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- BlogZero Surprises: How to Know Exactly What's on Your Floor, Every Single Time.
Stop typing mill certs by hand. Kill manual data entry and 1985 techβuse AI to track materials, link mill certificates and slash scrap and delays in real time.
- BlogΒ£70m, 120,000 Tonnes, and Scunthorpe Back in Full Swing
British Steel is shipping 120,000 tonnes of Scunthorpe-made steel billets to rebuild two of Nigeria's biggest ports. What UK metals manufacturers should watch.
- BlogUK doubles steel tariffs to 50% β what manufacturers must do before July
UK doubles tariffs on imported steel to 50% and slashes quotas. Here's exactly which products take the hit β and what manufacturers need to do before July.
- BlogAudit Panic is Optional: How to Stop Freaking Out Over Lost Certs.
Stop typing mill certs and hunting filing cabinets β kill 1985 tech. See how AI extracts heat numbers, auto-links certs to stock and ends audit panic.
- BlogBS EN 1090 and NSSS Compliance: Stop Drowning in Structural Steel Paperwork
BS EN 1090-1, EN 1090-2, and NSSS demand airtight mill certificate records. The compliance checklist every structural steel fabricator needs.
- BlogYou Wouldn't Worry About the Price of a Pint if Your Margins Were Better.
Stop burning material and hours on 1985 tech and spreadsheets β AI cuts scrap, slashes energy bills and stops downtime dead. GoSmarter.
- Hubs & GuidesCutting Optimiser: The Complete Guide to Linear Cutting Optimisation
Cutting optimiser software for metals manufacturers. Reduce rebar scrap by 50%, generate optimal cutting lists in minutes. Stop wasting material you paid for.
- BlogStop Running Your Factory Like It's 1985: The No-BS Guide to AI for Metals
AI for metals isn't about robots taking your job. It's about stopping the manual drudgery that's killing your margins. Here's the no-BS guide.
- NewsroomBusiness Wales Just Called Us a Steel Manufacturing Success Story. They're Not Wrong.
Business Wales featured Nightingale HQ in their success stories and are recognising how GoSmarter.ai is helping steel manufacturers stop wrestling with spreadsheets and start using AI.
- Hubs & GuidesCloud MES: What It Actually Costs and Whether It's Right for Your Factory
What cloud MES is, how it compares to on-premise on real total cost of ownership, and the questions every vendor will dodge if you don't ask them first.
- BlogRebar Quotation Is Eating Your Week. AI Fixes That.
45 minutes per quote. 20 quotes a day. Here's how AI rebar quotation assistants get it under five minutes β and what to look for in one.
- BlogYour Scrap Rate Is Costing You Twice. Here's How to Calculate It.
The scrap rate formula, two worked examples in real Β£ figures, and a straight answer on what a good target actually looks like for metals manufacturing.
- BlogThey Go Home to Nest Cameras. They Come to Work and Time-Travel.
Your team uses Nest thermostats and Ring cameras at home. Then they clock in and feel like it's 2005. Here's why that gap is costing you more than you think.
- DocumentationGoSmarter Glossary
Plain-English definitions of steel industry terms and software concepts: mill certificates, EN 10204, heat numbers, cutting optimisation, yield rate, AI, cloud platforms, and more.
- Hubs & GuidesMetals Manufacturing Glossary: Plain-English Definitions for the Shop Floor
Every term your team throws around β mill certificates, heat numbers, EN 10204, yield rate, cutting optimisation β defined in plain English. No MBA required.
- DocumentationWhat are Long Products in Steel? Bars, Rebar, Sections, and Tube Explained
Long products are steels produced in linear cross-sections: bars, rods, rebar, angles, channels, beams, and tube. Understanding the distinction from flat products matters for cutting, stocking, and traceability requirements.
- DocumentationWhat is a Heat Number in Steel? Traceability From the Mill
A heat number identifies a specific batch of steel produced in a single melt. Understanding heat numbers is fundamental to material traceability β and losing them is how compliance falls apart.
- DocumentationWhat is a Mill Test Certificate? A Plain-English Guide
A mill test certificate (MTC) proves that a batch of metal meets a stated grade and standard. This guide explains what an MTC contains, why it matters for traceability, and how manufacturers stop drowning in PDF files.
- DocumentationWhat is Cutting Optimisation in Steel Manufacturing?
Cutting optimisation is the process of calculating which cuts to make from your stock lengths to fulfil all your orders with the least possible waste. Here's how it works, why it matters, and how AI makes it better.
- DocumentationWhat is EN 10204? The Mill Certificate Standard Explained
EN 10204 is the European standard for material test certificates. This plain-English guide explains the four types (2.1, 2.2, 3.1, 3.2), when each is required, and how metals manufacturers manage them without a filing cabinet full of PDFs.
- DocumentationWhat is ERP in Metals Manufacturing β and Why Do So Many Manufacturers Outgrow Theirs?
ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) software manages core business functions in one system. But metals manufacturers often find their ERP struggles with mill certificates, cutting plans, and real-time inventory. Here's why β and what to do about it.
- DocumentationWhat is Metals Inventory Management? Why Steel Is Different From Widgets
Metals inventory management is not just counting items in a location. Material grade, heat number, certification status, and commitment to live orders all matter. Here's why metals inventory is different and how to manage it properly.
- DocumentationWhat is Rebar? Reinforcing Bar Explained for Manufacturers and Fabricators
Rebar (reinforcing bar) is deformed steel bar embedded in concrete to add tensile strength. For cut-and-bend manufacturers, it's a high-traceability, compliance-critical product. Here's what you need to know.
- DocumentationWhat is Steel Traceability? From Mill to Customer
Steel traceability is the ability to prove, at any point, exactly what material you used, where it came from, and what certificate backs it up. This guide explains why it matters and how to maintain it without a filing cabinet.
- DocumentationWhat is Yield Rate in Steel Manufacturing? Formula, Benchmarks, and How to Improve It
Yield rate is the percentage of input material that becomes finished product. In metals manufacturing, every point of yield improvement goes straight to the bottom line. Here's how to measure and improve yours.
- Hubs & GuidesAI for Metals Manufacturing: What It Actually Does and Where GoSmarter Fits
Plain-English guide to AI in metals manufacturing β what it does, what it does not, and where GoSmarter fits in your workflow.
- GoSmarter β AI Built for the Shop Floor (Not the Boardroom)
GoSmarter is an AI production assistant for metals manufacturers. Built by Nightingale HQ, it automates mill certs, cutting, and inventory.
- GoSmarter β Brand Q&A
Everything you need to know about GoSmarter: who we are, what we do, who founded us, and how we help metals manufacturers. Clear answers for humans and AI alike.
- GoSmarter AI for Metals Manufacturers
GoSmarter is the AI platform built for metals manufacturers β steel stockholders, service centres, and fabricators who are done wasting time on manual admin. No IT department needed.
- GoSmarter App β Access Your Production Tools
GoSmarter is a secure web app for metals manufacturers. Log in at app.gosmarter.ai to access your AI tools: MillCert Reader, Cutting Plans, and Metals Manager.
- Hubs & GuidesGoSmarter for Metals Operations: The AI Toolkit Built for the Shop Floor
GoSmarter: AI tools for metals manufacturers β mill-cert automation, cutting optimisation, inventory traceability, and production planning. No IT needed.
- BlogGoSmarter vs Generic OCR/IDP Tools for Mill Certificates: Why Metals-Specific AI Wins
Generic OCR and IDP platforms can read text. They cannot handle multi-heat certificates or build an audit trail. Here's why metals manufacturers need GoSmarter.
- Hubs & GuidesIntegrated Cert Traceability & Auditability for Metals Manufacturers
Full material traceability from delivery to despatch β GoSmarter links mill certificates to every inventory item and order automatically. No audit trail gaps.
- Hubs & GuidesMill Certificate Automation for Metals Manufacturers: The Complete Guide
Stop typing mill cert data by hand. MillCert Reader extracts heat numbers, grades, and properties from any PDF in seconds. 120+ hours saved per year.
