
Artificial intelligence can improve heart failure diagnosis accuracy. A study led by Weill Cornell Medicine reveals AI techniques applied to cardiac ultrasound data can effectively identify advanced heart failure patients. This method promises broader access to care, potentially transforming current diagnostic practices and improving patient outcomes.

Symrise launches new division targeting holistic health demand. The establishment of the Care & Wellness Division marks a strategic shift for the company, integrating beauty, health, and wellness offerings. This realignment positions Symrise to meet evolving consumer expectations for connected care solutions with proven efficacy and meaningful experiences.

Exactaform secures exclusive UK partnership with WIDIA tooling. This collaboration grants UK manufacturers access to WIDIA’s comprehensive carbide tooling range, enhancing production capabilities across sectors such as aerospace and automotive. The partnership reflects a commitment to engineering excellence, offering robust solutions for high-volume machining applications.

KUKA Robotics to unveil advanced automation solutions at MACH. The UK’s premier manufacturing event, MACH 2026, will host KUKA Robotics, showcasing its latest robotics and automation technologies. Industry professionals are invited to explore KUKA’s innovative solutions at stands 18-530 and 17-370, promising transformative advancements in industrial automation.

Sandvik Coromant unveils advanced sensorised turning solution, CoroTurn® Plus. This innovation provides real-time visibility and automation for turning operations, enhancing process security and part quality. By monitoring cutting forces and vibrations, it aids in stabilising performance and reducing waste, paving the way for scalable automation in manufacturing.

Portmeirion partners with Lucideon to cut energy in kilns. The six-month collaboration aims to reduce natural gas consumption by optimising the firing process. This involves data collection and computational modelling to enhance efficiency, potentially achieving a four per cent energy saving in the ceramics sector.

Manufacturers demand Treasury release £1bn for skills training. Almost all manufacturers identify skills supply as crucial for growth, with half viewing it as their primary challenge. The education system’s inadequacy is a concern, as digital transformation and AI demand a skilled workforce. Industry seeks urgent government action.

FANUC UK to demonstrate advanced automation at MACH 2026. At the exhibition, visitors will witness a live demonstration of an automated drilling cell developed by Airbus, featuring FANUC’s cutting-edge robotics. The event will also unveil the FANUC FS500i-A CNC, set to revolutionise precision and adaptability in complex manufacturing environments.

TREM2 protein is vital in radiation-induced skin injury. Recent research highlights TREM2’s role in macrophage survival and skin repair during radiation stress. Findings published in Research underscore TREM2’s therapeutic potential, offering new avenues for addressing radiation-induced complications in cancer treatment.

Festo enhances VTUX platform with advanced connectivity and functions. The VTUX valve terminal platform now includes features like Festo AP communication, smart vacuum options, and energy-saving valve functions. These enhancements allow for more compact, efficient, and flexible machine designs, reducing costs and improving digital integration capabilities within industrial systems.