Quickparts, a leading provider of custom manufacturing, has announced the launch of a new online tool designed to streamline the request process for volume manufacturing solutions.

igus attended an event hosted by Arden Academy in Solihull alongside big industry names such as Siemens, KUKA and Marvelous Manufacturing as well as local career experts, providing advice to students on their next steps.

Interroll has doubled the use of self-generated energy and nearly tripled the percentage of both shares in renewable energy, and the consumption of renewable electrical power. New statistics from the company's latest sustainability report reaffirm its commitment to Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) principles.

PLCnext Control from Phoenix Contact has now also been certified by DNV in accordance with the international standards IEC 61850 Ed. 2.1 and IEC 62351-3 for secure communication in energy management systems. Previously, the controller was the first on the market to be certified with a scope of functions in accordance with IEC 62443 4-2 SL2.

A number of key improvements to the online engineering tools provided by NSK, a global leader in motion control solutions, serve to boost the work efficiency of customers.

maxon, the manufacturer of precision drive systems, has achieved its 25th anniversary of business in the UK and Ireland. At the end of June, maxon's global leadership joined the UK and Ireland team to celebrate the landmark at an event at Tylney Hall, Berkshire, near maxon UK and Ireland's Wokingham base.

Visit MachineBuilding.Live this October and meet face-to-face with the UK's leading experts on machinery safety legislation and compliance. Included in the presenter line-up are Schneider Electric, Pilz UK, Euchner, SICK and Hold-Tech Files. There is also a session devoted to CE Marking and when and where you might need an Authorised Representative.

Aldershot based FATH Components has just released a video which it says is a 'must see' for many manufacturers across UK industry - especially those running lean and with little time or too few staff to take time away from the plant seeking ideas, products and solutions that can enhance productivity and boost quality.

Essentra is accelerating the development of new bioplastic materials to create more sustainable product ranges following a series of successful trials since opening its new global Centre of Excellence at the start of the year.

EAO introduces its enhanced Online Product Configurator (OPC) featuring integrated e-commerce functionality. This cutting-edge virtual 3D tool empowers engineers and designers to easily configure, compare and purchase over 4,000 HMI standard component products.