Few engineering achievements capture the imagination quite like Concorde. Sleek, powerful and decades ahead of its time, the supersonic aircraft remains one of the most iconic examples of engineering innovation ever created. It is therefore a fitting backdrop for MachineBuilding.North 2026, a one-day event dedicated to the technologies and expertise shaping the future of machine building and industrial automation.

At LogiMAT 2026, Interroll presents its new Chain Belt Sorting solution, developed following the acquisition of Sortteq last fall and now fully integrated with MCP PLAY.

ctrlX OS, the open operating system for partner integration developed by Bosch Rexroth, now supports integration with AMD Embedded x86 processors and adaptive SoCs.

Diary date: Concorde Conference Centre, Manchester - Wednesday, 13th May 2026. MachineBuilding.North 2026 brings together machine builders, systems integrators, engineers and manufacturing professionals for a one-day event dedicated to machine building and industrial automation technologies.

ABB Robotics is integrating NVIDIA Omniverse libraries into ABB Robotics' RobotStudio to help manufacturers deploy physical AI in real world robotics applications.

Global engineering technologies company, Renishaw, will showcase its advanced manufacturing technologies and champion engineering careers at MACH 2026, Birmingham, UK. Visitors can find solutions to improve process control, productivity, and long-term competitiveness across the UK industry in hall 19, stand 42.

In today's highly competitive manufacturing environment, companies face increasing pressure to improve machining productivity while ensuring the long-term reliability of critical mechanical components. French software developer, MISUTECH, has addressed this challenge by integrating advanced machining simulation with fatigue life assessment - provided by Hottinger Bruel and Kjaer (HBK) - to enable more informed and reliable engineering decisions.

Sensor specialist SICK UK has been officially certified a Great Place To Work for 2026. The recognition is based entirely on direct feedback from employees about their experience working at SICK, demonstrating the company's commitment to creating a positive working environment and building a culture of trust, accountability and continuous improvement.

Cameras from IDS Imaging Development Systems are at the heart of a new, automated system in Germany that enables intelligent sorting of used textiles.

Seamless integration of electrics and pneumatics gives customers major competitive advantages. "Seamless Automation combines our broad-based solution portfolio with end-to-end connectivity and an intuitive digital experience for our customers," explains Frank Notz, Chief Sales Officer at Festo.