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 ...

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 ...

Founded in the late 90s by automotive veteran Gerald Bloom, Big Bear Plastic Products has grown into a heavy-gauge thermoforming powerhouse. Now led by his daughter, Emma Hockley, the Droitwich-based ...

In November 2025, The Manufacturer hosted The Manufacturer MX Awards at a gala ceremony in Liverpool, with Alexia Williams of Rolls-Royce winning the prestigious Young Manufacturer of the Year. Molly ...

When running a manufacturing company, you must understand the exact goals you aim to accomplish in order to become more successful. Rather than thinking of the business in two parts – the ...

Register for this event here. The world’s leading manufacturers don’t just weather uncertainty – they get stronger from it. At this exclusive, in-person half-day event, you’ll join IBM leaders, Oracle ...

97% of manufacturers say that hiring and retaining skilled labour presents a challenge to the growth of their business 91% of manufacturers are taking on more responsibility to train their workforces ...

Demographic trends might not be the first thing we think of when discussing the manufacturing workforce, but challenges around labour hiring and skills are part of a bigger population issue. Stephan ...

In recent years, AI adoption has made significant strides. The demand for AI in manufacturing is rapidly growing, driven by the need for increased efficiency, reduced operational costs, and enhanced ...

In this exclusive op-ed for The Manufacturer, NXP Semiconductors’ Dr. Nicolas Lehment argues that truly productive autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) depend not just on bigger batteries but on ...

The majority have companies have experienced at least one unplanned downtime outage over the past three years, lasting an average of four hours, according to new research. Unplanned downtime costs ...