Issue No. 273
11th March 2026 |
Manufacturers see AI potential but not yet ready operationalise it
Manufacturers are seeing strong early returns on their AI investment, with 87% saying ROI meets or exceeds expectations. Yet 62% of projects remain in pilot or development, and only 37% of organisations feel fully prepared to scale. These are some of the findings of research from Riverbed, which notes that, while the sector is eager to leverage AI to streamline operations, reduce costs and navigate increasingly complex supply chains, it is still working to close the gap between ambition and enterprise-wide AI execution at scale.
With best regards
Mark Simms, Editor
editor@machinebuilding.net
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Engineering innovation takes flight at MachineBuilding.North
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Few engineering achievements capture the imagination quite like Concorde. Sleek, powerful and decades ahead of its time, the supersonic aircraft remains one of the most iconic examples of engineering innovation ever created. It is therefore a fitting backdrop for MachineBuilding.North 2026, a one-day event dedicated to the technologies and expertise shaping the future of machine building and factory automation. |
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Seamless automation transforms complexity into clarity
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Seamless integration of electrics and pneumatics gives customers major competitive advantages. "Seamless Automation combines our broad-based solution portfolio with end-to-end connectivity and an intuitive digital experience for our customers," ...
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Rittal and PULS enter into a technology partnership
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Promoting plant engineering with greater efficiency and speed is the aim of the new technology partnership between Rittal and PULS, concluded at the SPS trade fair in Nuremberg in November 2025.
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ABB expands drive portfolio with 315 and 355kW wall-mounted drives
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ABB has expanded its all-compatible drive portfolio with the introduction of a new wall-mounted frame, extending the ACS580-01, ACQ580-01 and ACH580-01 drive ranges with new 315 kW and 355 kW power ratings.
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RS Group completes acquisition of BPX Group
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RS Group, a high-service global product and service solutions provider for industrial customers, has today announced its acquisition of BPX Group, a specialist distributor of industrial automation and control products. The deal will see BPX become ...
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CASE STUDIES, NEW PRODUCTS & NEWS
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Signalling and audible solutions - clear, robust and easily integrated
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Whether in automation, logistics or IT, safe production requires clear signals - visual and audible. Lenze Selection offers a wide range of signalling devices.
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Mclennan presents new generation MAC series integrated servomotors from JVL
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Available with full application support from Mclennan in the UK, JVL's new generation MAC series integrated servomotors are available in seven model options for DC or direct-on-line AC operation in 60 mm2 and 80 mm2 frame sizes.
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Customisable light tower for enhanced industrial visibility
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ifm has announced the launch of its new, freely configurable stackable light tower, designed to provide precise and highly visible status indication for industrial machines and systems. This innovative solution offers users complete flexibility ...
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How cleanliness testing saved thousands of euros while ensuring quality
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In many production environments, cleaning processes are run conservatively because cleanliness may be hard to verify. The result is frequent cleaning fluid changes, unnecessary downtime, and higher operating costs, all justified in the name of risk ...
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Workshops, technology demonstrations and automation insight at MachineBuilding.North
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Diary date: Concorde Conference Centre, Manchester - Wednesday, 13th May 2026. MachineBuilding.North 2026 brings together machine builders, systems integrators, engineers and manufacturing professionals for a one-day event dedicated to machine building and factory automation technologies.
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