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Industry Insights

12/04/2024

Key Industry Insights Shared In The New Automate UK Report

Industry Insights 10/04/2024

Automate UK's 2024 Industry Report Highlights Challenges and Growth Prospects

Unveiling the Future: Applied Integration’s Digital Smart Factory Open Day 2024

Members News

10/04/2024

Unveiling the Future: Applied Integration’s Digital Smart Factory Open Day 2024

As we step into an era of technological innovation, Applied Integration proudly announces its upcoming Digital Smart Factory Open Day on the 17th and 18th April 2024.

Industry news 05/04/2024

Elevating Productivity through Automation in Food Processing & Packaging

Sony IMX sensor cameras: IMX 540, IMX541 & IMX542

Members News

03/04/2024

Sony IMX sensor cameras: IMX 540, IMX541 & IMX542

GeT Cameras has expanded their camera sensor portfolio to include three new Sony IMX sensors: IMX540, IMX541 and IMX542.

Members News 02/04/2024

Yaskawa opens new UK headquarters and manufacturing facility in Sunderland

Yaskawa – a global technology supplier in segments drives, motion controls and robotics – is opening a new, state-of-the-art UK headquarters and manufacturing facility in Sunderland.

The Easter Bunny vs Intelligent Supply Chain Systems in Manufacturing

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28/03/2024

The Easter Bunny vs Intelligent Supply Chain Systems in Manufacturing

Industry Insights 25/03/2024

UKIVA Vision in Action Spring 2024

High-Speed Weighing Machine Launched for Processed Food by Newtec

Members News

22/03/2024

High-Speed Weighing Machine Launched for Processed Food by Newtec

Newtec, a pioneer in innovative weighing solutions, proudly announces the launch of a new weighing solution, model 2008PCM / Memory Pans.

Members News 22/03/2024

Micron+ DUPLA: higher delivery, more versatility

Meler launches Micron + Dupla: a melter with double piston pump and high pumping power (100 kg/h per pump) that also has a 45L tank. It is positioned as one of the highest performance hot melt piston pump melters on the market.