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PP CONTROL & AUTOMATION PP C & A signals £ 100m global expansion with new acquisition push

SCHNEIDER ELECTRIC The role of software-defined power in building a resilient digital grid

CRESSALL Protection technology ensures safe, reliable battery storage for renewables

SANDVIK COROMANT Sandvik Coromant’ s approach to workforce challenges

ABB Enabling industrial innovation with continuity

AUTRIX 42 robots boost order volume and packing speed by 89 % for leading tabletop games retailer

FANUC Top 3 robotic trends for 2026

PEI GENESIS How miniature connectors encourage eco-friendly electronics production

EXEL COMPOSITES How composites are modernizing the electrical industry

ALDERCOTE Designing safety and sustainability into vehicle-mounted access platforms

MACH 2026 A wide range of solutions, live and in action, making it the year to visit

CC-LINK CC-Link IE TSN delivers precise, synchronised control for Hambi’ s automated steel mesh handling system

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