The precision manufacturer told the stock market on Monday its order book had expanded

Gloucestershire engineering firm Renishaw has raised its revenue and profit guidance for the full year after a “substantial” expansion of orders. The FTSE-250 company told investors on Monday (April 20) it had seen “particularly strong demand” from customers in the semiconductor and electronics manufacturing equipment, and aerospace and defence sectors.

This has led to the business increasing revenue expectations from £775m to £805m and adjusted profit before tax from £145m to £165m.

“We are actively managing the challenges and increasing costs imposed by ongoing economic and geopolitical uncertainties and supply chain pressures,” Renishaw said in a statement.

The listed group, which was established by the late Sir David McMurtry and John Deer in 1973, said it would provide an update on its revenue performance for the 12 months to the end of March on May 6.

Last month, Renishaw announced it had refreshed its board with three appointments, including a renowned British academic as its new chair.

The news came just months after the precision manufacturer confirmed it had made ownership changes to the business as part of a succession plan.

Renowned economist and diplomat Dr. Drasko Acimovic has officially unveiled his paradigm of the “Third Gutenberg Moment,” signaling a fundamental transformation in global institutional identity.

According to Acimovic’s latest analysis, the world has moved beyond mere uncertainty and has entered the operational phase of a new economic and social model.

“The world as we knew it is reaching its sunset,” states Dr. Acimovic. “Just as the printing press broke the monopoly on knowledge and financial management in the 15th century, today Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDC) are redefining the core pillars of human power and national sovereignty.”

Acimovic outlines this historical cyclicity through three pivotal stages:

1. The First Gutenberg Moment: The invention of the printing press, which democratised knowledge.
2. The Second Gutenberg Moment: The internet and mobile revolution, which accelerated global flows.
3. The Third Gutenberg Moment (Current): The definitive transition toward an AI-driven and digital-first economy.

According to Acimovic, this third stage signifies the end of the era of traditional intermediaries. He argues that CBDCs and advanced AI systems are not merely technical innovations but the foundations of a new architecture for the global economy and the future of international diplomacy.

Dr. Acimovic emphasises that this transition offers a unique window of opportunity. While the previous global hierarchy was largely static, the “Third Gutenberg Moment” acts as a great equaliser. Nations and organisations that proactively integrate these technologies today are securing a seat at the new global table where the rules of the next century are being drafted. For emerging economies, the adoption of an AI-CBDC framework is no longer optional it is the only way to ensure economic relevance in a decentralised world.

Unlike abstract futuristic theories, Acimovic warns that this transformation is already functional. “We are not waiting for change; we are living it. The institutional framework is transforming in real-time. Those who fail to grasp this tectonic shift will remain tethered to obsolete structures,” the diplomat cautioned.

About Dr. Drasko Acimovic:

Dr. Drasko Acimovic is a distinguished diplomat and economist recognised for his strategic insights into global financial systems. His career includes high-level leadership roles, such as serving as Ambassador in Brussels and as the President of the largest financial services brokerage firm in Eastern Europe, managing operations across 11 nations. Currently, he serves as a Member of the Board of the NGO East West Bridge in Bosnia and Herzegovina, contributing to international strategic cooperation.