Press Releases
Exhibitor news
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Built on a floating ice shelf in the Antarctic, the British Antarctic Survey's Halley VI Research Station collects important data on climate change and rising sea-levels, space weather and the ozone l ...
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Combining convenience with economy and flexibility, the new IO-Link input/output modules from ifm electronic offer 8 multifunctional input/output ports, each of which can be freely configured as a dig ...
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Developed specifically to be versatile, easy to use and fast to implement, the new moneo IIoT platform from ifm electronic provides a convenient and cost-effective solution to the challenge of convert ...
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Featuring compact construction and easy mounting, the new MVQ201 valve sensor from ifm electronic not only monitors and reports valve position to the nearest degree, but also has an integral M12 conne ...
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IXON's Supply Chain Team Lead shares insights into their daily work and how industry challenges, such as the chip shortage, affect IXON.
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The global chip shortage has a huge impact on machine builders. Find out how they adapt to the chip crisis that's still lasting in 2022.
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Digital transformation is “an effort to enable existing business models by integrating advanced technologiesâ€'. The bottom line is that new technologies can be integrated into existing business mo ...
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IXON strongly believes that OPC UA is becoming the proven market standard protocol in the next couple of years. By using this protocol as a standard, machine builders can take advantage of new opportu ...
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We are pleased to announce the launch of the FPT 8236 Flush Membrane Transmitter!
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Specialist manufacturer and supplier of electrical and electronic components Hylec-APL is showcasing its latest and very broad range of products for OEMs and CEMs on Stand J128 at Drives & Control 202 ...
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Cembre is a leading manufacturer of electrical compression connectors and tooling, cabling accessories and marking systems. Renowned for battery tools, our new generation of 18v units includes: Crimpi ...
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Independently accredited and quality-controlled by the NOCN these courses are offered in accordance with Ofqual (The Office of Qualifications and Examination's Regulation). It is thought to be the fir ...
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“We've been listening to our customers and network expansion is increasingly important to them. The SW-008 offers reliable multiport networking with 8 Ethernet ports housed in our compact wall-mount ...
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Have you created the next world-changing technology? If so, then you should definitely get some advice on protecting the intellectual property behind it. While some larger companies are trending to mo ...

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FANUC WorldSkills Qualifiers
Taking place at the show is an amazing opportunity for young people to compete and find their passion in the world of robotics.
WorldSkills UK is an independent charity and a partnership between employers, education, and governments. Together, they are raising standards in apprenticeships and technical education to enable more young people get the best start in work and life.
They are working with FANUC to host qualifiers for this year's Industrial Robotics competition at Smart Manufacturing & Engineering Week!
ThrustWSH Project to be showcased at Smart Manufacturing & Engineering Week!
The ThrustWSH project is the follow on from the team’s previous World Record projects – the 1983 Thrust2 World Land Speed record 633mph, the 1997 ThrustSSC first ever supersonic land speed record 763mph and the 1000MPH BloodhoundSSC project which was lost due to non payment of a formal grant offer. They will be doing an exclusive showcase at the show!