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Siemens & Humanoid test robot in factory logistics
Robotics

Siemens & Humanoid test robot in factory logistics

The test could ease factory labour shortages by proving humanoid robots can handle repetitive logistics work alongside staff in live production settings.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Fri, 17th Apr 2026
Instro AI trials cut engineering response times by 67%
Manufacturing

Instro AI trials cut engineering response times by 67%

Manufacturers saw faster technical support and enquiry handling, with one trial cutting response times by 67.3% and reducing manual effort.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 16th Apr 2026
Transport firms warn of conflict-hit supply chains
Manufacturing

Transport firms warn of conflict-hit supply chains

Concern has surged among UK logistics firms as Middle East conflict raises the risk of supply chain delays and higher shipping costs.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Wed, 15th Apr 2026
IntelliAM buys RBM to expand in Scotland's central belt
Manufacturing

IntelliAM buys RBM to expand in Scotland's central belt

The deal adds a profitable Scottish service arm and seven staff, giving IntelliAM a stronger base in the central belt for industrial customers.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Fri, 10th Apr 2026
FutureEverything closes after 31 years in Manchester
Smart Cities

FutureEverything closes after 31 years in Manchester

The closure ends a Manchester-based non-profit that shaped early digital culture and drew 400,000 visitors to its art and AI exhibitions.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Tue, 7th Apr 2026
ICS.AI launches AI reorganisation tool for councils
Unified Communications

ICS.AI launches AI reorganisation tool for councils

Councils facing a 2028 overhaul could cut transition time by up to 30% as the tool targets costly integration work before vesting day.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Tue, 31st Mar 2026
Fluke launches RotAlign Core & Elite alignment systems
Data Analytics

Fluke launches RotAlign Core & Elite alignment systems

Fluke unveils RotAlign Core and Elite shaft alignment tools to cut costly downtime, as misalignment drives up to 50% of failures.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 25th Mar 2026
RELA buys UK renewable lease portfolio, launches Prepay
Clean technologies

RELA buys UK renewable lease portfolio, launches Prepay

RELA launches UK Prepay platform after acquiring major renewable energy lease portfolio, backed by Oaktree equity and Macquarie debt.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Tue, 24th Mar 2026
Targa Telematics digitises London bus driver changeovers
Smart Cities

Targa Telematics digitises London bus driver changeovers

Targa Telematics is digitising London bus driver changeovers with keyless 'ferry' vehicles across four Transport UK London Bus depots.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Fri, 13th Mar 2026
Southampton Science Park hits 1MW solar power milestone
Power / Energy

Southampton Science Park hits 1MW solar power milestone

Southampton Science Park becomes first UK science park to reach 1MW solar capacity, with panels proving resilient in record January rain.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Fri, 27th Feb 2026
Hexagon tech powers Red Bull Ford's 2026 F1 engine build
Manufacturing

Hexagon tech powers Red Bull Ford's 2026 F1 engine build

Hexagon metrology tech underpins Red Bull Ford's first in-house F1 power unit as the team targets micron-level precision for 2026.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Thu, 19th Feb 2026
Digital live-in care on rise as councils miss support
Local government

Digital live-in care on rise as councils miss support

Families are turning to digital live‑in care platforms as more older people miss out on council-arranged support, especially in rural areas.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Thu, 19th Feb 2026
MHP to demo integrated SAP & AGV logistics at LogiMAT
Digital Transformation

MHP to demo integrated SAP & AGV logistics at LogiMAT

MHP to showcase integrated SAP and AGV logistics workflows at LogiMAT 2026, highlighting end-to-end material flow and fleet control.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 5th Feb 2026
Preston's red phone boxes to become digital art hubs
Smart Cities

Preston's red phone boxes to become digital art hubs

Preston's restored red phone boxes are set to become a permanent LED art canvas, blending heritage street furniture with digital culture.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Thu, 22nd Jan 2026
Netradyne brings AI drowsiness detection to UK fleets
Edge Computing

Netradyne brings AI drowsiness detection to UK fleets

Netradyne rolls out AI-powered Driver•i drowsiness detection to UK fleets, combining road and in-cab monitoring with real-time alerts.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Wed, 21st Jan 2026
Microlise, GAH tie up to boost cold chain compliance
Internet of Things

Microlise, GAH tie up to boost cold chain compliance

Microlise links with GAH to stream real-time refrigeration data into its fleet platform, tightening cold chain monitoring and compliance.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Wed, 14th Jan 2026
Westcon-Comstor rolls out Europe-wide energy data EMS
Data Analytics

Westcon-Comstor rolls out Europe-wide energy data EMS

Westcon-Comstor deploys Europe-wide energy management platform with ecoDriver and Powercor to cut emissions and hit 2050 net-zero goals.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Fri, 9th Jan 2026
Willow & BNP Paribas bring AI to European buildings
Data Analytics

Willow & BNP Paribas bring AI to European buildings

Willow and BNP Paribas Real Estate link AI with digital twins to turn European buildings into conversational, data-driven assets.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Thu, 8th Jan 2026
Space Forge sparks plasma milestone for orbital chips
Supply Chain

Space Forge sparks plasma milestone for orbital chips

Space Forge has produced controlled plasma on its ForgeStar-1 satellite, a world-first step towards commercial orbital chip manufacturing.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Wed, 7th Jan 2026