At the Smart Production Systems (SPS) exhibition in Nuremberg, Contrinex's stand featured a display visualising the precision of its analogue inductive sensors, which were, on this occasion, used within its SMART measurement sensors. The display featured a metal cylinder, and visitors were encouraged to squeeze it like a fairground test of strength.

TR was approached by a global leading EV manufacturer to design and develop a brand new and complex component for its latest model. It needed to work with an experienced partner who could take on the challenge to produce a unique spring and spool solution for its vehicle's central console.

At MachineBuilding.Live 2024, TEN Editor Mark Simms talks to Mark Richards, UK sales manager at Beckhoff UK, about the company's XPlanar transport system.

PI has completed the construction of additional electronics production space at its Rosenheim, Germany site. With investments of around $2.3M and a 30% increase in space, PI is strengthening its global development and production centre and the economic development of the region.

Atlas Copco is supporting Iona Management Services (IMS) in the production of high-quality biogas for general consumption by ensuring a reliable supply of pure oxygen at the Leeming Biogas facility in North Yorkshire.

ERIKS Industrial Services is to add additional strategic stocks to its Aberdeen and Plymouth service centres. This is to further support the Fulfilment Centre of Expertise (FCE) to achieve its target of next day delivery of parts, fully tracked before 9am for 100% of customers.

Molex has issued a thought leadership report that looks at the future potential of robotics, resulting in more intuitive, intelligent and interconnected human-machine communications and collaborations.

RARUK Automation has signed a new partnership deal with innovative AI vision company Cambrian Robotics. Cambrian Vision is a robust vision system that can operate in challenging light conditions and can easily identify parts made from a variety of materials.

MachineBuilding.Live 2024 at the National Motorcycle Museum, Birmingham, included a world-class Workshop Programme. Here, Dave Breckell, market development manager at OMRON, provides a comprehensive exploration into machine maintenance, shedding light on common pitfalls and presenting strategies to streamline and prioritise maintenance tasks for newer machinery.

Michael Smith Engineers has announced a new distributor partnership with ITT Bornemann, a global leader in the manufacture of high-quality hygienic twin-screw pumps.