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
North East deal links UK trade centre with Iraq & MENA
The deal gives North East firms a route into Iraq and MENA, while opening a UK base for investors, universities and public bodies.
OneAdvanced ties up with Clarus in warehouse software push
The tie-up aims to cut data silos and manual reconciliation for logistics firms under pressure to link warehouse, finance and workforce systems.
Cato Networks tops USD $415 million ARR on enterprise demand
Enterprise appetite for single-vendor network security has lifted the company's recurring revenue 42% to USD $415 million, with 4,800 customers.
Wipro expands Databricks tie-up with new AI practice
The move aims to help enterprises turn scattered AI pilots into production systems, with sector-specific tools for banking, telecoms and manufacturing.
UK SMEs cut R&D after tax relief reforms, survey finds
Many firms have scaled back research, hiring and projects after HMRC tightened the UK's R&D tax relief rules, a survey finds.
Alfor picks Teesside for global HQ & conversion hub
The deal is set to bring 250 skilled jobs and GBP £50 million to Teesside, as Alfor builds a freighter conversion campus by 2027.
Analyst Insights
Research and market analysis connected to Manufacturing
Workplace safety market set to hit USD $42.96 billion
Cognizant deepens Anthropic tie-up as Claude rollout grows
NTT DATA named market shaper in Gartner physical AI
Ondaro launches Lighthouse for ServiceNow AI Control Tower
IoT firms face skills strain as global deployments rise
Expert Columns
Interviews
Interviews and video coverage from the network
Recent Manufacturing News
Altimetrik joins World Economic Forum AI excellence centre
The move gives Altimetrik a role in shaping enterprise AI standards as firms struggle to embed new systems into legacy operations.
Sentinel ICCS picks Macrium for legacy system recovery
Legacy industrial sites with air-gapped networks will gain faster recovery planning after Sentinel ICCS standardised on Macrium for backup support.
IoT firms face skills strain as global deployments rise
Skills shortages are delaying IoT roll-outs as firms expand abroad, with 60 per cent of decision-makers citing expertise gaps.
ScotlandIS appoints Andrew Weir as Chief Executive
The appointment comes as Scotland's digital sector contributes GBP £7.5 billion to the economy and faces pressure to fill 13,000 annual vacancies.
Gravity Sketch adds AR review tools for product teams
Manufacturers could cut prototype spend as the upgrade lets teams review full-scale 3D models in AR without travel or new clay builds.
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.
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.
