Factory automation expert FANUC UK will highlight the benefits of collaboration at this year's Smart Factory Expo by showcasing the latest robotics innovations in conjunction with three of its system integrator partners.

Rockwell Automation has announced the UK findings of its 11th annual State of Smart Manufacturing Report. The study, based on feedback from more than 1,500 manufacturing leaders globally, highlights a clear shift in how UK manufacturers are approaching digital transformation.

RS Ireland has announced a multi-million-euro investment in a new distribution centre in Ballymount, Dublin. The company will move into the new facility in spring 2027.

ABB says it is the world's first manufacturer to offer an IE6 Hyper‑Efficiency motor certified to ATEX and IECEx requirements for use in hazardous areas. The new IE6 Increased safety motor, based on ABB's magnet- and rare earth- free synchronous reluctance (SynRM) technology, offers up to 60 percent lower energy losses than the IE3 induction motors commonly used in Zones 1 and 2.

In a new webinar series, HARTING will provide an overview of its modular industrial connectors and their key characteristics. It will explain the differences between modular and monobloc connector concepts, address standard aspects when combining power, data and signals, and present selected Han‑Modular solutions as well as scalable circular connectors.

Essentra Components has announced that it has surpassed its 2030 Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) commitment five years ahead of schedule, by achieving a 62% reduction in scope one and two emissions against its 2019 baseline.

Trio Motion Technology is presenting Motion-PLC at SPS Italia, the new controller that provides advanced motion control with the functionality and simplicity of a PLC.

Interroll Holding has announced that it has acquired Royal Apollo Group, a Netherlands-based provider of vertical conveying, logistic and baling solutions.

The line-up of speakers has been announced for Drive Technology Insight 2026, the technical engineering forum dedicated to electric drive system technology.