Smart Manufacturing Week 2025 highlighted innovation, talent and technology
Smart Manufacturing Week 2025 returned to the NEC Birmingham on 4–5 June. Bringing together Smart Factory Expo, Design & Engineering Expo, Drives & Controls, and Maintec—alongside specialist zones for Fluid Power & Systems and Air-Tech—the event offered wide-ranging insight into the technologies and trends shaping modern industry.
UK emerges as Europe’s digital manufacturing frontrunner
Global research report from Rockwell Automation reveals how UK manufacturers are leveraging artificial intelligence to enhance workforce capabilities and drive operational resilience.
Visitor registration now open for Advanced Engineering 2025
Visitor registration is now open for Advanced Engineering UK, a leading UK annual gathering of engineering and manufacturing professionals. Taking place on 29 & 30 October 2025 at the NEC Birmingham, Advanced Engineering is an event that connects the entire industrial ecosystem, and now features exciting new additions like the expanded Composites Pavilion, the SME Village, the ADS Pavilion, AM2 Forum (Additive Manufacturing and Advanced Materials Forum) and a focused Electronics Zone. Together, these zones provide fresh opportunities for innovation, collaboration and growth — all designed to power the possible.
MTC Events calls for recognition that robotics and automation underpin the Industrial Strategy
MTC Events recently welcomed hundreds of attendees from across the manufacturing and technology sectors at the fourth annual Robotics & Automation (R&A) conference at The MTC’s state-of-the-art facility in Coventry.
Industry Reacts to UK Government Spending Review
In response to the Government’s latest Spending Review, industry leaders have acknowledged the challenging fiscal landscape while cautiously welcoming targeted investments—but the bigger test, they warn, lies just ahead.
US drops out of top 3 global markets for manufacturers
Manufacturers’ opinion of the United States (US) as a growth market for exports have fallen sharply, with the US slipping out of the top three global regions for the first time according to a major survey published today. The findings come on the back of official data published last Thursday showing exports to the US fell £2 billion in April, the steepest monthly decline since records began in 1997.
West Midlands RAS Cluster backs Make UK call for accelerated robotics adoption
Make UK has released a joint study in partnership with The West Midlands Robotics and Autonomous Systems (RAS) Cluster commissioned by the West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA): The Case for Increased Robotics and Autonomous Systems Adoption within the West Midlands Production Industry. Drawing on insights from 100+ manufacturers, the report outlines the potential for RAS technologies across the region’s industrial base and calls for urgent, coordinated action to scale up adoption.
Guenther Steiner to Deliver Keynote at Smart Manufacturing Week
Guenther Steiner, former Team Principal of the Haas Formula 1 Team and one of the sport’s most recognisable figures, is set to deliver a headline keynote at Smart Manufacturing Week 2025. Taking place in the event’s Technology Showcase Arena at 2pm on Thursday 5 June at the NEC Birmingham, Steiner will bring unique insight into engineering performance at the very highest level.
Manufacturers warn that upcoming Industrial Strategy will be fatally flawed
Britain’s manufacturers are calling on the Government to commit to cutting industrial energy costs as part of its long-awaited Industrial Strategy, allowing manufacturing to grow to its full potential and avoid a looming period of de-industrialisation.
Made Smarter South East off to strong start as expert team assembled
A specialist delivery team and regional steering group have been appointed to lead Made Smarter South East and support manufacturing and engineering SMEs to adopt cutting-edge manufacturing technologies.
Smart Manufacturing Week 2025: A Festival of Innovation at the Heart of UK Industry
The NEC Birmingham will once again play host to the UK's largest manufacturing and engineering event, Smart Manufacturing Week, on 4-5 June 2025.
Make UK’s Industrial Strategy Skills Commission proposes sweeping reforms
Make UK’s Industrial Strategy Skills Commission has called for sweeping reforms to address the UK’s growing skills deficit, which is hindering economic and productivity growth. The Commission’s recommendations include the creation of a formal ‘Skills Covenant’ between government and industry to increase investment in workforce training and upskilling.
IET responds to Spring Statement, emphasising innovation and skills for defence industry growth
The Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) has welcomed the UK Government’s commitment to boosting the nation’s defence industry in the Spring Statement, particularly the £400 million investment in the development and deployment of new technologies like quantum computing and artificial intelligence (AI). According to Stephanie Baxter, Head of Policy at the IET, this funding has significant potential to drive groundbreaking innovations in engineering and technology, not only advancing the UK’s defence capabilities but also benefiting the wider economy and society.
Business expansion as Polyhose UK officially opens new warehouse facility
Polyhose UK, an energy conveyance products wholesaler, was pleased to welcome guests from the British Fluid Power Association (BFPA), Dorset Chamber, Mar-Key Group, Lloyds Banking Group and Rubicon People Partnership to celebrate the official opening of its new warehouse.
ECITB invests further £2m in Regional Skills Hubs to tackle industry shortages
The Engineering Construction Industry Training Board (ECITB) is to invest a further £2 million for Regional Skills Hubs over the next two years.
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