Skills shortages threaten UK manufacturing’s AI opportunity, warns Make UK

Posted on 8 Jun 2026 by The Manufacturer
Company: Make UK
A new Make UK report out today reveals that while AI could unlock billions in productivity gains for UK manufacturing, skills shortages and low levels of adoption risk preventing businesses from realising its full potential.

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Key Findings: Only 2% of manufacturers say AI is widely embedded across their operations Fewer than 40% are using AI…

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