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
Rockwell's Plex named major player in six IDC reports
IDC MarketScape · Manufacturing · Data Analytics
Last week
Maisa named as one of Gartner's global Set Diamonds
Gartner · Manufacturing · Digital Transformation
This month
Enterprise AI agents: The rise of human-augmented operations
Gartner · Manufacturing · Digital Transformation
Last month
SUSE buys Losant to boost open source industrial IoT
Gartner · Manufacturing · Virtualisation
Fri, 20th Feb 2026
CFOs boost tech, sales & AI as headcount growth slows
Gartner · Manufacturing · Digital Transformation
Wed, 11th Feb 2026
Expert columns
I didn't choose tech. Tech chose me
By Tracey Broderick of Encube
Last month
Stephanie Davis Neill: How I use an “operator mindset” in leadership
By Stephanie Davis Neill of Click Boarding
Last month
Why the future of maintenance depends on women - and AI that learns from them
By Candi Robison of Ultimo
Last month
Interviews
Exclusive: Google sees success with niche AI playbooks
Discussing Cloud Services
Today
Affirmo: Could AI make a reality of IoT dreams?
Discussing Cloud Services
This month
Rockwell Automation brings SecureOT to industrial systems
Discussing Digital Transformation
Last month
Exclusive: Edifier outlines next phase of global audio strategy
Discussing Headphones
Tue, 10th Feb 2026
Recent news
Tata Steel expands Google Cloud AI across global operations
About Storage
Today
UK data privacy complaints rise in finance & health
About Data Protection
Yesterday
Cognizant named OpenAI Codex partner for enterprise AI
About IT services
Yesterday
Prometheus Group buys Tamarack to expand procurement
About Procurement
Yesterday
Snowflake expands AI tools for business users & developers
About Business Intelligence
Yesterday
Schneider Electric & Deloitte launch AI industrial tie-up
About Productivity
Yesterday
UK reindustrialisation investment set to fall sharply
About Productivity
2 days ago
Airsys launches LiquidRack AI cooling system in UK
About Sustainability
2 days ago
Supply chain leaders prioritise sustainability, survey finds
About Productivity
2 days ago
SAP unveils agentic AI tools for manufacturing supply
About Robotics
2 days ago
Schneider Electric & Microsoft unveil Azure AI factory tools
About Hybrid Cloud
Last week
TeamViewer adds AI maintenance & secure industrial gateway
About Digital Transformation
Last week
Molex lifts purchase order confirmations to 90% with Celonis
About Productivity
Last week
Instro AI trials cut engineering response times by 67%
About Productivity
Last week
Rotary Bearings launches sensor parts with dashboard
About Software-as-a-Service
Last week
Job moves
Syspro names Tom Loeffert as Chief Human Resources Officer
Move at SAP
Today
Syspro names Leanne Taylor as Chief Executive Officer
Move at SYSPRO
This month
Altimetrik names Dhirendra Nath as Chief HR Officer
Move at Wipro
Last month
Sky Business joins Technology Supply Chain as patron
Move at Comcast
Thu, 26th Feb 2026
Ultimo names Philip Neal Chief Revenue Officer role
Move at Salesforce
Tue, 24th Feb 2026
Sphera appoints Chris Gutheil as CTO to drive AI push
Move at Sphera
Thu, 19th Feb 2026
Telehouse Europe appoints Chris Lamb as Enterprise Director
Move at KCOM
Wed, 11th Feb 2026
Collage names co founder Ross Durbin as chief executive
Move at Dropbox
Wed, 11th Feb 2026
DroneShield names Michael Powell new Chief Operating Officer
Move at ASX
Tue, 10th Feb 2026
Celonis names CyberArk chief Matt Cohen to its board
Move at CyberArk
Fri, 6th Feb 2026
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