This year has seen NORD again assessed by the rating agency EcoVadis. The drive specialist achieved 68 out of 100 points and was awarded the silver sustainability certificate. The company improved compared to previous years and is well above the industry average.

GS Yuasa announces a fresh update to its celebrated 'Upgrade to Yuasa' campaign. Building on the success of the original initiative which was first rolled out in 2021, the relaunch is set to reinforce the Yuasa battery brand's position as a global leader in automotive, fire and security, and UPS markets.

The switch to igutex polymer bearings from igus for long standing customer and agricultural equipment manufacturer Sumo UK, has allowed the company to produce longer lasting, durable machinery and save on the cost of standard metal bearings that require lubrication.

Organised by Kent-based The Engineering Network (TEN), MachineBuilding.Live has been expanded to accommodate almost 160 exhibitors this year when the event opens on 2nd October. There has been a near 50% jump in the number of exhibitors compared to the inaugural event last year.

Fast and effective treatment of blood clots is essential for positive patient outcomes. This is especially true when they occur in the brain, where they can have fatal consequences. Mechanical thrombectomy devices powered by miniature motors are essential for clearing blood vessels and preventing further cell damage. A leading manufacturer recently approached Portescap to help deliver an optimal DC motor solution with an efficient, lightweight design for their new device.

Danfoss Power Solutions has launched its on-site hose assembly workshop program. The program brings hydraulic hose replacement and repair capabilities directly to construction, oil and gas, mining, and other sites where hydraulic equipment operates, minimising operational disruptions.

Farnell is expanding its line of Multicomp Pro offerings to include a variety of 3D printer filaments, catering to the diverse needs of design engineers, creators and hobbyists.

Rockwell Automation has announced that Warmflow, an innovative home heating technology company based in Lisburn, Northern Ireland, is to be the first company in Ireland to deploy the Plex ERP, QMS and MES solution from Rockwell Automation.

Preparations for the 2024 PPMA Show are well underway in readiness for when the doors open at the NEC in Birmingham from 24-26 September 2024. This three-day event is the largest of its kind in the UK, attracting over 300 world-class brands showcasing their state-of-the-art processing equipment, packaging machinery, industrial robots and machine vision systems to an expected audience of over 8,000 visitors.