Having successfully exhibited at MachineBuilding.Live for the past two years, Matara UK will be exhibiting its pneumatic and linear automation solutions at Machine Building North.

Making technology easy to use - this is the credo of industrial camera manufacturer IDS Imaging Development Systems in these challenging times. To this end, the company is planning a particularly large number of new products for the current year.

Stephen Hayes, managing director of automation and control technology specialist, Beckhoff UK, explains that by optimising traditional coding practices, businesses of all sizes can overcome this skills gap to reap productivity and efficiency gains.

Motion plastics specialist, igus, has released the latest version of its popular readycable finder, an online tool that makes selecting the right drive cable much easier. Users can find the right cable for their application at the best price with just one click. The integrated chainflex service life calculator also shows the guaranteed life of the cable.

Mouser Electronic is now shipping the Ensemble microcontroller and processor family from Alif Semiconductor. The Ensemble series creates a scalable and compatible continuum of integrated embedded processors for low-end to high-end intelligent IoT end-point devices in automotive, smart home, healthcare, robotics and industrial control applications.

Automation supplier Beckhoff has strengthened its presence in the North West by opening a new office at Bruntwood SciTech's innovation campus, Alderley Park, Cheshire.

Essentra Components has furthered its commitment to making its direct operations net zero by 2040, by starting work on installing solar panels at its Global Head Office, based in Kidlington, Oxford, UK.

SICK has unveiled its new IO-Link Wireless Gateway, providing greater freedom and flexibility to industrial operations. The Industry 4.0 solution reduces installation costs, delivers real-time data streaming and supports advanced analytics for improved efficiency without the need for expensive cabling.

Alwayse Ball Unit Solutions has announced BIL Group as its latest UK distribution partner. This new collaboration combines Alwayse's standing as the leading designer and manufacturer of ball transfer units with BIL Group's reputation for excellence in material handling solutions.