April 2, 2026
Sponsored Content Dave Atkinson, UK Head of Manufacturing SME & Mid Corporates, Lloyds, sits down with colleague Tim Biddle, Head of Asset Finance and Prof Mike Wilson, Chief Automation Officer at MTC (Manufacturing Technology Centre), to discuss automation investment in...
Manufacturers today face greater pressure to adapt quickly. Product variation is rising, schedules shift often and machines must deliver increased performance with less downtime. As automation becomes increasingly software-driven, engineering teams are looking to the IT department for guidance. One...
Omega Control Solutions, a specialist in complex automation systems, has joined leading technology company Siemens’ Solution Partner Programme, enabling it to deliver even more advanced, future-ready automation systems. The partner status builds on Omega’s 19-year history of engineering excellence and...
~ Stone Junction to support IESYS’s PR and international communications ~Technical PR agency Stone Junction has been appointed by Romanian systems integrator IESYS, to deliver a strategic PR and communications campaign. The collaboration will enhance IESYS’s visibility across Eastern Europe and...
Power quality meters are often treated as fit-and-forget devices, sitting quietly inside panels for decades and receiving little attention. As electrical environments evolve, many of these legacy instruments create blind spots. Long-life assets can quickly become vulnerable when product support...
A long-established family-run engineering company in Warwickshire is preparing for a major new phase of growth after receiving comprehensive assistance from a leading business support organisation in the region. Henley Engineers, founded in 1942 and based in Edge Lane, Henley-in-Arden,...
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...
