Smart Manufacturing Week has announced partnerships with both Women into Science and Engineering (WISE) and the Women's Engineering Society (WES), underscoring its commitment to fostering diversity in the manufacturing and engineering sectors.

Rob Day, dryspin product manager at igus UK, is the latest speaker to be announced for Machine Building North, presenting a workshop on the company's dryspin lead screw technology on 10 April at the Concorde Centre in Manchester.

Essentra Components, a leading manufacturer of essential components and solutions, has been recognised as one of the UK's Best Employers by the Financial Times.

Schneider Electric has published details of its sustainability performance for the final quarter of 2024, alongside its full-year financial results. The company's Sustainability Impact (SSI) score reached 7.55 out of ten, surpassing the 2024 end-year target of 7.40.

EUCHNER (UK) has unveiled its latest range of Continued Professional Development (CPD) courses. Aimed at supporting engineers, designers, and manufacturers with the skills and competencies that enhance ongoing workplace performance, the program offers a combination of one- to three-day workshops. These have been specifically designed to equip professionals with the specialist knowledge required to address modern engineering safety standards.

A key focus for machine builders and their customers is how to future-proof any new machine design, so an exciting speaker announcement at Machine Building North is David Breckell, market development manager at Omron, who will present a workshop on strategies for smart maintenance.

Pilz Automation Technology is continuing its series of free Machinery Safety webinars throughout 2025, with some new additions to the schedule.

In tune with the trade fair motto "Shaping the Future with Technology", Phoenix Contact will be showcasing its products and solutions for the challenges of the future at the Hannover Messe from 31 March to 4 April.

MVTec Software is expanding its presence in the Netherlands, the Flemish part of Belgium, and Luxembourg. The company is opening a sales office in the Dutch city of Utrecht on 1 March, 2025, to provide even more direct support to its customers in the Benelux region.

The adoption of artificial intelligence is an increasingly critical factor for the viability of industrial production. European companies run a particular risk of getting left behind with regard to this cutting-edge technology - even though all kinds of industrial AI solutions are readily available and implementing them is now easier than ever. The leading exhibition automatica will demonstrate this in June 2025.