Here's your 2-minute manufacturing roundup today, 21 September.

- Reindustrialisation must not become the next levelling up, manufacturers warn
- Bentley begins production of new Torcal at Crewe factory
- Encirc appoints Jonathan Culley as Commercial Director
- David Clark Prize recognises educators inspiring future engineers
- Redditch engineer retires after 50 years on the shopfloor

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In this episode of The Manufacturer podcast, we revisit a longer-form discussion around the findings of The Manufacturer AI Readiness Index, produced in partnership with IBM and Oracle.AI is rapidly moving from experimentation towards implementation across industry – but for manufacturers, the question is increasingly shifting from “What can AI do?” to “Where can it deliver real value?”

The research suggests that, while manufacturers are increasingly exploring AI, many organisations remain at an early stage of their journey. Questions around return on investment, skills, security, data quality and, perhaps most importantly, where AI can genuinely make a difference are still being worked through.

So, what does the next stage of AI adoption look like for manufacturing?

Robert and Dominic explore how the sector is approaching the technology, why manufacturing's existing reliance on sophisticated digital systems presents both opportunities and challenges, and whether businesses are currently focusing too heavily on incremental efficiency gains.

They also consider the importance of getting the fundamentals right – particularly data and process understanding – before attempting to scale AI across an organisation.

And with the pace of development showing little sign of slowing, the conversation looks ahead to what could come next, including the growing role of agentic AI and its potential to help businesses identify opportunities for improvement in the first place.

Listen to the full episode above to hear Robert and Dominic discuss the findings of The Manufacturer AI Readiness Index and what they mean for the future of AI in manufacturing.

Here's your 2-minute manufacturing roundup today, 07 September.

- First fully UK-built Islander aircraft completes maiden flight
- Why tomorrow's manufacturers will need a hybrid approach for success
- Engineers warn Britain is not ready for climate ‘domino effect’
- Future of UK manufacturing under threat say family-owned businesses
- How BEC Group is turning engineering ideas into reality

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Here's your 2-minute manufacturing roundup today, 04 September.

- Pilkington United Kingdom Limited saves 15,000 tonnes of carbon during first year of new production texture glass line
- Innovate UK backs Digital Catapult to build UK’s neutral assurance capability for private 5G networks
- Saab delivers Giraffe 1X radars to UK for counter-drone defence
- UK ‘supermaterials’ startup targets US with launch of Silicon Valley office
- Op-ed: Why caustic soda prices are rising

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Here's your 2-minute manufacturing roundup today, 03 September.

- Breakdown to breakthrough: how Bentley is rethinking maintenance for competitive advantage
- Aerospace, defence and space sectors add £2bn to Welsh economy
- ‘Transformational investment’ in historic steelworks town strengthens British bridge-building capability
- Shooting stars: how Promatic went from specialist engineering to global leader
- Havant leads England’s manufacturing hotspots, new index finds

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Here's your 2-minute manufacturing roundup today, 02 September.

- Technical textiles: The fabric of modern manufacturing
- Bank of England turns old phones into gold with The Royal Mint
- Mondelēz International, PepsiCo and pladis collaborate to advance the future of food packaging
- Essity invests £2.85 million in hydrogen-ready technology to cut emissions at North Wales mill
- WERIT gives Salford youngsters first-hand look at manufacturing careers

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Here's your 2-minute manufacturing roundup today, 01 September.

- UK gains full access to £12.9tn CPTPP trading bloc
- Global aircraft backlog surpasses 17,000 for first time
- Manufacturing champion Andrea Wilson appointed CBM Ambassador for SMEs
- New VAR furnace lifts Castings Technology to new heights
- Girls lead the way in engineering jobs of the future

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Here's your 2-minute manufacturing roundup today, 27 August.

- UK vehicle production down 11.6% in July — SMMT
- Made Smarter launches £400k cyber security drive to protect Yorkshire manufacturers
- First fully UK-built Britten-Norman Islander begins ground testing
- Lighting the way to sustainability through responsible investment
- Brigham Pressings delivers rapid tooling solution for high-volume aerospace and automotive

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Here's your 2-minute manufacturing roundup today, 26 August.

- Funding programme delivers flexible BEV manufacturing at Leyland Trucks
- MOD and defence industry join alliance to take defence innovation into new territory
- Special Olympics GB Deposit Return Scheme trial to help improve accessibility
- Saab’s Seaeye SR20 completes inland water trials
- Bridgnorth Aluminium appoints new general manager to drive growth

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Here's your 2-minute manufacturing roundup today, 25 August.

- Beyond the balance sheet: What manufacturers really need from their banking partners
- Food and drink manufacturers call for Andy Burnham to relieve pressure
- E&O Laboratories increases production by ten million units
- Why manufacturers must prepare for multiple propulsion futures
- Seed Revolution targets younger gardeners with new seed ranges

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