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
SustainabilityFeatures How can manufacturers navigate rising energy prices asks Anna Partington 8 July 20268 July 2026 Iain Anna Partington, Conrad Energy 6 min read Rising wholesale energy prices, changing government policies, and increasing network charges mean manufacturers can no longer... Read more
TechnologyFeatures In conversation with James McAllister: How Atlas Copco is advancing UK manufacturing with AI-driven solutions 8 July 20268 July 2026 Iain Artificial Intelligence, Atlas Copco, James McAllister 7 min read Firmly positioned at the forefront of the UK Government’s Advanced Manufacturing and Industrial Strategy, Atlas Copco... Read more