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Southco expands southeast Asia footprint with Chon Buri facility opening

Southco expands southeast Asia footprint with Chon Buri facility opening

Southco is proud to announce the grand opening of its new facility in Chon Buri, Thailand marking a significant milestone in the company's expansion into Southeast Asia.

26th January 2026

Siemens Xcelerator powers digital transformation for next-generation smart weaving machines

Siemens Xcelerator powers digital transformation for next-generation smart weaving machines

Picanol, a global leader in high-tech weaving machines, is using Siemens Xcelerator to streamline development cycles and accelerate innovation in the design and production of its next generation weaving machine platforms, such as the OmniPlus-i Connect.

22nd January 2026

Essentra acquires US-based Device Technologies

Essentra acquires US-based Device Technologies

Essentra Components has completed the acquisition of Device Technologies, furthering its global presence. Based in Massachusetts, Device Technologies designs, manufactures and distributes a broad range of specialty cable protection devices such as grommet edging, shielding gaskets and cable sleeving.

22nd January 2026

IDS introduces a voluntary 3-year warranty across all industrial camera series

IDS introduces a voluntary 3-year warranty across all industrial camera series

IDS Imaging Development Systems now offers a voluntary three-year manufacturer's warranty on all camera series under the IDS brand. With this expanded service, IDS is setting new standards for quality, reliability and long-term investment protection.

22nd January 2026

Less complexity, more control

Less complexity, more control

In this workshop presented at Machine Building Live, Beckhoff UK business development manager Bradley McEwan describes how the company's compact automation platform delivers integrated motion and real time data in one system - no extra PCs required.

22nd January 2026

LED Controls: ABB Value Provider

LED Controls: ABB Value Provider

LED Controls is proud to be an ABB Value Provider, giving customers direct access to ABB's world-leading electrification and automation technologies. LED Controls is your one-stop shop for ABB products, making procurement simple, quick and efficient.

21st January 2026

Mechatronics - the integration of automation, robots, and software technologies

Mechatronics - the integration of automation, robots, and software technologies

In this workshop presented at Machine Building Live, B&R Industrial Automation sales manager Jason Johnson describes how mechatronics solutions combine products to design and create flexible and intelligent machines and systems.

19th January 2026

Zebra Technologies helps Sentinel cut defect rates by up to 15% for automotive customers

Zebra Technologies helps Sentinel cut defect rates by up to 15% for automotive customers

Zebra Technologies reports that Sentinel's automotive customers are leveraging the Poka Yoke (Japanese for mistake proofing/error prevention) inspection solution which is delivering a 10-15% defect rate reduction and helping simplify production lines and reduce maintenance costs and system complexity.

16th January 2026

Lane Electronics exhibiting at Southern Manufacturing & Electronics 2026

Lane Electronics exhibiting at Southern Manufacturing & Electronics 2026

Specialist connector distributor Lane Electronics, a franchised distributor and stockist of electrical connectors and accessories, will be exhibiting at Southern Manufacturing & Electronics 2026 at the Farnborough International Exhibition Centre, 3-5 February.

16th January 2026

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