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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

Advanced Engineering drew more than 9,000 engineering and manufacturing professionals to the NEC, Birmingham, on 29th–30th October, with organisers reporting record interest in the revamped Composites Zone. The area, overhauled as part of a deepened partnership with Composites UK, was one of the strongest performers at the 16th edition of the event.

Advanced Engineering drew more than 9,000 engineering and manufacturing professionals to the NEC, Birmingham, on 29th–30th October, with organisers reporting record interest in the revamped Composites Zone. The area, overhauled as part of a deepened partnership with Composites UK, was one of the strongest performers at the 16th edition of the event.

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Record turnout at Advanced Engineering as revamped composites zone drives dealmaking

November 24, 2025

Allient, the Buffalo-based engineering group listed on Nasdaq, will unveil a new modular servo-drive platform at the SPS 2025 industrial technology fair in Nuremberg from 25th to 27th November, as it seeks to broaden its footprint in advanced motion control systems.

Allient, the Buffalo-based engineering group listed on Nasdaq, will unveil a new modular servo-drive platform at the SPS 2025 industrial technology fair in Nuremberg from 25th to 27th November, as it seeks to broaden its footprint in advanced motion control systems.

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Allient to debut modular Pyxmos servo-drive platform at SPS 2025

November 23, 2025

Hannover Messe will introduce a dedicated Defence Production Area at its 2026 fair, creating a new platform for companies supplying advanced manufacturing technologies to the defence and security sector.

Hannover Messe will introduce a dedicated Defence Production Area at its 2026 fair, creating a new platform for companies supplying advanced manufacturing technologies to the defence and security sector.

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Hannover Messe to launch new Defence Production Area for advanced manufacturing

November 23, 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

NewTek Sensor Solutions has launched a signal-conditioning unit designed to bring digital capabilities to decades-old position-measurement sensors widely used in industrial and infrastructure systems.

NewTek Sensor Solutions has launched a signal-conditioning unit designed to bring digital capabilities to decades-old position-measurement sensors widely used in industrial and infrastructure systems.

NewTek launches signal conditioner to bring digital integration to legacy LVDT sensors

November 21, 2025

Moxa Europe GmbH, a specialist in industrial communications and networking, has unveiled its first AI-ready rackmount industrial PCs, the RKP-C220 Series, designed to deliver scalable and reliable Edge AI performance.

Moxa Europe GmbH, a specialist in industrial communications and networking, has unveiled its first AI-ready rackmount industrial PCs, the RKP-C220 Series, designed to deliver scalable and reliable Edge AI performance.

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Moxa unveils AI-ready rackmount industrial PCs for Edge computing

November 20, 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

Advantech will make its debut at Rail Live Madrid later this month, using the industry gathering to showcase a new generation of Intel-based railway platforms as it seeks to strengthen its position in Europe’s accelerating digital rail market.

Advantech will make its debut at Rail Live Madrid later this month, using the industry gathering to showcase a new generation of Intel-based railway platforms as it seeks to strengthen its position in Europe’s accelerating digital rail market.

Advantech targets European rail modernisation with Intel-powered platforms at Rail Live Madrid

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

DigiKey, the global distributor of electronic components and automation products, will highlight its industrial automation portfolio at Smart Production Solutions (SPS) 2025 in Nuremberg, Germany, from 25th to 27th November. The company will occupy booth #106 in Hall 7, offering attendees interactive demonstrations, prize giveaways, and insights into its new product introductions.

DigiKey, the global distributor of electronic components and automation products, will highlight its industrial automation portfolio at Smart Production Solutions (SPS) 2025 in Nuremberg, Germany, from 25th to 27th November. The company will occupy booth #106 in Hall 7, offering attendees interactive demonstrations, prize giveaways, and insights into its new product introductions.

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DigiKey to spotlight automation innovations at SPS 2025 in Nuremberg

November 17, 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

Allient Inc., the Buffalo-based designer and manufacturer of specialist motion, controls, and power equipment, will showcase a suite of new industrial technologies at this year’s Rockwell Automation Fair, held from 18th to 20th November at Chicago’s McCormick Place Convention Center.

Allient Inc., the Buffalo-based designer and manufacturer of specialist motion, controls, and power equipment, will showcase a suite of new industrial technologies at this year’s Rockwell Automation Fair, held from 18th to 20th November at Chicago’s McCormick Place Convention Center.

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Allient to unveil new I/O and power systems at Rockwell Automation Fair

November 17, 2025

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Why chemical etching is becoming essential to the hydrogen, EV and aerospace energy revolution

November 17, 2025

Conta-Clip, a German cable management specialist, has unveiled a new modular cable entry system aimed at simplifying and speeding up the installation of cables in control cabinets, enclosures, and machines. The KDSI-SR-G system allows users to feed cables with or without connectors from the outside to the inside, and to make changes to the installation at any stage.

Conta-Clip, a German cable management specialist, has unveiled a new modular cable entry system aimed at simplifying and speeding up the installation of cables in control cabinets, enclosures, and machines. The KDSI-SR-G system allows users to feed cables with or without connectors from the outside to the inside, and to make changes to the installation at any stage.

Conta-Clip launches modular cable entry system to simplify industrial wiring

November 16, 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