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The UK government has launched a £20 million funding programme to accelerate the development of agricultural robots and automation systems.

The UK government has launched a £20 million funding programme to accelerate the development of agricultural robots and automation systems.

UK backs farm robotics push with £20m automation fund

August 4, 2026

Zurich-headquartered ABB has agreed to acquire British engineering company Rotork in a deal valued at approximately $5.5bn (£4.1bn), strengthening its position in industrial automation and expanding its offering for process industries and critical infrastructure.

Zurich-headquartered ABB has agreed to acquire British engineering company Rotork in a deal valued at approximately $5.5bn (£4.1bn), strengthening its position in industrial automation and expanding its offering for process industries and critical infrastructure.

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ABB targets industrial automation growth with $5.5bn Rotork acquisition

July 17, 2026

Emesent secures $17 million to accelerate autonomous intelligence platform

Emesent secures $17 million to accelerate autonomous intelligence platform

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Emesent secures $17 million to accelerate autonomous intelligence platform

July 10, 2026

Mouser expands industrial automation portfolio with new manufacturer

Mouser expands industrial automation portfolio with new manufacturer

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Mouser expands industrial automation portfolio with new manufacturer

July 1, 2026

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AN mag

Automation News magazine publishes issue 2, 2026

June 22, 2026

Major UK power station upgrade to boost reliability and grid compliance

Major UK power station upgrade to boost reliability and grid compliance

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Major UK power station upgrade to boost reliability and grid compliance

June 3, 2026

Precision and durability in metal manufacturing & injection molding

Precision and durability in metal manufacturing & injection molding

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Precision and durability in metal manufacturing & injection moulding

April 8, 2026

Humanoid robots take tasks from SAP in live factory pilot

Humanoid robots take tasks from SAP in live factory pilot

Humanoid robots take tasks from SAP in live factory pilot

March 30, 2026

Is the US data centre market ready for the AI era?

Is the US data centre market ready for the AI era?

Is the US data centre market ready for the AI era?

March 9, 2026

Interactive robot challenges launched at Make UK National Manufacturing conference 2026

Interactive robot challenges launched at Make UK National Manufacturing conference 2026

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Interactive robot challenges launched at Make UK National Manufacturing conference 2026

February 24, 2026

Breakthrough for world-first house building technology

Breakthrough for world-first house building technology

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Breakthrough for world-first house building technology

February 14, 2026

HII Places second nikon SLM solutions NXG 600E order

HII Places second nikon SLM solutions NXG 600E order

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HII Places second nikon SLM solutions NXG 600E order

February 4, 2026

Enginuity launches Enspring Futures to create new pathways

Enginuity launches Enspring Futures to create new pathways

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Enginuity launches ‘Enspiring Futures’ to create new pathways

January 29, 2026

Tackling engineering workforce shortages in food and drink industry

Tackling engineering workforce shortages in food and drink industry

Tackling engineering workforce shortages in food and drink industry

January 24, 2026

Where the future of manufacturing takes shape

Where the future of manufacturing takes shape

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Where the future of manufacturing takes shape

January 23, 2026

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Hydraulic brakes

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Hydraulic brakes and clutches: Smart power for modern mining

January 21, 2026

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Why CERN relies on KNF diaphragm pumps

January 21, 2026

Japanese manufacturer Mitsubishi Electric has now taken the concept a step further, developing a system in which AI agents do not simply cooperate but actively challenge one another, mirroring human debate to improve complex decision-making.

Japanese manufacturer Mitsubishi Electric has now taken the concept a step further, developing a system in which AI agents do not simply cooperate but actively challenge one another, mirroring human debate to improve complex decision-making.

Mitsubishi Electric unveils adversarial AI system to sharpen industrial decision-making

January 21, 2026

Companies are struggling to move operational data into data warehouses and lakes, as the proliferation of streaming systems and tools creates operational bottlenecks, according to a new study.

Companies are struggling to move operational data into data warehouses and lakes, as the proliferation of streaming systems and tools creates operational bottlenecks, according to a new study.

Organisations struggle to streamline data into lakes and warehouses

December 20, 2025

ABB has agreed to acquire Netcontrol, a Finnish provider of electrical grid automation software, as the Swiss engineering group seeks to expand its offerings to utilities grappling with rising power demand and the growing complexity of electricity networks.

ABB has agreed to acquire Netcontrol, a Finnish provider of electrical grid automation software, as the Swiss engineering group seeks to expand its offerings to utilities grappling with rising power demand and the growing complexity of electricity networks.

ABB to buy Finnish grid automation group Netcontrol as power networks face growing strain

December 18, 2025