Compressed air and fluid power specialist Thorite will highlight how it can help food and drink companies reduce energy use, improve efficiency and maximise savings at FoodManufacturing.Live.

An upgrade project for a platform lift used in a materials handling installation had its old mechanical limit switches swapped-out for 2-wire inductive sensors from Contrinex to verify that loads are properly positioned before allowing the lift to move.

FANUC UK has welcomed Prime Minister Rishi Sunak’s announcement to fully fund apprenticeships in small businesses. Taking effect from 1 April 2024, the move is expected to reduce costs and burdens for businesses and deliver more opportunities for people aged up to 21 to kick start their careers.

HMS Networks has finalised the acquisition of Red Lion Controls from Spectris Group Holdings. The two companies are now one entity and can start working together on common go-to-market strategies and product offerings.

Digi International is poised to introduce the wireless and highly power-efficient Digi ConnectCore MP25 system-on-module (SOM) at Embedded World 2024. Featuring AI and machine learning capabilities, with an integrated neural processing unit and image signal processor, Digi ConnectCore MP25 is designed for next-generation computer vision applications.

On 1 May 2024 at the National Motorcycle Museum, VEGA will be bringing VEGATRUCK to FoodManufacturing.Live, providing visitors with the opportunity to learn all about the company’s level and pressure technologies.

NORD DRIVESYSTEMS will present its drive solutions for the industry at the world’s leading trade fair for water, wastewater, waste and raw materials management from 13 to 17 May 2024 in Munich.

There is now less than a month to go before FoodManufacturing.Live (1st May, at the National Motorcycle Museum, Birmingham) opens its doors to visitors, with the exhibition’s workshop programme highlighting opportunities for food and beverage manufacturers to boost productivity, increase efficiency and meet current safety and security requirements.

Acknowledged as the world’s largest vertical aviation conference and trade show, Hai Heli-Expo 2024 provided precision bearing specialist Carter Manufacturing a perfect opportunity to exhibit its extensive range of aerospace bearing installation, removal and testing tools, along with PMA bearing options.

Stäubli’s Simon Jenkins looks at the latest developments from the company and explains the benefits which its new SCOPE system will bring to the users of the company’s robot systems, analysing robot health and stress on the fly to produce notifications on upcoming maintenance.