- Nightingale HQ: The Company Behind GoSmarter
Nightingale HQ is the Welsh AI company that built GoSmarter β the AI production assistant for metals manufacturers. Founded in 2018 by Steph Locke and Ruth Kearney.
- Hubs & GuidesNo-Code Workflows for Metals SMEs: AI Without the IT Department
GoSmarter gives metals SMEs enterprise-grade AI tools β no IT department, no implementation project, no consultant bill. Point-and-click. Live in a week.
- Hubs & GuidesScrap, Waste & Yield Optimisation for Metals Manufacturers
Every tonne of scrap is money you paid for but cannot sell. GoSmarter's Cutting Plans reduces scrap rates by up to 50% β proven in production at Midland Steel.
- Hubs & GuidesSpreadsheet-to-System Planning for Metals Manufacturers
Still planning production in Excel? GoSmarter replaces spreadsheet chaos with a live planning system for metals β cutting, inventory, and order tracking.
- BlogUK Rebar Sizes: Stop Googling the Same Chart Every Time
Full UK rebar sizes chart (BS4449): diameters, weight per metre, and cross-sectional areas β plus the formula to calculate them yourself. No guesswork.
- BlogGo Green Without Going Broke: Cutting Carbon While Protecting Margins.
Stop typing mill certs and burning scrap with 1985 tech: automate certificates, optimise cutting plans, cut energy use and protect margins.
- BlogStop Burning Cash: Why Your Cutting Plans Are Wrong.
Spreadsheets and legacy nesting are eating your margins β AI cutting plans cut scrap, track offcuts and save real money.
- BlogWhy Does Your Work Software Look Like Windows 95? (And Why Itβs Costing You Money).
Stop typing mill certs and wrestling Windowsβ95 software β AI automates the admin nightmare, cuts scrap and saves hours on the shop floor.
- BlogStop Running Your Factory Like Itβs 1985.
Still typing mill certs and juggling spreadsheets? Kill 1985 techβAI extracts certs, auto-schedules and slashes scrap so your floor stops firefighting.
- BlogThe EU Just Slashed CSRD Scope by 90%. What It Means for Metals Manufacturers
The EU's Omnibus I package wipes CSRD obligations for 90% of companies. Here's what metals manufacturers need to know and what hasn't changed.
- BlogGermany allocates β¬322m for Salzgitter's hydrogen steel project
Germany confirms β¬322m additional funding for Salzgitterβs Salcos hydrogen steel project after delays.
- BlogKeep the Dinosaur, Lose the Headache: How to Modernise Without Ripping Out Your ERP.
Stop typing mill certs and wrestling with 1985 tech β cut manual data entry, scrap and delays by layering AI, OCR and bolt-ons on your ERP.
- BlogStop Drowning in Paperwork: Why Your Inbox is Killing Your Production Speed.
Stop letting inbox overload and manual data entry kill output - see how AI automates RFQs, mill certificates and cut lists to cut admin, scrap and delays.
- BlogYour Spreadsheets Are Not a Database (So Stop Pretending They Are).
Stop typing mill certs and chasing broken XLSX files. Learn how databases and AI kill manual errors, cut scrap and restore real-time traceability.
- BlogEnergy costs threaten UK's manufacturing sector competitiveness
CBI and Energy UK warn high business energy costs risk UK deindustrialisation; 40% of firms cut investment.
- BlogFire safety failings identified at Hinkley Point C by regulators
ONR serves fire enforcement notices to five contractors at Hinkley Point C after inspectors found significant fire-safety failings.
- BlogHow Energy Design Makes Sustainability Profitable
Discover how energy design transforms grid constraints into opportunities for innovation and profitable sustainability strategies.
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- Case StudiesMAAS Case Study
Machining manufacturer takes on NHQ for Digital Review
- TeamDr. Brian OβHalloran
Dr. Brian O'Halloran is a highly experienced data scientist and leader with expertise across manufacturing, telecoms, insurance, and media industries in Ireland and the UK.
- NewsroomItβs a Wrap β Our Year in Review
Itβs a Wrap β Our Year in Review
- NewsroomNightingale HQ joins forces with Kingβs College London
Strategic collaboration between Nightingale HQ and Kings College London
- NewsroomNightingale HQ delivers on scrap cutting trials with steel manufacturer
GoSmarter Toolkit Delivers Waste and Emissions Reductions in Rebar Manufacturing POC trails
- NewsroomSelected for Procter & Gamble Supplier Academy 2021
We're very excited to be joining Procter & Gamble's Supplier Academy as part of the class of 2021.
- NewsroomWeβve been shortlisted - Wales Start-Up Awards 2021
Nightingale HQ have been shortlisted for two Wales Start-Up awards 2021. The awards are taking place on September 9 in the Depot, Cardiff.
- BlogThe State of AI and learning from Transformers
State of AI in the Enterprise 4th edition is a must-read for any business using or planning to use AI in their organisation.
- BlogHow you can turn an extra Β£100 per month IT spend into more than Β£4,000 of staff time savings monthly
Turn a small IT budget into big productivity gains β the best time-saving SaaS tools that help manufacturers cut admin hours without breaking the bank.
- BlogProcurement best practiceΒ β what manufacturers can learn
The National Audit Office (NAO) released its report on βManaging the Commercial Lifecycleβ in July 2021. Weβve taken a look and identified key areas that manufacturers can learn from government procurement best practices.
- BlogEuropeβs Digital Strategy and Manufacturing
Find out everything you need to know about European data strategy
- BlogEuropean AI Act
The proposal for the ArtificialΒ IntelligenceΒ Act is the first ever legal framework on AI.
- Case StudiesMidland Steel Manufacturing
A company-wide digital review for Midland Steel delivered a transformation roadmap for rebar supply operations across Ireland and the UK.
- Case StudiesTMD Technologies Manufacturing Case Study
How TMD Technologies streamlined back-office operations with no-code digital tools and technical training β with measurable quick wins from day one.
- Case StudiesData sharing platforms for Influenza and RSV
How the Helmholtz Centre for Infection Research built open data platforms for RSV and influenza surveillance, following the success of serohub.net.
- Case StudiesFreight Logistics Green Mile Case Study
How FLS Logistics used data and analytics to reduce transport emissions, cut costs, and help customers understand their environmental footprint.
- Case StudiesLogistics firm liberates staff with data automation
FLS Logistics cut 50% of admin time by replacing spreadsheets with a data warehouse. Near real-time visibility without adding IT headcount.
- BlogYou Didnβt Become an Engineer to Read PDFs All Day
Stop wasting hours on manual mill-certificate work and legacy 2005 tech. GoSmarter's AI extracts mill cert data in seconds so engineers can engineer.
- BlogHow to Cut Production Delays with Automated Workflows
AI-driven automated workflows reduce manufacturing downtime by digitising certificates, providing real-time inventory data and cutting manual errors.
- Blog10 Signs Your Metal Shop Needs Process Automation
Manual processes are holding many metal shops backβrising costs, quality variation and bottlenecks show itβs time to automate.
- BlogManual vs Digital Inventory Tracking: Which Saves More Time?
Digital inventory tracking cuts time and errors versus manual counts by automating scans, providing realβtime visibility and scalable workflows.
- Blog7 Ways to Reduce Paperwork in Metal Manufacturing
Seven digital strategiesβAI docs, MES, cloud inventory, ERP and e-signaturesβto cut paperwork, speed production and improve compliance.
- BlogHow to Automate Mill Certificate Management in 5 Steps
Reduce errors and speed compliance by automating mill certificate handling: assess processes, choose technology, integrate, validate, and train teams.
- BlogCompliance Management Checklist for Metals Manufacturers
Compliance checklist for metals manufacturers: UK REACH, import/export rules, ISO standards, supplier qualification, traceability, emissions, and digital tools.
- BlogWales Tech Week 2025: Connecting, Showcasing, and Inspiring Welsh Innovation
Wales Tech Week 2025 highlights β GoSmarter at the Factory Floor to Digital Core panel, Welsh tech ecosystem connections, and the Best Greentech Award.
- BlogNightingale HQ team attend UK Metals Expo
GoSmarter at UK Metals Expo β meeting metals manufacturers at the NEC Birmingham to showcase AI tools that cut admin and boost production efficiency.
