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Wayland Games accelerates fulfilment and boosts capacity with warehouse automation upgrade
Wayland Games has significantly increased the speed and capacity of its warehouse operations after deploying a new automation and robotics system at its Essex distribution centre, enabling the specialist retailer to keep pace with rising demand across the UK and Europe. Read more via The Manufacturer
Grey remains Britain’s favourite car colour for eighth year, SMMT data shows
SMMT figures show grey remained the UK’s most popular new car colour for an eighth year in 2025, as buyers continue to favour conservative finishes. Read more via The Manufacturer
MICG sets out priorities for the future of the advanced ceramics sector
The Midlands Industrial Ceramics Group (MICG) is setting out its priorities for the future of the advanced ceramics sector, to give a framework for the delivery of next-generation capability across the industry. Read more via The Manufacturer
What 2026 means for Europe’s battery supply chain
In this exclusive op-ed for The Manufacturer, Alexander Battery Technology’s Mark Rutherford argues that as the EU Battery Regulation moves into enforcement, Europe’s battery industry is entering a new phase where traceability, cyber security and robust process evidence are becoming as critical as cost and chemistry in meeting regulatory, customer and insurer expectations in 2026. Read more via The Manufacturer
PTC launches a trio of New ALM releases to boost ‘AI functionality’ for software-driven product development
PTC has announced advancements to its application lifecycle management (ALM) portfolio with the release of three new solutions designed to deliver new AI functionality. Read more via The Manufacturer
