See igus at MachineBuilding.Live, 4 October 2023, on stand 20

When Profile Developments, a renowned door manufacturer in Ireland, wanted to implement a new production line, one key challenge was the simultaneous, accurate control of multiple drives in real-time. The technology used to address this issue and connect the line to other sections of the factory was CC-Link IE open gigabit industrial Ethernet.

Crucial to protecting vital components in Blitzworld buggies are Spelsberg enclosures, providing optimum protection and customisation to suit the Blitzworld buggy design.

See Eplan at MachineBuilding.Live, 4 October 2023, on stand 3

See Acorn Industrial Services at MachineBuilding.Live, 4 October 2023, on stand 60

See Schaeffler at MachineBuilding.Live, 4 October 2023, on stand 69

After cooperating with up2parts to develop AI-based automation solutions for modern machines and to deploy these solutions in an agile manufacturing environment, Schaeffler has now acquired a stake in the German software startup.

Emerson has acquired Afag, a leader in electric linear motion, feeding and handling automation solutions. The electric linear motion segment expands Emerson’s served market by more than $9 billion and is expected to grow mid-single digits annually, supporting Emerson’s long-term, profitable organic growth.

Demonstrating how automation can help manufacturers address the key challenges facing their business today – namely cost pressures, sustainability targets, and labour shortages – FANUC UK will bring together the country’s leading names from the world of robotics and automation for a three-day showcase event at its Coventry HQ this November.

Rockwell Automation has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Ontario, Canada-based Clearpath Robotics, a leader in autonomous robotics for industrial applications.