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
UK firms brace for May price rises amid freight pressure
More than two in five UK retailers and haulage firms plan May price rises as ONS data show costs and supply chain strain climbing.
Vertesia & Florence Consulting Group strike AI deal
Vertesia and Florence Consulting Group team up to push enterprise AI into live workflows across Europe, backed by a major platform update.
Antevia & Ontix team up on shared indoor 5G network
Antevia and Ontix launch shared indoor 5G model to cut costs and complexity, blending public mobile coverage with private network services.
Doxis named Gartner leader for document management again
Doxis earns Gartner Leader status in 2026 document management quadrant after AI-driven platform upgrades and second straight recognition.
UK firms rethink AI use to cut wasted work and boost output
UK firms rethink AI to cut wasted work as Node4, WorkJam and Aqilla urge smarter use of technology and human judgement.
Celerity acquires Ranger4 to boost automation & AI
Celerity buys Ranger4 to expand automation and AI services, with the UK managed services provider targeting secrets security and cloud cost control.
Analyst Insights
Research and market analysis connected to Manufacturing
Doxis named Gartner leader for document management again
Rockwell's Plex named major player in six IDC reports
Maisa named as one of Gartner's global Set Diamonds
Enterprise AI agents: The rise of human-augmented operations
SUSE buys Losant to boost open source industrial IoT
Featured News
Exclusive: Google sees success with niche AI playbooks
Google is tailoring AI playbooks for 19 industries as enterprises shift from pilots to production, with faster rollouts and ROI now the focus.
Affirmo: Could AI make a reality of IoT dreams?
Affirmo's Lip Sing Tay says AI can unlock smarter real-time location tracking, as the Singapore firm targets tougher IoT use cases.
Rockwell Automation brings SecureOT to industrial systems
Rockwell Automation launches SecureOT to help Australian industry counter rising cyber attacks on critical operational technology.
Exclusive: Edifier outlines next phase of global audio strategy
Edifier charts next phase of global audio push, targeting hybrid workers with HDMI eARC speakers, studio monitors and planar earbuds.
Expert Columns
Interviews
Interviews and video coverage from the networkRecent Manufacturing News
Katsina signs deal for 50,000 solar AI streetlights
Katsina to host Africa's first distributed AI compute network as Conflow Power Group signs deal for 50,000 solar iLamp streetlights.
Aruba joins IDSA to boost data space access for SMEs
Aruba backs Europe's data-space push with managed connectors aimed at cutting costs and complexity for SMEs joining trusted industrial networks.
UK data privacy complaints rise in finance & health
Bridewell says ICO data privacy complaints climbed across key UK sectors, with finance still top, while retail and manufacturing saw the fastest rise.
Instro AI trials cut engineering response times by 67%
UK manufacturers cut technical response times and manual effort in trials of Instro AI, as fragmented legacy data proved the biggest hurdle.
Transport firms warn of conflict-hit supply chains
UK transport and storage firms are far more worried about conflict hitting supply chains and shipping, with concern jumping sharply since December.
IntelliAM buys RBM to expand in Scotland's central belt
IntelliAM acquires RBM Lubrications & Monitoring Solutions in Scotland, adding staff and assets as it deepens reach into the central belt.
UK data privacy complaints rise in finance & health
Finance and health lead UK privacy complaints as Bridewell analysis shows rising cases across data-heavy sectors and shifting ICO outcomes.
NMITE launches bursaries to widen access for locals
NMITE offers bursaries to Herefordshire students for engineering and robotics degrees, backed by local donors and aimed at widening access.
Most UK firms now use AI as SMEs see roles unchanged
Most UK companies now use AI, but a major survey finds small and mid-sized firms report little impact on headcount or job roles so far.
British bank backs SuperSeed Physical AI fund with cash
British Business Bank pledges up to GBP £50 million to SuperSeed's new Physical AI fund targeting early-stage industrial tech start-ups.
b<>com offers free Open XG Hub for 5G & 6G testing
b<>com launches Open XG Hub, a free 5G/6G testbed to help labs trial open RAN components, private networks and new architectures.
MOO renews Loomery partnership, expands Kosovo hub
MOO renews its Loomery partnership, expanding a Prishtina engineering hub that has rapidly embedded into its manufacturing tech teams.
Sky Business joins Technology Supply Chain as patron
Sky Business becomes a patron of Technology Supply Chain, boosting connectivity support for over 5,500 UK manufacturing and tech members.
SYTECH marks decade of ISO 17025 digital forensics
SYTECH marks ten years of ISO 17025 digital forensics accreditation as it widens its scope and consultancy across regulated sectors.
Hexagon tech powers Red Bull Ford's 2026 F1 engine build
Hexagon metrology tech underpins Red Bull Ford's first in-house F1 power unit as the team targets micron-level precision for 2026.
IT jobs most applied for in UK as salaries outpace rest
IT roles top UK job applications as Software Engineer leads with average pay of GBP £61,268, outpacing salaries in other major sectors.
UK operators rapidly scale up AI deployment in logistics
UK logistics firms shift from AI pilots to full rollouts as interest hits record highs, targeting faster, smarter and more flexible supply chains.
Cloud providers launch SME onboarding drive for data
European cloud providers unite to onboard 10,000 SMEs into trusted data spaces within 18 months, easing access to secure data-sharing.
Prism Power boosts apprenticeships to tackle skills gap
Prism Power lifts apprentices to over 10% of staff as it tackles a deepening skills shortage in the UK's critical power sector.
ProGlove co founder Brunnbauer takes managing director role
ProGlove co-founder Konstantin Brunnbauer becomes managing director as CEO Stefan Lampa steps down and shifts to an advisory role.
