With Packaging Innovations & Empack 2026 just around the corner, Mike Wilson, Chief Automation Officer at the Manufacturing Technology Centre, argues that robotics innovation is key to productivity, resilience and long-term packaging sector growth - and why a cultural shift is long overdue.

Continuous Process Solutions has been shortlisted for SME of the Year at the Signature Awards Birmingham, a prestigious programme celebrating excellence across the business-to-business sector and the professional services community.

A global provider of flow wrapping machines has significantly improved its programming capabilities following a comprehensive training exercise with Mitsubishi Electric Automation Systems Division, UK.

KFT Food Machinery develops high-performance slicing equipment used in some of the food industry's most demanding production environments. When the company needed a way to support ultra-fast, multi-axis motion control in its slicer range, it turned to CC-Link IE TSN - the open industrial Ethernet technology from the CC-Link Partner Association (CLPA).

Rockwell Automation has announced the latest season of its award-winning ROKStudios video series, featuring exclusive interviews with customers, partners and other thought leaders on digitalisation, sustainability and the evolving role of automation in shaping the future of industrial operations.

Domino Printing Sciences has partnered with Erdinger in Germany to implement its new Dx1060i 100W CO2 laser coder. The collaboration marks a further step in Domino's development of high-power laser coding solutions for complex, high-speed beverage manufacturing.

From small-scale food producers to tier-one automotive suppliers, a growing number of businesses are investing in robotics to boost efficiency, ensure consistent product quality, address labour shortages and enhance health and safety. Oliver Selby, Head of Sales, FANUC UK, highlights three key robotic trends for 2026 that are set to take industrial automation to the next level…

Industrial operations are entering a pivotal phase, with tightening sustainability targets, volatile markets, and growing regulatory pressures all reshaping priorities. David Lincoln, Global Digital Lead at ABB Measurement & Analytics, explores what's ahead for 2026.

Messe Frankfurt has joined GMTX as co-organiser of Automation Expo, further expanding the company's portfolio of manufacturing trade events in Southeast Asia.

As part of the Group's growth strategy Rubix has acquired the French compressed air specialist Airflux and its two subsidiaries Int' Air Media and Synairgies.