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Intelligent Core, a UK-based industrial AI company developing real-time, autonomous systems for sectors including energy, oil and gas, and manufacturing, has secured £2m in fresh investment led by Fuel Ventures. Plug and Play Tech Center and Helion Partners also participated.

Intelligent Core, a UK-based industrial AI company developing real-time, autonomous systems for sectors including energy, oil and gas, and manufacturing, has secured £2m in fresh investment led by Fuel Ventures. Plug and Play Tech Center and Helion Partners also participated.

Process Automation

Intelligent Core secures £2m to scale real-time autonomous AI for heavy industry

December 2, 2025

Fortress Safety has become the first interlock manufacturer to secure IO-Link Safety conformance certification from TÜV SÜD, alongside functional safety approval, marking a notable step in efforts to modernise industrial safety systems.

Fortress Safety has become the first interlock manufacturer to secure IO-Link Safety conformance certification from TÜV SÜD, alongside functional safety approval, marking a notable step in efforts to modernise industrial safety systems.

Safety & Compliance

Fortress Safety secures first IO-Link Safety certification for interlocking devices

December 1, 2025

HMS Networks has agreed to acquire the Industrial Communications segment of Molex’s Industrial Solutions Business Unit, in a deal aimed at expanding the Swedish group’s intellectual property base and strengthening its presence in North America.

HMS Networks has agreed to acquire the Industrial Communications segment of Molex’s Industrial Solutions Business Unit, in a deal aimed at expanding the Swedish group’s intellectual property base and strengthening its presence in North America.

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HMS Networks buys Molex industrial communications arm to boost North American reach

December 1, 2025

Schneider Electric has warned that mid-sized industrial companies are losing an average of $11.28 million a year as the hidden costs of closed automation systems erode productivity, flexibility, and competitiveness.

Schneider Electric has warned that mid-sized industrial companies are losing an average of $11.28 million a year as the hidden costs of closed automation systems erode productivity, flexibility, and competitiveness.

Study warns closed automation systems cost mid-sized manufacturers $11.28 million a year

December 1, 2025

Renishaw has unveiled a next-generation Build Processor developed with Belgian software group Materialise, in a move aimed at tightening the integration between its metal additive manufacturing machines and Materialise’s widely used Magics software.

Renishaw has unveiled a next-generation Build Processor developed with Belgian software group Materialise, in a move aimed at tightening the integration between its metal additive manufacturing machines and Materialise’s widely used Magics software.

Renishaw and Materialise tighten software integration with launch of next-generation Build Processor

November 30, 2025

German engineering group igus has expanded its readycable line with a set of pre-assembled power and data cables designed for use with Keyence vision systems, as demand grows for components that can withstand continuous movement on production lines.

German engineering group igus has expanded its readycable line with a set of pre-assembled power and data cables designed for use with Keyence vision systems, as demand grows for components that can withstand continuous movement on production lines.

Electrical & Connectivity

igus targets industrial camera market with new range of ready-to-connect cables

November 30, 2025

Cerrion, a fast-growing European manufacturing technology company using AI-driven video agents to spot and resolve factory-floor problems, has raised $18m in a Series A round as it accelerates its expansion into the US.

Cerrion, a fast-growing European manufacturing technology company using AI-driven video agents to spot and resolve factory-floor problems, has raised $18m in a Series A round as it accelerates its expansion into the US.

Safety & Compliance

Cerrion raises $18m to accelerate US push as demand for factory-floor AI surges

November 29, 2025

adi Group’s Lean Manufacturing & Design division has strengthened its decade-long relationship with Schneider Electric by joining the French group’s Alliance Partner Programme as a Registered Alliance Partner system integrator.

adi Group’s Lean Manufacturing & Design division has strengthened its decade-long relationship with Schneider Electric by joining the French group’s Alliance Partner Programme as a Registered Alliance Partner system integrator.

News & Insights

Schneider Electric adds adi Lean Manufacturing & Design to global integrator network

November 29, 2025

FORTEC Integrated has launched a new 3.5-inch single board computer, the SBCPRO-X51, positioning the device as a long-life industrial platform at a time when embedded hardware cycles continue to shorten.

FORTEC Integrated has launched a new 3.5-inch single board computer, the SBCPRO-X51, positioning the device as a long-life industrial platform at a time when embedded hardware cycles continue to shorten.

FORTEC unveils long-life industrial single board computer amid rapid embedded hardware turnover

November 28, 2025

UK Chancellor Rachel Reeves has set out a package of regional funding and industrial strategy measures, including two new artificial intelligence growth zones in Wales and targeted investment to strengthen the UK’s external market position.

