RARUK Automation has announced an exclusive partnership with GRIP. Based in Germany, GRIP is a specialist in intelligent tool changing systems for collaborative robots. This agreement will bring GRIP's innovative solutions to UK manufacturers, enabling users to enhance the flexibility, safety and efficiency of their collaborative robot cells.

Schneider Electric has announced the signing of a long-term framework agreement with E.ON, one of Europe's largest energy companies. This strategic partnership marks a significant step forward in the deployment of sustainable and digital-ready energy infrastructure across Europe. Schneider Electric will support E.ON's ambitious goals with its latest SF6-free medium-voltage (MV) switchgear and a suite of digital technologies.

The team behind the PPMA Total Show 2025 have confirmed the manufacturers secured for the event to date and offered a preview of the some of the innovative technology visitors can expect to see in action.

Vacuum technology is a key element for quality and efficiency in plastics processing - for example in thermoforming and recycling, the extrusion of films and the degassing and coating of plastics. From October 8 to 15, 2025, Edwards Vacuum will be presenting its vacuum solutions at the K trade fair.

Rockwell Automation has released the cybersecurity findings from its 10th annual "State of Smart Manufacturing Report." Drawing insights from more than 1,500 manufacturing leaders across 17 of the top manufacturing countries, the report reflects how cybersecurity is becoming a central business issue. One third of respondents have direct information technology (IT) and operational technology (OT) cybersecurity responsibilities.

ABB has won orders to provide electrical power supply management and distribution and electromagnetic stirring at Tata Steel's Port Talbot Steelworks in the UK. The two project scopes by the global technology leader will help ensure safe, efficient and optimised operations when a new 320-ton capacity electric arc furnace (EAF) starts up in 2028.

Electro Mechanical Systems (EMS) is marking its 40th anniversary. Founded in Berkshire in 1985 by two employees, the company has since grown to 90 team members, has eight motor and actuation partners and is the sole UK distributor of precision micromotor manufacturer, FAULHABER.

Mouser Electronics has been honoured with HARTING's prestigious Global High Service Distributor of the Year Award. Mouser also received the Distinguished Award for New Product Sales Growth. The awards were presented at HARTING's recent 2025 Distribution Summit in Louisville, Kentucky.

In the world of precision engineering, the need for a reliable reciprocating linear motion is constant. From cable winding and textile machinery to automated packaging, a smooth back-and-forth movement is critical. Traditionally, this has been achieved through complex mechanical linkages or by reversing a motor's direction of rotation. However, ABSSAC offers a far more elegant solution: the self-reversing screw.

According to Motec, the selection and design of drive systems has been significantly simplified with the development of a new online drive configurator, KeDrive, by Keba Industrial Automation. Motec is the authorised UK agents for Keba.