According to study, manufacturers are expected to invest more in artificial intelligence (AI) over the course of the upcoming year.

According to Make UK's research, artificial intelligence (AI) is being applied more and more in the industrial sector, with advantages including higher productivity and efficiency.

One in four of the 150 companies surveyed said they were using AI as part of their efforts to decarbonise, such as by reducing waste and emissions.

Nina Gryf of Make UK, said: “AI and automation are driving dramatic change in speeding up manufacturing processes and elsewhere in companies.

“Their potential to drive economic growth and reshape industries is becoming increasingly clear, and the manufacturing sector and its factories of the future have a central role to play.

"While the uptake of such technologies is increasing, the UK needs a step change in the use of automation otherwise it risks missing out on vital transformative productivity gains.”