Jon Hughes
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Cetec ERP has launched two AI-driven automation tools for manufacturers. The new Document Scan & Attach and AP Automation features aim to eliminate manual paperwork and reduce back-office friction across production and finance workflows.
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NVIDIA unveils high-speed link between quantum and GPU systems. The open architecture, developed with 17 quantum builders and nine U.S. laboratories, underpins a new era of hybrid quantum–AI systems for advanced research and scientific computing.
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BCMPA returns to White Label World Expo London 2025 to champion UK manufacturing and third-party outsourcing. The association, joined by seven member companies, will highlight how domestic white label production supports speed to market, supply chain security, and sustainability as brands seek resilient UK-based manufacturing partners.
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Sumitomo (SHI) Demag will showcase its latest medical injection moulding technology at Plastics Live Ireland 2025. The company aims to expand its footprint in Ireland’s fast-growing medical manufacturing sector with new high-speed, energy-efficient cleanroom machines.
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Crossbay has secured a 10.7k sqm warehouse lease with NG Bailey. The deal marks one of West Yorkshire’s largest logistics lettings of 2025 and supports production for Tata Group’s £4bn Gigafactory project in Somerset.
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Copper prices are testing record highs as the world races to electrify. The metal that underpins renewable power, grids, and electric vehicles is also the one in shortest supply — exposing a fundamental contradiction at the heart of the energy transition.
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Alfa Laval UK launches a proactive dry-dock strategy to reduce ship maintenance delays. The initiative combines early condition audits with tailored spare parts packages to improve uptime, streamline logistics, and extend equipment life for global fleets.
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ZF Group and Horizon Robotics will jointly develop a driver assistance system for China. The collaboration targets SAE Level 3 automation and urban Navigate on Autopilot functions from 2026, marking a significant step in ZF’s localisation strategy within China’s intelligent driving sector.
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Aftermarket support is no longer a backup strategy. Raj Singh of TNA Solutions explains how proactive, data-driven service models are helping food manufacturers turn maintenance into resilience. From predictive analytics to outcome-based contracts, the shift marks a decisive move away from reactive support.
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Microchip Technology has unveiled a sub-nanosecond optical timing system. The TimeProvider 4500 v3 grandmaster clock delivers precise terrestrial synchronisation over 800 km, offering a GNSS-independent solution for critical infrastructure and telecommunications operators seeking higher resilience against satellite signal disruption and interference.
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