Manufacturing
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Digital Drive, Backed by Made Smarter, Unites five companies on one industrial estate to embrace technology for growth and job creation. A ripple effect of digital transformation is sweeping through a rural industrial estate where five manufacturers are modernising operations with support from Made Smarter. The government-funded programme, which helps SMEs adopt technologies and embrace…
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Brady Corporation, a worldwide specialist in industrial identification, launches a range of new industrial barcode readers that achieve 99.995% reading accuracy. Brady´s new barcode readers are designed to improve data accuracy and can share data via most prominent industrial protocols. 99.995% accuracy All 3 barcode readers, the V4500, V3200 and V2200, offer extremely high barcode…
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Helping to bridge a national skills gap that is challenging manufacturers, Atlas Copco Tools and Industrial Assembly Solutions is actively supporting a brand-new training initiative for advanced battery manufacturing, which is the UK’s first fully accredited and industry-backed programme. Launched by University College Birmingham, in partnership with City & Guilds and Innovate UK, the Battery…
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In the digital era, AI and big data technologies are developing at a rapid pace. PCBWay is continuously advancing its PCB manufacturing technology to support the growth. Industry Landscape and Demand Data According to the International Data Corporation (IDC), the global AI server market reached USD 30.7 billion in 2023, marking a year-over-year growth of…
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ReeR Safety have expanded its innovative R-SAFE RFID safety sensors with the launch of new slim models designed for installations in narrow spaces. The Slim models cover the entire range of R-SAFE sensors (Basic, Pro and Plus) with the three actuation technologies (Generic, Teach-in and Unique). The new slim actuators are ideal for installations with…
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Celona announced the launch and immediate availability of AerFlex; the industry’s first Cloud-controlled, access point (AP)-only private 5G solution. It is built to simplify and accelerate enterprise adoption, as well as eliminate the need for on-site servers and complex integrations. With Celona AerFlex, enterprises of all sizes can now harness private 5G to unlock the…
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FANUC Corporation has received a Platinum rating for sustainability by Ecovadis, placing them in the top 1% of over 150,000 companies assessed globally. Achieving a score of 82/100, this recognition reflects FANUC’s commitment to responsible business conduct and sustainable innovation. EcoVadis, a leading global sustainability ratings platform, conducts its assessments using internationally recognised standards, including…
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The UK’s leading one day event dedicated to digital transformation in manufacturing, Digital Manufacturing 2Day, is set to return on Wednesday, 22 October 2025 at the MTC, Coventry. Designed specifically for engineers, operations and business leaders, and digital technology professionals, the event will explore how digital tools and strategies are reshaping the future of UK industry. This year’s…
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Europe’s industrial backbone is facing a silent divide. While automation headlines are dominated by “lights-out” factories and billion-euro investments, the real test is unfolding on the shop floors of small and mid-sized manufacturers. For every multinational with a data-driven smart plant, there are dozens of European SMEs wrestling with legacy kit, skills shortages, and the…
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In the fast-paced world of food packaging, maintaining control over automated lines is paramount to success. Contrinex’s versatile C23PA photoelectric sensors provide a wide array of vital tools in managing the complexities of high-volume packing operations and ensuring maximum uptime. A key feature of the C23PA series is the inclusion of the IO-Link serial connection…
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