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A new AI-based robotics training method could significantly improve how industrial robots are prepared for real-world tasks.

A new AI-based robotics training method could significantly improve how industrial robots are prepared for real-world tasks.

Robotics

AI breakthrough improves sim-to-real transfer for industrial robots in cutting and assembly tasks

May 10, 2026

News & Insights

UK industry risks falling behind in AI-driven manufacturing

March 20, 2026

as factories, power grids, and transport networks adopt AI at pace, ensuring it operates safely has become a pressing challenge. While much of the world talks about accelerating AI, fewer are asking the harder question: how do you control systems that make real-time decisions in high-stakes industrial environments?

as factories, power grids, and transport networks adopt AI at pace, ensuring it operates safely has become a pressing challenge. While much of the world talks about accelerating AI, fewer are asking the harder question: how do you control systems that make real-time decisions in high-stakes industrial environments?

Safety & Compliance

Edge of reason: how UK firms are trying to make industrial AI safer

February 17, 2026

UK Chancellor Rachel Reeves has set out a package of regional funding and industrial strategy measures, including two new artificial intelligence growth zones in Wales and targeted investment to strengthen the UK’s external market position.

UK Chancellor Rachel Reeves has set out a package of regional funding and industrial strategy measures, including two new artificial intelligence growth zones in Wales and targeted investment to strengthen the UK’s external market position.

UK Budget targets growth with Welsh AI hubs

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