ABB has signed an agreement to acquire Fodisch Group, a leading developer of advanced measurement and analytical solutions for the energy and industrial sectors. The acquisition enhances ABB's offering in continuous emission monitoring systems (CEMS).

OVALO has been a wholly owned subsidiary of Nabtesco Europe since 2017. Now Nabtesco is taking the next step, and integrating the sales and marketing activities of OVALO into its business, saying that the bundling of competences generates valuable synergies and opens up new potentials for customers.

The plastics industry is preparing for a potential ban of fluoropolymers, or PFAS, a group of versatile polymers that have many industrial applications. igus has increased R&D resources for developing viable non-PFAS solutions, and is working with customers in automotive, medical, packaging and other industries, to find fully tested alternative materials if required.

At MachineBuilding.Live, Carlton Thermal Systems (CTS) will be showcasing EVCO, Sensit temperature sensors, Zoppas Heaters and Comet measuring instruments.

Tsubaki is presenting its range of long life, durable chains for the packaging industry at the PPMA Show, Birmingham, 24-26 September 2024. Tsubaki will show its gripper chains for form, fill, and vacuum seal wrapping applications, as well as specialist chains for long-life when lubrication cannot be applied, and corrosive environments.

Rockwell Automation is working with Icelandic chocolatier Noi Sirius to help the company streamline maintenance and improve production-line performance.

With the digital transformation in full swing, the same applies to engineering. It's an excellent idea for experts in the field to network: worldwide. This is exactly what will be taking place at the Eplan Forum, a hybrid-format event taking place in Cologne in September, which will be focusing on topics including automated engineering, machine cabling, and integrating ERP and PDM systems.

Pilz Automation Technology has restructured its training offer and streamlined its training website. As a result, users can access the practical and interactive training programme quicker and with more convenience than ever before.

Watlow has announced the launch of its new Prime Distributor Programme across Europe. This will be offered through a network of well-qualified distributors that have both strong local presence and a history of supplying Watlow products. The programme will provide customers with improved support and easier access to the full line of Watlow products and solutions.

At HANNOVER MESSE 2025, the international drive technology and fluid power sector will once again demonstrate its strength and importance as the largest supplier segment of the international engineering business, under the 'Motion and Drives' label. The exhibiting companies will present innovative and intelligent individual components and complete systems across all sectors.