The SAMOA range of pumps - described as one of the most efficient and cost-effective diaphragm pumps on the market - will be the focus of the Thorite stand at the Smart Factory Expo on 5-6 June.

Rockwell Automation has announced a new multi-year, global partnership with IONETIC, a UK startup dedicated to making EV batteries affordable for small- to medium-sized automakers.

Interroll, a leading provider of material handling solutions, has joined OMRON's Innovation Network as an Alliance Partner. Through this collaboration, OMRON aims to enhance its portfolio of flexible industrial automation solutions and address the diverse needs of manufacturers in various industries.

When designing critical energy infrastructure, access hardware is a key consideration. Products chosen to secure doors, seal panels and position access points can influence the overall performance, security, and usability of an application. Southco solves crucial design challenges right across the energy journey.

Vesconite Bearings has delivered its largest rudder bearing order to a customer in the Netherlands. The order, comprising four extra-large meticulously-crafted container ship rudder bearings, marks a significant achievement in engineering excellence and customer service.

As part of its commitment to servicing its growing customer base in South America, Renishaw has opened a new, sustainable facility in Sao Paulo, Brazil. The new multipurpose facility features an industrial metrology showroom, areas that support additive manufacturing systems, events and conferencing facilities, and space for retrofitting and service activities.

The world's largest manufacturer of rotary devices, RPI UK, turned to Apex Dynamics to supply precision planetary gearboxes when it experienced difficulties sourcing parts and has praised the high performance and excellent value provided by Apex products.

Adhesives and sealants specialist Intertronics has supplied Process Instruments (Pi), a water analyser instrument manufacturer, with high performance flexible epoxy IRS 2125. The versatile adhesive offered performance benefits as a thread locker on flow cells and an IP68 rated sealant on sensors.

Automation UK is returning to the CBS Arena in Coventry for its second year on the 18-19 of June. Founding exhibitor and leading robotics distributor RARUK Automation will be showcasing its latest automation solutions on stand D30.

Nineteen Group has announced a full programme of STEM activities that will take place under the banner 'Manufacturers and Engineers of the Future' at Smart Manufacturing and Engineering Week on 6 June at Birmingham's NEC.