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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

Hydraulic brakes

Hydraulic brakes

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Hydraulic brakes and clutches: Smart power for modern mining

January 21, 2026

particle accelerators

particle accelerators

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

FDB Panel Fittings has expanded its catalogue with a broad selection of industrial handles for enclosures, cabinets, panels, and drawers, offering the full range ex-stock through its online shop for immediate dispatch.

FDB Panel Fittings has expanded its catalogue with a broad selection of industrial handles for enclosures, cabinets, panels, and drawers, offering the full range ex-stock through its online shop for immediate dispatch.

New ergonomic and heavy-duty handle options added to FDB’s industrial hardware portfolio

December 12, 2025

AI talent shortages and ageing industrial infrastructure are undermining companies’ ambitions to scale artificial intelligence and meet sustainability goals, according to new research from GlobalLogic and HFS Research.

AI talent shortages and ageing industrial infrastructure are undermining companies’ ambitions to scale artificial intelligence and meet sustainability goals, according to new research from GlobalLogic and HFS Research.

Industrial leaders warn AI ambitions are being throttled by skills shortages and ageing systems

December 11, 2025

Advantech has announced a strategic partnership with Axelera AI to develop a new generation of Edge AI acceleration modules built around the Europa AIPU, as the Taiwan-based group moves to strengthen its position in low-power, high-performance computing at the network edge.

Advantech has announced a strategic partnership with Axelera AI to develop a new generation of Edge AI acceleration modules built around the Europa AIPU, as the Taiwan-based group moves to strengthen its position in low-power, high-performance computing at the network edge.

Advantech and Axelera AI strike partnership to launch next-generation Edge AI modules

December 10, 2025

CERN has turned to KNF’s diaphragm pump technology to safeguard the purity of gas mixtures used in some of the world’s most exacting particle-physics experiments, underscoring the importance of contamination-free systems in the hunt for subatomic insights.

CERN has turned to KNF’s diaphragm pump technology to safeguard the purity of gas mixtures used in some of the world’s most exacting particle-physics experiments, underscoring the importance of contamination-free systems in the hunt for subatomic insights.

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CERN taps KNF pumps to keep particle-detector gases contamination-free

December 10, 2025

Salus Aviation teams up with IMI to revolutionise aerial crop spraying

Salus Aviation teams up with IMI to revolutionise aerial crop spraying

Salus Aviation teams up with IMI to revolutionise aerial crop spraying

December 9, 2025

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