For engineers working in machine building and industrial automation, finding the right solution is rarely straightforward. It often means hours of research, multiple supplier conversations and time spent comparing different technologies, approaches and integration strategies. MachineBuilding.North 2026 has been designed to change that.

Thanks to Pilz, Marelli Mako Elektrik Sanayi ve Ticare has achieved a full safety upgrade on an overhead crane with no production downtime, with the retrofit delivered in parallel with ongoing operations. And with no need to lower the crane, less time was required for the modernisation. The crane now benefits from modern fault diagnostics to reduce downtime.

At Machine Building North 2026, Lenze will focus on how machine builders can simplify drive architecture, improve energy efficiency and prepare their machines for future regulatory requirements.

Rockwell Automation will demonstrate a new approach to industrial automation engineering at Hannover Messe 2026, showcasing how AI‑orchestrated system design can transform the way factories are conceived, engineered, and deployed.

Moxa has announced that its NPort 6000-G2 Series has become the world's first serial device server to achieve the IEC 62443-4-2 Security Level 2 certification under the IECEE Certification Body scheme. This achievement reflects Moxa's long-term commitment to secure serial connectivity in modern industrial networks.

Rollon announces the integration of its range of roller guides, including Compact Rail and X-Rail, in the Configurator tool of myRollon, the digital platform developed to support engineers and designers throughout all phases of project development.

Industrial operations are under pressure from every direction. Energy costs are rising. Legacy systems are holding back progress. The talent pipeline is thinning. And the window to act is narrowing. At Hannover Messe 2026, Schneider Electric is showing what it looks like when those problems finally meet their match.

MachineBuilding.North 2026 takes place at the Concorde Conference Centre in Manchester on Wednesday, 13th May, bringing together hundreds of engineers, machine builders and automation specialists for a highly focused one-day event.

Delta will showcase its latest solutions for AI-driven manufacturing and digital twins, industrial power, clean mobility and sustainable energy at Hannover Messe 2026.

From 7 to 13 May 2026, NORD DRIVESYSTEMS will present robust, economic and powerful drive solutions for the packaging industry live at interpack in Dusseldorf (Hall 6, Stand C28). The industry experts from Bargteheide look forward to exchanging ideas with many visitors.