The Manufacturer Podcast

Here are the latest UK manufacturing stories on The Manufacturer website today, 01 June. - How energy costs are threatening the survival of UK ceramics - Cormar Carpets marks 70 years of British manufacturing - Plymouth manufacturers and City College partner to develop future engineering talent - Pioneering high-pressure cold spray transforms manufacturing of complex copper rocket nozzles  - Denni...

In this episode, we go behind the scenes at FightFest, an electrifying combat robotics competition shaping up to be a major highlight of Smart Manufacturing Week. Far from being just entertainment, FightFest offers an exciting and accessible way to bring engineering, technology and manufacturing to life for a wide audience - especially younger people exploring future career paths. We caught up wit...

Here are the latest UK manufacturing stories on The Manufacturer website today, 11 May. - Lawton Tubes launches ‘Next Gen’ initiative to tackle construction skills gap - Innovation beyond technology: how supply chain disruption is redefining manufacturing value - ABB Startup Challenge winners drive AI-powered energy innovation - British mower manufacturer Allett transitions professional turf platf...

In this episode of The Manufacturer Podcast, we look back on an annual awards night that recognises the importance of apprenticeships. The Engineering Trust Awards held this year's ceremony at The British Motor Museum in Gaydon. Engineering Trust Training Limited (ETT) is a subsidiary company of The Engineering Trust and has been delivering work based apprenticeships in Oxfordshire and surrounding...

Here are the latest stories today, 5 May, on The Manufacturer website: - UK Manufacturing PMI at near four-year high in April - Greater Lincolnshire Mayor commits to buying British steel - Saab hosts young people in STEM Challenge - Shafton Steel Services cuts costs by 50% with bespoke solutionFind all these stories in full on The Manufacturer website#UKmfg #UKmanufacturing #shoutaboutukmanufactur...

Here are the latest UK manufacturing stories on The Manufacturer website today, 29 April. - Aircraft orders hit highest first-quarter total since 2013 - The shift from repair to resilience: manufacturing’s biggest advantage - Innovate UK and Stemazing: mentoring in the UK battery sector - Automate or fall behind: is time running out? - Aurrigo International appoints aviation expert as Director of...

Here are the latest UK manufacturing stories on The Manufacturer website today, 28 April. - National Productivity Week: Redefining performance in UK manufacturing - Metal service centre named ‘King’ of the metal carpet at the CBM Awards - UK skills gap: Why manufacturers are turning to apprenticeships and vocational training - Kingsland Drinks secures £65m funding to fuel growth plans - New MD for...

Here are the latest UK manufacturing stories on The Manufacturer website today, 27 April.   - SMMT calls for pragmatic pathway to decarbonise UK HGV sector - Manufacturing supply chains, 2026 and beyond: turning volatility into long-term resilience - Babcock builds SME-powered supply chain to replace Army Land Rover fleet - Landmark Windows joins Made in Britain to reinforce UK manufacturing crede...

Here are the latest UK manufacturing stories on The Manufacturer website today, 24 April. - FDF economic briefing: Resilience running thin - Babcock launches UK–Indonesia Maritime Partnership Programme with landmark agreements - Babcock delivers maintenance milestone for Royal Navy’s flagship carrier - NMITE secures IET accreditation for engineering degrees in national milestone - D-RisQ technolog...

Here are the latest UK manufacturing stories on The Manufacturer website today, 23 April. - HVM Catapult bolsters leadership amid UK manufacturing transformation - Aurrigo announces major expansion with new advanced manufacturing and engineering hub - Advanced biofuel manufacturer gains new sustainability credentials to stand out ‘in a landscape of greenwashing’ - UK first as Batten & Allen pr...

Here are the latest UK manufacturing stories on The Manufacturer website today, 22 April.  - Op-ed: From Hormuz to graphene—Why the UK must turn innovation into industrial power - Bucher Municipal submits plans for factory expansion in Dorking - Young innovators named finalists in Big Bang UK STEM competition - More than 1,000 students set for More Than Robots UK Championship showdown - Collapse o...

Here are the latest UK manufacturing stories on The Manufacturer website today, 21 April. - Women power better industry – so why are they missing? - ICC UK to convene European business leaders in London amid global trade uncertainty - Bentley Motors unveils ‘Dream Factory’ workwear to support EV production ahead of first electric launch - Encirc welcomes First Minister and deputy First Minister to...

