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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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Construction workers face the highest risk of fatality
Construction workers face the highest risk of fatality, with one in two Brits saying HSE training is skipped due to time pressure. One in ten employees fund their own health…
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A new chapter for the Building Safety Regulator
In a significant move to accelerate housebuilding, the UK government has announced a package of potentially significant reforms to the makeup of the Building Safety Regulator (BSR). These changes are…
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AI-powered factory gap: Europe’s mid-caps at a crossroads
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…
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From trades to transformation: Practical growth for SME construction firms
Scaling a construction business beyond the £1M mark often feels like climbing a mountain. Despite ample opportunities in housing developments and infrastructure projects, many SME construction firms struggle to overcome…
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Renewed optimism in Construction sector as survey reveals growth and skills plans
A new survey has revealed increasing optimism in the Construction sector with project professionals anticipating project growth, higher budgets and a further investment in skills. Over half (70%) of project…
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Pioneering sustainable aviation fuel in cold-chain logistics
By Nadja Lourenço – Head of Sustainability and Governance at Envirotainer Sustainability is playing a key role in influencing how the pharmaceutical industry approaches its day-to-day operations. With the 2030…
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After Iberia’s blackout, the race to build fault-resilient infrastructure is on
On April 28 2025, the Iberian power system collapsed. A cascade of generator trips and uncontrolled voltage surges swept across Spain and Portugal, knocking out over 15 gigawatts of load…
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Skills, sustainability and the future of UK construction
The UK construction industry finds itself at the crossroads of crisis and opportunity. Long plagued by skills shortages, the sector now faces a dual challenge: not only must it recruit…
