Manufacturing
-
Applied Automation expands machine building business following liquidation of CME Automation Systems
South West based Applied Automation (UK) Ltd, have expanded their machine building business following the acquisition of the brand and assets of CME Automation Systems following its liquidation. David Rowe, Applied Automation’s Managing Director, commented on the deal, “It’s always sad to see a business that’s been trading for over 40 years end up in…
-
IEC 62443-4-2 SL2 certification provides higher level of protection against cyberthreats for EcoStruxureTM IT Data Center Infrastructure Management (DCIM) solutions Independent certification process features rigorous testing and assessment Network Management Card 3 (NMC3) only network management card to obtain this level of encryption and robustness Schneider Electric, the leader in digital transformation of energy management and automation,…
-
Global leaders in material handling and processing equipment, Advanced Material Processing (AMP) and Automated Handling Solutions (AHS), have announced the appointment of Dirk Struppe as the new regional sales manager for Germany, Austria and Switzerland, effective from 1st August 2024. A graduated mechanical engineer with over 25 years of experience in various sales roles across…
-
BARA (the British Automation and Robotics Association) has named FANUC UK’s Head of Sales, Oliver Selby, as its new Chair, effective 1 October 2024. Taking over from current Chair George Thompson, Oliver will be supported in his new role by Vice-Chair Rosie Davies from Reeco Automation Ltd. Part of Automate UK, BARA’s remit is to…
-
Dexory, the leading robotics and data intelligence company, today announced it has successfully closed an $80 million Series B funding round. The round was led by DTCP, with participation from Latitude Ventures, Wave-X and Bootstrap Europe, along with existing investors Atomico, Lakestar, Capnamic and several angels from the logistics industry. As part of this investment,…
-
Siboni and CoreTigo have announced the next step in their collaboration, bringing CoreTigo’s IO-Link wireless technology to Siboni’s servo motors. The integration has resulted in the development of the PL4 series, a new line of wireless, planetary gearbox, brushless motors with electronic drives. These motors are not only highly energy-efficient but also provide exceptional control…
-
element14, part of the Avnet Community, and Arduino have announced an upcoming webinar on enhancing Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) platforms using the Arduino Opta. This event will explore how to scale industrial projects through the versatile and widely recognised Arduino ecosystem. The webinar is scheduled for Thursday, 10th October at…
-
DigiKey, a global distributor known for its extensive range of technical components and automation products available for immediate dispatch, has unveiled the fourth season of its Factory Tomorrow video series, sponsored by Siemens and Banner Engineering. This latest season delves into the upcoming innovations in industrial automation, poised to revolutionise global manufacturing. Today’s modern factory…
-
For the 12th consecutive time in the awards 16-year history Combilift have been again recognised as a Best Managed Company, requalifying as Platinum winner for the 6th time. Their management prowess was rewarded at Deloitte’s prestigious awards ceremony in Dublin on the 19th of September. The Deloitte Best Managed Company award acknowledges the achievements of…
-
Sales of industrial robots in the UK reached an all-time high in 2023, with 3,830 units installed, marking a 51% increase compared to the previous year. The main contributor to this surge has been the automotive sector, according to the ‘World Robotics 2024’ report, presented by the International Federation of Robotics (IFR). “The UK manufacturing…
© 2b Publishing 2026.