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Many manufacturers have powerful ERP systems, yet crucial features often sit unused, leaving teams stuck with manual workarounds, quality issues, and delays. The problem isn’t technical—it’s mental. By recognising and overcoming three common mindset roadblocks, manufacturers can unlock dormant software capabilities, streamline operations, and create smoother, more efficient workflows.

Many manufacturers have powerful ERP systems, yet crucial features often sit unused, leaving teams stuck with manual workarounds, quality issues, and delays. The problem isn’t technical—it’s mental. By recognising and overcoming three common mindset roadblocks, manufacturers can unlock dormant software capabilities, streamline operations, and create smoother, more efficient workflows.

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Removing mental roadblocks to improve manufacturing operations

December 29, 2025

Ransomware groups and criminal networks now use automated toolkits that move with a speed few organisations can match. Recent threat analysis shows that most global firms cannot keep pace with AI-powered attacks. Here, Nathan Charles, Head of Customer Experience at managed IT and cyber security partner OryxAlign, explores why traditional defences are losing ground as attackers adopt AI-enabled methods, and how engineering and manufacturing organisations can adapt their security strategies to stay resilient.

Ransomware groups and criminal networks now use automated toolkits that move with a speed few organisations can match. Recent threat analysis shows that most global firms cannot keep pace with AI-powered attacks. Here, Nathan Charles, Head of Customer Experience at managed IT and cyber security partner OryxAlign, explores why traditional defences are losing ground as attackers adopt AI-enabled methods, and how engineering and manufacturing organisations can adapt their security strategies to stay resilient.

Why AI-powered cyber attacks are outpacing traditional defences in UK engineering and manufacturing

December 22, 2025

IFS has agreed to acquire Softeon, a US-based provider of warehouse management software, in a move that extends the industrial software group’s reach deeper into supply chain execution and positions it as a challenger in the fast-growing warehouse management systems market.

IFS has agreed to acquire Softeon, a US-based provider of warehouse management software, in a move that extends the industrial software group’s reach deeper into supply chain execution and positions it as a challenger in the fast-growing warehouse management systems market.

IFS agrees Softeon acquisition to expand industrial AI into warehouse software

December 18, 2025

Siemens has introduced a lower-cost production optimisation package for small and medium-sized manufacturers in the US, targeting companies struggling with labour shortages, equipment downtime, and rising operating costs.

Siemens has introduced a lower-cost production optimisation package for small and medium-sized manufacturers in the US, targeting companies struggling with labour shortages, equipment downtime, and rising operating costs.

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Siemens launches scaled-down digital tools for US manufacturing SMEs

December 17, 2025

HIKMICRO has unveiled a new flagship thermal camera aimed at tightening predictive maintenance practices across the electrical power industry, as utilities face rising pressure to prevent equipment failures and maintain grid stability.

HIKMICRO has unveiled a new flagship thermal camera aimed at tightening predictive maintenance practices across the electrical power industry, as utilities face rising pressure to prevent equipment failures and maintain grid stability.

HIKMICRO targets power sector reliability with launch of high-resolution SP100H thermal camera

December 5, 2025

Solid State Disks Limited has unveiled a multifunctional device designed to extend the life of ageing industrial computer systems by simplifying the cloning of legacy SCSI storage.

Solid State Disks Limited has unveiled a multifunctional device designed to extend the life of ageing industrial computer systems by simplifying the cloning of legacy SCSI storage.

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New SSD device targets legacy-drive cloning for industrial users

December 4, 2025

Schneider Electric has warned that mid-sized industrial companies are losing an average of $11.28 million a year as the hidden costs of closed automation systems erode productivity, flexibility, and competitiveness.

Schneider Electric has warned that mid-sized industrial companies are losing an average of $11.28 million a year as the hidden costs of closed automation systems erode productivity, flexibility, and competitiveness.

Study warns closed automation systems cost mid-sized manufacturers $11.28 million a year

December 1, 2025

Renishaw has unveiled a next-generation Build Processor developed with Belgian software group Materialise, in a move aimed at tightening the integration between its metal additive manufacturing machines and Materialise’s widely used Magics software.

Renishaw has unveiled a next-generation Build Processor developed with Belgian software group Materialise, in a move aimed at tightening the integration between its metal additive manufacturing machines and Materialise’s widely used Magics software.

Renishaw and Materialise tighten software integration with launch of next-generation Build Processor

November 30, 2025

IFS has launched the latest version of its industrial software suite, arguing that only deeply embedded, sector-specific AI will help companies confront rising labour shortages and mounting infrastructure demands.

IFS has launched the latest version of its industrial software suite, arguing that only deeply embedded, sector-specific AI will help companies confront rising labour shortages and mounting infrastructure demands.

IFS rolls out embedded Industrial AI tools to boost productivity across asset-heavy sectors

November 28, 2025

Alva Industries will unveil TorqStudio, a new online platform for custom motor design and analysis, at the SPS trade fair next week. Attendees visiting the company’s stand in Hall 3, Booth 259, will be offered a first look at the technology ahead of its formal launch.

Alva Industries will unveil TorqStudio, a new online platform for custom motor design and analysis, at the SPS trade fair next week. Attendees visiting the company’s stand in Hall 3, Booth 259, will be offered a first look at the technology ahead of its formal launch.

Alva Industries to debut rapid motor-design platform TorqStudio at SPS

November 22, 2025

IBASE Technology has introduced a compact edge-computing system built on NVIDIA’s Jetson Orin platform, aiming to capture demand for high-efficiency AI processing in tight industrial spaces.

IBASE Technology has introduced a compact edge-computing system built on NVIDIA’s Jetson Orin platform, aiming to capture demand for high-efficiency AI processing in tight industrial spaces.

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IBASE unveils ultra-compact Jetson Orin system for industrial Edge AI

November 20, 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

HSYCO, the Italian building and industrial automation software company, has released version 4.1 of its supervision platform, introducing automated interface design and enhanced device management tools. The update aims to simplify system configuration and provide users with greater control over large-scale automation setups.

HSYCO, the Italian building and industrial automation software company, has released version 4.1 of its supervision platform, introducing automated interface design and enhanced device management tools. The update aims to simplify system configuration and provide users with greater control over large-scale automation setups.

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Automation software specialist HSYCO updates tools for data analysis and control

November 19, 2025

TeleCANesis boosts software development efficiency with embedded connectivity toolkit

TeleCANesis boosts software development efficiency with embedded connectivity toolkit

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TeleCANesis boosts software development efficiency with embedded connectivity toolkit

November 6, 2025

New software, new portfolio: the Eplan Platform 2026

New software, new portfolio: the Eplan Platform 2026

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New software, new portfolio: the Eplan Platform 2026

October 30, 2025

Austrian automation software company COPA-DATA brought its long-held vision of software-defined automation to life at its largest customer event to date, zenonIZE 25.

Austrian automation software company COPA-DATA brought its long-held vision of software-defined automation to life at its largest customer event to date, zenonIZE 25.

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COPA-DATA brings software-defined automation to life at Salzburg’s zenonIZE 25

October 20, 2025

AiUAC: Powering industrial automation

AiUAC: Powering industrial automation

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AiUAC: Powering industrial automation

October 1, 2025

Fluke expands calibration portfolio with new solutions

Fluke expands calibration portfolio with new solutions

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Fluke expands calibration portfolio with new solutions

September 18, 2025

binder products now available in the EPLAN Data Portal

binder products now available in the EPLAN Data Portal

binder products now available in the EPLAN Data Portal

September 15, 2025