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Many factories are digitised but not truly connected; closing that gap requires more than simply technology such as dashboards and predictive alerts, contends Tom Clayton
The British Safety Industry Federation has reported high levels of non-compliance in PPE sourced outside its Registered Safety Supplier Scheme. Testing indicates that technical failures, missing certification, and incorrect marking are combining to create avoidable procurement and safety risks
Smart Manufacturing Week returns to the NEC Birmingham on 3-4 June 2026, uniting Smart Factory Expo, Drives and Controls, Maintec and Design + Engineering Expo in a two-day showcase of the technologies and ideas shaping modern manufacturing
Smart Manufacturing Week 2026 has identified five themes that are key to the future of the sector: Sustainability, Digitalisation, People and Skills, Innovation, and Supply Chain Resilience.
As official show partner for Maintec, Reliabilityweb brings its Certified Reliability Leader programme to the NEC, helping organisations shift from reactive maintenance to a proactive reliability culture