Issue No: 41
29th October 2026 |
AI adoption is a mile wide, but only an inch deep
Analysis by Tecvia of the latest AI adoption statistics from the ONS tells an interesting story: adoption has tripled, but depth has barely moved. And across all sectors, the biggest barrier isn't cost, says Tecvia; it's a lack of AI expertise. Of the 35% of businesses that are using at least one AI technology (up from 12% three years ago), 46% of them have given no staff any AI training at all. Further, there is very little real spending on AI; for most businesses, "adopting AI" means a free tool and a subscription rather than a technology within that is part of the budget. And across the manufacturing sector, 42% of businesses have made no investment in AI at all.
With best regards
Mark Simms, Editor
msimms@theengineeringnetwork.co.uk
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ABB Robotics enables anyone to train, deploy and optimise AI-powered robotics applications
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ABB Robotics is expanding OmniCore EyeMotion with AI Robot Trainer, enabling customers to train, deploy, and continuously improve AI-powered robot vision applications faster and without needing experts to build AI models from scratch.
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42 Technology demonstrates neuromorphic AI for always-on condition monitoring
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42 Technology (42T), has developed an always-on condition monitoring approach for industrial equipment using Innatera's Pulsar neuromorphic microcontroller.
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Rebranding as Automate UK continues to unify the manufacturing sector
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Automate UK has announced the evolution of established trade associations the PPMA Panel, BARA and UKIVA into core facets of the organisation as it continues its pioneering work throughout the manufacturing industry.
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Protecting industrial safety systems in harsh environments
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Automation continues to expand across demanding manufacturing, logistics and food production applications. Therefore, ReeR is trusted to provide safety systems that work in demanding operating environments.
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CASE STUDIES, NEW PRODUCTS & NEWS
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5 practical steps to prepare for the EU Machinery Regulation
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The new EU Machinery Regulation becomes mandatory from 20 January 2027, with no transition period. What should machine builders be doing now? The experts at Pilz highlight five key actions that can help reduce risk, improve compliance and avoid ... |
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Experience the first available IO-Link Safety system live at SPS
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Plant and machinery is becoming increasingly interconnected. At the same time, the requirements of functional safety, availability and flexibility are increasing. With the first available IO-Link Safety System, Pilz is helping users to consider... |
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Free guide to Food and Beverage Industry Machine Design
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Now published is the Guide to Food & Beverage Industry Machine Design, produced by MachineBuilding.net (a sister publication to FoodManufacturing.net). The free guide covers technological and market trends, legislation, regulations and standards, machine zones, electrical equipment, fluid power, robotics, conveyors, mechanical components, machinery safety, energy efficiency, productivity, maintenance and more...
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