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A Recipe for Digital Transformation

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Charlie Bigham's was struggling with an outdated ERP, fragile integrations, frequent IT issues and security limitations that hindered agility and operational efficiency. The celebrated premium food manufacturer shares how upgrading to a modern, cloud-based system revolutionised how it operates.
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DigiKey Releases Factory Tomorrow Season 6 Exploring AI Infrastructure, Industrial Connectivity and Smart Manufacturing

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THIEF RIVER FALLS, Minn., USA – DigiKey, the global distribution leader of electronic components and automation products, announces the launch of Season 6 of Factory Tomorrow, a video series highlighting how manufacturers and technology suppliers are building the foundation for the next generation of industrial production.
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The EU Cyber Resilience Act Reporting Deadline: Why Early Visibility Supports Compliance

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From September 11, 2026, the EU Cyber Resilience Act (EU CRA) requires manufacturers of products with digital elements placed on the EU market to report actively exploited vulnerabilities and severe security incidents affecting those products.
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Building Resilience, Driving Growth: Inside Unilever’s AI-powered Supply Chain

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Vicky Cuthbert, Chief Product Supply Chain Officer for Personal Care, explains what's involved in ensuring our brands are available wherever and whenever consumers want them, especially during a global retail activation like the FIFA World Cup 2026™.
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Cyber Attacks Hitting Output, Costs and Customer Deliveries Across UK Manufacturing  

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Key findings: 30% of manufacturers experienced a cyber incident in the past 12 months, either directly or through their supply chain. Where cyber incidents had an...
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Engineering Skills Crisis: Why AI Cannot Replace the Apprenticeship of Engineering

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Andy Burnham’s plans to give young people the option to study technical skills such as engineering and manufacturing in school has come at a time when engineering experts are warning of a skills crisis within the sector.
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Bringing You the Railway Edge Computing Platform That Simplifies Intelligent Onboard Systems

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FORTEC United Kingdom has expanded its transportation embedded computing portfolio with the introduction of the Axiomtek tBOX210, a high-performance railway embedded computer engineered to support the increasing processing demands of today's intelligent rolling stock.
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Siemens Transform Puts Urgent Focus on Real-World AI and Automation Adoption

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Industrial AI, digital twins, cyber security, electrification and advanced automation are moving rapidly from the innovation agenda to operational reality.
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Farm to Factory Modernisation

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Big gains don’t always require big investments. Modernising outdated equipment incrementally can unlock productivity savings in a complex food supply chain. By Louise Liddiard,...
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PP Control & Automation Calls for a More Practical Approach to AI Adoption in Manufacturing

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Manufacturers should start their ‘AI journey’ by exploring what constraints it can help them overcome, and not simply fall into the trap of joining...
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Impulse Embedded Supports Industrial Edge Projects with AAEON BOXER-6648-ARS Series

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Staffordshire, UK – Impulse Embedded Ltd, a leading UK provider of industrial computing solutions, is helping UK customers specify the AAEON BOXER-6648-ARS Series, a...
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From Shop Floor to Smart Factory: OMRON I-BELT Service Delivers End-To-End Manufacturing Transformation with Measurable Results

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Purpose-built to end the cycle of failed pilots, the service combines lean manufacturing expertise, IT-OT integration and full project ownership, to achieve more than...
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