have pre-registered.

Antifriction Components - one of the UK's leading distributors of bearings and power transmission products - has acquired Scotland's leading independent distributor, Scots Bearings, in a seven-figure deal.

Siemens Digital Industries Software is celebrating the 20th anniversary of its collaboration with Oracle Red Bull Racing, representing one of the longest standing technical partnerships in Formula 1 today.

Schneider Electric has contributed, by means of donations, to the restoration of Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris. The donated solutions have made it possible to secure and monitor the site's electrical facilities.

Automate UK has announced the appointment of Peter Williamson as its new Chairman, succeeding James Causebrook, who stepped down this week having reached the end of his two-year term.

In the world of automation technology, WAGO is known for its versatile product offering from software and HMI devices to control technology, switches and sensors. When on the road, WAGO sales engineers need to be able to demonstrate the latest products in action to demonstrate the ease-of-use and quality. The company has chosen Spelsberg's GTi series of polycarbonate distribution boxes as a convenient and aesthetic housing solution.

ABB has secured an order from Colakoglu Metalurji for an ArcSave electromagnetic stirrer (EMS) to be installed on one of the world's largest electric arc furnaces (EAF). The project in Turkiye represents a step forward in Colakoglu Metalurji's journey to enhanced efficiency, sustainability and operational safety in their steelmaking processes.

WEG will support the Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) in creating a critical oil pipeline. WEG's integrated drive package, including flameproof electric motors, variable speed drives (VSDs) and transformers, will help maximise the efficiency, reliability and safety of the horizontal centrifugal pumps underpinning the infrastructure.

It is with profound sadness that Renishaw announces the death of its co-founder and Non-executive Director, Sir David McMurtry.

IMI has launched a compressed air system energy saving campaign, providing a wide range of online resources to help manufacturers drive energy optimisation and cut energy costs, along with expert advice to embed future proofing energy saving strategies.