The Ultimate Guide to Manufacturing
A curated UK edition of TechDay news, analysis, interviews, reviews, job moves, and related resources for Manufacturing.
What to know about Manufacturing
IT in Manufacturing explores the dynamic integration of information technology within the manufacturing sector, spotlighting innovations that enhance efficiency, productivity, and sustainability. Readers can delve into topics like cloud-based ERP systems, Internet of Things (IoT) applications, artificial intelligence, and automation trends that are reshaping factory operations and supply chains.
This tag brings together stories about technological advancements such as 3D printing breakthroughs, digital twins, and cybersecurity challenges specific to manufacturing environments. Engaging with these stories provides valuable insights into how manufacturers worldwide are navigating digital transformation, adopting smart factory solutions, and addressing emerging risks to stay competitive in a rapidly evolving industry.
UK Manufacturing News
Regional stories with direct local relevance
Varney & Associates picks Fieldguide for audit platform
Clients will now see audit work and document requests in one live system as the Kansas firm replaces a 20-year-old platform.
Core to Cloud names David Brown as Managing Director
The hire gives the UK cybersecurity provider a dedicated operator as it pushes to expand services and serve more than 150 organisations.
Wireless Broadband Alliance backs zero-touch IoT onboarding
The trial could cut the labour and security risks of bringing hundreds of connected devices online, with automatic setup from first power-on.
Logicalis partners Pentera to boost UK cyber validation
The deal gives UK businesses a way to test defences more regularly as 71% of CIOs report a cyber incident in the past year.
Sytech appoints Garry Dixon as Non-Executive Director
The appointment strengthens its board as demand rises for digital forensics and cyber security services handling ever-growing volumes of evidence.
TMX Transform appoints Frances Farren as UK director
The move strengthens TMX's UK portfolio management push as occupiers face mounting pressure to align property decisions with supply chains.
Analyst Insights
Research and market analysis connected to Manufacturing
Engineering AI adoption rises as trust gap remains
Survey finds AI access controls lag behind confidence
Digital twin market to hit GBP £4.2 billion by 2030
Infios named a leader in IDC MarketScape assessments
Workplace safety market set to hit USD $42.96 billion
Featured News
Expert Columns
Three Industries, One Common Challenge: Getting Data Right Before MDM
When IT fails in manufacturing, the whole supply chain pays
Cloud-based connectivity as a business enabler in the IoT age
Five control rooms, one tuesday afternoon
Why ERP is not just another platform you can rebuild with AI code
I didn't choose tech. Tech chose me
Stephanie Davis Neill: How I use an “operator mindset” in leadership
Why the future of maintenance depends on women - and AI that learns from them
Interviews
Interviews and video coverage from the network
Recent Manufacturing News
Mastek launches AI-native services to cut software costs
Enterprises could trim underused software spend as Mastek replaces legacy tools with AI-native services tied to business outcomes.
MathWorks adds new variant, inspection & test tools
The update aims to cut manual verification work for teams building software-defined products, with new testing and inspection tools added.
MIT & Mecalux launch AI course for supply chain leaders
The two-day programme aims to help senior executives turn AI experiments into practical supply chain projects, from warehousing to forecasting.
Vection signs five-year reciprocal reseller deal with Xerox
Western Europe customers could gain broader access to AI, workflow and XR tools after Vection and Xerox struck a non-exclusive five-year deal.
Ransomware attacks hit yearly high in August, says NCC Group
August saw ransomware activity hit a 2025 high, with 1,073 attacks logged as businesses in North America and Europe bore the brunt.
European firms rush AI without clear outcomes, Rebura finds
Only 27% of AI projects reach production as boardroom pressure pushes European firms into ad-hoc experimentation, Rebura found.
Manufacturers back MCP-linked AI for productivity gains
Connected product data is now seen as the key to productivity gains, with manufacturers citing faster decisions, development and launches.
Lumicent launches decision platform for industrial risk
Industrial operators could curb downtime and focus maintenance where it matters most as Lumicent links asset data to business risk.
Dell launches their rugged laptops for field workers
The new models aim to give utilities, emergency crews and factory teams tougher, better-connected kit for work away from the office.
Eaton to buy Italy's COL Group for EUR €810 million
Greater access to European power distribution markets is at stake as Eaton adds COL Group's medium-voltage business and Italian factories.
TCL opens industrial museum to mark 45th anniversary
The museum underscores TCL's shift from a Huizhou maker into a global electronics group, as it marks 45 years with displays on its industrial rise.
Sift launches AI agent to tackle hardware telemetry
Hardware teams facing telemetry overload can now automate investigations inside Sift, with findings stored for reuse and human approval required before changes.
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Jaggaer buys Ivoflow to boost manufacturer pricing
Manufacturers could gain sharper checks on supplier price hikes as direct materials intelligence is folded into Jaggaer's procurement platform.
TCS & Jaguar TCS Racing extend AI partnership in Formula E
The extension will use artificial intelligence to sharpen Jaguar TCS Racing's strategy and feed lessons from Formula E into future electric cars.
Rockwell study flags cybersecurity as industrial growth risk
More than a third of industrial decision-makers now see cyber risk as a top barrier to growth, a Rockwell survey found.
Honeywell flags OT cybersecurity visibility gap in industry
Incomplete asset inventories are leaving industrial operators exposed, with only 21% able to track every OT system despite 88% calling programmes mature.
Forrester warns AI growth will strain energy & water
By 2027, AI expansion is set to drive up power and water costs, while forcing tougher rules on data centre building and funding.
Dragos buys NetRise & runZero to boost xOT security
Critical infrastructure operators gain broader visibility across devices, firmware and cloud systems as Dragos folds two specialist tools into its platform.
Rockwell joins Anthropic's Project Glasswing programme
Industrial control systems could be patched faster as Rockwell tests controlled access to Claude Mythos 5 to spot flaws before attackers exploit them.
Blackline sees early uptake for G8 safety wearable
Early customer adoption of the G8 wearable is bolstering Blackline Safety's push to sell one device for monitoring workers in hazardous sites.
Job Moves
Core to Cloud names David Brown as Managing Director
Sytech appoints Garry Dixon as Non-Executive Director
TMX Transform appoints Frances Farren as UK director
ScotlandIS appoints Andrew Weir as Chief Executive
Sky Business joins Technology Supply Chain as patron
ProGlove co founder Brunnbauer takes managing director role
