Manufacturing


  • Pegatron inaugurates smart facility

    Pegatron has officially inaugurated its new smart manufacturing facility in Batam, Indonesia. The factory combines Artificial Intelligence (AI), automation, and 5G connectivity, marking a significant milestone in Pegatron’s global digital transformation journey. To power this transformation, Pegatron has partnered with Telkomsel, an Indonesian-based digital telecommunications provider and 5G operator. Through its enterprise unit, Telkomsel delivers…


  • DTM Print and Primera unveil edible printing solutions at IBA

    DTM Print, an international OEM and solution provider for specialty printing systems, will be joining US manufacturer Primera Technology at IBA (hall 9, stand D17). IBA is the most important industry meeting for bakery, confectionery and snack companies, taking place from 18 to 22 May 2025 in Düsseldorf. At this event, Primera and DTM Print…


  • QNX releases research revealing perspectives towards robotics

    QNX recently released new research revealing UK industry perspectives towards the adoption of – and trust in – robotics technologies.    The UK government has emphasised the importance of new technologies within its newly unveiled industrial strategy, aiming to boost economic productivity and growth. Despite policy maker ambitions, UK businesses appear uncertain about how and when…


  • Identiv and Tag-N-Trac launch IoT cold chain solution for pharma

    Identiv has announced a strategic business development and marketing partnership with Tag-N-Trac, a full stack IoT platform provider for real-time supply chain visibility and traceability. This new partnership will initially focus on developing and commercialising specialised IoT solutions for cold chain tracking within the pharmaceutical industry supply chain. The partnership combines Identiv’s advanced BLE smart…


  • The Case for Combining Electron Microscopy and Microtomography

    Facilitating Industrial Materials Analysis with a Hybrid Approach Modern materials — particularly those that have been additively manufactured to meet the rigorous quality demands of industrial applications — are increasingly complex. From lightweight alloys to intricate composite structures, understanding the behaviour and properties of these materials is critical. Yet, it can be difficult to gain…


  • BEP Surface Technologies Targets £8M Revenue by 2030, Doubling Performance Through Innovation and Investment

    BEP Surface Technologies, a leader in advanced surface finishing solutions, has unveiled an ambitious five-year growth plan to double revenue by investing in innovation, sustainability, and talent development. The strategy aims to build on the capability of BEP Solutions, the company’s dedicated R&D arm, and the acquisition of Plating Solutions in 2024. With a sharpened…


  • SICK launches the SIG300 IO-Link Master

    SICK has announced the new SIG300 IO-Link Master for smart sensor integration, unlocking a wide range of possibilities for customers in automation. Special highlights include the integrated logic editor, which solves remote control tasks directly on the device, and the USB-C interface for intuitive configuration of the SIG300. Integration into heterogeneous device and fieldbus landscapes…


  • Critical Manufacturing and Twinzo partner on digital twin integration

    Critical Manufacturing has partnered with Twinzo. This partnership introduces a seamless connector that enables manufacturers to integrate Twinzo’s digital twin platform directly with Critical Manufacturing MES – providing live visualisation of manufacturing operations in a rich, intuitive and mobile 3D environment. Twinzo’s digital twin app turns complex factory environments into immersive 3D spaces that reflect…


  • Bruderer Completes Landmark ‘Centre of Manufacturing Excellence’ in Telford

    Bruderer, the world’s leading manufacturer of precision high-speed presses, has reinforced its commitment to the future of domestic manufacturing by investing heavily in creating a state-of-the-art site in Telford. The company has moved its entire operation from its base in Luton to the modern facility on Hortonwood, which offers a competence centre capable of giving…


  • Digital Twin Consortium showcases digital twin integrated in factory

    The Digital Twin Consortium (DTC) announced NTT Data’s Technology Showcase titled ‘Digital Twin-Enabled Microfactory for Smart Manufacturing’. The showcase demonstrates the capabilities and benefits of composable digital twins in asset-intensive industries, which includes manufacturing, mining, oil and gas, and utilities. It also demonstrates how digital twins can improve operational efficiency, predictive maintenance, and automation in…