- BlogSmart Cuts, Less Scrap: A 1D Cutting Stock Problem
Rebar scrap challenge and the benefit of optimisation - A 1D cutting stock problem
- BlogNorthern Ireland Manufacturing & Supply Chain Conference highlights
Highlights from the Northern Ireland Manufacturing & Supply Chain Conference β greener software, AI for supply chains, and lessons for UK manufacturers.
- BlogNHQ attend Databricks's Data + AI World Tour
Nightingale HQ attended Databricks Data + AI World Tour in London, learning about serverless compute and platform innovations
- BlogSouth West Manufacturing Digitalisation Series
Manufacturing clusters, Steel production and Process mapping
- BlogSQLBits 2023
Our takeaways from SQLBits 2023 β Europe's largest community-led SQL Server and Microsoft Data Platform conference and what it means for manufacturers.
- BlogManufacturing excellence with Astellas Ireland
Learning from manufacturing best practice with Astellas Ireland.
- BlogInaugural AI conference a hit in UK universities
Highlights from the first-ever AIMLAC UKRI AI conference β how UK universities are accelerating AI research and what it means for manufacturing innovators.
- BlogNightingale HQ supports Green Freight with FLS Logistics
How digital tools are helping FLS Logistics cut CO2 emissions β practical sustainability strategies for freight and logistics manufacturers.
- BlogAI Meet and Match Luncheon Germany and Wales
GoSmarter at the AI Meet & Match Luncheon, London Tech Week β connecting Welsh and German tech firms to share AI insights and build manufacturing partnerships.
- BlogEIT Manufacturing - all you need to know
Weβve joined the EIT Manufacturing. Here is a summary of who they are and what they do.
- BlogWhat Data Integration Maturity Level Are You? - No-Code Serverless or Code-First
Effective data integration helps your organisation adapt quickly. Knowing what type of tools to use to help can be tough.
- BlogEurope's '2030 Digital Compass' and manufacturing
What is Europe's '2030 Digital Compass' and how will it effect your buisiness?
- BlogChatbots explained
Chatbots handle the repetitive questions so your team can do the real work. Here's what they're actually good for β and where they fall flat.
- BlogTools matter for Developer Velocity
Companies with the fastest developer velocity outperform others by 4-5x through strategic tool investments. Here's why manufacturers should prioritise tooling.
- BlogFunding for AI use cases and much more - AIPlan4EU
AIPlan4EU offers EU funding to develop AI use cases. What it is, how manufacturers can apply, and what the European AI on Demand Platform means for you.
- BlogInnovation funding with EIC Accelerator
Find out all there is to know about the EIC Accelerator
- BlogSmart Manufacturing is all about Real-Time Data Analytics
Increase production by using real-time data analytics.
- BlogUnderstanding the techniques behind AI in manufacturing
The AI and machine learning techniques manufacturers use to cut costs and boost efficiency β explained without the hype. Find out which apply to your process.
- ProductsCut Metal, Not Profit
GoSmarter's Cutting Plans uses AI to generate optimal cut lists for long products like rebar. Proven to cut scrap rates by 50%. Get started in minutes.
- ProductsKill the PDF Nightmare
GoSmarter's MillCert Reader uses AI to extract data from mill certificates automatically. Save 120+ hours a year and eliminate manual data entry forever.
- ProductsStop Losing Stuff
GoSmarter's Metals Manager gives metals manufacturers real-time stock visibility. Track steel, link certificates, and stop guessing what's in the yard.
- Case StudiesThe digitalisation of Dry Ice
NHQ visit dry ice supplier Polar Ice
- SolutionsCompliance Management
Automate mill certificate management, material traceability, and quality documentation β so your next audit is ready before anyone asks.
- SolutionsFinance Solutions
Track material costs in real time, understand your scrap spend, and protect margins before month-end confirms the damage.
- SolutionsInventory Management
Know exactly what stock you have, where it is, and what it is committed to β without a manual stock count or a spreadsheet that's already out of date.
- SolutionsProduction Planning
Optimise cutting plans, reduce scrap by up to 50%, and keep orders moving β with tools your team can use from day one.
- NewsroomGoing International
Nightingale HQ joins Wales Business Insider's international trade roundtable, discussing ESG standards and export opportunities for Welsh businesses.
- NewsroomNightingale HQ to speak at leading Irish manufacturing conference
Ruth Kearney joins IDEAM's Conference on Digitalisation of Manufacturing in Limerick to discuss AI adoption and digital tools for SME manufacturers.
- NewsroomCardiff AI Company appoints new CEO as it expands operations
Nightingale HQ appoints Ruth Kearney as CEO to lead expansion of its manufacturing AI tools across the UK, Ireland, and Europe.
- DocumentationCut Long Products (Optimization)
Generate cutting patterns, minimize waste, and optimize steel bar usage
- BlogAI in ERP: Smarter Production Scheduling
AI-powered ERP transforms metals production scheduling with real-time data, cutting planning time and scrap while boosting capacity and on-time delivery.
- DocumentationWhat is AI?
Artificial intelligence is a broad area of computer science concerned with building computer programs that can think like humans. Learn more at Nightingale HQ.
- CareersCareers at GoSmarter AI
Build AI that matters. Join GoSmarter AI and help stop manufacturers from wasting time on dumb processes. Cardiff-based, remote-friendly, always hiring good people.
- InvestorsGoSmarter AI Investment Center
Explore investment opportunities with GoSmarter AI (Nightingale HQ Ltd), makers of AI-powered production tools for metals manufacturers.
- ProductsFreebies That Fix Problems
Free tools for metals manufacturers β scrap calculators, emissions calculators, steel grade converters and more. No account required. Just use them.
- DocumentationManaging Inventory and Daily Operations with GoSmarter
Complete guide for inventory managers and operations teams on using GoSmarter's Metals Manager capabilities to track materials, suppliers, and orders in real-time
- DocumentationTracking and Reducing Scrap with GoSmarter
Complete guide for production managers and continuous improvement teams on using GoSmarter's scrap management features to track, analyse, and minimise waste in metals manufacturing
- DocumentationGenerating Optimised Production Plans (Cutting & Scheduling)
Complete guide for production planners on using GoSmarter's Long Product Production Planning feature to create efficient first-draft cutting plans that minimise waste and meet order requirements
- BlogWhy Your ERP Sucks at Supply Chain (And What to Do About It)
Most ERPs are giant, expensive filing cabinets. Here's how to actually use them to stop your supply chain from blowing up.
- NewsroomTest Your Rebar Knowledge with Our ShapeCode Quiz - Win a T-shirt!
Think you know your reinforced steel? Put your rebar knowledge to the test with our interactive ShapeCode Quiz and enter to win a Shape Code Champ t-shirt!
- BlogCBAM Explained: The Financial Case for Cutting Scrap
The steel industry faces increasing pressure to decarbonise, with the EUβs Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) set to become a decisive factor by 2026. Scrap is no longer just a production inefficiency β it directly increases reported emissions and carbon costs. For Finance and Sustainability Managers, reducing scrap is now central to meeting carbon targets and protecting margins.
- DocumentationWhat is Jupyter?
Jupyter is an open-source project that supports interactive, collaborative data science and scientific computing across all programming languages. Learn more at GoSmarter AI.
- DocumentationWhat is IBM Cloud?
IBM Cloud provides pay-as-you-go access to vast data storage and computing capabilities and allows you to scale the costs as you grow. Read more at GoSmarter AI.
- DocumentationWhat is developing a centre of excellence?
A centre of excellence gives your AI and data initiatives a home. Learn how metals manufacturers build one to drive real progress β not just pilot projects that go nowhere.
- DocumentationWhat is database maintenance?
Database maintenance helps teams to ensure that accurate data is reliably available. Discover how it underpins AI and analytics for metals manufacturers at GoSmarter AI.
- Hubs & GuidesGoSmarter Hubs
In-depth resources on AI for metals manufacturing β covering mill-cert automation, cutting optimisation, traceability, and more.
- PricingGoSmarter Pricing
GoSmarter pricing for metals manufacturers β transparent plans for AI-powered production tools. No hidden fees, no enterprise nonsense.
