Woodworking manufacturer, JJ Smith drove innovation and growth with robotics. The original equipment manufacturer (OEM) specialising in woodworking is driving digital transformation in the sector using robotics, with the support of Made Smarter. Read more:

In the January 2025 edition of Food Processing magazine, Editor Suzanne Gill asked industry spokespeople their thoughts on the importance of technology in the Food & Beverage industry. Read more here:

Brian Holliday, Co-Chair of the Made Smarter Commission, hails ‘inspirational’ cohort of the Leading Digital Transformation programme (LDT). Find out more:

Digital tools and automation can help SME manufacturers to optimise operations, reduce downtime, and improve overall productivity. Register your business today:

The Made Smarter Adoption programme is expanding to all nine English regions in 2025-26. Find out more:

🚀 When The Bury Black Pudding Company connected with Made Smarter, they had a bold vision—to become the world's first Smart Black Pudding Factory. 📺 Now, their journey takes the spotlight tonight on BBC's Inside The Factory! Tune in tonight at 8pm on BBC One.

Made Smarter organises and supports a range of Industry 4.0 business events throughout the UK. Find out where we'll be next on our event page: #MadeSmarter #Events #Manufacturing

💍💎 In the Spring issues of The National Association of Jewellers magazine, Made Smarter's Will Kinghorn discusses the impact digital transformation can have on all types of businesses. Read the article here:

Join Make UK at a new engaging event on Air Quality in Manufacturing. Industry leaders will discuss the latest innovations, best practices, and health implications of air quality in manufacturing environments.

In 2025 your business cannot afford to waste time or resources. Digital tools and automation can help businesses optimise operations, reduce downtime, and improve overall productivity. Find out more:

An innovative online pet shop which was the first to offer subscription pet food services back in 2010 aims to grow by 30 per cent in 2025 – its 15th anniversary year – following support from Made Smarter West Midlands. Find out more:

The average cost of a cyber security breach in the United Kingdom is £1,205. In this guide, we explain exactly why you can’t afford to disregard cybersecurity, and offer some practices you can implement in your business. Read More here:

Taking steps to decarbonise your company doesn’t have to be costly or intrusive. Make 2025 your year of decarbonisation, every decision, no matter how small, will make an impact. In this blog, we cover 6 free things to do to get started:

Don't forget to register for your place on Wednesday's webinar: 'Harnessing Technology to Boost Productivity and Grow Your Business' hosted by the University of Cumbria. Find out more:

In 2024 we hosted a series of LinkedIn Lives, that explored areas of Digital Transformation and helped manufacturing SMEs to understand what our programme has to offer. Ahead of the launch of the 2025 programme, why not catch up on past broadcasts here:

Are you running a UK manufacturing business and looking to embark on a digital transformation journey? If so, this free whitepaper is the perfect place to start:

The webinar will feature Made Smarter Technology Adoption Specialist Sarah Woodhams and focus on the challenges and realities of technology adoption. Find out more:

A West Yorkshire brewery doubles efficiency and improves product quality with support from Made Smarter. Find out more:

Interested in learning how industrialised construction is set to transform the housing sector? 🏚️ Join members of the Made Smarter team at the JJ Smith & Co machinery showcase on 4th/5th Feb 2025. Find out more and register here:

A Bristol Bakery has embraced digitisation with the help of Made Smarter. Read more about their journey here: