maxon has launched its 2023 Advent Calendar, giving away a classic Victorinox Swiss Army Knife every day in December until Christmas Eve. To enter maxon’s Advent Calendar, visit the maxon prize draw 2023 and click on the door for the corresponding day.

Carter Manufacturing is sponsoring ‘Launch Canada 2023’ competition; its partnership with the successful launch of the first project has been arranged through Carter’s US-based facility which is sponsoring ‘Launch Canada’ on a non-profit basis.

Siemens Digital Industries Software has announced that RS Group has selected Siemens as its strategic electronic design automation (EDA) provider for its new, cloud native, DesignSpark Circuit Simulator tool – empowering users to streamline the design process.

WEG has launched the ADV200-SP drive for solar pumping applications. This variable frequency drive is designed specifically for isolated or hybrid solar-powered water pumping systems, bringing a new level of efficiency and sustainability to the agricultural and industrial sectors.

Yaskawa – a global technology supplier in segments drives, motion controls and robotics – is opening a new, state-of-the-art UK headquarters and manufacturing facility in Sunderland.

When a major UK pet food producer wanted better machine utilisation with the aim of raising its OEE (overall equipment effectiveness) by 3 points, it asked experts at bearing specialist NSK if they could evaluate processes and systems to help with this improvement goal.

Drive specialist NORD DRIVESYSTEMS reports a highly success time at the SPS trade fair in Nuremberg, with three intensive days on the topic of efficient drive solutions for the automation industry.

GS Yuasa has unwrapped its latest promotion – a Christmas present with every battery. Whether you’re buying a battery for a Pyronix alarm system or a Peugeot – qualifying purchases of both GS and Yuasa batteries throughout December will include a festive freebie.

Automation technology specialist Beckhoff UK, in collaboration with leading manufacturer of linear motion systems, HepcoMotion, hosted a mechatronics showcase at MK7, the home of Oracle Red Bull Racing in Milton Keynes, with several innovations from both companies on display, as well as a brand-new product reveal – the GFX-r guidance system.

The PPMA Group of Associations has re-branded and has changed its name to AutomateUK to better represent the needs of its membership and their end user customers in the ever-changing manufacturing landscape.