Southern Manufacturing & Electronics 2026 is set to host one of its most innovation-driven editions yet, as exhibitors unveil new technologies, sustainable materials and advanced digital capabilities designed to strengthen UK manufacturing and electronics supply chains.

Westermo announces the launch of the Ibex-1520 and Ibex-3520 Wi-Fi 7 access points, designed to meet the growing demand for high-speed, secure and reliable connectivity in rail environments, combining next-generation technology with rugged reliability and advanced security features.

ROLEC's handCASE (IP 66/IP 67) handheld enclosures for machine control, robotics and defence electronics can now be specified with a choice of lids and battery options.

With a contract signed live at the SPS in Nuremberg, Germany, CADENAS is now the newest member of the Eplan Partner Network. CADENAS Managing Director Terry Jonen and Eplan Managing Director Haluk Menderes signed the new technology partnership agreement on 26 November 2025.

Dave Walsha, Sales Director at precision gearbox manufacturer Electro Mechanical Systems, explains how custom gearbox solutions are enabling advances in neurosurgery.

Norstat now offers the MBI-M Series, an enclosure designed with pre-formed metric knockouts on all four sides.

BOPLA manufactures a wide range of aluminium enclosure types combining sturdy construction with environmental protection up to IP69. BOPLA enclosures stand out in the market with their simple or elegant designs, available in a wide range of sizes, offering designers flexible equipment housings.

SCHURTER expands its fuse portfolio with the new ARO inline fuse, a powerful protection solution for modern high-voltage applications. As a space-saving inline design, ARO integrates seamlessly into charging cables, connectors and other cable systems while meeting the highest international safety standards.

OKW now offers CONNECT fast-assembly handheld plastic enclosures with optional integrated cable glands, making it easier to install power and data cables.

Carter Manufacturing Ltd is marking over 25 years of bearing and aerospace excellence, establishing itself as a globally recognised leader in precision bearing engineering solutions for the industry's most demanding applications.