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Young women in engineering take part in Global Engineer Girls conference in Türkiye

Young women in engineering take part in Global Engineer Girls conference in Türkiye

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Young women in engineering take part in Global Engineer Girls conference in Türkiye

May 28, 2026

UK manufacturers have warned that delays and complexity in the planning system are holding back investment in factory automation, digital manufacturing, and low-carbon production technologies, according to a new survey by Make UK.

UK manufacturers have warned that delays and complexity in the planning system are holding back investment in factory automation, digital manufacturing, and low-carbon production technologies, according to a new survey by Make UK.

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UK manufacturers warn planning delays are slowing automation and industrial investment

May 27, 2026

Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) is one viable solution to the global shortage of Random Access Memory (RAM).

Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) is one viable solution to the global shortage of Random Access Memory (RAM).

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The RAM crunch: how industrial automation can stay on track with IaaS amid a global memory shortage

May 24, 2026

Humanoid robots remain years away from widespread industrial deployment despite intense global hype and billions in investment, according to industry leaders speaking during an Automation News webinar this week.

Humanoid robots remain years away from widespread industrial deployment despite intense global hype and billions in investment, according to industry leaders speaking during an Automation News webinar this week.

Automation News webinar: humanoid robots not yet ready for widespread factory deployment, experts warn

May 22, 2026

Industry reaction to Wednesday’s King’s Speech has been broadly positive across automation, AI, cyber security, and technology sectors, with leaders highlighting a stronger focus on digital infrastructure, cyber resilience, and industrial capability as supportive of long-term automation-led growth.

Industry reaction to Wednesday’s King’s Speech has been broadly positive across automation, AI, cyber security, and technology sectors, with leaders highlighting a stronger focus on digital infrastructure, cyber resilience, and industrial capability as supportive of long-term automation-led growth.

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King’s Speech 2026: AI, Cyber Security and Infrastructure Bills signal boost for UK automation sector

May 14, 2026

Fluke survey finds predictive maintenance adoption doubles

Fluke survey finds predictive maintenance adoption doubles

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Fluke survey finds predictive maintenance adoption doubles

May 11, 2026

The UK government has announced legislation that will enable the full nationalisation of British Steel, marking a turning point in policy

The UK government has announced legislation that will enable the full nationalisation of British Steel, marking a turning point in policy

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Starmer moves to nationalise British Steel, linking state ownership with automation and industrial renewal strategy

May 11, 2026

Smart Manufacturing Week 2026 returns to the NEC in Birmingham on 3–4 June, bringing together manufacturing and engineering professionals to explore new technologies, share practical insights, and connect with industry peers.

Smart Manufacturing Week 2026 returns to the NEC in Birmingham on 3–4 June, bringing together manufacturing and engineering professionals to explore new technologies, share practical insights, and connect with industry peers.

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Smart Manufacturing Week 2026: Automation, AI, and Robotics Showcase at NEC Birmingham

May 10, 2026

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Smart Manufacturing Week 2026

May 7, 2026

For more than a decade, industrial companies have invested in predictive maintenance, using data to anticipate when equipment might fail. The next step, now being tested on the exhibition floor at Hannover Messe, is more ambitious: systems that not only forecast faults, but tell engineers what to do about them.

For more than a decade, industrial companies have invested in predictive maintenance, using data to anticipate when equipment might fail. The next step, now being tested on the exhibition floor at Hannover Messe, is more ambitious: systems that not only forecast faults, but tell engineers what to do about them.

Hannover Messe: ABB pushes industrial AI towards “prescriptive” maintenance

April 28, 2026

Free to download guides answer key questions on machine protection

Free to download guides answer key questions on machine protection

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Free to download guides answer key questions on machine protection

April 25, 2026

UL Solutions certifies EtherCAT's Cyber Resilience

UL Solutions certifies EtherCAT's Cyber Resilience

UL Solutions certifies EtherCAT’s Cyber Resilience

April 23, 2026

European manufacturers are beginning to see tangible gains from artificial intelligence on the factory floor, as executives argue that a new generation of industrial AI is moving rapidly from pilot projects into real-world deployment.

European manufacturers are beginning to see tangible gains from artificial intelligence on the factory floor, as executives argue that a new generation of industrial AI is moving rapidly from pilot projects into real-world deployment.

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Hannover Messe: “AI has reached the shop floor” says Siemens chief

April 22, 2026

Moxa achieves IEC 62443-4-2 certification for serial device server

Moxa achieves IEC 62443-4-2 certification for serial device server

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Moxa achieves IEC 62443-4-2 certification for serial device server

April 21, 2026

High energy costs push UK AI offshore

High energy costs push UK AI offshore

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High energy costs push UK AI offshore

April 21, 2026

STL launches Neuralis data centre portfolio

STL launches Neuralis data centre portfolio

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STL launches Neuralis data centre portfolio

April 21, 2026

QNX and NVIDIA bring automotive-grade safety to industrial AI

QNX and NVIDIA bring automotive-grade safety to industrial AI

QNX and NVIDIA bring automotive-grade safety to industrial AI

April 20, 2026

Turn the toughest problems into a competitive advantage

Turn the toughest problems into a competitive advantage

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Turn the toughest problems into a competitive advantage

April 20, 2026

Advantech announces collaboration with Microsoft

Advantech announces collaboration with Microsoft

Advantech announces collaboration with Microsoft

April 17, 2026

Siemens brings humanoid robots to the factory floor

Siemens brings humanoid robots to the factory floor

Siemens brings humanoid robots to the factory floor

April 17, 2026