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New AI Platform Slashes Competitor Intelligence Costs for UK Businesses

As UK businesses enter critical H2 planning cycles, a groundbreaking AI research platform launches today to deliver enterprise-grade competitive intelligence at a fraction of traditional costs. Clientintel.ai transforms how businesses, agencies, investors and analysts monitor competitor activities, turning weeks of research into minutes of validated insight. Clientintel.ai removes the fluff and delivers actionable intelligence that […]

Hazardous Locations in Modern Factory Automation: Why Proportionate Specification Matters

It wasn’t too long ago that hazardous zones and production zones were reasonably well separated. The areas where explosive gases, vapors, or combustible dusts were present tended to stay in their own very specific environments, and the equipment operating in those areas was specified accordingly. Today, however, that distinction is less clear. As automation […]

Manufacturer Ideal Heating honoured with King’s Award as it leads industry transformation

Leading UK manufacturer Ideal Heating has received the UK’s most prestigious business honour in recognition of its pioneering approach to industry transformation. The company has been named a recipient of The King’s Award for Enterprise in the Innovation category, recognising Ideal’s comprehensive, end-to-end heat pump delivery package that is reshaping how the UK adopts low […]

Desoutter bridges manual and automated assembly with new EIDS Series

Low torque transducerised screwdrivers provide high-precision fastening with seamless integration into fixtured and automated systems ~ Industrial assembly solutions specialist Desoutter has launched its new EIDS Series of low torque transducerised screwdrivers, delivering enhanced precision, traceability and usability for manufacturers operating in high-value, low-torque applications. Engineered to evolve alongside the production environment, the series provides […]

Quartzelec delivers growth in revenue, profit and order book in 2025

Turnover up 6% to £93.8m, profit before tax up 12% to £10.2m, with a record order intake of £99.4m providing strong forward visibility Quartzelec, the independent electrical engineering services provider supporting industry, infrastructure and commercial markets across the UK and internationally, has reported another year of growth for the year ended 30 September 2025. Growth […]

Cortec® Helps European Manufacturers Cut Carbon with Solar Power and Recycled Packaging

As European companies work toward “net-zero” goals, many are realizing that their biggest carbon footprint comes from their supply chain. EcoCortec®, a producer of green corrosion protection packaging and Cortec’s European subsidiary, is offering a way to solve this with a closed-loop recycling system. This keeps plastic out of landfills and enables a full circular […]

On the right track with hyperMILL

Established in 1947, Howells Railway Products Ltd is one of the UK rail industry’s leading manufacturers. The Manchester-based company has evolved over almost 80 years into a precision specialist, supplying over 1,000 product lines to major rail operators, OEMs, and infrastructure owners across six continents. Customers such as Network Rail, Alstom, Siemens, Thales, Bombardier, and […]

PTC launches Windchill AI Assistant to help manufacturers navigate data complexity and boost productivity

London-based PTC has announced the release of Windchill AI Assistant, a new artificial intelligence (AI) capability built in its Windchill® product lifecycle management (PLM) solution. This new capability introduces generative AI into Windchill via a natural language chat interface, making it easier for users to find, understand, and work with critical product information already stored […]

Optimised Assembly for M12 Connectors: binder Introduces Knurled and Hexagonal Coupling Rings

M12 connectors are a key component in modern automation solutions – wherever signals, data and power need to be transmitted reliably. At the same time, requirements for safe, consistent and high-quality field assembly are continuously increasing. binder addresses these demands with a smart design enhancement: the coupling rings of moulded, shielded M12 connectors will now […]

Cullen Sustainable Packaging announces £5m investment to accelerate growth

Cullen Sustainable Packaging, the world’s only combined corrugate and moulded fibre manufacturer under one roof, has invested £5 million in expanding its Glasgow manufacturing operations. Cullen is scaling its manufacturing operations in response to growing demand, with continued investment in machinery and infrastructure supporting its trajectory towards industry-leading output. Currently producing around 0.5 billion products […]

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New AI Platform Slashes Competitor Intelligence Costs for UK Businesses

Hazardous Locations in Modern Factory Automation: Why Proportionate Specification Matters

Manufacturer Ideal Heating honoured with King’s Award as it leads industry transformation

Desoutter bridges manual and automated assembly with new EIDS Series

Quartzelec delivers growth in revenue, profit and order book in 2025

Cortec® Helps European Manufacturers Cut Carbon with Solar Power and Recycled Packaging

On the right track with hyperMILL

PTC launches Windchill AI Assistant to help manufacturers navigate data complexity and boost productivity

Optimised Assembly for M12 Connectors: binder Introduces Knurled and Hexagonal Coupling Rings

Cullen Sustainable Packaging announces £5m investment to accelerate growth

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