A new global report from ABB, developed in partnership with Sapio Research and based on a survey of 3,600 senior decision-makers across multiple sectors, finds that just over half of respondents (55%) have a strategic and proactive plan to modernise facilities and manage out obsolete components like old motors and drives.

It's the final countdown to FoodManufacturing.Live, with just two days to go until the show opens its doors at the NAEC Stoneleigh Park on Wednesday 15 October. There's so much to see, so many industry leaders to discuss your projects with, and so many workshops to attend, that it's an event you won't want to miss.

The British Compressed Society (BCAS) has developed the UK's first, independent performance verification programme for 50 Hz rotary compressors in the European market.

WEG will exhibit at FoodManufacturing.Live 2025, co-located with MachineBuilding.Live, presenting its latest PLC, geared motor range and variable speed drive (VSD) technologies, each designed to improve efficiency and ensure exceptional performance across food, beverage and industrial automation applications.

As a result of their popularity at the 2024 event, the number of Action Areas at MachineBuilding.Live 2025 has been increased. On these special stands, leading experts from across the machine building and factory automation spectrum will be providing live demonstrations of their latest technologies and innovations. Many of them will be making their UK debut at this event.

An award-winning biogas plant which pioneered food waste collection and treatment in New Zealand has benefitted from using a dedicated pasteurisation system supplied by HRS Heat Exchangers.

Tech firm IntelliAM has announced a major expansion of its commercial partnership with iconic bakery brand, Hovis. The expanded contract - which represents a ninefold increase on the original agreement - will see full deployment of the IntelliAM platform across multiple manufacturing sites.

Keeping up to speed with current issues, trends and legislation in machinery safety can feel like a constant battle. Thankfully Pilz has developed MACHINERY SAFETY on TOUR to arm you with the knowledge you need to fight back - and it's coming to the Bristol Robotics Laboratory.

ifm has announced the full acquisition of HiDensity Group, a major player in ASIC design. HMT microelectronic AG is the oldest and one of the largest independent ASIC design houses in Europe, specialising in the design of "mixed signal" ASICs, modules and microelectronic systems, notably for sensors and actuators.

The cost of energy has risen sharply in recent years, and it is becoming clear that prices will not be coming down any time soon. At FoodManufacturing.Live on 15 October at the NAEC Stoneleigh Park, visitors will find a plethora of products that can help to minimise their energy usage.