Here are the latest UK manufacturing stories on The Manufacturer website today, 20 April. - JC-Electronics launches ‘Golden Ticket’ and Buyback scheme at Smart Manufacturing Week to mark 20 years - Supply chain anxiety hits record highs as geopolitical risks and costs surge - Banelec lands £500k aerospace contract, showcasing West Midlands engineering strength - The future of mobility isn’t one ve...

Here are the latest UK manufacturing stories on The Manufacturer website today, 17 April. - The Manufacturer MX Awards are back for 2026: entries open now! - Government cuts electricity bills for 10,000 manufacturers but is BICS expansion too slow? - Volklec secures backing for next phase of UK battery industrialisation and scale-up - Layton Hill: how electrification and digitalisation will rechar...

Here are the latest UK manufacturing stories on The Manufacturer website today, 16 April.   - How slashing pressing waste is reshaping automotive manufacturing - Oxford University spinout Ascension secures £1.7m to advance geothermal critical mineral recovery - Radnor Hills founder becomes High Sheriff of Powys, continuing 70-year family legacy - Electronics recycling industry growing but OEMs ris...

Here are the latest UK manufacturing stories on The Manufacturer website today, 15 April. - Is AI adoption in manufacturing outpacing governance? - Yunex Traffic invests in new South Coast facility to boost UK manufacturing and innovation - Ultimo to debut instant maturity assessment and AI ‘digital workers’ at Maintec 2026 - Steel fabricator Metallico targets growth after securing new funding - I...

Here are the latest UK manufacturing stories on The Manufacturer website today, 14 April. - Rolls-Royce SMR secures contract to build Europe’s first SMR fleet - Funding to accelerate UK’s market readiness for autonomous vehicles - Chemical engineering course applications surge as student interest grows - WMG secures funding to explore acoustics-led materials innovation - Lawton Engineering celebra...

Here are the latest UK manufacturing stories on The Manufacturer website today, 13 April. - Make UK launches sign-ups for National Manufacturing Day 2026 - CSconnected extends deadline for £1m semiconductor supply chain programme - UK car market grows in March, but EV targets remain ‘far off track’, warns SMMT - Regent Engineering announces new MD - UK scientists send microscopic worms to space in...

In this episode we take you inside FightFest, a dynamic combat robotics tournament that’s set to be one of the standout attractions at Smart Manufacturing Week. More than just a spectacle, FightFest represents a fresh and engaging way to showcase engineering, technology and manufacturing to a broad audience - particularly young people who might be considering careers in the sector. We spoke to Acc...

Here are the latest UK manufacturing stories on The Manufacturer website today, 02 April.   - UK Manufacturing PMI: Industry returns to output contraction as cost pressures surge - Saab receives Giraffe 1X radar orders from the UK MOD - M&Ms urgently recalled across the UK - Telford manufacturer shortlisted for major award - Essity to donate 150,000 hygiene products to tackle Ireland’s hygiene...

Here are the latest UK manufacturing stories on The Manufacturer website today, 01 April.   - UK-backed quantum satellite launches to boost secure communications - UK’s next generation of rocket engineers gather pace ahead of Artemis II launch - Aurrigo secures third award in three months as aviation push gains pace - Celtic Renewables and Rosebank extend circular economy partnership - Rakem Group...

Here are the latest UK manufacturing stories on The Manufacturer website today, 31 March.   - IChemE launches presidential inquiry into UK chemical engineering research - Food and drink export values reach record high in 2025, but volumes fail to return to pre-Brexit levels - Accredited British-made construction products worth £5.5bn to UK economy - Alexander Battery Technologies strengthens engin...

Here are the UK manufacturing stories you should know about today, 30 March. - BAE Systems: New contract for training and support to Turkish Typhoon aircraft- Rotech Systems and Encoders (Pty) Ltd scales production after securing critical materials supply - Dennis Eagle UK Blackpool wins Digital Award at the Red Rose Awards 2026 - Global manufacturer MiTek opens new Worcestershire HQ - Taylor Engi...

Here are the latest UK manufacturing stories on The Manufacturer website today, 27 March.   - UK Steel welcomes government recognition of steel as Strategic National Asset - UK vehicle manufacturing slides again as exports weaken and global pressures mount - Norfolk manufacturer boosts capabilities with major investment - ANT Industries strengthens precision capability with investment in advanced...

Here are the latest UK manufacturing stories on The Manufacturer website today, 26 March.   - Five UK defence SMEs selected for £750k AWS digital transformation pilot - Leonardo targets circular defence manufacturing with Uplift360 partnership - A&M EDM manufacture cryogenic motor casings for GKN Aerospace - iconsys launches dedicated industrial cyber security solution - Balmoral Tanks appoint...