UK Chancellor Rachel Reeves has set out a package of regional funding and industrial strategy measures, including two new artificial intelligence growth zones in Wales and targeted investment to strengthen the UK’s external market position.

UK Budget targets growth with Welsh AI hubs

November 28, 2025

IFS has launched the latest version of its industrial software suite, arguing that only deeply embedded, sector-specific AI will help companies confront rising labour shortages and mounting infrastructure demands.

IFS has launched the latest version of its industrial software suite, arguing that only deeply embedded, sector-specific AI will help companies confront rising labour shortages and mounting infrastructure demands.

IFS rolls out embedded Industrial AI tools to boost productivity across asset-heavy sectors

November 28, 2025

WAGO has turned to Spelsberg to develop a new portable demonstration unit designed to show that the German manufacturer’s expertise extends far beyond its well-known spring connection terminals.

WAGO has turned to Spelsberg to develop a new portable demonstration unit designed to show that the German manufacturer’s expertise extends far beyond its well-known spring connection terminals.

Factory Automation

WAGO turns to Spelsberg for demo unit showcasing wider automation push

November 27, 2025

Intelligent Motion Control, the Daventry-based distributor, has launched a new servo drive and motor package from Kollmorgen that targets machine builders seeking faster development cycles and reduced engineering complexity.

Intelligent Motion Control, the Daventry-based distributor, has launched a new servo drive and motor package from Kollmorgen that targets machine builders seeking faster development cycles and reduced engineering complexity.

INMOCO introduces Kollmorgen servo system designed to cut machine build times

November 27, 2025

HMS Networks has expanded its range of industrial networking hardware with the launch of three unmanaged N-Tron Ethernet switches designed to maintain mission-critical operations in some of the harshest industrial settings.

HMS Networks has expanded its range of industrial networking hardware with the launch of three unmanaged N-Tron Ethernet switches designed to maintain mission-critical operations in some of the harshest industrial settings.

Products

HMS Networks unveils rugged N-Tron switches for mission-critical industrial operations

November 27, 2025

Schneider Electric has warned that manufacturers are losing millions each year by clinging to closed, hardware-bound automation systems, after new global research found that mid-sized industrial companies forfeit an average of $11.28 million annually — equivalent to 7.5% of revenue — through inefficiency, downtime, and costly compliance retrofits.

Schneider Electric has warned that manufacturers are losing millions each year by clinging to closed, hardware-bound automation systems, after new global research found that mid-sized industrial companies forfeit an average of $11.28 million annually — equivalent to 7.5% of revenue — through inefficiency, downtime, and costly compliance retrofits.

Factory Automation

Manufacturers lose $11.28m a year to legacy automation, Schneider Electric warns

November 26, 2025

EtherCAT, the industrial networking technology, already meets Security Level 2 requirements under the EU’s Cyber Resilience Act without any modification, according to the EtherCAT Technology Group. The organisation is preparing optional protocol extensions aimed at more demanding use cases, while TÜV SÜD works with the group on a formal assessment report.

EtherCAT, the industrial networking technology, already meets Security Level 2 requirements under the EU’s Cyber Resilience Act without any modification, according to the EtherCAT Technology Group. The organisation is preparing optional protocol extensions aimed at more demanding use cases, while TÜV SÜD works with the group on a formal assessment report.

Safety & Compliance

EtherCAT cleared for Cyber Resilience Act as TÜV SÜD prepares final assessment

November 26, 2025

Comau has unveiled new collaborative robotic systems as part of an EU-backed effort to develop more flexible, human-centric manufacturing technologies.

Comau has unveiled new collaborative robotic systems as part of an EU-backed effort to develop more flexible, human-centric manufacturing technologies.

Robotics & Motion

Comau showcases new collaborative robotics as EU project targets next-generation manufacturing

November 26, 2025

Transforming shop floor data into enterprise intelligence

Transforming shop floor data into enterprise intelligence

Industrial IoT & Edge

Transforming shop floor data into enterprise intelligence

November 26, 2025

What are the benefits of IoT in industrial automation? Find out at the Automation News webinar

What are the benefits of IoT in industrial automation? Find out at the Automation News webinar

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What are the benefits of IoT in industrial automation? Find out at the Automation News webinar

November 24, 2025

Engineering’s role in reducing waste in food production

Engineering’s role in reducing waste in food production

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Engineering’s role in reducing waste in food production

September 30, 2025