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Back to the future of manufacturing: Smart Manufacturing Week 2027
In 2027 Smart Manufacturing Week is going back to the future, with visitors set to be taken on a journey through the UK’s largest showcase of advanced manufacturing and engineering, from the factory of today to the factory of tomorrow. Read more via The Manufacturer
AI adoption could reinforce gender imbalance in manufacturing, report warns
Women are disproportionately represented in UK manufacturing roles exposed to generative AI, raising concerns that the technology could reinforce existing inequalities in hiring, pay and career progression, according to new research by appliance manufacturer Beko. Read more via The Manufacturer
Manufacturing Champion delivers SME support boost with launch of ManufacturingUK.org
A new national platform designed to streamline how manufacturing SMEs access essential support has been launched by leading industry ambassador Andrea Wilson. Read more via The Manufacturer
Enginuity survey triggers fears of UK stagnation
A new survey from skills charity Enginuity has sparked fears of stagflation, where economic inertia interlocks with higher inflation. Read more via The Manufacturer
Isembard appoints new CCO to lead next phase of growth
Isembard, the manufacturing company with a vision to accelerate production for critical industries, has appointed Pip McKenzie as Chief Commercial Officer. Read more via The Manufacturer
