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.

Fluke Reliability has entered into a formal partnership agreement with Augmentir to integrate their connected worker platform with Fluke Reliability's AI-powered enterprise asset management solution to increase productivity, enhance employee experiences and improve Maintenance, Repair, and Operations (MRO) for industrial customers.

OMRON will showcase the smarter, faster, more efficient future of manufacturing at this year's Packaging Machinery and Manufacturing (PPMA) Show.