The global autonomous firefighting drone market will reach a valuation of US$ 1,916.8 million in 2023 and is expected to progress at a CAGR of 16.7% to reach US$ 8,980.2 million by the end of 2033. According to estimates from…
Industry set to contract in 2023
Manufacturing output is set to contract next year as the deteriorating economic conditions at home and abroad impact on the sector, with increasing costs across the board, tighter fiscal and monetary policy and weakening consumer demand forming a perfect storm.…
Manufacturers accelerating productivity gains with digital technologies
Britain’s manufacturers are accelerating their investment in digital technologies as the fourth industrial revolution gathers pace, driving increased productivity, creating greater demand for higher level skills, and improving their energy efficiency, according to a report published by Make UK and…
Digital twin for the win
The World Economic Forum (WEF) states that leveraging the digital twin to support Industry 4.0 business models could increase operational efficiency by 10%. This allows manufacturers to simulate the behaviour of real machines for operational gains. Here, Reinhard Mayr, Head…
KUKA Innovation Award 2022: ‘Robotics in Healthcare Challenge’ winner announced
Five teams presented their ideas for the healthcare of the future to a trade fair audience from all over the world directly at the KUKA booth at the medical trade fair, MEDICA. An international jury of experts then selected the winner of the innovation…
Data-driven smart farming in remote areas
Astrocast and Avirtech announce a smart farming partnership. Astrocast is providing Avirtech with Satellite IoT (SatIoT) connectivity solutions for its BIOTA intelligent farm control system. This includes integrating its technology into Avirtech’s Avirlink – this enables plantation owners to make…
Exotec builds 4,000th robot as UK and global expansion accelerates
Exotec, a global warehouse robotics provider, has completed production of its 4,000th robot. This will help further accelerate the industrial unicorn’s growth in the UK, Europe and internationally, and provides a powerful endorsement of the company’s successes in 2022. This…
Traceability 4.0: The fundamental element of global manufacturing
The manufacturing industry is moving at a fast pace, and it is hard for producers to keep up with the continuous need for change caused by new regulations, counterfeit operations, and individualised consumer needs. Traceability is vital for protecting your…
Top AI trends for engineers in 2023
The progression of AI from futuristic curiosity to critical enterprise tools is a testament to its value for engineers. Gartner recently predicted that enterprises that adopt AI engineering practices to build and manage adaptive AI systems would outperform their peers…
Cyber-attacks threaten manufacturing production
Nearly half of Britain’s manufacturers (42%) have been a victim of cyber-crime over the last 12 months according to new research, Cyber Security: UK manufacturing, published by Make UK and BlackBerry. Over a quarter of respondents (26%) reported substantial financial…
