TechnologyFeatures The rise of robotics and Physical AI. By Sankar Natarajan 5 August 20265 August 2026 Iain Automation, Hitachi Digital Services, Sankar Natarajan 8 min read Industrial enterprises are entering a new phase of transformation. Connectivity and automation delivered significant gains during... Read more
Supply ChainsFeatures Why procurement matters more than ever in manufacturing. By Amy Worth 5 August 20265 August 2026 Iain Amazon Business, Amy Worth, Procurement 5 min read Procurement is no longer just a ‘back office’ function. Today it’s one of the effective ways... Read more
ManufacturingTechnologyFeatures Why robots are being locked out of British factories. By Nick Thompson 5 August 20265 August 2026 Iain Nick Thompson, OLO Robotics 6 min read Three quarters of British manufacturing SMEs operate without a single robot, according to Make UK, despite... Read more
TechnologyFeatures When compliance looks good on paper but fails on the factory floor. By Christina Hoefer 5 August 20265 August 2026 Iain Christina Hoefer, Cybersecurity, Forescout 10 min read Manufacturers are under growing pressure to demonstrate cybersecurity maturity. Regulations such as NIS2, industry frameworks like... Read more
Health & SafetyFeatures Safety is a productivity strategy – and the manufacturing workforce already knows it. By Tom Goodmanson 8 July 20268 July 2026 Iain EcoOnline, Safety, Tom Goodmanson 6 min read Safe workers are productive workers. That’s not just a safety poster quote. EcoOnline’s 2026 Workplace Safety... Read more