Engineering
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On April 28 2025, the Iberian power system collapsed. A cascade of generator trips and uncontrolled voltage surges swept across Spain and Portugal, knocking out over 15 gigawatts of load in a matter of seconds. Within moments, automatic defences had exhausted their options, synchronisation with the rest of Europe was lost, and the blackout became…
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Investment in industrial automation is growing strongly in Europe with the automotive industry still leading the way, according to findings from the International Federation of Robotics. The total number of industrial robots installed in the industry in 2024 was 23,000, the second-best result in five years. “The European automotive sector is the region’s strongest customer…
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ABB has launched a new LV Titanium Variable Speed Motor platform that it says will is transform industrial operations worldwide by offering a forward-thinking solution that meets current needs and also anticipates future industry demands. The platform is said to have groundbreaking efficiency, versatility, robustness, and compact design, delivering he benefits of a high-efficiency motor…
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Stephen Phipson CBE Make UK CEO Manufacturers have been enthusiastic in their response to launch of the government’s long awaited Modern Industrial Strategy, the first such strategy since 2017, hailing it as one of the most important events for British industry in a generation. Manufacturers have argued that the absence of an industrial strategy…
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Leading deeptech company Samp has launched what is claimed to be a groundbreaking AI assistant designed to transform asset intelligence across piping-intensive industrial sites such as existing refineries, chemical plants, and power stations. Samp says its Shared Reality Copilot is an industry-first tool that will revolutionise asset intelligence for industrial teams, proven to reduce asset…
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Over half of engineering and manufacturing hiring managers are struggling to recruit, despite 49% of professionals looking for work, according to a report from recruitment consultants Michael Page. Page’s 2025 Talent Trends report found more than half (55%) of global engineering and manufacturing hiring managers have faced hiring challenges over the past year, rising to…
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Aras and BellaDati, a provider of IoT and analytics platforms, have announced a partnership to allow manufacturers to strengthen the digital thread, drive operational efficiency, and improve service outcomes. This collaboration brings real-time IoT and analytics into the digital thread, enabling manufacturers to connect design, production, and maintenance through a continuous, real-time visibility across the…
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A focus on digital transformation for enterprise customers in the last 13 years has given Nokia a clear understanding of the opportunities and challenges facing companies operating in the industrial sector, said Stéphane Daeuble, Head of Marketing – Enterprise Solutions at Nokia. Spanning four industrial segments: transportation, energy, public safety, manufacturing and logistics, the complexity…
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HMS Networks has released its yearly analysis of the industrial network market, revealing key trends and developments. After an exceptional surge in 2023, the market experienced a slight slowdown in 2024, with a decrease of approximately 10–11% in newly installed nodes. This dip is primarily attributed to a more challenging economic environment, ongoing uncertainties, and…
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The value of UK manufacturing output grew to £153.1 billion in the first quarter of 2025, a rise of 1.3% compared to the same period in 2024, according to analysis from FourJaw Manufacturing Analytics. The analysis, based on Office for National Statistics (ONS) figures, reveals that the increase is largely due to to production gains worth more…
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