Category: Trends & Technology

SMEs accelerate digital transformation through Made Smarter South East’s Digital Internship programme South East manufacturers are accelerating the adoption of artificial intelligence (AI), automation and digital tools through Made Smarter South East’s Digital Internship programme. The government-funded initiative is helping SMEs access specialist digital skills and emerging talent through funded university placements, providing a low-risk […]

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 […]

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 […]

Engineers designing timing‑critical systems for motor control, industrial automation and automotive safety applications often face challenges with latency and unpredictable software execution. To help address these challenges without adding the cost and complexity of multichip designs, Microchip Technology  is expanding its Configurable Logic Block (CLB)–based microcontroller (MCU) portfolio. The PIC16F13276 and PIC18-Q35 families combine Complex […]

Wolverhampton Electro Plating (WEP) has become the first metal finisher in the UK to invest in groundbreaking new laser technology for cleaning and pre-treatment of parts. WEP, part of the Anochrome Group, has taken delivery of a SLCR Lasertechnik LAMA™ machine, which effectively cleans nuts, bolts and parts in bulk prior to coating without the […]

New EN 18031-1 assessment bridges RED compliance and upcoming CRA deadlines  ByteSnap Design, an electronic product design and software consultancy, has unveiled an assessment tool to streamline compliance with EN 18031-1 under the EU Radio Equipment Directive (RED) and support readiness for the Cyber Resilience Act (CRA). While EN 18031-1 has been mandatory since August […]

OMRON Electronic Components Europe is extending its contactor-replacement relay portfolio with the G9KJ to save weight and cost in high-voltage energy storage systems and electric-vehicle fast chargers. With 25A make current and 5A carry (0A break) current, the compact PCB-mount relays have ratings optimized for pre-charging circuits at DC-link voltage up to 1500V. As pre-charge […]