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
Siloton wins GBP £8.4 million Innovate UK contract
The Bristol start-up will use the two-year funding to hasten clinical trials and development of a handheld eye scanner, with NHS savings in sight.
UK Connect Chief named in LDC top 50 ambitious leaders
The recognition places UK Connect among a group of businesses with combined annual revenues of GBP £1.4 billion and almost 8,500 staff.
mhance buys CPS & City Dynamics to expand Microsoft reach
Customers will gain broader Microsoft support across business systems, AI and workplace tools as mhance folds in CPS and City Dynamics.
CyberFest 2026 secures sponsor backing for North East
Backing from national and international sponsors will help draw more than 1,000 delegates to CyberFest 2026 in the North East this October.
UK SMEs want tax cuts as Budget worry holds back investment
Uncertainty over tax policy is delaying growth plans, with 54% of SME owners holding off major investment until after the Autumn Budget.
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Aerix-led consortium wins GBP £3.1m for private 5G
The 18-month programme aims to make private 5G easier to deploy, with eight UK organisations set to test a single interoperable system.
Analyst Insights
Research and market analysis connected to Manufacturing
Engineering AI adoption rises as trust gap remains
Survey finds AI access controls lag behind confidence
Digital twin market to hit GBP £4.2 billion by 2030
Infios named a leader in IDC MarketScape assessments
Workplace safety market set to hit USD $42.96 billion
Featured News
Tributech: AI is rewriting the threat model for Europe's CNI
New UK reporting rules and AI-enabled attacks are leaving critical infrastructure operators with far less time to spot and contain breaches.
Lumana's focus on vertical applications for AI video surveillance platform
Lumana's Principal Product Manager says its camera-agnostic AI platform is expanding beyond security into retail, healthcare and smart cities.
Expert Columns
Three Industries, One Common Challenge: Getting Data Right Before MDM
When IT fails in manufacturing, the whole supply chain pays
Cloud-based connectivity as a business enabler in the IoT age
Five control rooms, one tuesday afternoon
Why ERP is not just another platform you can rebuild with AI code
I didn't choose tech. Tech chose me
Stephanie Davis Neill: How I use an “operator mindset” in leadership
Why the future of maintenance depends on women - and AI that learns from them
Interviews
Interviews and video coverage from the network
Recent Manufacturing News
Rockwell launches AI orchestration platform for factories
Manufacturers may gain faster engineering and maintenance work as Rockwell links AI agents, workflows and industrial software in one platform.
Print remains biggest Zero Trust blind spot, survey finds
Print systems are still causing weekly outages for many firms, with just 16% of enterprise IT leaders saying they are covered by Zero Trust measures.
Human hackers drive attacks as AI use stays limited
Most tracked cyberattacks are still run by people, even as attackers exploit high-severity flaws in an average of three days.
Automotive IT leaders struggle to deliver modernisation
Only 43% of automotive IT leaders pursuing core system integration said the work was live, highlighting a gap between plans and plant-floor reality.
Peak names Gary Williams as Chief Operations Officer
The move comes as the privately backed systems integrator looks to strengthen recurring revenue and service delivery across its customer base.
Nucleo & Rootstock team up on ERP push for manufacturers
The deal aims to help manufacturers cut fragmented systems and improve adoption of ERP software across factories, warehouses and planning teams.
Dell study says EMEA AI rollout hit by security concerns
Security and compliance worries are slowing AI deployment across EMEA, where 55% of IT leaders say they have already delayed rollouts.
Braskem rolls out Rockwell SecureOT across 39 sites
The roll-out gives the chemical producer a real-time view of more than 3,000 OT assets, helping it prioritise vulnerabilities across its global sites.
Tech Mahindra expands Google Cloud AI training push
With customers moving from AI trials to live deployments, the move will train more than 12,500 associates worldwide to build and govern agents.
AI could widen gender gap in UK manufacturing jobs
Women in UK manufacturing are far more exposed to generative AI than men, raising fears that automation could deepen sector inequalities.
Incorta launches governed data tools for analytics & AI
Businesses will be able to build data pipelines in a governed environment, as Incorta seeks to cut tool sprawl and reduce AI errors.
Bull opens Angers factory to boost supercomputer output
The upgraded site will double production capacity and cut maintenance costs by 30% as Europe races to secure more sovereign computing power.
Aeris adds SGP.32 support to IoT eSIM Orchestrator
The update lets enterprises switch IoT eSIM profiles across borders more easily, as Aeris says its platform now manages 110 million devices.
PCA Cyber Security launches CERVUS for device risk
Manufacturers face tighter compliance pressure as the new platform maps vulnerabilities to specific devices, components and SBOMs for quicker remediation.
Identity-led intrusions drive cyber extortion tactics
Attackers are exploiting trusted identities and collaboration tools to steal data and extort victims, leaving defenders with only brief windows to react.
Talwar says AI will reshape work, cities & medicine
AI could soon transform jobs, hospitals and schools, with Talwar warning that bigger firms may lag as security and accountability concerns slow adoption.
HCLTech signs Anthropic partnership for enterprise AI
The deal should help large firms deploy safer AI systems, with HCLTech adding Claude to services and software for banks, hospitals and manufacturers.
Women in UK manufacturing most exposed to generative AI
Women hold 63.4% of the jobs most exposed to generative AI in UK manufacturing, raising fears the technology could widen workplace inequality.
CAS picks NEWWORK platform for AI-enabled operations
The pilot will link sales, production and logistics data, giving CAS real-time visibility across orders and deliveries as it tests an AI operating layer.
Vertiv to expand Slovakia plant for AI cooling demand
The site will add about 22,000 square metres and create hundreds of jobs as demand rises for AI cooling and power gear across EMEA.
Job Moves
Core to Cloud names David Brown as Managing Director
Sytech appoints Garry Dixon as Non-Executive Director
TMX Transform appoints Frances Farren as UK director
ScotlandIS appoints Andrew Weir as Chief Executive
Sky Business joins Technology Supply Chain as patron
ProGlove co founder Brunnbauer takes managing director role
