The countdown begins: MachineBuilding.Live returns as the ultimate flagship event of the year
3 days agoWhat a year it has been for the UK automation community! Following hot on the heels of our sold-out Northern event, MachineBuilding.South wrapped up to yet more record crowds earlier this month. But we've been saving the absolute biggest for last.
German Federal President Steinmeier visits ARaymond in Lorrach
3 days agoFederal President Frank-Walter Steinmeier visited ARaymond's site in Lorrach on 1 July, 2026. The visit was part of his Ortszeit Deutschland ("Local Time Germany") initiative, during which he temporarily relocated his official seat from Berlin to the Three-Country Region (Dreilandereck) at the borders of Germany, France and Switzerland.
UV curable system with a fluorescent dye meets ISO 10993-5 testing
TodayMaster Bond UV16Med-FD is a one part, low viscosity, epoxy based UV curable system containing a fluorescent dye for identification.
Energy-efficient locking system combines an ultra-compact design with cost efficiency
TodayWith the Ultra Compact Door Lock, Kendrion introduces an electromagnetic locking solution that combines exceptionally low power consumption with an ultra-compact footprint, the lock enables manufacturers to develop energy-efficient, battery-powered systems without compromising performance.
What can one failed fastening component teach us about the future of railway safety?
7 days agoThe experts at Staytite explore the lessons learned from Bretigny-sur-Orge (one of France's most significant railway accidents), and discuss how technologies such as Staytite's Hardlock Nuts are helping engineers address the challenge of maintaining secure bolted connections in demanding rail environments.
Ten reasons to invest in a dispensing robot
11 days agoThe UK lags behind the rest of the world on automation. In sectors where adhesive dispensing is a routine part of assembly, that gap represents a real competitive disadvantage. Here, Matt Baseley, Head of Sales at adhesives and dispensing systems supplier Intertronics, examines ten reasons for investing in automation.
