Diary date: Concorde Conference Centre, Manchester - Wednesday, 13th May 2026. MachineBuilding.North 2026 is designed to give engineers and manufacturing professionals practical knowledge they can apply immediately in machine building and industrial automation projects.

WEG has been named Supplier of the Year at the 2026 Pump Industry Awards. Organised by the British Pump Manufacturers Association (BPMA), the awards celebrate excellence and innovation across the UK pump sector.

Siemens is introducing Drivetrain Analyzer Onsite (DTA Onsite), a new on‑premises analytics solution for industrial drive systems. The software enables users to evaluate drive data entirely within their own infrastructure and meet stringent data-sovereignty requirements.

The European robotics community will descend upon Birmingham's International Convention Centre (ICC) in March 2027 for the annual European Robotics Forum (ERF).

This year's Eplan Next26 marks the premiere of a completely new event format: a global festival for visionaries, decision-makers and users from various industries and engineering.

IMI's Industrial Automation sector has opened a new technical engineering centre at its Lichfield site, reinforcing its commitment to supporting customers with enhanced engineering expertise, faster project delivery and deeper collaboration.

Diary date: NAEC Stoneleigh - Wednesday 14th October 2026. FoodManufacturing.Live 2026 brings together machine builders, systems integrators, engineers and manufacturing professionals for a one-day event focused on the technologies behind food and drink production lines.

At interpack 2026 in Dusseldorf, Minebea Intec will be showcasing its manufacturing expertise from 7 to 13 May. The focus will not only be on individual products but also on the journey from individual customer requirements to the technically and economically optimal solution.