The Ultimate Guide to Manufacturing

2026 · UK Edition

IT in Manufacturing explores the dynamic integration of information technology within the manufacturing sector, spotlighting innovations that enhance efficiency, productivity, and sustainability. Readers can delve into topics like cloud-based ERP systems, Internet of Things (IoT) applications, artificial intelligence, and automation trends that are reshaping factory operations and supply chains.

This tag brings together stories about technological advancements such as 3D printing breakthroughs, digital twins, and cybersecurity challenges specific to manufacturing environments. Engaging with these stories provides valuable insights into how manufacturers worldwide are navigating digital transformation, adopting smart factory solutions, and addressing emerging risks to stay competitive in a rapidly evolving industry.

UK Manufacturing news
Analyst Insights
Enterprise AI agents: The rise of human-augmented operations
Gartner · Manufacturing · Digital Transformation
Last week
SUSE buys Losant to boost open source industrial IoT
Gartner · Manufacturing · Virtualisation
Last month
CFOs boost tech, sales & AI as headcount growth slows
Gartner · Manufacturing · Digital Transformation
Last month
Enterprise IoT hits USD $324bn as AI drives autonomy
IoT Analytics · Manufacturing · UC
Last month
Siemens named Leader in Gartner QMS software ranking
Gartner · Manufacturing · Data Analytics
Sat, 31st Jan 2026
Expert columns
Stephanie Davis Neill: How I use an “operator mindset” in leadership
By Stephanie Davis Neill of Click Boarding
Last week
Why the future of maintenance depends on women - and AI that learns from them
By Candi Robison of Ultimo
Last week
Interviews
Exclusive: Edifier outlines next phase of global audio strategy
Discussing Headphones
Last month
Recent news
Antevia & Benetel launch validated outdoor 5G offer
About Unified Communications
Today
Isle of Man hosts first spring interceltic business forum
About IT Industry
Today
Zotefoams launches global partner network to boost growth
About Customer service
Yesterday
b<>com offers free Open XG Hub for 5G & 6G testing
About Cloud Services
Yesterday
Entrepreneurs turn to AI for efficiency, not new markets
About Robotics
Yesterday
AI leaders lack rules & data to scale finance tools
About Education, Learning & Training
Yesterday
Blue Yonder rolls out agentic AI across supply chains
About Unified Communications
Yesterday
AI ambition outpaces readiness for smaller businesses
About Marketing
Yesterday
Worley Consulting & Bloomfire in AI knowledge push
About Cloud Services
Yesterday
Sybilion raises USD $4.2m to power industrial decisions
About Business Intelligence
Yesterday
Vertiv unveils rugged UPS for harsh industrial sites
About Power Quality
2 days ago
ABB & Nvidia link RobotStudio with Omniverse AI sim
About Collaboration
3 days ago
Nvidia survey shows AI driving revenue, cuts & spend
About Productivity
3 days ago
Smart CT clinches global IT support deals to scale up
About IT services
3 days ago
Siemens unveils LOGO! 9 compact controller upgrade
About Ethernet
3 days ago
Job moves
Altimetrik names Dhirendra Nath as Chief HR Officer
Move at Wipro
3 days ago
Sky Business joins Technology Supply Chain as patron
Move at Comcast
Last month
Ultimo names Philip Neal Chief Revenue Officer role
Move at Salesforce
Last month
Sphera appoints Chris Gutheil as CTO to drive AI push
Move at Sphera
Last month
Telehouse Europe appoints Chris Lamb as Enterprise Director
Move at KCOM
Last month
Collage names co founder Ross Durbin as chief executive
Move at Dropbox
Last month
DroneShield names Michael Powell new Chief Operating Officer
Move at ASX
Last month
Celonis names CyberArk chief Matt Cohen to its board
Move at CyberArk
Last month
ProGlove co founder Brunnbauer takes managing director role
Move at DHL
Last month
Celonis names Ewan Henderson North America GM for AI push
Move at Oracle
Last month
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