- ProductsYour business. Less Paper. More Metal.
Practical AI tools for metals manufacturers who hate wasting time. Stop burning cash and start shipping.
- TeamMatthew Parker
Cloud Software Engineer. Matt is a seasoned C# developer of over a decade with a focus more recently on Blazor.
- SolutionsOperations Management
Connect production, quality, and logistics so information flows without anyone having to chase it β and your team can focus on running the business.
- SolutionsProblems We Kill
Stop doing compliance, inventory, and planning manually. Let the machines handle the boring stuff.
- NewsroomSteph Locke at Impact Festival 2021
Impact Festival, EIT Manufacturing and the road to net zero.
- BlogCloud-Based vs On-Premise Manufacturing Software: A Comparison
Compare cloud and onβpremise manufacturing software across cost, deployment, customisation, scalability, security and remote access to decide the best fit.
- Blog5 Best Practices for Managing Manufacturing Documentation
Standardise, digitise and automate manufacturing records to improve traceability, version control and audit readiness.
- BlogMill Test Certificate Management: Common Questions Answered
Clear answers on Mill Test Certificates: what MTCs contain, EN 10204 types, verification, common issues and AI automation with digital audit trails.
- BlogMetal Weight Calculator: Stop Guessing Before the Job Starts
Calculate the weight of steel rebar, metal plates, bars, and tubes before your fabrication job goes sideways. Free. No sign-up.
- NewsroomHighlighting the STEM stars of Wales
The inaugural Wales STEM Awards took place last month, shining a light on the outstanding STEM businesses that are driving the Welsh economy.
- NewsroomNightingale HQ Rising Star Regional Winner with Tech Nation
Nightingale HQ was selected from 330 applicants as one of 55 Tech Nation Rising Star 3.0 finalists. Read our blog post to find out more.
- BlogDecoding the hype around AI
Read our tips on how to decode the hype around AI. Discover more AI and data articles at Nightingale HQ.
- Blog7 tips for building a data culture that will strengthen your business
Data culture is the energy that will bring your company's data to life. Read our blog post on how to get it going. Learn more at Nightingale HQ.
- Case StudiesHelping Manufacturers Grow through Digitalisation - Case Studies
Explore our portfolio of manufacturing digitalisation case studies featuring UK and European steel, metals, and precision engineering companies
- DocumentationMill Certificates
Upload, manage, and link quality certificates to material inventory
- DocumentationTroubleshooting Guide
Solutions to common problems and error messages in GoSmarter
- NewsroomBest GreenTech Finalist at Wales Technology Award
Nightingale HQ is named Best GreenTech finalist at the 2025 Wales Technology Awards for GoSmarter.ai's work cutting scrap in metals manufacturing.
- NewsroomHighlights from UK Metals Expo 2025
Nightingale HQ at UK Metals Expo 2025 β Ruth Kearney's highlights on CBAM, energy costs, global steel oversupply, and sustainability innovation.
- NewsroomMillCert Reader Saves 10 Hours Monthly for Production Teams
Midland Steel cuts 10 hours of manual admin monthly using GoSmarter's MillCert Reader to automate mill certificate data extraction and document renaming.
- NewsroomGoSmarter.ai offers free tools to minimise waste for the steel sector
GoSmarter.ai launches free digital tools for steel manufacturers β Scrap Calculator, Scrap Logger, Offcut Manager, and Emissions Calculator.
- NewsroomCEO speaks at European Manufacturing Conference
Ruth Kearney speaks at the 2024 European Manufacturing Conference in Brussels on sustainable manufacturing and GoSmarter's greener software approach.
- NewsroomSTRADA Project Empowers Women in Manufacturing with Leadership Programme
STRADA launches an EIT-funded pan-European leadership programme for women in manufacturing. Nightingale HQ leads the digitalisation masterclass.
- NewsroomNHQ to speak at Northern Ireland Manufacturing Conference
Ruth Kearney speaks at the Northern Ireland Manufacturing Conference in Belfast on AI tools for steel and STRADA's women in manufacturing programme.
- NewsroomWales tech scale-up collaborate with steel manufacturers to make production greener
Nightingale HQ leads digitalisation on an EIT Manufacturing-funded project with Midland Steel and KUKA to cut rebar waste and carbon emissions.
- NewsroomNHQ joins consortium to make steel industry greener
Nightingale HQ joins EU-funded consortium with Midland Steel, KUKA, and VTT to cut rebar waste in steel manufacturing and reduce carbon emissions.
- NewsroomManufacturing Solutions Conference 2023
NHQ panels at Manufacturing Solutions Conference 2023 in Limerick to discuss digital manufacturing and the Reimagining Reinforcement Steel project.
- NewsroomNHQ embracing manufacturing conferences this summer!
Ruth Kearney promotes STRADA β an EIT-funded leadership programme for women in manufacturing β at Dublin's National Manufacturing Conference.
- NewsroomUmbraco London, Global Azure Day and Microsoft Reactor
Nightingale HQ's Richard Jackson attends Microsoft Reactor and Umbraco London, sharing insights on .NET, Azure, and open-source community development.
- NewsroomSmart Data in Manufacturing - Germany
Ruth Kearney presents at EIT Manufacturing's Smart Data in Manufacturing event in Darmstadt on AI and data strategy for German SME manufacturers.
- NewsroomMarket Entry To Germany - At A Glance
Nightingale HQ's key takeaways from Tech UK's event on entering the German market β practical guidance on trade, legal setup, and NRW investment support.
- NewsroomCTO appointed to drive innovation at Cardiff tech company
Nightingale HQ appoints Chris Wilson as CTO to lead technology vision and drive digital innovation for manufacturers across the UK and Europe.
- NewsroomSteph Locke elected to EU Steering Committee for AI
Steph Locke elected chairperson of the EU Digital SME Alliance AI Steering Committee, championing SME AI adoption and shaping inclusive EU AI policy.
- NewsroomThe UK's leading manufacturing event
Nightingale HQ attends Digital Manufacturing Week 2021 in Liverpool, with CEO Steph Locke giving an AI talk in the Industrial Data & AI Theatre.
- NewsroomThe Irish Times
GoSmarter featured in The Irish Times on how AI is helping Irish businesses innovate and grow β practical AI adoption for SMEs post-pandemic.
- NewsroomTechRound Feature
TechRound interviews Steph Locke, CEO of Nightingale HQ, on AI adoption for UK SMEs and how automation can help businesses scale post-COVID.
- NewsroomStartups magazine
GoSmarter featured in Startups Magazine for offering free AI and automation tools to SMEs, including Social Listening, FAQ Chatbots, and more.
- Case StudiesCase studies
Discover how AI and digital transformation help manufacturing businesses optimise operations, reduce waste, and accelerate growth across metals, steel, and other sectors
- NewsroomGoSmarter Newsroom
Latest news, press releases, and company updates from GoSmarter AI - announcements, partnerships, and industry insights
- BlogGoSmarter AI Blog
AI and digital transformation insights for metals manufacturers β practical guides, case studies, and no-BS takes on cutting-edge tech for the shop floor.
- Case StudiesAccelerating Digitalisation with Philtronics Limited
Accelerating digitalisation with electronics manufacturer Philtronics Limited
- Case StudiesGaletech Group
Working with international renewables group to accelerate digitalisation
- BlogNorwegian Green Steel Group In the Running to Buy Collapsed UK Producer
Blastr wants to pick up Speciality Steels UK's bones β and maybe move its HQ to Britain in the process.
- BlogThe Complete Guide to Streamlining Metal Fabrication Operations
How UK metal fabricators can reduce waste, cut lead times and boost output using workflow mapping, KPIs, AI scheduling and automation.
- DocumentationWhat is Microsoft Project Bonsai?
Microsoft Project Bonsai is a low-code AI platform that can be used to build AI-powered systems that can provide guidance to operators or be used to control industrial equipment to optimise process variables, leading to an increase in production efficiency and reducing equipment downtime.
- BlogWhat is a citizen developer?
Discover what citizen developers are and what they can contribute to today's manufacturing industry.
