Matara UK, specialist in automation, pneumatics and linear motion products, has designed and built an XY linear system for Layton Technologies capable of providing speed and precision accuracy for a PCB coating machine, that is also able to endure corrosive atmospheres.

Rubix UK has acquired Gapp Automation, a specialist technical distributor of motion, control and automation (MCA) solutions, as part of the group’s network development strategy.

When a business reaches a certain point of success, it often comes to a crucial decision – to continue operations in the same facility or relocate to a larger one. Pennine Industrial Equipment chose the latter, and has moved to a new facility that is 50% larger than its previous one.

Bürkert has supported a variety of key projects creating improved water treatment processes with existing plant footprints, including the recent delivery of ceramic membrane ultrafiltration systems to a number of utilities in the UK.

ABB Robotics has been selected by Nobia – a leading kitchen specialist in Europe – to supply robotic automation solutions for their new factory in Jönköping, Sweden.

Through its proven Assure service agreements, Compair company is helping its customers to optimise compressor uptime and performance and in doing so, mitigate the risk of spiralling energy costs.

RS Group reports that DesignSpark Environmental Sensor Development Kit (ESDK) has been certified by the Open-Source Hardware Association (OSHWA). Open-source hardware is a term for physical objects whose design has been released to allow anyone to make, modify, distribute and use.

Automation UK will run at the CBS Arena, Coventry, from 20-21 June, showcasing the latest products and services in this fast-fast-growing automation and robotics sector to visitors. It is poised to be one of the largest annual gatherings of industry experts under one roof in the UK.

Carlo Gavazzi continues to broaden its external sales team to support its vast product range by naming Simon Fairbanks as its newest recruit. Simon joins the company as regional sales manager and is responsible for the West Country and the Midlands.

The Easy Locking Connector from Binder provides medical equipment with a robust and reliable interface. And the particularly safe and biocompatible circular connector has now been honoured with a POY award.