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MotionTech has acquired Loughborough manufacturer Alway to expand food automation. The engineering business will retain its identity and leadership while bringing hygienic conveyors and complete production line expertise into the international group.
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Schneider Electric is developing industrial AI agents for continuous operations. Working with NVIDIA and HPE, it plans locally managed monitoring, cybersecurity and energy optimisation services built around existing operational technology systems.
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Nexans warns cable shortages could delay major AI infrastructure projects. Its finance chief says new cable manufacturing lines may require three years to establish as data centre and grid demand rises.
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Arclin plans additional Nomex manufacturing capacity at its Spanish facility. The investment will expand floc production and introduce paper production capability, with construction scheduled for completion in 2027 and commissioning planned in early 2028.
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Additive Industries and Materialise have accelerated metal printing preparation workflows. Their new MetalFab build processor cut a benchmark task from 46 minutes to six, while adding greater control over laser exposure strategies.
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Schaeffler and Wandelbots will standardise robotics software across manufacturing plants. Their partnership will connect simulation, physical AI and robot applications through NOVA, with a targeted reduction of up to 40% in automation lifecycle costs.
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Mitsubishi Electric has developed embedded cybersecurity technology for industrial controllers. The Nozomi Arc extension is designed to detect local threats and provide wider OT visibility, with commercial launch planned during the financial year ending March 2028.
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Printed Cup Company installed faster equipment at its Lancashire factory. A six-colour dry offset printer carries a rated capacity of 3,000 plastic cups per hour, compared with around 280 previously.
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Manchester Metropolitan has detailed its planned advanced manufacturing innovation facility. The £16 million FUSE-M centre will bring digital twins, simulation, prototypes and industrial expertise together in Hulme, with business programmes planned after construction.
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Tofoo plans a larger Yorkshire factory to double production capacity. The Malton development would increase manufacturing space three and a half times, with completion targeted for autumn 2027 and provision for improved wastewater management.
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