AI use in UK manufacturing climbs 28% since 2025
A new industry report says UK manufacturers’ deployment of AI tools has jumped 28% since 2025. Over three-quarters of surveyed firms are already using or testing AI, hoping to boost efficiency and cut costs as operating expenses continue to rise. Even so, 57% still single out those high costs as their biggest growth barrier, and staff shortages remain persistent. AI is now showing up in core manufacturing tasks, not just experiments.
- AI adoption up 28% since 2025, says industry report
- Over 75% are adopting or trialing AI tools
- 57% of firms say high costs are main growth hurdle
- AI now used in essential manufacturing processes
- Skills shortage still worries industry leaders
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