ifm has announced the full acquisition of HiDensity Group, a major player in ASIC design. HMT microelectronic AG is the oldest and one of the largest independent ASIC design houses in Europe, specialising in the design of "mixed signal" ASICs, modules and microelectronic systems, notably for sensors and actuators.

The cost of energy has risen sharply in recent years, and it is becoming clear that prices will not be coming down any time soon. At MachineBuildng.Live on 15 October at the NAEC Stoneleigh Park, visitors will find a plethora of products that can help machine builders and their end user customers to minimise their energy usage.

ABB has been named a Leader in the Verdantix Green Quadrant: Industrial AI Analytics Software 2025, a benchmark report that evaluates the capabilities and momentum of the most prominent industrial AI analytics software solutions on the market. The report ranked ABB among the top leaders in the Quadrant.

UK packaging machinery OEM Spiraltech has doubled the speed of its pick-and-place machines from 70 to 140 pieces-per-minute using servo drives, motors, and PLCs from global industrial automation company Inovance.

Mouser Electronics provides today's electronic design engineers with the latest knowledge in sensor technology with its extensive online hub. The evolution of semiconductors and microelectromechanical systems (MEMS) into smaller, more affordable, and reliable components has been a key enabler for modern technology.

Specialist supplier of micro drive systems, Electro Mechanical Systems (EMS), will exhibit at Engineering Design Show at Coventry Building Society Arena on October 8 and 9, 2025. From stand E55, EMS will display a range of solutions including high torque gearheads and recently launched FAULHABER motion controllers. The company's design lead will also be available at the stand to discuss EMS' in-house custom design offering.

The Workshop sessions at MachineBuilding.Live and FoodManufacturing.Live have received CPD accreditation, with the content having been assessed and confirmed as meeting the high standards suitable for Continuous Professional Development.

Molex has released the results of a survey exploring top trends, technology innovations and evolving career skills impacting design engineers at aerospace and defence companies.

At SPS 2025, NORD DRIVESYSTEMS will present itself as the solution provider for intelligent drive concepts in smart production. Visitors can experience live how drive systems from NORD can solve any motion task. The focus is on multivariable drive electronics, effective NXD tupH surface protection and digital NORD services ranging from virtual commissioning to predictive maintenance.

Rockwell Automation has announced that its recently extended collaboration with Avvale and ESGeo will help industrial companies more easily address growing social, regulatory and investor expectations regarding sustainability reporting and performance.