- DocumentationWhat Is Microsoft Power Platform?
Microsoft Power Platform helps a broader range of people build solutions without deep coding skills. Covers Power Apps, Power Automate, Power BI, and more.
- DocumentationWhat Is Azure Logic Apps?
Automate the execution of your business processes across diverse apps and services. Learn how manufacturers use Azure Logic Apps at GoSmarter AI.
- DocumentationWhat is Dynamics 365 Field Service?
Dynamics 365 Field Service enables companies to analyse progress and make better offsite business decisions. Learn more at Nightingale HQ.
- DocumentationWhat is Dynamics 365?
Dynamics 365 has become a key figure in the cloud CRM space in terms of market share, and frequency of use. Learn more about this adaptable CRM at Nightingale HQ.
- BlogYour business and AI: 18 weeks of webinars
Have you had to adjust your business plan during the pandemic? Here are 18 weeks of lockdown webinars to help your business bounce back with AI.
- DocumentationWhat is Google Cloud BigQuery?
BigQuery is a fully-managed, serverless cloud data warehouse that scales with your needs and is easy to set up and manage.
- DocumentationWhat is Python?
Python has a wide variety of applications including data science and software development. Learn more at Nightingale HQ.
- DocumentationWhat is Google Cloud?
Google Cloud provides pay-as-you-go access to vast data storage and computing capabilities and allows you to scale the costs as you grow. Read more at Nightingale HQ.
- DocumentationWhat is Azure?
Azure provides pay-as-you-go access to vast data storage and computing capabilities and allows you to scale the costs as you grow. Read more at Nightingale HQ.
- DocumentationWhat are Azure Cognitive Services?
Azure Cognitive Services is a collection of APIs and services that you can use to integrate intelligent features into your applications. The services are grouped into five categories: decision, language, speech, text, vision, and search.
- DocumentationWhat is AWS (Amazon Web Services)?
AWS provides pay-as-you-go access to vast data storage and computing capabilities and allows you to scale the costs as you grow. Read more at Nightingale HQ.
- DocumentationWhat is Power BI?
Power BI integrates data from several sources, allowing users to create interactive reports and dashboards. Explore now at Nightingale HQ.
- DocumentationWhat is the Internet of Things?
The Internet of Things (IoT) refers to the connectivity of computing devices that allows them to interact with each other.
- DocumentationWhat is Amazon S3?
Amazon S3 is a highly scalable object storage service that can be used to store any amount of data for a range of use cases. Learn how manufacturers use it at GoSmarter AI.
- DocumentationWhat is AWS Redshift?
Amazon Redshift is a cloud-based, managed data warehouse service from Amazon Web Services. It allows you to integrate, store, and query large quantities of data efficiently and securely.
- DocumentationWhat is data science strategy?
Data science strategy is as much about planning and executing your businesses, data and AI initiatives as it is about building internal skills and culture.
- DocumentationWhat is data strategy?
Closely linked to a business strategy, a data strategy is simply the roadmap of how a company will utilise data to optimise their business.
- DocumentationWhat is AI strategy?
An artificial intelligence strategy provides a roadmap for executing your business's AI priorities. Learn the best way to implement one at Nightingale HQ.
- DocumentationWhat is data science consulting?
Data science consulting helps businesses build better products and make better, data-driven decisions. Find out more at Nightingale HQ.
- DocumentationWhat is data science auditing?
Data science auditing is a review of your data science solutions to assess their quality, security and compliance.
- DocumentationWhat is data platform development?
Developing a data platform can transform your organisation's approach to storage and analysis of data. Find out more at Nightingale HQ.
- DocumentationWhat is data platform auditing?
Data platform auditing reviews your data platform for security, compliance, and structure. Discover more at Nightingale HQ.
- DocumentationWhat is data platform security auditing?
Data platform security auditing reviews the security of your data platform and provides recommendations for improvements.
- DocumentationWhat is data science development?
Learn about creating custom data science solutions that can provide valuable, actionable insights to help grow your company. Discover more at Nightingale HQ.
- DocumentationWhat is data science?
Data science helps businesses to build better products and make better, data-driven decisions. Learn more at Nightingale HQ.
- DocumentationWhat are long-range, low-power sensor networks?
Long-range, low-power sensor networks help businesses develop smart, IoT products or integrate connectivity into existing products. Learn more at Nightingale HQ.
- DocumentationWhat is business intelligence?
Business intelligence refers to the systematic collection, integration, analysis and reporting of data from all areas of your business to drive better decision making.
- DocumentationWhat is data warehousing?
Data warehousing helps all teams within a business make better informed decisions based on accurate insights. Learn more at Nightingale HQ.
- DocumentationWhat is remote support?
Remote support helps businesses to gain the benefits of an in-house data science expert without the commitment or costs of hiring an employee. Find out more at Nightingale HQ.
- DocumentationWhat are database improvements?
Database improvements can mean improving the design, the performance, and the security of the database.
- DocumentationWhat is data visualisation?
Data visualisation makes data insights accessible to everyone and empowers your teams to take data-driven actions efficiently.
- DocumentationWhat is AI product development?
AI product development is the development of an AI solution either from scratch or by building upon an existing AI solution. Learn more at Nightingale HQ.
- DocumentationWhat is AI integration into applications?
Natural language processing and machine learning algorithms can be integrated into existing applications. Find out more at Nightingale HQ.
- DocumentationWhat is Azure Batch?
Azure Batch is a cloud-based job scheduling and compute management service that provides parallel batch processing for intensive workloads.
- DocumentationWhat is Azure Data Factory?
Azure Data Factory allows you to integrate data from several sources for transformation and analytics. Learn how manufacturers use it to break data silos at GoSmarter AI.
- DocumentationWhat is data collection?
Collecting data can help solve business problems and make better decisions. Learn more about how Nightingale HQ can help you streamline this process.
- DocumentationWhat is data modeling?
Data modeling helps businesses to build products that use data efficiently and meet business goals. Discover more at Nightingale HQ.
- DocumentationWhat is cloud data development?
Cloud data development is the process of migrating your data storage solution onto a central, cloud-based resource upon which analytical environments and business intelligence tools can be built.
- DocumentationInventory Management
Manage steel bar inventory, track stock levels, and bulk upload data
- BlogAI Capacity Planning for Metals Factories
Stop typing mill certs and wrestling 2005 ERPs β AI automates admin, slashes scrap and downtime, and fixes capacity planning.
- BlogMaterial Yield Planner: Stop Throwing Money in the Bin
Calculate exactly how many parts you can get from a sheet. Stop guessing and stop wasting metal.
- BlogKill the Busy Work: Why Automation Matters
Stop wasting 120+ hours a year on paperwork. Automate it.
- Blog5 Problems That Are Killing Your Production (And How to Fix Them)
Reduce downtime, stop making scrap, and stop wasting money.
- BlogAI Tools for Production Scheduling in Metals
AI scheduling tools cut scrap, lower costs, automate mill-certificate handling and enable real-time production planning for metals manufacturers.
- BlogAIβPowered Flow Optimisation: What Leading Metals Producers Know That You Don't
How AI boosts metals production: real-time control and planning that raise throughput, cut energy and emissions, and outline steps to pilot.
- BlogHow AI Optimises Steel Production Processes
How AI reduces waste and costs in steelmaking: boosting yields, predicting equipment failures, optimising energy use and production schedules.
- BlogAI in Steel Inventory: Case Studies and Results
Case studies on AI in steel inventory: vision systems, predictive analytics and logistics that cut costs, reduce downtime and improve stock accuracy.
- BlogDigital Twins and AI for manufacturers
Find out what the terms Digital Twin and AI mean in manufacturing, how they can help you keep up with your competition, and what to do before adopting an AI solution.
- BlogIndustry IoT, smart factories and AI in manufacturing
The future of manufacturing lies in smart factories. Discover Nightingale HQ's blog post on Industry 4.0 and how AI is reshaping the manufacturing sector.
