Industrial features
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Putting ultrafast lasers in robotic hands
LITILIT says compact femtosecond lasers could transform robotic precision manufacturing. Its Vilnius factory is due to start production in October, with capacity planned to scale to 3,000 lasers annually.
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Lifting the AI fog from Hannover Messe 2026
AI filled Hannover, but only some applications cut through clearly. The strongest industrial examples at Hannover Messe 2026 were not broad promises of transformation, but tools aimed at engineering time,…
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Issue 1 2026 examines industrial operational risk
Industrial News launches 2026 with a magazine about operational control. The issue ranges from cyber risk and Vietnam’s industrial opportunity to predictive maintenance, asset monitoring, food safety, power costs, and…
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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,…
