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Solving the nation’s automation equation

01/08/2025

I recently had the opportunity to attend the Robotics and Automation 2025: Powering Your Future conference, hosted by the Manufacturing Technology Centre (MTC).

Will the Spending Review really “renew” manufacturing?

07/07/2025

As I’m sure you’re all aware, the UK Government recently released its latest Spending Review. As part of the announcement, Chancellor Rachel Reeves vowed to “renew” Britain, but acknowledged that “too many people in too many parts of our country are yet to feel it”. She continued, “The purpose of this spending review is to change that.” So, will the manufacturing sector “feel” this renewal in a positive way? Let’s dig into the details.

Where there’s a skill, there’s a way

02/05/2025

If you’ve been reading my column for a while, you’ll know that if there are two things I love talking about, they’re bridging the manufacturing skills gap and a nice, juicy Make UK report. So, despite still laboriously making my way through my Easter egg stash (it’s a hard life), when I found out there was a new Industrial Strategy Skills Commission report, it felt like Christmas had come early.

NHS launches world’s largest AI trial for breast cancer diagnosis

04/03/2025

Love it or hate it, there’s no denying that artificial intelligence has had a monumental effect on industry, society, and humanity as a whole.

Reach for the stars: The time for UK space innovation is now

05/02/2025

Something significant is happening in the space sector – and it’s launching from the shores of Scotland.

Editors Blog

Solving the nation’s automation equation

Will the Spending Review really “renew” manufacturing?

Where there’s a skill, there’s a way

NHS launches world’s largest AI trial for breast cancer diagnosis

Reach for the stars: The time for UK space innovation is now