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Instron, the materials testing instrumentation manufacturer, has overhauled the way it builds drop tower impact testing systems, introducing an in-line production model that it says has already halved customer lead times for standard units.

Instron, the materials testing instrumentation manufacturer, has overhauled the way it builds drop tower impact testing systems, introducing an in-line production model that it says has already halved customer lead times for standard units.

Process Automation

Instron halves lead times with shift to in-line production for drop tower impact testing

December 7, 2025

Comau used this year’s Industrial Transformation Saudi Arabia to underline its ambitions in the Middle East, showcasing a suite of automation technologies as the Kingdom accelerates plans for smarter and more sustainable manufacturing under Saudi Vision 2030.

Comau used this year’s Industrial Transformation Saudi Arabia to underline its ambitions in the Middle East, showcasing a suite of automation technologies as the Kingdom accelerates plans for smarter and more sustainable manufacturing under Saudi Vision 2030.

Comau targets Middle East growth with automation push at Riyadh industry fair

December 5, 2025

Sophos has reported a marked shift in the way cybercriminals target the manufacturing sector, with firms blocking more ransomware attempts even as attackers intensify data-theft-led extortion.

Sophos has reported a marked shift in the way cybercriminals target the manufacturing sector, with firms blocking more ransomware attempts even as attackers intensify data-theft-led extortion.

Safety & Compliance

Sophos: manufacturers block more ransomware as criminals pivot to data-theft extortion

December 4, 2025

Industrial IoT & Edge

Automation News webinar highlights growing role of connected machinery in reshaping industrial operations

December 3, 2025

The UK rail sector is increasingly exposed to cyber threats as digital technologies become integral to train operations and safety-critical infrastructure. David Muse, Chief Technical Architect at Petards Rail, emphasises that while digital transformation brings innovation, it also significantly expands the sector’s attack surface.

The UK rail sector is increasingly exposed to cyber threats as digital technologies become integral to train operations and safety-critical infrastructure. David Muse, Chief Technical Architect at Petards Rail, emphasises that while digital transformation brings innovation, it also significantly expands the sector’s attack surface.

Safety & Compliance

Opinion: UK Rail’s digital revolution is leaving it wide open to cyber attack

December 2, 2025

Critical Manufacturing has been selected by Black Semiconductor to supply the automation backbone and Manufacturing Execution System for a new 300mm pilot fabrication plant in Aachen, as Europe steps up efforts to expand its semiconductor capabilities.

Critical Manufacturing has been selected by Black Semiconductor to supply the automation backbone and Manufacturing Execution System for a new 300mm pilot fabrication plant in Aachen, as Europe steps up efforts to expand its semiconductor capabilities.

Factory Automation

Black Semiconductor picks Critical Manufacturing to automate new 300mm Aachen pilot fab

December 2, 2025

Intelligent Core, a UK-based industrial AI company developing real-time, autonomous systems for sectors including energy, oil and gas, and manufacturing, has secured £2m in fresh investment led by Fuel Ventures. Plug and Play Tech Center and Helion Partners also participated.

Intelligent Core, a UK-based industrial AI company developing real-time, autonomous systems for sectors including energy, oil and gas, and manufacturing, has secured £2m in fresh investment led by Fuel Ventures. Plug and Play Tech Center and Helion Partners also participated.

Process Automation

Intelligent Core secures £2m to scale real-time autonomous AI for heavy industry

December 2, 2025

Fortress Safety has become the first interlock manufacturer to secure IO-Link Safety conformance certification from TÜV SÜD, alongside functional safety approval, marking a notable step in efforts to modernise industrial safety systems.

Fortress Safety has become the first interlock manufacturer to secure IO-Link Safety conformance certification from TÜV SÜD, alongside functional safety approval, marking a notable step in efforts to modernise industrial safety systems.

Safety & Compliance

Fortress Safety secures first IO-Link Safety certification for interlocking devices

December 1, 2025

Cerrion, a fast-growing European manufacturing technology company using AI-driven video agents to spot and resolve factory-floor problems, has raised $18m in a Series A round as it accelerates its expansion into the US.

Cerrion, a fast-growing European manufacturing technology company using AI-driven video agents to spot and resolve factory-floor problems, has raised $18m in a Series A round as it accelerates its expansion into the US.

