Accu has demonstrated its commitment to STEM (Science Technology Engineering and Mathematics) by sponsoring three successful student teams, in the Race2Space Rocketry competition, a national propulsion competition and education initiative designed to boost the UK space sector.

When Manchester Bloodbikes' essential motorcycle tyre changing machine needed a repair, ABSSAC not only supplied the necessary parts, but also enhanced the original design by using trapezoidal threads instead of standard threaded bar.

Charter Controls announces the official introduction of Connectwell DIN Rail Terminals to its portfolio. As the exclusive UK agent, Charter Controls now offers next-day delivery from UK stock on Connectwell's acclaimed CP and CY terminal block ranges, alongside the CLM011 Laser Tag Printer.

Regal Rexnord Corporation has joined forces with automation leader ABB Robotics to simplify integration of its GoFa cobots into 7th Axis Cobot Transfer Units (CTUs) from Thomson, one of Regal Rexnord's linear motion brands.

FANUC Corporation has received a Platinum rating for sustainability by Ecovadis, placing them in the top 1% of over 150,000 companies assessed globally. Achieving a score of 82/100, this recognition reflects FANUC's commitment to responsible business conduct and sustainable innovation.

ABB has been awarded a new contract by Intertrade Hellas to supply its quality control system (QCS) to existing and new tissue machines at the company's Inofyta facility. The project includes ABB's Network Platform (NP) 1200-based QCS platform with integrated sensors and controls, designed to improve product consistency, process efficiency and data visibility across production lines.

Siemens Digital Industries Software has been named a Leader in The Forrester Wave: Product Lifecycle Management for Discrete Manufacturers, Q3 2025 report, an independent evaluation conducted by Forrester Research.

ERIKS has taken a great step forward in supporting both employee development and customer training with the opening of the newly refurbished multimedia training suite at its Fulfilment Centre of Expertise site in Oldbury in the West Midlands. The suite represents a significant investment in new audio-visual (AV) equipment which will be used to supercharge both team skills and knowledge share with customers.

Greene Tweed has entered into a strategic agreement with one of the world's largest manufacturers of commercial engines and integrated systems. This 10-year, multi-million-dollar collaboration strengthens an established partnership and reaffirms Greene Tweed's position as a trusted supplier of innovative thermoplastic composite components for advanced aerospace applications.

Just over one month after the release of the Government's Advanced Manufacturing Sector Plan, Professor Mike Wilson, Chief Automation Officer and co-founder of the West Midlands Robotics and Autonomous Systems (RAS) Cluster, reflects on how significant funding commitments should be allocated to shape the future of UK industry.