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More than a third of European manufacturers with revenues below €50m are operating below 70% capacity, according to a Xometry survey.

More than a third of European manufacturers with revenues below €50m are operating below 70% capacity, according to a Xometry survey.

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More than a third of European manufacturing SMEs run below 70% capacity

October 2, 2026

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Automation News webinar: Industrial AI could help Europe compete, but adoption remains the challenge

September 30, 2026

Automation News has published Issue 3 for 2026, examining advances in robotics, artificial intelligence and industrial automation.

Automation News has published Issue 3 for 2026, examining advances in robotics, artificial intelligence and industrial automation.

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Automation News magazine publishes Issue 3, 2026

September 22, 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

New cybersecurity season of ROKStudios video series

New cybersecurity season of ROKStudios video series

New cybersecurity season of ROKStudios video series

September 11, 2026

Automation News is to host a webinar examining whether industrial artificial intelligence can help Europe remain competitive.

Automation News is to host a webinar examining whether industrial artificial intelligence can help Europe remain competitive.

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Automation News webinar: can industrial AI make Europe more competitive?

September 9, 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

Qualcomm launches robotics investment initiative in Japan

Qualcomm launches robotics investment initiative in Japan

Qualcomm launches robotics investment initiative in Japan

August 29, 2026

ISA, OTCC partner to advance OT cybersecurity

ISA, OTCC partner to advance OT cybersecurity

ISA, OTCC partner to advance OT cybersecurity

August 27, 2026

Simplifying the next generation of packaging machinery

Simplifying the next generation of packaging machinery

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Simplifying the next generation of packaging machinery

August 25, 2026

UK robotics funding reaches $258M in 2026

UK robotics funding reaches $258M in 2026

UK robotics funding reaches $258M in 2026

August 24, 2026

Almost 8 in 10 manufacturing operators bypass official systems to get work done

Almost 8 in 10 manufacturing operators bypass official systems to get work done

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Almost 8 in 10 manufacturing operators bypass official systems to get work done

August 24, 2026

Keeping aircraft in operation over decades through maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) is a major industrial activity. Globally, the market now matches, and in some areas exceeds, the value of original manufacturing. Yet this is also where the UK is losing ground.

Keeping aircraft in operation over decades through maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) is a major industrial activity. Globally, the market now matches, and in some areas exceeds, the value of original manufacturing. Yet this is also where the UK is losing ground.

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Why MRO deserves a place in the UK’s flight plan

August 22, 2026

Molex has invested in early-stage technology company CAEPlus, which is developing active liquid-cooling technology for AI data centres.

Molex has invested in early-stage technology company CAEPlus, which is developing active liquid-cooling technology for AI data centres.

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Molex invests in active liquid cooling technology for AI data centres

August 19, 2026

Engineering masterclass sees cables drilled underneath railway

Engineering masterclass sees cables drilled underneath railway

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Engineering masterclass sees cables drilled underneath railway

August 13, 2026