New research from Rencol Components has revealed the West Midlands as a hotbed of opportunity for those looking for a job in manufacturing. The region has just under three times more vacancies compared to the national average.

In fiscal year 2026 LAPP achieved sales of more than 2.3 billion euros, according to preliminary figures. These record sales are driven by strong organic growth as well as one-off factors such as copper prices and acquisitions.

Mouser Electronics has signed a new global distribution agreement with ControlByWeb, a leading manufacturer of industrial IoT controllers for remote monitoring, control and data acquisition.

ODVA concluded its 2026 Industry Conference and 24th Annual Meeting of Members in Faro, Portugal, bringing together more than 100 industrial automation experts from leading technology suppliers and end users to examine the technologies shaping the future of industrial connectivity.

The newly-released PFII precision planetary gearbox from Apex Dynamics was selected by Tuinte for a demanding off-shore cable-winding system. The high-tech machinery manufacturing partner to OEMs required more torque for the loading arm adjustment mechanism to deliver smooth operation.

Schneider Electric has announced a strategic collaboration with NVIDIA and HPE to accelerate the adoption of Physical AI across process and heavy industries.

At the sps 2026 in Nuremberg, mayr power transmission presents highly integrated solutions that create space for smooth processes. Safety brakes such as the ROBA topstop series are used for this purpose. The matching ROBA brake-checker module enables sensorless brake monitoring. Combined with the ROBA gateway, the system delivers valuable data for proactive machine maintenance, a digital twin, and smart production environments.

Rotor Clip has qualified and moved into production a new family of high-performance piston and sealing rings for aircraft pneumatic systems and bleed valves. The program closes a critical supply gap for a major aerospace manufacturer that had been unable to find a supplier capable of meeting the combined performance, volume, and delivery requirements for these components.

Automate UK has announced the evolution of established trade associations the PPMA Panel, BARA and UKIVA into core facets of the organisation as it continues its pioneering work throughout the manufacturing industry.

Webtec has launched an online product selector that makes specifying its 180/280 series hydraulic load-holding and controlled-release valves easier and faster than ever before.