A collaboration between OMRON and Digimarc brings to the market an advanced industrial automation solution for digital watermark decoding. This feature is now available on OMRON's FH machine vision system and FHV7 smart cameras, setting a new standard in the industry for ensuring the use of correct packaging at high speeds.

The Machine Vision Conference (MVC), organised by Automate UK, has cemented its reputation as the machine vision sector's leading trade show with a memorable 2024 event.

Rockwell Automation reports that Case Packing Systems (CPS) is among the first companies in the Benelux region to deploy the FactoryTalk Optix software platform.

igus Module Connect is helping machine builder Zemat to produce customised 'plug and play' modules for its Boxmat HD cardboard packaging machine, allowing the quick and smooth coupling of table modules for different sized boxes.

ABB has been ranked a leader in the 2024 Verdantix Green Quadrant for Asset Performance Management (APM) Solutions report, which evaluates software suppliers across 18 capability areas and nine strategic success factors.

igus attended an event hosted by Arden Academy in Solihull alongside big industry names such as Siemens, KUKA and Marvelous Manufacturing as well as local career experts, providing advice to students on their next steps.

PLCnext Control from Phoenix Contact has now also been certified by DNV in accordance with the international standards IEC 61850 Ed. 2.1 and IEC 62351-3 for secure communication in energy management systems. Previously, the controller was the first on the market to be certified with a scope of functions in accordance with IEC 62443 4-2 SL2.

A number of key improvements to the online engineering tools provided by NSK, a global leader in motion control solutions, serve to boost the work efficiency of customers.

maxon, the manufacturer of precision drive systems, has achieved its 25th anniversary of business in the UK and Ireland. At the end of June, maxon's global leadership joined the UK and Ireland team to celebrate the landmark at an event at Tylney Hall, Berkshire, near maxon UK and Ireland's Wokingham base.

Visit MachineBuilding.Live this October and meet face-to-face with the UK's leading experts on machinery safety legislation and compliance. Included in the presenter line-up are Schneider Electric, Pilz UK, Euchner, SICK and Hold-Tech Files. There is also a session devoted to CE Marking and when and where you might need an Authorised Representative.