January 6, 2026
Ishida, the world leader in end-to-end weighing, packing and quality control solutions, is pleased to announce the acquisition of Swedish robotics automation expert, RobotGrader AB. This exciting development marks a strategic expansion of Ishida’s automation capabilities, enabling protein processors to benefit...
~ Why simplification is the new frontier in automation ~ The word “automation” often conjures images of tangled cables, crowded control cabinets and layers of software, each performing a small part of a larger system. Yet as production lines evolve,...
The packaging industry is undergoing a significant transformation. Consumer expectations are shifting from mass-produced uniformity to personalisation, seasonal customisation and premium experiences – and this is forcing businesses to innovate. Whether it’s face cream in a Christmas gift pack or...
Emerson is enhancing the ASCO ™ Series 327C solenoid valve, featuring new Intrinsically Safe and Manual Reset construction versions. The valve is designed with a direct-acting, high-flow technology that offers superior flow-to-power ratios, making it ideal for high-demand industries such...
Kollmorgen has released a new servo drive and motor, designed to simplify motion system development and speed-up time to market. The new Kollmorgen Essentials servo system, distributed in the UK by motion specialist INMOCO, includes a matched drive and motor...
Ethernet-APL in process control:Advantages from commissioning to system management : Ethernet-APL ensures transparency over the entire life cycle of the process plant. From safe commissioning to seamless documentation and proactive maintenance. The Ethernet-APL Field Switch from FieldConnex gives users a...
From Trump to the Ukraine invasion, Covid restrictions to the growth of AI, violence in the Middle East to the rise of the far right in Europe, it’s clear that we are living in turbulent times. Amid such geopolitical uncertainty,...
To meet the growing demand for food and cleanroom applications, FANUC has unveiled the latest model in its LR Mate industrial robot range. The compact and powerful LR Mate 10-11A Food/Clean has a 10kg payload and is compliant with ISO...
Lincolnshire-based automation and electrical engineering specialist Control Freaks Ltd has completed a major office relocation and expansion, opening its new headquarters at Holbeach Technology Park. The move represents a major investment in the company’s operational capability, providing a manufacturing facility six times...
IMI’s Industrial Automation sector announced that Mario Wrase has been appointed to the position of President, Industrial Automation, EMEA. With almost three decades of industry experience, including positions at General Motors and Siemens, Mario joins IMI’s Industrial Automation team from...
