The UK government has unveiled a new initiative aimed at strengthening the digital capabilities of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the defence sector, with five companies selected for an ...

UK Steel has welcomed forthcoming government guidance that will, for the first time, explicitly recognise steel as a critical sector for national security and prioritise the use of British steel in ...

Portsmouth‑based advanced manufacturing specialist AMufacture has strengthened its leadership team with a key senior appointment. Andrew Jameson has joined the fast-growing 3D print contract ...

In partnership with Oracle and Accelalpha, IBM has explored how cloud-based agentic AI operating models enable automation, boost efficiency and accelerate innovation, contributing to increased for ...

Leonardo has secured a £1bn contract from the UK Ministry of Defence (MoD) to deliver 23 next-generation AW149 medium helicopters, marking a major boost for the company’s Yeovil site and the UK’s ...

This year’s first edition of The Manufacturer magazine for 2026 is out now and available online. This issue highlights a UK industry defined by technological disruption and strategic growth, while ...

In this exclusive op-ed for The Manufacturer, Zotefoams’ Sam Norman argues that as EV adoption accelerates toward 2030, advanced foam materials in battery pack architecture will be critical to ...

Batteries are the linchpin of modern manufacturing, foundational to automotive electrification, aerospace systems, defence platforms, marine vessels, grid infrastructure and industrial energy storage.

With plans to lift spending on defence and national security to 5% of GDP by 2035, including the core 3.5% defence budget, the government is signalling a clear intention to strengthen the sector. It ...

Approximately 1.7 million packages are lost or stolen every day. Traditional tracking methods rely on barcodes or QR codes, scanned at specific points, but they offer little visibility between stops.

Leading cable management solutions provider, CMP Products, has raised more than £20,000 for a North East mental health charity dedicated to providing both lifesaving and life changing support. Based ...