ABB’S NEW report, The Industrial Efficiency Gap, shows how high-efficiency industrial motors and generators can unlock one of the largest untapped opportunities to save energy, cut costs and reduce emissions in global industry.

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DRAWING ON expert interviews conducted as part of the UK Government’s Post-Implementation Review of the Ecodesign Regulations for Electric Motors and Variable Speed Drives, Thomas Marks outlines why an automatic motor upgrade might be missing the point, and explains the alternative options

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ROCKWELL AUTOMATION has revealed the UK findings of its 11th annual State of Smart Manufacturing Report. The study, based on feedback from more than 1500 manufacturing leaders globally, highlights a clear shift in how UK manufacturers are approaching digital transformation.

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FACTORY AUTOMATION expert, FANUC UK will highlight the benefits of collaboration at this year's Smart Factory Expo by showcasing the latest robotics innovations in conjunction with THREE of its system integrator partners.

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AS MANUFACTURING environments become increasingly complex, packaging operations are under growing pressure to improve throughput, maximise efficiency and remain agile as SKUs, packaging materials and case sizes continue to evolve.

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THE MAKE UK Executive Survey 2026 finds that 68% of manufacturers plan to increase investment in new product development, reflecting the wider pressures shaping advanced manufacturing today. Customers now expect faster, more deliverable solutions despite rising operational costs, supply chain uncertainties, and growing sustainability demands.

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THE UK automotive sector is facing a convergence of challenges, including cyber threats, energy costs, export tariffs and taxation pressures, as well as major structural transformation driven by electrification and increasingly fragmented supply chains. For many automotive manufacturers, existing technologies, current workforce readiness and data management tools are not equipped to deal with these threats.

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SENSOR SPECIALIST, SICK has supplied bespoke machinery safety solutions company Safety Systems Technology with its Flexi Soft programmable modular safety controller to create one of the largest span configurable safety projects in the UK.

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ACROSS THE UK, initiatives like UK RAS STEPS are pushing the boundaries of robotics and human–machine interaction, accelerating systems that can respond dynamically to real-world conditions and user behaviour. Dave Walsha explores the role of motors in enabling these systems.

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CHRIS JOHNSON, explains why bearings can become critical points of failure and why embedding proactive maintenance strategies is essential for operational resilience.

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DAVE WALSHA outlines why motion system reliability is critical for lights-out production

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Phil Brown looks at how strategic investments in reliable inspection equipment and time-saving digital tools can break the production food waste cycle

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Andrew Ross highlights seven mistakes to avoid when specifying your automation system

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Airbus is advancing its ambitious factory digitalisation program, powered by secure, high-performance private 5G connectivity from Smart Manufacturing Week exhibitor, Ericsson Wireless Solutions

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FOR THE first time, the BMW Group is bringing Physical AI to Europe and launching a pilot project with humanoid robots at its Leipzig plant. The project aims to integrate humanoid robotics into existing series production of cars and to explore further applications in the production of batteries and components.

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A NEW partnership between NCC and CPI aims to link capabilities from chemistry to manufacturing, with an initial focus on developing UK carbon fibre capability to strengthen supply chains and reduce reliance on imports.

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RENOWNED FOR its technically optimised motion plastics, igus also offers comprehensive industrial coating capabilities, reinforcing its position as a single-source partner for high-performance, low-maintenance tribological products across demanding industrial environments.

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Ross Turnbull explains how haptic technology, powered by custom ICs, is restoring touch to human-machine interfaces

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Peter Roberts talks about how Lester Controls uses the ETAP SEE Electrical CAD package to create electrical schematics, helping to cut engineering time and improve precision

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BUDDHARATN RATAWAL takes alook at the pivotal trends and technological innovations defining the future of manufacturing robotics

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