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Robot Talk Episode 119 – Robotics for small manufacturers, with Will Kinghorn


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02 May 2025



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Claire chatted to Will Kinghorn from Made Smarter about how to increase adoption of new tech by small manufacturers.

Will Kinghorn is an automation and robotics specialist for the Made Smarter Adoption Programme in the UK. With a background as a chartered manufacturing engineer in the aerospace industry, Will has extensive experience in developing and implementing automation and robotic solutions. He now works with smaller manufacturing companies, assessing their needs, identifying suitable technologies, and guiding them through the adoption process.  Last year he released a book called ‘Digital Transformation in Your Manufacturing Business – A Made Smarter Guide’.




Robot Talk is a weekly podcast that explores the exciting world of robotics, artificial intelligence and autonomous machines.
Robot Talk is a weekly podcast that explores the exciting world of robotics, artificial intelligence and autonomous machines.





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