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A £2.2 million initiative to accelerate the use of artificial intelligence in Scottish manufacturing has trained 250 people and supported 90 organisations, according to new figures released by the National Manufacturing Institute Scotland.

A £2.2 million initiative to accelerate the use of artificial intelligence in Scottish manufacturing has trained 250 people and supported 90 organisations, according to new figures released by the National Manufacturing Institute Scotland.

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AI project boosts digital adoption among Scottish manufacturers

December 9, 2025

Darveen, the Taiwanese rugged-device maker, has unveiled two Android tablets aimed at field technicians and mobile staff, as competition intensifies in the industrial computing sector.

Darveen, the Taiwanese rugged-device maker, has unveiled two Android tablets aimed at field technicians and mobile staff, as competition intensifies in the industrial computing sector.

Darveen launches rugged Android tablets as industrial mobility demand intensifies

December 7, 2025

Schneider Electric and the Solar Impulse Foundation will on 4th December 2025 publish a report warning that Europe’s small and medium-sized enterprises are failing to capture significant gains available from greater electrification and digitalisation, despite mounting pressure to cut costs and strengthen competitiveness.

Schneider Electric and the Solar Impulse Foundation will on 4th December 2025 publish a report warning that Europe’s small and medium-sized enterprises are failing to capture significant gains available from greater electrification and digitalisation, despite mounting pressure to cut costs and strengthen competitiveness.

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Europe’s SMEs urged to accelerate electrification as report warns of missed efficiency gains

December 6, 2025

AVK and Rolls-Royce have signed a multi-year capacity agreement aimed at shoring up supply chains and accelerating the rollout of power systems for Europe’s rapidly expanding data-centre market.

AVK and Rolls-Royce have signed a multi-year capacity agreement aimed at shoring up supply chains and accelerating the rollout of power systems for Europe’s rapidly expanding data-centre market.

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AVK and Rolls-Royce sign multi-year deal to secure data centre power supply

December 4, 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

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

UK manufacturers are urging the government to reverse recent changes to National Insurance contributions and employment rights, warning that rising labour costs are squeezing margins and undermining confidence ahead of this week’s Budget.

UK manufacturers are urging the government to reverse recent changes to National Insurance contributions and employment rights, warning that rising labour costs are squeezing margins and undermining confidence ahead of this week’s Budget.

Manufacturers urge Chancellor to reverse NIC and labour reforms ahead of Budget

November 24, 2025

UK manufacturing SMEs are urging Ministers to confront late payment practices in the run-up to next month’s Budget, warning that chronic delays in settling invoices are constraining cashflow and stalling investment across the sector.

UK manufacturing SMEs are urging Ministers to confront late payment practices in the run-up to next month’s Budget, warning that chronic delays in settling invoices are constraining cashflow and stalling investment across the sector.

Manufacturers press ministers to curb late payments as Budget caution stalls investment

November 22, 2025

Emerson has unveiled a new software library developed in collaboration with Roche that aims to accelerate technology transfer in the life sciences sector, reducing the time required to take new therapies from development to commercial production.

Emerson has unveiled a new software library developed in collaboration with Roche that aims to accelerate technology transfer in the life sciences sector, reducing the time required to take new therapies from development to commercial production.

Emerson and Roche launch digital library to speed technology transfer in life sciences

November 20, 2025

Industrial operators are increasingly turning to integrated catalyst and adsorption systems to improve purification processes, reduce costs, and meet stricter environmental standards, according to PSB Industries, a specialist in gas and liquid purification technologies.

Industrial operators are increasingly turning to integrated catalyst and adsorption systems to improve purification processes, reduce costs, and meet stricter environmental standards, according to PSB Industries, a specialist in gas and liquid purification technologies.

PSB Industries pushes automation and efficiency in industrial purification

November 19, 2025

Acontis Technologies, the German industrial automation software company, is set to undergo a generational shift in leadership as its founders prepare to hand operational control to a new management team at the start of next year.

Acontis Technologies, the German industrial automation software company, is set to undergo a generational shift in leadership as its founders prepare to hand operational control to a new management team at the start of next year.

German automation group Acontis appoints new leadership as founders step back

November 19, 2025

Conflux Technology, the Melbourne-based advanced heat exchange specialist, has appointed Dan Woodford as Chief Executive Officer, with founder Michael Fuller moving into the role of full-time Executive Chairman, effective 7 November.

Conflux Technology, the Melbourne-based advanced heat exchange specialist, has appointed Dan Woodford as Chief Executive Officer, with founder Michael Fuller moving into the role of full-time Executive Chairman, effective 7 November.

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Conflux Technology names Dan Woodford CEO as founder Michael Fuller becomes Executive Chairman

November 18, 2025

Impulse Embedded has added a new fanless GPU-accelerated railway computer to its portfolio, as the UK industrial computing supplier looks to support the rail industry’s shift toward onboard AI and real-time analytics.

Impulse Embedded has added a new fanless GPU-accelerated railway computer to its portfolio, as the UK industrial computing supplier looks to support the rail industry’s shift toward onboard AI and real-time analytics.

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Impulse Embedded adds fanless GPU railway computer as rail sector embraces onboard AI

November 18, 2025

Stratasys, the US-Israeli additive manufacturing group, is moving beyond its polymers base with an expansion into metal 3D printing through an investment in, and commercial partnership with, Israel’s Tritone Technologies.

Stratasys, the US-Israeli additive manufacturing group, is moving beyond its polymers base with an expansion into metal 3D printing through an investment in, and commercial partnership with, Israel’s Tritone Technologies.

Stratasys moves into metal 3D printing with Tritone Technologies deal

November 17, 2025

Rapid Fusion, the Exeter-based technology firm known for its Apollo and Medusa industrial robots, will next week unveil a deployable hybrid manufacturing system designed to operate in some of the world’s most remote and challenging environments.

Rapid Fusion, the Exeter-based technology firm known for its Apollo and Medusa industrial robots, will next week unveil a deployable hybrid manufacturing system designed to operate in some of the world’s most remote and challenging environments.

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Rapid Fusion targets defence and disaster zones with deployable manufacturing technology

November 13, 2025

Cervoz has unveiled two new M.2 PCIe CAN FD expansion cards aimed at upgrading industrial communication systems that are hitting the limits of traditional serial interfaces.

Cervoz has unveiled two new M.2 PCIe CAN FD expansion cards aimed at upgrading industrial communication systems that are hitting the limits of traditional serial interfaces.

Cervoz unveils high-speed CAN FD expansion cards to boost industrial communications

November 12, 2025

Why DigiKey focuses on automation & control products

Why DigiKey focuses on automation & control products

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Why DigiKey focuses on automation & control products

November 12, 2025

Stewart Lane, Head of EMEA Business Development at Renishaw, has been appointed President of the Manufacturing Technologies Association (MTA), the UK trade body representing companies in the manufacturing technology sector.

Stewart Lane, Head of EMEA Business Development at Renishaw, has been appointed President of the Manufacturing Technologies Association (MTA), the UK trade body representing companies in the manufacturing technology sector.

Renishaw executive Stewart Lane takes helm at UK manufacturing trade body

November 11, 2025

Replique strengthens ability to serve European customers

Replique strengthens ability to serve European customers

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Replique strengthens ability to serve European customers

November 8, 2025

Two-thirds of sustainability professionals trust recognised carbon standards

Two-thirds of sustainability professionals trust recognised carbon standards

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Two-thirds of sustainability professionals trust recognised carbon standards

November 8, 2025