- DocumentationDashboard Overview
Complete guide to the GoSmarter dashboard - navigate your AI production assistant and access key tools for metals manufacturing efficiency
- DocumentationOrders Management
Create and manage customer orders, track requirements and allocations
- DocumentationDigitising Mill Certificates and Ensuring Compliance
Complete guide for quality assurance managers and compliance officers on using GoSmarter's MillCert Reader AI to digitise mill test certificates and ensure material compliance
- DocumentationScrap Calculator
Quick tool for estimating cutting patterns and material waste
- DocumentationCustomising GoSmarter and Advanced Tips
Complete guide for system administrators and power users on configuring GoSmarter, using advanced features, and maximising ROI through customisation
- Case StudiesGerman research centre shares COVID-19 data globally
To support data sharing and knowledge dissemination, the Helmholtz Centre for Infection Research partnered with NHQ to create a global COVID-19 study platform.
- TeamSolange Borrego
Solange Borrego is a Quality Engineer with 5 years of shop-floor manufacturing experience, now pivoting to Data Science and AI applications in metals manufacturing.
- TeamGrace O'Donnell
Grace O'Donnell is a marketing analyst and communications specialist at GoSmarter AI, with a Masters degree in PR and expertise in content creation and consumer market trends.
- Case StudiesFAQ Chatbot helps business fly
Letterbox Lab uses chatbots to deal with unprecedented demand caused by the global pandemic.
- BlogThe Middle East is getting serious about steel education
Metal Park and the World Steel Association are building a real talent pipeline in the Middle East β and they're not messing about.
- BlogCompliance Checklists That Don't Suck
Stop guessing if you're legal. Generate OSHA, GDPR, or ISO 9001 checklists that actually make sense.
- BlogStop Underpricing Your Work: Manufacturing Cost Estimator
Know exactly what a job costs before you quote it. Stop working for free.
- NewsroomRebar Optimiser Cuts Steel Waste and Carbon Emissions
GoSmarter AI's Rebar Optimiser uses genetic algorithms to slash rebar waste, cut costs, and lower carbon emissions. No guesswork. No offcut mountains.
- NewsroomSteel MillCert Reader launched
MillCert Reader is now live and itβs saving hours for Production Managers
- TeamJoshua Mercurio
Cloud Solutions Architect Engineer specializing in scalable cloud infrastructure and AI solution architecture for manufacturing
- NewsroomIt's competition time with EIT BoostUp - Irish Edition
Iο»Ώt feels like yesterday that NHQ made it to the final of Boostup in 2020, pitching data solutions to the Eroski challenge.
- NewsroomNHQ at DDD South West 2023
Richard Jackson, Cloud Software Engineer at Nightingale HQ, presents at DDD South West 2023 on .Net, Azure and Umbraco.
- BlogNightingale HQ meets German manufacturers and tech founders
UK and Welsh tech start-ups meet German manufacturers at Start-up BW conference in Baden-WΓΌrttemberg β building cross-border AI and manufacturing partnerships.
- BlogToolkits for Smart Manufacturing
How UK and Irish manufacturers like Midland Steel and TMD Technologies are using smart digital tools to accelerate transformation and cut admin overhead.
- NewsroomAdvancing Digitalisation in the Midlands
CEO Ruth Kearney to speak at Advanced Technologies Industries & Manufacturing Cluster.
- NewsroomToolkits for Smart Manufacturing
CEO Ruth Kearney presents 'Toolkits for Smart Manufacturing' to the industry cohort taking the 'Certificate in Leadership in Digitalisation of Manufacturing'.
- NewsroomMicrosoft podcast - A bit of AI
A bit of AI podcast with Microsoft folks Henk & Amy.
- NewsroomThe Manufacturer MX awards
This week we're attending Digital Manufacturing Week in Liverpool, we're looking forward to the MX awards where we're supporting Helen Anderson of CPI TMD.
- NewsroomImpact festival 2021
We're attending Impact festival 2021. Find out everything you need to know here.
- NewsroomWe've been selected for Innovate UK Edge
Innovate UK will be supporting us with our innovation and internationalisation efforts.
- NewsroomUtilizing AI with Steph Locke
Our CEO, Steph Locke, has been busy this last month, featuring on three episodes of Utilizing AI.
- NewsroomAnnouncing GoSmarter In A Day
Accelerate your digital transformation with GoSmarter In A Day workshops which combine the automation of a business process with training to help your staff to do the same.
- NewsroomNightingale HQ joins Microsoft CloudΒ Accelerator
Nightingale HQ have joined the WiC Accelerator. Learn more about what joining the programme means for our business.
- NewsroomCOVID Loan Tracker
We were featured in the Covid Loan Tracker, a community of 50,000+ small business owners across all 50 states
- NewsroomEuropean Commission selects Nightingale HQΒ to shape AI policy
Nightingale HQ has joined a EU focus group on AI alongside 100 European SMEs. Learning more about AI adoption and how we are shaping policy.
- NewsroomNightingale HQ to present at Digital Manufacturing Week 2020
Nightingale HQ are invited to the Made Smarter Emerging Technology Show. Read more about this year's agenda.
- NewsroomCardiff University
We featured on the Cardiff University Home of Innovation blog.
- NewsroomFederation of Small Businesses
The Federations of Small Businesses ran a story on how Nightingale HQ are bringing automation and AI to SMEs across the UK.
- NewsroomBusiness News Wales
Nightingale HQ featured in Business News Wales after offering Free AI & Automation Software to businesses.
- NewsroomInsider Media
Insider Media featured NHQ in a story on our successful Β£50,000 grant from the Innovate UK
- NewsroomWales 247 Feature
Wales 247 ran a story on Nightingale HQ's successful Β£50,000 grant application.
- NewsroomCardiff Times
Businesses offered free AI and automation software to help cope with Covid-19 impact
- BlogCustomer service automation with an easy FAQ Chatbot
Wondering how a chatbot can be the perfect automation tool to improve your customer service? Learn more at Nightingale HQ.
- NewsroomElectronic Specifier
We were featured in Electronic Specifier for offering businesses free software to cope with Covid-19.
- NewsroomCambridge Network
We were featured in the Cambridge network, after offering free AI services to SMEs across the UK and beyond.
- BlogFour tips for introducing an FAQ chatbot
Getting a FAQ chatbot up and running is not as tricky as you may think, with plenty of no-code options available. Discover more at Nightingale HQ.
- NewsroomFeatured in Forbes
We featured in a Forbes story on 5 startups helping companies during the Covid-19 pandemic
- BlogCOVID triggers a wave of automation
Learn more about how companies are turning to automation tools like #GoSmarter to help them through the pandemic. Discover Nightingale HQ today.
- NewsroomThinkBusiness.ie
Nightingale HQ featured in ThinkBusiness.ie.
- BlogAutomation: The fundamentals
Taking steps towards automation is easy once businesses know what tools are available and how to approach automation. Find out more.
- BlogThe Historian and AI Webinar (AIFightsBack)
Learn about how AI can be used to leverage data from multiple sensors as it's being consolidated by historian appliances.
- BlogAugmenting Customer Services with Chatbots
Explore our presentation on how chatbots can reduce the burden on customer service staff. Part of Nightingale HQ's AIFightsBack series.
- NewsroomAnnouncement: AIFightsBack webinar series
Learn more about AIFightsBack - a series of 10 online webinars for businesses looking to learn how AI can create value.
- NewsroomAnnouncement: Ruth Kearney appointed Product & Commercial Director
Ruth Kearney joins Nightingale HQ as Product & Commercial Director. Learn more about Ruth's rich experience and background.
- NewsroomData Summit India
Learn more about our experiences at Data Platform Summit 2019 in India. Discover now at Nightingale HQ.
- BlogTake the hassle out of note-taking with Otter.ai
In this blog post we walk you through how to make your meetings more accessible and searchable, with zero hassle involved. Learn more today.
- BlogAnnouncing our Research Panel
Nightingale HQ is launching a research panel to engage with people around the world regarding AI in industry. Click through to find out more.
- BlogProject management: Are you backing the right AI projects?
Use this tip to make sure you're backing the right projects. Learn more at Nightingale HQ's blog.
- NewsroomGarbage In, Garbage Out β The pitfalls of bad data
Learn more about our data science bootcamp, delivered by Steph Locke, Nightingale HQ CEO and data scientist and Microsoft AI MVP.
