Andrew Whitehead, Executive Director at Distance Learning Centre, highlights that growing anxiety surrounding artificial intelligence and job automation can actually serve as a powerful catalyst for career growth across the UK. As technological advancements reshape traditional workplaces, millions of professionals...

As automated machines become more capable, the amount of decentralised I/O required increases. Conventional approaches often rely on multiple dedicated input and output modules, increasing hardware, commissioning and the number of additional components that machine builders and system integrators must...

SL Laser’s LaserPilot software sets new standards for the precise laser projection of 2D-based data onto flat surfaces. In addition to established formats such as NUM/ISO/G-Code, DXF, HPGL, and IGES, the software now also supports BTLx import. This enhancement makes...

Automation in steel construction is no longer a thing of the future. It is the key to consistently high quality and reducing the workload for skilled workers. When manually deburring flame-cut and plasma-cut components, Claus Queck GmbH faced the industry’s...

FANUC UK has announced the appointment of Dan Fisher as the company’s new Head of Sales, effective from 1 September 2026. Taking over from Oliver Selby, who has transitioned to the newly created position of Strategic Key Account Manager –...

Hartech Automation – which provides bespoke engineering solutions to manufacturers the world-over – has taken on additional space at Washington Business Centre as it seeks to expand into new markets. The expansion follows a successful year for the business in...

BDO’s latest Economic Engine survey found that 87 per cent of UK SME manufacturers are planning investments over the next two to five years, with more than a third intending to invest in advanced equipment and machinery. As production capacity expands, many...

AI use continues to expand in the global workplace, but most businesses are still in the experimental or piloting stages, with just a small percentage actually deriving value from it1. In industrial settings, mindset is proving a barrier to greater adoption. The 2025 Edelman Trust...