Antifriction Components - one of the UK's leading distributors of bearings and power transmission products - has acquired Scotland's leading independent distributor, Scots Bearings, in a seven-figure deal.

Automate UK has announced the appointment of Peter Williamson as its new Chairman, succeeding James Causebrook, who stepped down this week having reached the end of his two-year term.

ABB has secured an order from Colakoglu Metalurji for an ArcSave electromagnetic stirrer (EMS) to be installed on one of the world's largest electric arc furnaces (EAF). The project in Turkiye represents a step forward in Colakoglu Metalurji's journey to enhanced efficiency, sustainability and operational safety in their steelmaking processes.

It is with profound sadness that Renishaw announces the death of its co-founder and Non-executive Director, Sir David McMurtry.

IMI has launched a compressed air system energy saving campaign, providing a wide range of online resources to help manufacturers drive energy optimisation and cut energy costs, along with expert advice to embed future proofing energy saving strategies.

Fortress Safety participated at SPS - Smart Production Solutions 2024 in Nuremberg. The event provided a platform to connect with customers, channel partners and safety professionals, transforming the company's booth into a vibrant hub of interaction, learning and innovation.

Fluke Reliability has announced the results of a recent survey which shows that 79% of respondents emphasised high-skill labour shortages as a primary focus for AI investment, in contrast to just 37% who view AI as a means to address gaps in low-skill roles.

Matt Androsiuk of Cobots and Machinery Safety (FANUC UK's cobot safety partner) outlines how to navigate the updated robot safety standards and get ahead of the proposed changes, to ensure your applications remain compliant.

ABB has entered into a strategic collaboration with Austria-based Engineering Software Steyr (ESS) to develop powerful simulation tools that will transform automotive paint shop operations while reducing costs by up to 30 percent. As part of the collaboration, ABB will take a minority investment in ESS.

Two Renishaw apprentices have been recognised as the brightest young talents in industrial robotics, winning the prestigious WorldSkills UK competition. Morgan Leyshon and Aled Gore, both 21 and from Bridgend, Wales, secured the gold medal in Industrial Robotics, beating over 80 contenders in an eight-month-long contest.