From May 26 to 28, 2026, SPS Italia - Smart Production Solutions in Parma returned as a key reference event for industrial automation. In this context, NORD DRIVESYSTEMS showcased advanced drive technologies designed for increasingly interconnected, flexible, and sustainability-oriented production environments.

Rockwell Automation has released a new season of ROKStudios, its thought leadership video series featuring in‑depth interviews with executives from leading machine builders and industry associations.

Machinery safety continues to be a key theme at MachineBuilding.South, particularly given that the mandatory implementation of the new Machinery Regulation is just around the corner.

A new Make UK report reveals that while AI could unlock billions in productivity gains for UK manufacturing, skills shortages and low levels of adoption risk preventing businesses from realising its full potential.

Tapeswitch UK has launched a new website designed and built by Leeds creative studio Zeppo Creative.

Among a host of other technologies on show at MachineBuilding.South, you'll also be able to talk to leading enclosure manufacturers for all aspects of machine building across different end user sectors.

On June 16 and 17, adhesives dispensing automation supplier Intertronics will exhibit at Robotics and Automation 2026 at the MTC, Coventry. The Oxfordshire-based distributor will demonstrate how robotic dispensing technology can enhance repeatability and throughput in a cost-effective way for manufacturers of electronics, medical devices, aerospace, automotive, and other products.

In the production of metal wheels using the flow-forming process, it is necessary to check the thickness distribution on the round body after each deformation step. This helps to comply with the target dimensions, ensuring high product quality and cost-effectiveness. For this measurement task, the manufacturer uses optoNCDT laser triangulation sensors from Micro-Epsilon.

FANUC has announced an enhancement of its Physical AI Robot System through a strategic collaboration with Google, as part of its initiative to accelerate automation by advancing open platforms and Physical AI capabilities.

Siemens is expanding the capabilities of its Industrial Edge ecosystem through a partnership with industrial software company HighByte. The collaboration enables customers to seamlessly connect, contextualise and transform data from both operational technology (OT) and information technology (IT) sources, helping them to get value from industrial data.