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Mouser stocking automation solutions from Banner Engineering

Mouser stocking automation solutions from Banner Engineering

Mouser stocking automation solutions from Banner Engineering

November 2, 2026

ABB Startup Challenge winner simplifies automation engineering with AI

ABB Startup Challenge winner simplifies automation engineering with AI

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ABB Startup Challenge winner simplifies automation engineering with AI

October 31, 2026

Power orchestration the future of industrial competitiveness

Power orchestration the future of industrial competitiveness

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Power orchestration the future of industrial competitiveness

October 29, 2026

Autumn Budget: industry reacts on energy, AI, and security

Autumn Budget: industry reacts on energy, AI, and security

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Autumn Budget: industry reacts on energy, AI, and security

October 28, 2026

Budget must cut energy costs to reverse decline in UK investment appeal

Budget must cut energy costs to reverse decline in UK investment appeal

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Budget must cut energy costs to reverse decline in UK investment appeal

October 27, 2026

Industrial AI and machine learning in automation resource centre

Industrial AI and machine learning in automation resource centre

Industrial AI and machine learning in automation resource centre

October 26, 2026

Isembard has opened what it claims is the largest new factory to open in central London since the Second World War.

Isembard has opened what it claims is the largest new factory to open in central London since the Second World War.

Isembard opens largest new central London factory since second world war

September 14, 2026

UK manufacturers are slowing recruitment despite growing confidence in the sector, according to the latest survey from Make UK.

UK manufacturers are slowing recruitment despite growing confidence in the sector, according to the latest survey from Make UK.

UK manufacturers put hiring on hold despite improving outlook

September 14, 2026

Scotland's first electrolyser facility to be established in Aberdeen

Scotland's first electrolyser facility to be established in Aberdeen

Scotland’s first electrolyser facility to be established in Aberdeen

September 12, 2026

UK manufacturers are warning that high energy costs, tax pressures and skills shortages are limiting their ability to invest in automation.

UK manufacturers are warning that high energy costs, tax pressures and skills shortages are limiting their ability to invest in automation.

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UK manufacturing faces succession and competitiveness risks, family firms warn

September 7, 2026

Lords call for UK AI 'kill switch' powers

Lords call for UK AI 'kill switch' powers

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Lords call for UK AI ‘kill switch’ powers

September 3, 2026

How automation is transforming the laser industry

How automation is transforming the laser industry

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How automation is transforming the laser industry

September 1, 2026

Contechs accelerates growth with expanded Swedish operations

Contechs accelerates growth with expanded Swedish operations

Contechs accelerates growth with expanded Swedish operations

August 30, 2026

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

AN mag

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