Automation and control technology specialist Beckhoff UK will exhibit at the PPMA Show at the NEC, Birmingham from 24-26 September, 2024. The company will be on stand F40, showcasing how machine builders and control engineers can implement modular, flexible layouts in their machinery and setups.

Schneider Electric is investing £42 million in a new manufacturing facility in Scarborough, North Yorkshire. More than 200 jobs will be created to meet the increased demand for electrical equipment to drive the UK's move to cleaner energy.

At IMTS 2024, Renishaw will showcase a range of new products that deliver improved performance accuracy and repeatability, including a new line of products for industrial automation, and Renishaw Central, its new smart manufacturing data platform.

Researchers at the University of Cambridge have improved a tribometer design for tests in a lubrication development programme by engaging with maxon for the motion control system.

To satisfy the growing global demand for current and voltage sensing driven by the push towards decarbonisation and greater electrification, electrical measurement technology specialist LEM has opened new research and development facilities in Munich and Shanghai.

Bighead has made some changes to its website menu to make it easier for customers to find what they need, grouped in a way that matches the types of questions they ask.

With PLUS Automation exhibiting at the CBM's (Confederation of British Metalforming) Mini Expo on Fasteners on 4 September, the company reports that the latest SMART sensor technology has been used to detect fasteners where it wasn't possible or affordable before.

To help service its growing customer base in India and Japan, global engineering technologies company, Renishaw, has recently opened two state-of-the-art technology centres - one in Chennai, India, and one in Nagoya, Japan.

Rockwell Automation will showcase solutions for a connected and sustainable mine at MINEXPO 2024, taking place September 24-26, in Las Vegas.

Drive specialist NORD DRIVESYSTEMS will present its comprehensive product portfolio and its packaging industry expertise at Fachpack in Nuremberg, presenting tailor-made, economical and sustainable drive solutions for all stages in the packaging process - primary, secondary or end-of-line packaging.