New igus endurance material, iglidur JPF, is perfect for a wide range of wear-resistant polymer bearings as manufacturers seek to eliminate PFAS and PTFE before a potential ban in 2026.

The PPMA Show, the UK's leading event for processing and packaging machinery, including industrial automation and machine vision systems, has once again been acclaimed as a great success.

Weetabix continues to elevate its production capabilities through a long-standing and evolving partnership with ERIKS. Together, they manage the complex maintenance and operational needs of Weetabix's Burton Latimer and Corby sites, where millions of products are produced daily, including the iconic Weetabix biscuits.

Schneider Electric reports that its EcoStruxure IT Network Management Card 3 (NMC3) platform has obtained a new and higher level of cybersecurity certification, making it the first Data Centre Infrastructure Management (DCIM) network card to achieve IEC 62443-4-2 Security Level 2 (SL2) designation from the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC).

Schneider Electric is inviting UK organisations to enter its Sustainability Impact Awards ahead of its fast-approaching deadline.

HMS Networks has entered into a binding agreement with DOGAWIST-Investment to acquire 100% of the shares in PEAK-System Technik, a well-established German provider of industrial communication solutions and experts within automotive communication technologies such as CAN and LIN.

BARA (the British Automation and Robotics Association) has named Oliver Selby, as its new Chair. Taking over from current Chair George Thompson. Oliver, who is currently FANUC UK Head of Sales will be supported in his new role by Vice-Chair Rosie Davies from Reeco Automation.

The renowned Belgian brewery Chimay, known for its traditional Trappist beer, relies on maintenance-free spherical bearings from igus in its bottling plant. By replacing rusty, seized ball bearings with lubrication-free igubal H3 bearing inserts, the brewery was able to increase efficiency and reduce maintenance.

RARUK Automation has launched its new 'Automation For Everyone Technology Showcase' series. The series is set to begin on 2-3 October 2024, with the first event taking place at RARUK Automation's facility in Shefford, Bedfordshire.

CKF Systems has developed develop a new bespoke robotic de-palletising and re-palletising system for Primafruit at its site in the Vale of Evesham. Primafruit is a primary supplier of a broad range of fruit.