Following a standout 2026 event, Smart Manufacturing Week (SMW) returns to the NEC Birmingham on 9–10 June 2027 with a bold vision to drive the sector forward. Researched by The Manufacturer…

As digital technologies proliferate throughout the manufacturing industry, a significant workforce shift is needed to ensure that organisations are getting the most from their…

What does it take to manufacture Britain’s iconic folding bicycle? Molly Cooper visited Brompton‘s factory to discover how technology, sustainability and craftsmanship…

At Smart Manufacturing Week 2026, Alex Lee, Data Governance Lead, Ops, British American Tobacco (BAT), sat down with The Manufacturer to discuss the role data is playing in shaping…

The JCB Hydromax project has it all; world class, British engineering expertise, cutting edge renewable energy technology, and a record that could stand for years. But
there’s a …

During a visit to PZ Cussons‘ Agecroft site in Greater Manchester, The Manufacturer spoke with Chief Supply Chain Officer, Steve Noble, about the company’s digital…

Fujifilm has built an entire design philosophy around uncovering needs users never explicitly express. From office printers to life-saving medical imaging systems, the company’s…