Joe Bush

1 month ago | themanufacturer.com | Joe Bush

Digital transformation has become a top priority for manufacturers, overtaking AI, automation and the skills gap. But while investment in automation and production technology continues to rise, many businesses are still struggling to execute where it matters most: turning technology into real commercial results. Intergage explain more.

1 month ago | themanufacturer.com | Joe Bush

It is no secret that complex geopolitical challenges and economic uncertainties over international tariffs have made 2025 a challenging year for exporting businesses. However, new 2025 European VAT changes are emerging on this side of the Atlantic and may offer an opportunity for businesses to bounce back. Jo Cloherty, Senior Commercial Manager at Customs Support Group explains.

1 month ago | themanufacturer.com | Joe Bush

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2 months ago | themanufacturer.com | Joe Bush

An Oldham-based fire protection equipment manufacturer has nearly doubled the size of its headquarters and invested in new state-of-the-art machinery as it looks to increase its turnover by £13m over the next five years. Founded in 1969, R Tindall Fabricators manufactures and distributes the pipework for fire sprinkler systems, supplying approved contractors who then install the systems across a range of buildings, including warehouses, offices and retail stores.

2 months ago | themanufacturer.com | Joe Bush

Most manufacturers are familiar with terms such as machine learning and generative AI, and may well be deploying them within their organisations. However, an emerging AI technology has the potential to take artificial intelligence to a new level within the space. Tim Gaus, Smart Manufacturing Business Leader at Deloitte Consulting, puts forward the case for agentic AI. To date, most manufacturers have leveraged AI as an order-taker or manual-analyst on factory floors – but agentic AI can be more.