Industrial features
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Food manufacturing confronts a faster-moving market
Food manufacturers are being squeezed between demand and equipment limits. The July/August edition of IN Food shows how product shifts, capacity pressure, quality control, and packaging regulation are forcing more disciplined engineering decisions across the sector.
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IN Defence issue 1 launches amid industrial strain
IN Defence launches as defence manufacturing pressure moves firmly upstream. The first issue tracks the industrial arguments behind current security tempo, from drones and batteries to cyber resilience.
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Engineering is hiring, but half the talent stays sidelined
Engineering has shifted, but women continue to face narrow gates. Representation in engineering and manufacturing has improved over the past decade, yet frontline technical roles remain stubbornly male. As International…
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CISA flags OT comms barriers for operators
CISA has published fresh guidance on securing OT communications today. Richard Groome at e2e-assure says many sites cannot retrofit crypto safely, so operators will need stronger assurance, monitoring, and layered…
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NCSC urges CNI to plan cyber response
NCSC has urged UK CNI operators to plan for escalation. The warning follows coordinated attacks on Polish energy infrastructure, and comes as the Cyber Security and Resilience Bill progresses through…
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Cyber bill targets UK industrial digital supply chains
UK MPs are tightening cyber rules for critical digital suppliers. The Cyber Security and Resilience Bill would expand the NIS regime to include managed service providers and data centres, while…
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AvantiGas breathes easy with Atlas Copco BAP+ Purifier
AvantiGas has strengthened breathing air compliance at Suffolk refurbishment site. The LPG vessel refurbishment facility installed an Atlas Copco BAP+ purifier to stabilise air quality in its shot blast booth,…
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CISA sets AI red lines for OT
New global guidance reins in AI across operational technology deployments. e2e-assure warns that attackers are already exploiting AI while OT security controls lag behind official advice.
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Industry warns on costs and clarity from Autumn Budget
Industry leaders say Budget piles costs onto already stretched SMEs. Construction, manufacturing, food, and logistics see selective gains on apprenticeships and EV fleets, but warn that tax freezes, salary-sacrifice changes,…
