Industrial AI, digital twins, cyber security, electrification and advanced automation are moving rapidly from the innovation agenda to operational reality. For UK manufacturers, the challenge is no longer whether these technologies matter, but how to apply them in ways that improve productivity, strengthen resilience and support long-term industrial capability. This shift will be reflected at Advanced Engineering, which returns to NEC Birmingham on 4–5 November 2026, co-located with UK Metals Expo and Lab Innovations.
September 11, 2026
Posted by: Marion Webber
Trimble has announced the acquisition of Terasat Japan, a virtual reference station (VRS) service provider in the Japanese market. The acquisition allows Trimble to now directly offer its VRS correction service in Japan, providing incremental coverage for real-time, centimetre-level positioning for the geospatial, construction, automotive and agriculture industries. By providing a high-precision positioning foundation across Japan’s infrastructure, Trimble bridges the connection between digital models and the physical world. Financial terms were not disclosed.
September 10, 2026
Posted by: Marion Webber
The next phase of Zigbee innovation is here, and it’s built for scale, reach and reliability.
Following the introduction of Zigbee 4.0 and Suzi, the Connectivity Standards Alliance’s new sub-GHz connectivity solution, we are excited to announce the opening of the Product Certification Program for Zigbee sub-GHz (Suzi).
This marks a significant step forward in enabling the industry to bring standardized long-range, low-power, and interoperable IoT products to market, backed by the trusted Zigbee ecosystem.
September 3, 2026
Posted by: Marion Webber
August 20, 2026
Posted by: Marion Webber
Morse Micro, one of the world’s Wi-Fi HaLow silicon provider, has announced that Pace Wireless has joined its Design Partner Program. The Chicago-based engineering firm brings senior product development expertise spanning concept definition, proof-of-concept builds, prototyping, and design for manufacturing.
Posted by: Marion Webber
Wireless Logic has announced the signing of an agreement to acquire Algar Telecom’s IoT connectivity business, part of Algar Group’s IT and telecommunications company, which will become part of Arqia upon completion.
August 13, 2026
Posted by: Marion Webber
Nordic Semiconductor, a global contributor in low-power wireless connectivity solutions, has announced a faster path to satellite and cellular IoT. Embedded modem innovator LooUQ‘s MTC2-N9151 has earned Skylo Non-Terrestrial Network (NTN) certification, building on Nordic’s own Skylo-certified nRF9151 to reduce time-to-market for IoT product developers.
Water technology company Remsight is already deploying the compact, drop-in embedded modem from LooUQ to monitor water infrastructure across the American West, reaching the field much faster and at lower cost than it would have building their own solution from scratch.
August 11, 2026
Posted by: Marion Webber
Morse Micro, one of the world’s Wi-Fi HaLow silicon provider, has announced that Quectel’s FGH200M module has passed FCC/IC/CE/RCM certification. Built on Morse Micro’s MM8108 system-on-chip, the module is now cleared for mass-market production, giving IoT device makers a validated path to Wi-Fi HaLow at scale.
August 4, 2026
Posted by: Marion Webber
DigiKey, the global distribution contributor of electronic components and automation products, and Machinechat has announced the launch of a rapid engineering kit, which combines curated hardware with Machinechat JEDI (Just Enough Data Intelligence) software, giving engineers a complete, working connected intelligence development platform. The product will be introduced during a webinar titled “From IoT to Connected Intelligence” on July 28 at 11 a.m. CDT.
July 28, 2026
Posted by: Marion Webber
Founded in 2007, Chinese firm Sunricher (Shenzhen Sunricher Technology) has spent 19 years building smart lighting control solutions for commercial, hospitality and residential markets. Its portfolio spans smart LED drivers that support Zigbee and Bluetooth Mesh dimming for smart lighting; controllers and sensors (including PIR (Passive Infrared) motion, microwave radar and ambient light); and end-to-end lighting platforms supporting Matter, HomeKit, Alexa and Google Home.
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July 23, 2026
Posted by: Marion Webber