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Is AI adoption in manufacturing outpacing governance?
Joe Bush explores how manufacturers’ rapid shift from AI experimentation to real-world deployment is being undermined by a critical lack of governance, exposing organisations to escalating risks around compliance, bias, data privacy, and operational integrity. Read more via The Manufacturer
Yunex Traffic invests in new South Coast facility to boost UK manufacturing and innovation
Yunex Traffic UK is strengthening its long-term commitment to British manufacturing with a major investment in a new purpose-built facility at Bournemouth Airport, aimed at expanding production capacity and accelerating innovation in intelligent transport systems. Read more via The Manufacturer
Ultimo to debut instant maturity assessment and AI ‘digital workers’ at Maintec 2026
Maintec 2026, part of Smart Manufacturing Week, will host a series of new product previews and industry discussions from Ultimo, as the company sets out its vision for accelerating maintenance maturity through benchmarking and AI-driven automation. Read more via The Manufacturer
Steel fabricator Metallico targets growth after securing new funding
Leyton-based Metallico, a family-run East London steel fabrication business founded by a father and now run by his son, is planning its next phase of growth after securing funding from Allica Bank. Read more via The Manufacturer
IChemE joins coalition urging government to back professional chartership
The Institution of Chemical Engineers (IChemE) has joined a coalition of more than 40 professional and chartered organisations calling on the UK Government to strengthen its support for chartership and professional accreditation, positioning it as a key lever for economic growth and public trust. Read more via The Manufacturer
