The Ultimate Guide to Manufacturing
A curated UK edition of TechDay news, analysis, interviews, reviews, job moves, and related resources for Manufacturing.
What to know about Manufacturing
IT in Manufacturing explores the dynamic integration of information technology within the manufacturing sector, spotlighting innovations that enhance efficiency, productivity, and sustainability. Readers can delve into topics like cloud-based ERP systems, Internet of Things (IoT) applications, artificial intelligence, and automation trends that are reshaping factory operations and supply chains.
This tag brings together stories about technological advancements such as 3D printing breakthroughs, digital twins, and cybersecurity challenges specific to manufacturing environments. Engaging with these stories provides valuable insights into how manufacturers worldwide are navigating digital transformation, adopting smart factory solutions, and addressing emerging risks to stay competitive in a rapidly evolving industry.
UK Manufacturing News
Regional stories with direct local relevance
Women leaders urge faster inclusion in engineering
Underrepresentation of women in engineering is threatening talent pipelines and innovation as demand rises in AI, energy and manufacturing.
mthree buys CAPSLOCK to boost cyber skills training
The deal gives employers more access to cyber and AI training as breaches rise and skills shortages deepen across finance, tech and government.
KPMG study links trusted AI to stronger performance
Despite rising AI adoption, most firms are failing to turn it into enterprise-wide gains because governance and workforce readiness lag badly.
UK small business profits rise as late payments bite
Cash-flow strain is deepening for UK SMEs, even as profits rose 7.4% and nearly half of invoices were still overdue, Sage said.
Kingston expands industrial memory for embedded systems
System designers and OEMs gain longer-term supply and support as Kingston adds industrial memory and SSDs for harsher, high-uptime deployments.
Nmite launches robotics course for Herefordshire firms
Local firms can now upskill in robotics as NMITE opens an eight-week online course aimed at defence, manufacturing and commercial users.
Analyst Insights
Research and market analysis connected to Manufacturing
Codenotary flags 210,000 risky AI agent actions daily
Manufacturers turn to AI as maintenance know-how fades
CFOs can win by deploying AI strategically, Gartner says
AI adoption surges among machine builders, survey finds
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Aveva unveils AI & data updates across industrial suite
Featured News
Exclusive: Google sees success with niche AI playbooks
Enterprises are under pressure to prove AI returns as Google pushes reusable, sector-specific playbooks into production across 19 industries.
Affirmo: Could AI make a reality of IoT dreams?
AI could help unlock the long-promised value of IoT, as Singapore-based Affirmo pushes real-time tracking into manufacturing and logistics.
Rockwell Automation brings SecureOT to industrial systems
Australian operators face rising cyber risk as Rockwell warns poor visibility and unmanaged remote access can disrupt safety-critical systems.
Expert Columns
Interviews
Interviews and video coverage from the network
Recent Manufacturing News
Gigaton raises USD $26 million in Series A funding
The London AI firm's expansion into steel and glass is backed by fresh capital as industrial customers seek lower costs and emissions.
Hexigone secures GBP £1.2 million to scale corrosion tech
Support from a defence-backed seed fund will help Hexigone expand abroad as its lower-toxicity corrosion tech targets ships, rigs and industry.
UK leaders expect quantum computing disruption by 2030
A majority of large UK firms fear quantum computing could erode competitiveness, but most are delaying hiring and planning until 2030 or later.
Spitfire IoT revenue surges as UK customers adopt SIMs
UK firms are cutting connectivity costs as Spitfire's IoT revenue jumps 238% on demand from generators, EV chargers and kiosks.
Pinion cuts 25% finance review time with MindBridge AI
Broader dataset analysis has helped Pinion trim a complex review from 200 hours to 150, while improving client discussions.
UiPath & Marshalls overhaul bidding with AI pricing
Faster quotes and tighter margin control are helping Marshalls win tenders in the UK building materials market as it shifts pricing to AI.
UK silicon photonics study backs domestic pilot line
UK firms could shift more silicon photonics production home, with a pilot line forecast to add GBP £2.9 billion and nearly 2,850 jobs by 2040.
Industrial firms hit hardest by ransomware attacks
Exposure of operational technology is leaving industrial operators most vulnerable, with attacks able to halt production and disrupt essential services.
UK firms brace for May price rises amid freight pressure
Freight and energy costs are feeding May price rises, with over 40% of retailers and transport firms planning increases, ONS data show.
Vertesia & Florence Consulting Group strike AI deal
Enterprise AI projects across Europe will move beyond pilots as the tie-up targets secure deployment inside core business processes.
Antevia & Ontix team up on shared indoor 5G network
It could cut indoor 5G deployment costs for venues by letting public mobile and private network services share the same radio kit.
Doxis named Gartner leader for document management again
Gartner's latest ranking boosts Doxis' appeal to enterprises seeking AI-ready document tools, as rivals race to automate information handling.
UK firms rethink AI use to cut wasted work and boost output
Companies are finding that AI boosts performance only when it removes repetitive work, with human judgement still needed to prevent errors and burnout.
Celerity acquires Ranger4 to boost automation & AI
The deal strengthens Celerity's FinOps and secrets management offer as more businesses seek fewer suppliers for hybrid cloud control.
Katsina signs deal for 50,000 solar AI streetlights
The deal could bring free public internet and a new revenue stream to Katsina, while shifting AI processing onto solar-powered street lamps.
Aruba joins IDSA to boost data space access for SMEs
Managed data connectors could cut costs and technical hurdles for SMEs seeking access to Europe’s shared industrial data networks.
UK data privacy complaints rise in finance & health
Complaints over data handling are mounting across UK finance and health, with the ICO seeing the sharpest rise in retail and manufacturing too.
Instro AI trials cut engineering response times by 67%
Manufacturers saw faster technical support and enquiry handling, with one trial cutting response times by 67.3% and reducing manual effort.
Transport firms warn of conflict-hit supply chains
Concern has surged among UK logistics firms as Middle East conflict raises the risk of supply chain delays and higher shipping costs.
IntelliAM buys RBM to expand in Scotland's central belt
The deal adds a profitable Scottish service arm and seven staff, giving IntelliAM a stronger base in the central belt for industrial customers.
