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ReeR safety’s MBECOM enhances industrial safety connectivity

ReeR safety’s MBECOM enhances industrial safety connectivity

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ReeR Safety’s MBECOM enhances industrial safety connectivity

January 31, 2026

Experts are warning that industrial automation is facing a growing cyber security challenge, as Operational Technology (OT) environments struggle to keep pace with increasingly sophisticated threats.

Experts are warning that industrial automation is facing a growing cyber security challenge, as Operational Technology (OT) environments struggle to keep pace with increasingly sophisticated threats.

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Half of UK firms expect OT environments to be targeted as automation cyber threats escalate

January 30, 2026

Nozomi networks enters next phase of growth

Nozomi networks enters next phase of growth

Nozomi Networks enters next phase of growth

January 29, 2026

Rockwell Automation has published its 2025 Sustainability Report, which showcases how the company is bringing together technology and manufacturing to improve ESG.

Rockwell Automation has published its 2025 Sustainability Report, which showcases how the company is bringing together technology and manufacturing to improve ESG.

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5 things we learned from Rockwell Automation’s 2025 Sustainability Report

January 19, 2026

Power quality meters are often treated as fit-and-forget devices, quietly installed in panels for decades without attention. However, as electrical environments evolve, legacy meters can create blind spots, leaving long-life assets vulnerable, according to John Mitchell, Global Sales and Marketing Director at CP Automation.

Power quality meters are often treated as fit-and-forget devices, quietly installed in panels for decades without attention. However, as electrical environments evolve, legacy meters can create blind spots, leaving long-life assets vulnerable, according to John Mitchell, Global Sales and Marketing Director at CP Automation.

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Power quality meters: why legacy devices are leaving industrial sites in the dark

January 5, 2026

The cyber-attack on Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) sent shockwaves through the automotive industry. Incidents on this scale are becoming increasingly common as the digitisation of industrial facilities exposes operational technologies to new threats. Jon Connet, Chief Product Officer at SaaS-based IoT connectivity solutions provider Aeris, explores the challenges manufacturers now face, and what can be done to prevent and mitigate future attacks.

The cyber-attack on Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) sent shockwaves through the automotive industry. Incidents on this scale are becoming increasingly common as the digitisation of industrial facilities exposes operational technologies to new threats. Jon Connet, Chief Product Officer at SaaS-based IoT connectivity solutions provider Aeris, explores the challenges manufacturers now face, and what can be done to prevent and mitigate future attacks.

Engineering the future: how can manufacturers prevent the next major cyber attack?

January 3, 2026

Intec Robotics, an Italy-based specialist in robotic machines for surface finishing, has adopted UK-based Fortress Safety’s RFID-enabled tGard interlocks to enhance operator protection.

Intec Robotics, an Italy-based specialist in robotic machines for surface finishing, has adopted UK-based Fortress Safety’s RFID-enabled tGard interlocks to enhance operator protection.

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Intec Robotics leverages RFID safety interlocks to protect operators

January 2, 2026

The UK rail industry is embracing a technological revolution as AI and smart monitoring transform safety, efficiency, and passenger experience. From predictive maintenance reducing delays to AI-driven crowd monitoring and energy optimisation, these innovations empower rail professionals, cut costs, lower carbon emissions, and position the network to meet growing demand with greater reliability.

The UK rail industry is embracing a technological revolution as AI and smart monitoring transform safety, efficiency, and passenger experience. From predictive maintenance reducing delays to AI-driven crowd monitoring and energy optimisation, these innovations empower rail professionals, cut costs, lower carbon emissions, and position the network to meet growing demand with greater reliability.

How AI and smart monitoring are improving safety and efficiency in the rail sector

December 31, 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

ABB has made its first Spanish manufacturing site carbon-neutral in day-to-day operations, marking a milestone in the Swiss group’s push to decarbonise its global industrial footprint.

ABB has made its first Spanish manufacturing site carbon-neutral in day-to-day operations, marking a milestone in the Swiss group’s push to decarbonise its global industrial footprint.

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ABB makes first Spanish manufacturing site carbon-neutral

December 16, 2025

Advantech has secured a place on Germany’s 450connect whitelist for its ICR-2437-DE industrial router, marking a notable step in the company’s effort to expand its presence in mission-critical communications across Europe.

Advantech has secured a place on Germany’s 450connect whitelist for its ICR-2437-DE industrial router, marking a notable step in the company’s effort to expand its presence in mission-critical communications across Europe.

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Advantech router gains 450connect approval, strengthening its role in German critical infrastructure

December 10, 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.

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

December 4, 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.

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

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.

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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.

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

November 29, 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.

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

November 26, 2025

Parker Hannifin’s Prädifa Technology Division has released a fully revised edition of its O-Ring Handbook, a long-standing reference for engineers and maintenance specialists in sealing technology.

Parker Hannifin’s Prädifa Technology Division has released a fully revised edition of its O-Ring Handbook, a long-standing reference for engineers and maintenance specialists in sealing technology.

Parker Hannifin updates O-Ring handbook to reflect latest elastomer advances

November 16, 2025

Nuremberg-based measurement technology firm Gossen Metrawatt has unveiled its latest handheld process calibrator, the METRACAL CM series, combining a high-precision multimeter and calibrator in a single device.

Nuremberg-based measurement technology firm Gossen Metrawatt has unveiled its latest handheld process calibrator, the METRACAL CM series, combining a high-precision multimeter and calibrator in a single device.

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Gossen Metrawatt unveils dual-function calibrator for field engineers

November 15, 2025

Rockwell Automation, the Milwaukee-based industrial automation giant, has unveiled a new cybersecurity offering aimed at protecting manufacturing and critical infrastructure operations from an increasing wave of cyber threats.

Rockwell Automation, the Milwaukee-based industrial automation giant, has unveiled a new cybersecurity offering aimed at protecting manufacturing and critical infrastructure operations from an increasing wave of cyber threats.

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Rockwell Automation launches SecureOT suite to shield industrial operations from cyber threats

November 15, 2025

A new artificial intelligence system developed at the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU) aims to make industrial workplaces more inclusive for Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing (DHH) employees by combining computer vision, haptic feedback, and real-time transcription in a single wearable tool.

A new artificial intelligence system developed at the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU) aims to make industrial workplaces more inclusive for Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing (DHH) employees by combining computer vision, haptic feedback, and real-time transcription in a single wearable tool.

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NTNU develops AI-powered wearable to boost inclusion for Deaf factory workers

November 13, 2025