The extensive mk conveyor range has been used to provide a compact conveying solution for bulky car body parts through a robot cell.

In this workshop presented at Machine Building Live, Pilz Automation Technology sales manager Jason Reed explores the risks, legislation and real-world solutions, detailing what you need to know to get started on the journey to safe and secure machinery.

Siemens has acquired ASTER Technologies, a privately held market leader in printed circuit board assembly (PCBA) test verification and engineering software.

Schneider Electric reveals its 2026 predictions for the UK's energy transition as it decarbonises its industries, buildings and power grids.

TAG Active, a designer of obstacle course activity games, has been commissioned by Center Parcs to gamify the Adventure Nets at Longleat Forest holiday village. With a format that has been rolled out at venues worldwide, players tag a wristband against an illuminated RFID transponder to score points. At Longleat, Adventure Nets are set high in the trees, so TAG Active's electronics are protected in a durable, rain-proof enclosure from Spelsberg that prevents condensation.

Motion control specialist Aerotech is significantly expanding its capacity at its Furth site. In addition to setting up a state-of-the-art laser laboratory, assembly of controls and drive products will also take place there in future.

Laura Mathews, an acclaimed artist and designer who builds animal sculptures and puppets, has chosen precision components from Accu within her most ambitious project to date; building the Big LBX Dragon.

Faced with stringent cleaning requirements and the use of harsh disinfecting chemicals, a food processing company needed a cleaning solution that was both effective and reliable. To address this challenge, the company partnered with Membracon - an OEM - and IMI to develop a bespoke machine cleaning system, ensuring food processing equipment could be efficiently cleaned after each production shift.

IDS Imaging Development Systems sales manager Neil Sandhu provides an introduction to the company, and highlights its of imaging modules and associated software, used in a host of applications from inspection and microscopy to traffic systems and more.

For ambitious UK businesses, the US market presents immense opportunities, but also a complex set of challenges. In this workshop at Machine Building Live, Allentra founder Ian Collins offers a glimpse into what a successful US market entry truly requires.