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  • Comau integrates NVIDIA tools into industrial robotics

    Comau is integrating NVIDIA computing and simulation tools into robotics. The programme combines Jetson-based controllers, Isaac Sim robot models and reinforcement learning for intralogistics, without published factory-wide productivity results.


  • UK targets 20,000 entry-level technology jobs annually

    The government has set an annual technology jobs ambition nationwide. Its new plan seeks about 20,000 entry-level roles a year, alongside employer commitments to placements, while estimating much wider workforce demand across industrial sectors.


  • Belfast Harbour to host £15m zero-emission transport trials

    Belfast Harbour will host coordinated electric transport and energy trials. The £15m Artemis-led ZETEC programme will examine electric vessels, marine charging and autonomous systems within a working port, using secure digital twin technology.


  • Yamna prepares £1bn-plus AI data centre agreement in Oman

    Yamna is preparing a major data centre investment agreement overseas. Its proposed first phase in Salalah is expected to exceed £1bn, although the UK government has not confirmed a signed project agreement or construction timetable.


  • Gelion reports sulfur battery testing and FY26 losses

    Gelion has reported audited results alongside further battery development progress. Cathode testing and customer evaluations continue as the business works towards commercial manufacturing and remains loss-making.


  • Ember agrees £505m recommended Ashtead Technology takeover

    Ashtead Technology has agreed terms for a recommended cash acquisition. Ember’s bid values the subsea equipment business at approximately £505 million, subject to shareholder and court approval.


  • MS International secures £29.7m German naval order

    MS International has secured a new German naval equipment contract. Its defence subsidiary will supply twelve 30mm gun systems for four F128 frigates.


  • Fornax waste plant enters final permit consultation

    The Environment Agency is consulting on a proposed waste permit. Its draft decision favours approval of the Fornax facility, but no final permit has been granted.


  • Hardide doubles revenue and invests in coating reactors

    Hardide has doubled annual revenue as coating orders increased significantly. New reactor investment is intended to expand capacity, but the reported financial results remain unaudited.


  • Coleman secures £2m water infrastructure contract in Sussex

    Coleman has secured a £2m contract for water infrastructure works. The St Johns package runs for ten months and covers civil works, access, and buried pipe and cable infrastructure.