AI cornerstone of manufacturing, but skills gap widens
Artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly shifting from niche pilot projects to a cornerstone of manufacturing strategy, but a widening skills gap could slow its momentum, according to the inaugural Manufacturing
What Tariffs Reveal: A Wake-up Call to Strengthen Manufacturing Skills
Beneath the noise about trade wars and protectionism, in the face of tariffs, the manufacturing industry is contending with rising production costs, supply chain disruption, market volatility and shrinking export
How Manufacturing is Reshaping Labor and Innovation
The manufacturing sector is undergoing a seismic shift as labor shortages, aging workforces, and evolving skill demands collide with the urgent need for productivity gains. By 2025, the industry faces
Industrial Labor Market Volatility and Its Impact on Manufacturing Sector Investments
The U.S. manufacturing sector is navigating a complex landscape of labor market volatility, driven by structural challenges and policy shifts. For investors, understanding how these dynamics shape capital allocation and
Manufacturing excellence starts with trusted data
Let’s be honest — no one in manufacturing is asking for more complexity. But complexity is exactly what the industry is confronting. Global instability continues to disrupt operations. Inflation, volatile
Smart manufacturing demands workers with AI and cybersecurity skills
The manufacturing sector is entering a new phase of digital transformation. According to Rockwell Automation’s 10th Annual State of Smart Manufacturing Report, 56% of manufacturers are piloting smart manufacturing initiatives,
Daily Manufacturing News Digest – the industry stories you should be aware of today
Each day The Manufacturer compiles the top manufacturing news stories from around the web and compiles them into this daily digest to make your life a little easier. Don’t forget
Digital drive, backed by Made Smarter, unites five manufacturing firms on rural estate for growth and jobs
A ripple of digital transformation is sweeping through a rural industrial estate in Whitestake, west Lancashire, where five manufacturers are modernising with support from Made Smarter. The government-backed programme helps
Apprentices plug into digital tools in manufacturing skills drive
Apprentices across the west of Scotland are gaining hands-on experience with the digital technologies shaping the future of manufacturing, through a collaboration between the National Manufacturing Institute Scotland (NMIS), West
U.S. Manufacturing Booms with Tech Innovation in 2025
The U.S. manufacturing sector is at a pivotal moment in 2025, with technological innovation, workforce dynamics, and supply chain resilience shaping a transformative future. Industry leaders and analysts are optimistic