The Manufacturing Technology Centre (MTC), has launched a new Robot Experience Centre (REC) designed to help UK manufacturers accelerate the adoption of robotics and automation technologies.

In just three weeks, engineers, machine builders, systems integrators and automation specialists will gather at Sandown Park for the inaugural MachineBuilding.South - the newest edition of the MachineBuilding Event Series.

As a specialist event dedicated exclusively to the UK's machine building community, MachineBuilding.South is the ideal platform to see all the latest innovations and advances in machine building and automation technologies, with pneumatics being a prime example.

UK manufacturers continue to face increasing pressure from rising costs, skills shortages and the need to improve operational efficiency. Many businesses have already introduced automation into their operations, but modern manufacturing is moving beyond standalone automated systems, say the experts at Innomech.

A key strength of MachineBuilding.South is the platform it provides to discover, discuss, evaluate and compare products from a host of different suppliers. Sensors is one of those technologies, so what exciting products can you expect to find?

From May 26 to 28, 2026, SPS Italia - Smart Production Solutions in Parma returned as a key reference event for industrial automation. In this context, NORD DRIVESYSTEMS showcased advanced drive technologies designed for increasingly interconnected, flexible, and sustainability-oriented production environments.

Farnell has announced the launch of its dedicated drone solutions proposition, designed to support engineers and innovators developing next-generation unmanned aerial systems across a wide range of industries.

Rockwell Automation has released a new season of ROKStudios, its thought leadership video series featuring in‑depth interviews with executives from leading machine builders and industry associations.

Machinery safety continues to be a key theme at MachineBuilding.South, particularly given that the mandatory implementation of the new Machinery Regulation is just around the corner.