New research suggests the way AI is introduced could reinforce existing inequalities in hiring, pay and progression if employers fail to take a proactive approach As AI adoption becomes an increasing priority across industry, a new study has found that: An estimated 41.1% of women’s manufacturing employment in the UK is in occupations exposed to […]
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Teradyne Robotics A/S, a Danish-based subsidiary of Teradyne, Inc. and global leader in advanced robotics, announces that it has initiated a patent infringement case at the Unified Patent Court (UPC) in Copenhagen against a German subsidiary of the Chinese robot company JAKA. The case concerns the alleged infringement of patents – both software and hardware – held […]
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SubSea Craft has completed a strategic investment for a 40% equity interest in LORILLION to strengthen the UK’s sovereign capability to design, industrialise and manufacture specialist battery systems for defence, marine and automotive sectors. Building on an existing technical relationship between the two companies, the investment combines LORILLION’s battery engineering expertise with SubSea Craft’s advanced […]
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The UK manufacturing sector continues to face a challenging operating environment. Rising costs across supply chains, operations and workforce management are creating sustained pressure on margins, while ongoing economic uncertainty is making long-term planning increasingly difficult. In Gallagher’s latest Business Risk Index 2026 report, manufacturers identified the high cost of materials (88%), high cost of […]
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Sigma Advanced Systems has secured a further long-term contract with Rolls-Royce through its recently acquired UK subsidiary, Bromford Precision Solutions based in Leicester, demonstrating the immediate strategic value of the acquisition and expanding the Group’s long-term relationship with one of the world’s leading aerospace OEMs. Valued at nearly £125m (approximately Rs 1,600 crore), the agreement […]
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Product safety certification specialists, ExVeritas, have issued their first IECEE certificate after the recent expansion of the IECEE CB scheme. Following extensive testing, the certification was successfully granted to a new piece of communications technology, enabling it to now be sold in more than 50 countries. The IECEE CB scheme (IEC System for Conformity Assessment […]
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The manufacturing sector has long been a symbol of resilience and innovation. However, manufacturers are now facing a more complex and challenging risk environment than ever before. Drawing on findings from Gallagher’s latest Business Risk Index – based on insights from 1,000 UK business leaders – Neil Hodgson, Managing Director of Risk Management Solutions & […]
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A Dundee-based manufacturer with over 150 years of heritage has secured a £2.5 million funding package from HSBC UK, supporting its transition to employee ownership. Underpinning its long-term future, the funding has enabled Halley Stevensons to establish an Employee Ownership Trust (EOT), facilitating the buyout of its previous shareholders through a deferred payment structure. Founded […]
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Engineering and manufacturing leaders have revealed the toughest ‘skills’ picture yet in the latest annual Training Barometer released by In-Comm Training today. Nearly three quarters of businesses surveyed said they felt there was a lack of government support to address skills shortages following the budget last year, whilst only a third believe the Industrial Strategy […]
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Steel River Quay has been recognised as one of the UK’s leading port operators after securing the prestigious UK Ports Innovation Award 2026, celebrating excellence in smarter, safer and more sustainable operations. The award was presented at a high-profile industry ceremony hosted by UK Ports on 19th March at the Hilton Newcastle Gateshead, bringing together senior leaders, innovators […]
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