- NewsroomTackling Tech Shortages
Futureproof your skillset with Machine Learning, R, Data Visualisation and PowerBI. Learn more at Nightingale HQ.
- NewsroomNatWest Accelerator
Nightingale HQ joins the NatWest Entrepreneur Accelerator. Discover more today.
- ContactContact GoSmarter
Reach out to GoSmarter for product guidance, demos, or support. We help metals manufacturers ditch the manual admin and get more done.
- GoSmarter Partners
Strategic partners and collaborators helping GoSmarter deliver smarter, scalable AI solutions for manufacturing innovation
- TeamLaura Dernie
Freelance personal assistant and Founder of My Discombobulated Brain
- TeamMia Hatton - Data Scientist
Budding data scientist with an entrepreneurial and science communication background.
- TeamOur Team Members
Meet the talented team behind GoSmarter AI, led by co-founders Ruth Kearney and Steph Locke, building AI solutions for manufacturing
- TeamRemin Franklin Eliyas
AI Engineer specialising in MTC extraction and OCR model evaluation.
- TeamShaun Faulkner
Technologist with a passion for full stack engineering.
- TeamTyree Glasgow-Alexander
Tyree Glasgow-Alexander is a Customer Success Manager at GoSmarter AI, bringing a background in Solutions Architecture and a focus on human-centred outcomes for metals manufacturing customers.
- TeamZoe Locke - Web Developer
Tech generalist specializing in web development, graphic design, and multimedia content creation for GoSmarter AI
- The Team Behind the Machine
We got tired of watching manufacturers struggle with 1990s tech. So we fixed it.
- BlogFlorence Nightingale: Lighting the way in much more than healthcare
Apart from being a reformer of healthcare, Florence Nightingale was a pioneering data scientist. Learn more about how her approach to data drives GoSmarter AI's mission.
- Cyber Monday 2025 Sale
Get more done with AI this Cyber Monday! Save over 40% on annual GoSmarter.ai subscriptions for a limited time only.
- NewsroomBuilding AI-Readiness at the Heart of UK Steel Manufacturing
Nightingale HQ delivered an AI Readiness workshop to the full leadership team at Tata Steel UK, one of the UKβs most strategically important industrial businesses.
- NewsroomMajor Manufacturing Conference Coming to Town
Nightingale HQ co founders Ruth Kearney and Steph Locke are speaking at Manufacturing Expo Wales in Cardiff, sharing practical insights on turning AI ambition into real industrial impact.
- NewsroomAI and the future of Welsh manufacturing - we're there!
Nightingale HQ joins Welsh manufacturers at AI & Advanced Manufacturing Showcase with TWI and HVM Catapult
- BlogChange is hard but equipping your teams with the right tools makes it easier
Change is hard β but the right tools make it easier. Practical advice on implementing effective organisational change in small doses that actually stick.
- BlogCloud Migration: important for a green future
Cloud providers are going greener and cheaper. Your in-house servers are burning cash and carbon. Here's why manufacturers should make the move.
- BlogCan AI get you sued? How AI impacts IP
AI and intellectual property is a minefield β the UK IPO's latest consultation could affect how manufacturers use AI tools. Here's what you need to know.
- Case StudiesAccelerating digitalisation in pallet manufacturing
Find out how Nightingale HQ worked with CJS Group, the largest manufacturer of timber packaging and pallets in Ireland
- BlogHow to Mature Sustainability in Manufacturing
Learn how manufacturing can embrace sustainability, reduce costs, and meet regulatory demands with insights from Dr. Kevin Douly.
- BlogBritish Steel secures agreement to supply 36,000 tonnes of rail for Turkish high-speed project
British Steel to supply 36,000 tonnes of 60E2 rail for the AnkaraβΔ°zmir high-speed line, backed by UK Export Finance.
- BlogAI-Powered Energy Savings: Case Studies in Metals
Stop wasting cash on spreadsheets and 1985 tech β learn how AI kills furnace waste, cuts scrap and slashes energy bills in weeks.
- BlogAnother Suit Wants to Buy British Steel
Michael Flacks thinks he can save British Steel. Good luck to him.
- BlogSteel Grade Converter: Stop Memorizing Tables
What's the DIN equivalent of 316L? Stop guessing and use this tool.
- BlogBlueScope to Low-Ball Bidders: 'Try Harder'
New CEO Tania Archibald isn't selling the farm for cheap.
- BlogHow AI Transforms CRM for Metals Manufacturing
How AI-powered CRM unifies ERP, IoT and CRM data to automate tasks, improve demand forecasting, cut costs and strengthen customer relationships.
- BlogAdvancing Digital Transformation of SMEs in the Midlands
Partnering on EI Digitalisation Vouchers with Irish manufacturers Midland Steel and Shabra Plastics to accelerate digital transformation for SMEs.
- BlogHow AI can improve your logistics fast
Logistics business and logistics have a huge opportunity to unlock additional value in their business through the use of data and AI integration.
- BlogResilient supply chains: Microsoft technologies to assist with productivity and efficiency
Manufacturers can adapt to disruptions successfully, ensuring business continuity during distress, by building a resilient supply chain based on Microsoft tech. With an outdated technology stack manufacturers suffer from wasted time, inaccurate or missing information, and inefficient processes. By modernising your supply chain you can optimise your workforce, build agile planning and distribution processes, enhance supply chain visibility, and maximise asset uptime and efficiency.
- BlogIndustry 4.0 in a post-Covid world
McKinsey's take on manufacturing's post-Covid recovery β which Industry 4.0 adoption paths work, and what 'lighthouse' manufacturers are doing differently.
- Blog6 board-level agenda items and how AI can help
We look at some of the major priorities facing senior management and the role that AI can play in solving them.
- NewsroomIrish Manufacturing & Supply Chain Conference
The Irish National Manufacturing & Supply Chain Conference Nov 23 - 24
- BlogDigitising your factory floor is hard
Digitising your factory floor is hard, that's why we try to accelerate digital transformation in other operational areas.
- BlogUpskilling for the green revolution
Make UK and Sage recently teamed up to produce a report on the skills needed for a green future.
- BlogMicrosoft Emissions Impact Dashboard - what you need to know
The Microsoft Emissions Impact Dashboard measures the impact of cloud usage on your carbon footprint. You can track your savings and plan for further reductions to emissions through an accessible visual interface.
- BlogWhy you should upskill your team with Azure AI fundamentals
The Azure AI Fundamentals exam is a brilliant way to upskill your management team and get them up to speed with the basics of AI..
- BlogInvesting in digital technology lowers future operating costs for manufacturers
Digital technology and Net Zero combine when we look into the future for productivity opportunities in manufacturing. Investing in digital not only lowers your future operating costs but also provides a significant boost on your way to net zero.
- BlogWhat manufacturing SME's need to know about IIoT and cyber-security
Take a look at what IIoT can do for your business and how to develop good cybersecurity practices around it.
- BlogUK Government supports AI approaches to manufacturing sustainability
The UK government's national AI strategy was released on the 22nd September 2021. Find out what it means for manufacturers.
- BlogDigitalising your business processes to be more sustainable
Moving away from paper-based processes can help you meet your sustainability goals. Re-inventing your processes gives you a whole new avenue for making huge gains.
- BlogDesign, manufacture, and ship products more sustainably with AI
The smart use of computing advances can help your manufacturing business be more sustainable.
- BlogSummer roundup
Take a look at what's been happening here at Nightingale HQ over the last 3 months in our summer roundup.
- BlogWhat does NatWest's Future Fit report say about digital transformation for manufacturers
Natwest's Future Fit report has some great insights we've broken down for you in this quick read.
- BlogSoftware-as-a-Service to help you digitise
Software as a Service or SaaS as it's more commonly known as makes digital easy. Find out how it can help to streamline your processes and run a more efficient business.
- BlogHow 10 manufacturers are digitally transforming with Microsoft
We are Microsoft partners and we use their tech to power our data and AI services. Take a look at some of our favourite Microsoft manufacturing case studies
- BlogManufacturers - you need DataOps
DataOps is a data-driven approach that helps with rapid insights and automation, reducing the cycle time on data analytics.