Safety & Compliance

Cerrion raises $18m to accelerate US push as demand for factory-floor AI surges

November 29, 2025

FORTEC Integrated has launched a new 3.5-inch single board computer, the SBCPRO-X51, positioning the device as a long-life industrial platform at a time when embedded hardware cycles continue to shorten.

FORTEC Integrated has launched a new 3.5-inch single board computer, the SBCPRO-X51, positioning the device as a long-life industrial platform at a time when embedded hardware cycles continue to shorten.

FORTEC unveils long-life industrial single board computer amid rapid embedded hardware turnover

November 28, 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

WAGO has turned to Spelsberg to develop a new portable demonstration unit designed to show that the German manufacturer’s expertise extends far beyond its well-known spring connection terminals.

WAGO has turned to Spelsberg to develop a new portable demonstration unit designed to show that the German manufacturer’s expertise extends far beyond its well-known spring connection terminals.

Factory Automation

WAGO turns to Spelsberg for demo unit showcasing wider automation push

November 27, 2025

Schneider Electric has warned that manufacturers are losing millions each year by clinging to closed, hardware-bound automation systems, after new global research found that mid-sized industrial companies forfeit an average of $11.28 million annually — equivalent to 7.5% of revenue — through inefficiency, downtime, and costly compliance retrofits.

Schneider Electric has warned that manufacturers are losing millions each year by clinging to closed, hardware-bound automation systems, after new global research found that mid-sized industrial companies forfeit an average of $11.28 million annually — equivalent to 7.5% of revenue — through inefficiency, downtime, and costly compliance retrofits.

Factory Automation

Manufacturers lose $11.28m a year to legacy automation, Schneider Electric warns

November 26, 2025

EtherCAT, the industrial networking technology, already meets Security Level 2 requirements under the EU’s Cyber Resilience Act without any modification, according to the EtherCAT Technology Group. The organisation is preparing optional protocol extensions aimed at more demanding use cases, while TÜV SÜD works with the group on a formal assessment report.

EtherCAT, the industrial networking technology, already meets Security Level 2 requirements under the EU’s Cyber Resilience Act without any modification, according to the EtherCAT Technology Group. The organisation is preparing optional protocol extensions aimed at more demanding use cases, while TÜV SÜD works with the group on a formal assessment report.

Safety & Compliance

EtherCAT cleared for Cyber Resilience Act as TÜV SÜD prepares final assessment

November 26, 2025

Comau has unveiled new collaborative robotic systems as part of an EU-backed effort to develop more flexible, human-centric manufacturing technologies.

Comau has unveiled new collaborative robotic systems as part of an EU-backed effort to develop more flexible, human-centric manufacturing technologies.

Robotics & Motion

Comau showcases new collaborative robotics as EU project targets next-generation manufacturing

November 26, 2025

Transforming shop floor data into enterprise intelligence

Transforming shop floor data into enterprise intelligence

Industrial IoT & Edge

Transforming shop floor data into enterprise intelligence

November 26, 2025

Turning data into action amid Industry 4.0

Turning data into action amid Industry 4.0

Industrial IoT & Edge

Turning data into action amid Industry 4.0

November 25, 2025

ABB launches ACS880 Virtual DrivePlus launch

ABB launches ACS880 Virtual DrivePlus launch

Industrial IoT & Edge

ABB launches ACS880 Virtual DrivePlus launch

November 25, 2025

Rockwell Automation and Eplan launch digital twin simulation at SPS 2025

Rockwell Automation and Eplan launch digital twin simulation at SPS 2025

Rockwell Automation and Eplan launch digital twin simulation at SPS 2025

November 25, 2025

Arch Systems has won a 2025 Global Technology Award for its AI Dashboard Vision tool, which the Silicon Valley company says can turn ordinary factory dashboards into real-time sources of expert guidance without the need for costly systems integration.

Arch Systems has won a 2025 Global Technology Award for its AI Dashboard Vision tool, which the Silicon Valley company says can turn ordinary factory dashboards into real-time sources of expert guidance without the need for costly systems integration.

Arch Systems’ dashboard-reading AI secures global award for process-control innovation

November 21, 2025