Supermarket logistics may get a boost as igus, research institutes and the University of Bonn have developed a language model for low-cost automation solutions in order picking.

RS has released its 2025 Indirect Procurement Report 'Tackling the cost of business'. The report was produced in association with The Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (CIPS), to explore the current state of play for those responsible for procurement of supplies supporting maintenance, repair and operations (MRO).

Schneider Electric has been named as a Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) Lighthouse for its support to the Economic and Social Development of Women through Renewable Energies in the Sahel (DESFERS) program in partnership with Plan International.

One of the largest premium flour and ingredient companies in North America, Ardent Mills, recently implemented automatic testing on several of its conveyor Fortress Technology metal detectors. A number of the company's packaging lines are now also using digital reporting to enhance efficiency, food safety and traceability.

Delta has announced a major milestone for its D-Bot series collaborative robots (cobots) as they have been honoured with the prestigious 2025 German Design Award in the category of Excellent Product Design.

Watlow will sponsor and present at the Net-Zero Food and Beverage Forum, taking place in Berlin, Germany on 15-16 January, 2025. The event will bring together industry leaders and innovators to discuss the critical path toward achieving net-zero emissions in the food and beverage industry.

Zebra Technologies has announced it intends to acquire Photoneo, a leading developer and manufacturer of 3D machine vision solutions. The 3D segment of the machine vision market is the fastest growing, and this acquisition will further accelerate Zebra's presence in the category.

A wine harvester has designed an autonomous 'steep slope' harvesting vehicle with igus energy chains.

Automate UK has announced the appointment of Peter Williamson as its new Chairman, succeeding James Causebrook, who stepped down this week having reached the end of his two-year term.