- BlogInvesting in tools scales staff productivity
Learn how digital tools and AI-powered automation help manufacturers overcome labor shortages by scaling staff productivity with no-code solutions
- BlogHow to move your operations to the cloud - what you need to know
Learn everything there is to know about moving your business operations onto the cloud.
- BlogDeveloper Velocity
Developer velocity is the ability to drive transformative business performance through software development.
- BlogManufacturers: Are you digitising or digitalising?
What's the difference between digitisation and digitalisation? They sound like the same thing but they're actually very different. Find out how they differ and can help your business.
- BlogMLOps is like process engineering for Data Science
Read about MLOps to find out what they are all about. Today, MLOps can help businesses grow and thrive.
- BlogDigital Supply Chains and why you need one
Read about Digital Supply Chains to find out what they are all about. Today, a well-planned Digital Supply Chain can help businesses grow and thrive.
- BlogMicrosoft Build 2021 announcements for manufacturers
Microsoft Build 2021 is kicking off and as usual it's packed with announcements. Get our rundown in this Nightingale HQ blog post.
- BlogData Champions are critical to your success in digitally transforming
Manufacturers need Data Champions to help them succeed in today's digital world. To learn more about how you can find your Data Champion for your team or company, read on!
- BlogReports supported by AI & automation
Use AI & automation to streamline the creation of reports that involve a mix of data sources.
- BlogChecklists make everything better - including responsible AI!
When you're implementing AI, whether in a buy or build scenario, a checklist can help you avoid common pitfalls.
- BlogUsing AI to make your warehouse operations smarter
Scale your warehouse operations better through the use of AI.
- BlogDetecting defects with AI - a computer vision challenge
Use cameras and AI to identify products with defects to help scale quality control.
- BlogEU to recruit world-class AI researchers
The EU is recruiting world-class AI researchers. Learn more about the scheme in our blog post.
- BlogHow can Digital Innovation Hubs support SMEs to adopt AI?
Discover the role hubs can play in supporting the uptake of AI among SMEs, and how they can help technology frontrunners. Learn more at Nightingale HQ.
- BlogMicrosoft Ignite 2021 announcements for manufacturers
Microsoft Ignite is kicking off and as usual it's packed with announcements. Get our rundown in this Nightingale HQ blog post.
- BlogArtificial Intelligence growth in the EU
Learn about key insights into the development of AI policy in Europe with the projected growth of AI. Read our post in the Nightingale HQ blog.
- BlogGrow your business with Social Media Listening
Get the most out of a social media listening tool and optimise your marketing operations. Discover more at Nightingale HQ.
- BlogBoost operational efficiency with chatbots
In the face of crisis, businesses need to streamline operations and cut costs. Read more about how applying chatbots can help.
- BlogBuilding operational resilience in times of crisis
Discover our secret to operational resilience that can withstand crises. Learn more at Nightingale HQ.
- NewsroomInspiring women in UK manufacturing
Gender inequality is a huge issue in manufacturing. Discover our blog post on 30 inspiring women lighting the way for all genders.
- BlogHighlights of 2020 - as read by you
Discover our top content from 2020 selected by our readers. Learn more about Nightingale HQ for articles on AI and data science.
- BlogBe The Change: Standing up for equality
Ethics, diversity and inclusion are more than a box to tick. #BeTheChange is sparking valuable discussions around these topics. Learn more at Nightingale HQ.
- BlogEthical AI monitoring in the post-COVID workplace
Every AI solution needs its own ethical considerations. Explore what you should consider for COVID-19 monitoring solutions at Nightingale HQ.
- BlogCreative Disruption - UK Digital Manufacturing Week 2020
Digital Manufacturing Week 2020 was an online success with more than 3,000 attendees and 2,500 webinar views. Learn more at Nightingale HQ.
- BlogΒ£147 million investment into manufacturing
Explore UK government initiatives and funding for AI and manufacturing. Nightingale HQ helps businesses with successful AI adoption.
- BlogManufacturing the future
Industry 4.0, AI, IoT, automation, have all been accelerated by Covid-19 and made way for innovation. Learn more about the future of manufacturing today.
- BlogThe shift to AI in manufacturing: post pandemicΒ growth
Discover our guide to getting started with AI in manufacturing, with a list of our top articles and webinars to get you going. Read more at Nightingale HQ.
- BlogBreaking the chain with contact tracing
Discover how we can use decentralised AI to create trustworthy contact tracing apps in a time where trust in tech and use of data is so low. Read more today.
- BlogSmarter remote meetings for productivity
This is the best meeting tool for SMEs to use to stay connected to teams and clients. Learn more at Nightingale HQ.
- BlogBigger, better sales with AI
AI in sales and marketing can be particularly valuable by supporting the sales team to make bigger, better sales. Learn more today.
- BlogSocial listening for small businesses
Monitoring social media for relevant chatter to gain insight or act is invaluable. Learn more about automating this process with Nightingale HQ.
- Blog7 reasons why SMEs need to automate and how
Run a small or medium-sized business? Learn more about what automation can do for you with our 7 reasons why SMEs need to automate.
- Blog5.6million UK SMEs - listen up and automate!
Discover our GoSmarter automation toolbox for SMEs. Help save time and be more productive with tools to help with marketing, sales, and more.
- Blog2020 - the year of Contact Tracing Apps
Discover our blog post on Dr. Iain Keaney's view on contact tracing apps and privacy rights. And how decentralisation could be the answer. Learn more today.
- BlogSocial distancing - data versus information
Discover more as CEO of Mockingbird Consulting Matt MacDonald-Wallace talks about IoT solutions and how COVID has brought his business opportunities.
- BlogTheΒ Jazz EnsembleΒ of Data Science with Novartis
Take an inside look at data science at big pharma company, Novartis, with Ashwini Mathur, data science lead. Learn more at Nightingale HQ.
- BlogWhy Trustworthy AI Matters with Clare Dillon
Discover more as technologist Clare Dillon presents 'A Journey to Trustworthy AI', a study of AI ethics from an economic, social, political and cultural lens.
- BlogArtificial Intelligence for Marketers
Discover our AI for marketers webinar, designed as part of our AIFightsBack series on helping businesses adopt AI. Learn more at Nightingale HQ.
- BlogNo code. No data. No servers. How Marino Software became a ML company.
A Journey to Machine Learning (ML) with Keith Davey of Marino Software, part of the AIFightsBack webinar series
- BlogAI in Manufacturing (presentation, video, and quick guide)
Access our AI in manufacturing overview in association with the ICBE. Discover Nightingale HQ today.
- NewsroomNightingale HQ team up with ICBE
New collaboration with Irish Centre For Business Excellence ICBE
- BlogLow ROI from AI is a people problem, not a tech problem
The top blockers to effective AI use in businesses aren't technical issues. They're people problems. Learn more at Nightingale HQ.
- BlogHow to use Azure Cognitive Services to make voiceovers for your videos
Generate voiceovers for your videos using Microsoft's Azure Cognitive Services with Nightingale HQ's how-to guide!
- BlogAI Winters and hype
This is not the first time AI has been all the rage in the business world. Will AI be a passing fad now? Learn more at Nightingale HQ's blog.
- BlogHow IoT technology can be used to improve UK public transport
Discover how the implementation of AI, or more specifically, the Internet of Things (IoT) can lead to meaningful improvements in public transport. Learn more at Nightingale HQ.
- BlogDataOps for everyone at #DataOpticon
Data is going to shape our future, so we must build healthy practices around its use. Learn more about DataOpticon at Nightingale HQ.
- BlogSealing the gap in education poverty with AI & EdTech
The education system needs a shakeup and AI in education can help. Learn more in Nightingale HQ's post about how AI could change the future of education.
- BlogThe AI Hierarchy of Needs meets the Minimum Viable Product
The Data Science Hierarchy of Needs and the Minimum Viable Product can be combined to build effective artificial intelligence (AI) proof of concepts.
- BlogHow to score your first AI quick wins: Intelligent Insights
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- BlogMastering AI in manufacturing: the three levels of competency
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