The Ultimate Guide to Manufacturing
A curated UK edition of TechDay news, analysis, interviews, reviews, job moves, and related resources for Manufacturing.
What to know about Manufacturing
IT in Manufacturing explores the dynamic integration of information technology within the manufacturing sector, spotlighting innovations that enhance efficiency, productivity, and sustainability. Readers can delve into topics like cloud-based ERP systems, Internet of Things (IoT) applications, artificial intelligence, and automation trends that are reshaping factory operations and supply chains.
This tag brings together stories about technological advancements such as 3D printing breakthroughs, digital twins, and cybersecurity challenges specific to manufacturing environments. Engaging with these stories provides valuable insights into how manufacturers worldwide are navigating digital transformation, adopting smart factory solutions, and addressing emerging risks to stay competitive in a rapidly evolving industry.
UK Manufacturing News
Regional stories with direct local relevance
Women in UK manufacturing most exposed to generative AI
Women hold 63.4% of the jobs most exposed to generative AI in UK manufacturing, raising fears the technology could widen workplace inequality.
Varney & Associates picks Fieldguide for audit platform
Clients will now see audit work and document requests in one live system as the Kansas firm replaces a 20-year-old platform.
Core to Cloud names David Brown as Managing Director
The hire gives the UK cybersecurity provider a dedicated operator as it pushes to expand services and serve more than 150 organisations.
Wireless Broadband Alliance backs zero-touch IoT onboarding
The trial could cut the labour and security risks of bringing hundreds of connected devices online, with automatic setup from first power-on.
Logicalis partners Pentera to boost UK cyber validation
The deal gives UK businesses a way to test defences more regularly as 71% of CIOs report a cyber incident in the past year.
Sytech appoints Garry Dixon as Non-Executive Director
The appointment strengthens its board as demand rises for digital forensics and cyber security services handling ever-growing volumes of evidence.
Analyst Insights
Research and market analysis connected to Manufacturing
Engineering AI adoption rises as trust gap remains
Survey finds AI access controls lag behind confidence
Digital twin market to hit GBP £4.2 billion by 2030
Infios named a leader in IDC MarketScape assessments
Workplace safety market set to hit USD $42.96 billion
Featured News
Expert Columns
Three Industries, One Common Challenge: Getting Data Right Before MDM
When IT fails in manufacturing, the whole supply chain pays
Cloud-based connectivity as a business enabler in the IoT age
Five control rooms, one tuesday afternoon
Why ERP is not just another platform you can rebuild with AI code
I didn't choose tech. Tech chose me
Stephanie Davis Neill: How I use an “operator mindset” in leadership
Why the future of maintenance depends on women - and AI that learns from them
Interviews
Interviews and video coverage from the network
Recent Manufacturing News
Bull opens Angers factory to boost supercomputer output
The upgraded site will double production capacity and cut maintenance costs by 30% as Europe races to secure more sovereign computing power.
Aeris adds SGP.32 support to IoT eSIM Orchestrator
The update lets enterprises switch IoT eSIM profiles across borders more easily, as Aeris says its platform now manages 110 million devices.
PCA Cyber Security launches CERVUS for device risk
Manufacturers face tighter compliance pressure as the new platform maps vulnerabilities to specific devices, components and SBOMs for quicker remediation.
Identity-led intrusions drive cyber extortion tactics
Attackers are exploiting trusted identities and collaboration tools to steal data and extort victims, leaving defenders with only brief windows to react.
Talwar says AI will reshape work, cities & medicine
AI could soon transform jobs, hospitals and schools, with Talwar warning that bigger firms may lag as security and accountability concerns slow adoption.
HCLTech signs Anthropic partnership for enterprise AI
The deal should help large firms deploy safer AI systems, with HCLTech adding Claude to services and software for banks, hospitals and manufacturers.
CAS picks NEWWORK platform for AI-enabled operations
The pilot will link sales, production and logistics data, giving CAS real-time visibility across orders and deliveries as it tests an AI operating layer.
Vertiv to expand Slovakia plant for AI cooling demand
The site will add about 22,000 square metres and create hundreds of jobs as demand rises for AI cooling and power gear across EMEA.
Sicona urges faster funding for Australia battery plants
Australia risks losing more of the battery supply chain unless late-stage capital reaches projects like Sicona's Port Kembla plant faster.
Mastek launches AI-native services to cut software costs
Enterprises could trim underused software spend as Mastek replaces legacy tools with AI-native services tied to business outcomes.
MathWorks adds new variant, inspection & test tools
The update aims to cut manual verification work for teams building software-defined products, with new testing and inspection tools added.
MIT & Mecalux launch AI course for supply chain leaders
The two-day programme aims to help senior executives turn AI experiments into practical supply chain projects, from warehousing to forecasting.
Vection signs five-year reciprocal reseller deal with Xerox
Western Europe customers could gain broader access to AI, workflow and XR tools after Vection and Xerox struck a non-exclusive five-year deal.
Ransomware attacks hit yearly high in August, says NCC Group
August saw ransomware activity hit a 2025 high, with 1,073 attacks logged as businesses in North America and Europe bore the brunt.
European firms rush AI without clear outcomes, Rebura finds
Only 27% of AI projects reach production as boardroom pressure pushes European firms into ad-hoc experimentation, Rebura found.
Manufacturers back MCP-linked AI for productivity gains
Connected product data is now seen as the key to productivity gains, with manufacturers citing faster decisions, development and launches.
Lumicent launches decision platform for industrial risk
Industrial operators could curb downtime and focus maintenance where it matters most as Lumicent links asset data to business risk.
Dell launches their rugged laptops for field workers
The new models aim to give utilities, emergency crews and factory teams tougher, better-connected kit for work away from the office.
Eaton to buy Italy's COL Group for EUR €810 million
Greater access to European power distribution markets is at stake as Eaton adds COL Group's medium-voltage business and Italian factories.
TCL opens industrial museum to mark 45th anniversary
The museum underscores TCL's shift from a Huizhou maker into a global electronics group, as it marks 45 years with displays on its industrial rise.
Job Moves
Core to Cloud names David Brown as Managing Director
Sytech appoints Garry Dixon as Non-Executive Director
TMX Transform appoints Frances Farren as UK director
ScotlandIS appoints Andrew Weir as Chief Executive
Sky Business joins Technology Supply Chain as patron
ProGlove co founder Brunnbauer takes managing director role
