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Italian snacks plant automates printing, data-management and more besides

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04/02/2026

Italian snacks plant automates printing, data-management and more besides

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Egg producer moves to more flexible and reliable C-wrap label to hit higher speeds

Range of separation technologies grows with multi-purpose centrifugal decanter

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04/02/2026

Range of separation technologies grows with multi-purpose centrifugal decanter

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New multihead lifts speed and accuracy to avoid bottlenecks at Swiss chocolatier

Manufacturers look increasingly at their options for external engineering services

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04/02/2026

Manufacturers look increasingly at their options for external engineering services

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Investing in predictive maintenance can help with software-defined future, supplier claims

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31/01/2026

Entry to Automation

Join us for 'Entry to Automation' hosted in collaboration with Burnley College. This event will feature presentations from expert speakers and live collaborative robot demonstrations.

Members News 30/01/2026

FANUC highlights importance of sustainability and automation to UK manufacturing success

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30/01/2026

VMECA VCC Vacuum Conveyors

Designed for the safe handling of hazardous or sensitive materials, the VCC200 moves product through a fully sealed vacuum system to ensure controlled, dust-free conveying.