Against the background of advancing digitisation in mechanical engineering, access management is also being put to the test: in close cooperation with the machine tool manufacturer Starrag, Pilz has developed the classic operating mode selection system into a holistic entry and access permission management system for Safety and Security tasks.

At Design and Engineering Expo 2025, scheduled for 4-5 June, MiniTec UK will showcase innovative solutions at stand F60. Highlights include a Techman robot demonstration, a comprehensive display of aluminium profiles, the ICAD Assembler station, workstations, and examples of their cutting-edge conveyor systems.

Aerotech will be presenting its latest developments for motion control in photonics at Laser World of Photonics 2025. Visitors can expect an insight into high-performance demo systems, including high-precision positioning solutions and the AeroScriptPlus DrillOptimiser, which enables efficient and profile-specific optimisation of laser drilling.

OMRON has announced the creation of a dedicated global robotics organisation. This strategic step reflects OMRON's continued commitment to robotics as a core part of its value proposition and an essential pillar of its complete end-to-end automation solutions.

What if work no longer felt like work? And monotonous tasks became entertaining? Or hard labour was replaced by voice commands? automatica 2025 will show how close reality has already come to this vision.

A newly redesigned website and refreshed brand identity mark a significant milestone for machinery safety and interlocking expert Fortress Safety.

Apex Dynamics UK, an expert supplier of planetary and other servo gearboxes and solutions, has appointed Andrew Parsons as its new General Manager. Following impressive 20% growth in 2024, his appointment comes at a pivotal moment, as his extensive experience will help steer the company's future expansion and direction.

Yamaha Robotics Europe FA Section will bring new demonstrations to automatica 2025 in Munich this June, leveraging the LCMR200 linear transfer system for extra productivity in factory automation.

From 24 to 27 June 2025 Nabtesco will be among the exhibitors at automatica in Munich, presenting the company's diverse production and solution portfolio for robotics and automation under the motto "The Power at your Side".

norelem has launched a competition to spotlight innovative projects designed by aspiring student engineers this summer. The competition will give student engineers from universities or colleges across the UK the chance to win a cash prize and the title of Engineering Newcomer 2025.