This year marks a major milestone - 100 years of SIF. That's a century of bringing welders, fabricators and makers the consumables and equipment they need to get the job done.

The Workshop sessions at MachineBuilding.Live and FoodManufacturing.Live have received CPD accreditation, with the content having been assessed and confirmed as meeting the high standards suitable for Continuous Professional Development.

Precision engineering component distributor Accu, based in Huddersfield, has completed a groundbreaking STEM pilot project with Holmfirth High School that challenged pupils to design and build their own Antweight combat robots, with the company now looking to gather interest from schools with a view to rolling out the programme across the West Yorkshire region.

Robot installations in the UK fell 35% in 2024, contrasting sharply with Europe, according to the latest figures from the International Federation of Robotics. Industry commentators agree that UK product manufacturers will need to increase their investment in robotics if they are to keep up with international competition; at MachineBuilding.Live, you can find out all about the automation of fastening and bonding processes, with numerous exhibits from robotics, control, automation, fastening and bonding specialists.

The machines that enable smart manufacturing mean factories are teeming with thousands of non-human identities (NHIs), from robotic arms PLCs to IoT and IIoT sensors seamlessly integrated through the production lines. While they drive operational efficiency, they also represent a rapidly expanding and often invisible attack service. Industrial security is a key theme at MachineBuilding.Live on 15 October, across both the exhibition hall and the workshop programme.

Southco Asia proudly celebrated the grand opening of its new state-of-the-art manufacturing facility, Southco Manufacturing and Technology (Foshan), located in the Plainvim Intelligent Industrial Park in Gaoming, Foshan, China. The event marked a major milestone for Southco, showcasing its commitment to innovation, operational excellence, and strengthening its presence in the Asian market.

Rotor Clip has received the 2025 Supplier Excellence Award from Caterpillar, marking consecutive years of recognition for consistently exceeding performance and reliability. The award highlights Rotor Clip's role as a trusted supplier and manufacturer of retaining rings, wave springs, and hose clamps used across Caterpillar's equipment and global manufacturing operations.

The Nord-Lock Group has entered the Brazilian market. The company opened its newest corporate office in the southeastern city of Joinville in April and has been establishing operations across the country for the past few months. The move is an important milestone for creating a strong presence in Brazil but also strategic access to other markets.

CSignum, a leader in subsea wireless communication, turned to Intertronics for potting expertise when developing the EM-2 - a pioneering device that transmits data from beneath the water's surface using electromagnetic (EM) fields.

Inseto is delighted to announce its successful accreditation to ISO 14001:2015, recognising the company's Environmental Management System. This achievement highlights Inseto's ongoing commitment to sustainability, environmental responsibility, and continuous improvement.