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Made Smarter event to showcase how additive manufacturing is transforming North West industry
2+ hour, 48+ min ago (389+ words) Made Smarter and the University of Lancashire are set to put additive manufacturing in the spotlight at a regional event designed to help manufacturers understand how 3D printing can deliver real-world impact for their business. Made Smarter " Discovering Additive Manufacturing, taking…...
Robotics expert predicts three trends set to reshape manufacturing in 2026
6+ day, 20+ hour ago (469+ words) The industrial automation sector is heading into a transformative year, as manufacturers increasingly turn to robotics and AI to boost efficiency, address labour shortages, and ensure consistent product quality. Oliver Selby, Head of Sales at FANUC UK, has highlighted three…...
Yorkshire manufacturers urged to “act now” to claim vital grant funding for technology
1+ week, 6+ day ago (235+ words) However, companies have been warned to act fast, with the funding window closing at the end of March. The call comes as Made Smarter hits a major regional milestone, its 100th project application, demonstrating that manufacturers are rapidly investing in digital…...
Rapid Fusion launches AI ‘print assistant’ to optimise 3D printing technology
4+ mon, 3+ week ago (552+ words) Rapid Fusion has unveiled a new AI "print assistant" that will help enhance the performance of its groundbreaking robotic additive manufacturing systems. The South-West based technology specialist"s team of developers have leveraged the power of artificial intelligence to optimise…...
New agri-tech pilot facility to drive agricultural innovation
4+ mon, 3+ week ago (537+ words) Warwick Agri-Tech launches a new pilot facility with robotics to boost productivity, cut emissions, and strengthen UK food resilience. New agri-tech pilot facility to drive agricultural innovation Backed by the UK Government's Industrial Strategy, a new pilot facility from Warwick…...
Robotics contest heats up as FANUC announces finalists
5+ mon, 4+ week ago (60+ words) FANUC UK has revealed the six teams of young people who have made it to the final of the WorldSkills UK Industrial Robotics competition, taking place in Wales this November. FANUC UK has revealed the six teams of young people…...
Op-ed: Smarter factories, safer systems — how edge AI is rewiring industrial manufacturing
6+ mon, 4+ week ago (680+ words) In this exclusive op-ed for The Manufacturer, Paul Williamson, SVP & GM, IoT Line of Business, Arm, looks at how the convergence of IoT and edge AI is revolutionising manufacturing by enabling real-time, autonomous decision-making directly on the factory floor, driving…...
Rapid Fusion and Applied Automation sign new manufacturing deal to bring Medusa to life
7+ mon, 2+ week ago (672+ words) One of the UK's leading providers of robotic additive manufacturing systems has signed a new "outsourcing' deal that will bring a world-first to market next year. In a match made in the South West, Rapid Fusion and Applied Automation have…...
FANUC unveils first ever explosion-proof collaborative paint robot
8+ mon, 2+ week ago (119+ words) FANUC has launched the world's first ever explosion-proof, ATEX-rated collaborative robot for industrial painting applications. Ideal for wet spraying, dry powder coating and multiple other processes that include adhesive dispensing, the CRX-10iA/L PAINT will improve the precision of paint…...
Aurrigo and Aviation Solutions join forces to commercialise autonomous baggage handling at airports
9+ mon, 6+ day ago (498+ words) Aurrigo International announces that its Auto-Dolly Tug and Auto-Sim solutions have been formally approved for recommendation. Aurrigo International, a leading international provider of transport technology solutions, is pleased to announce that its Auto-Dolly Tug and Auto-Sim solutions have been formally…...