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British industry is lagging behind global robotics and AI leaders – report
British manufacturing companies have been lagging behind international competitors over the last two decades, with manufacturers falling dramatically down the global automation tables. Our use of robotics and AI systems is poor, with training of people in relevant digital skills to take advantage of the innovation tech, well below what is needed to catch up. Read more via The Manufacturer
Digital drive, backed by Made Smarter, unites five manufacturing firms on rural estate for growth and jobs
A ripple of digital transformation is sweeping through a rural industrial estate in Whitestake, west Lancashire, where five manufacturers are modernising with support from Made Smarter. Read more via The Manufacturer
New agri-tech pilot facility to drive agricultural innovation
Backed by the UK Government’s Industrial Strategy, a new pilot facility from Warwick Agri-Tech will accelerate sustainable farming innovation, using advanced robotics to boost productivity, cut emissions, and strengthen the UK’s food resilience. Read more via The Manufacturer
Manufacturing emerges as the powerhouse of Britain’s overseas trade
Manufacturing has consolidated its position as the UK’s leading export engine, with new analysis showing it tops all industries for the share of firms trading internationally. Read more via The Manufacturer
South Eastern Railway trials IsoMat technology to keep trains moving in hot weather
South Eastern Railway has begun trialling a pioneering thermal management system designed to protect critical railway infrastructure from the effects of extreme heat. The move comes as hotter summers increasingly put signalling equipment at risk, threatening reliability for both passengers and freight customers. Read more via The Manufacturer