Daily Manufacturing News Digest – the industry stories you should be aware of today

Posted on 2 Nov 2026 by The Manufacturer

Each day The Manufacturer compiles the top manufacturing news stories from around the web and compiles them into this daily digest to make your life a little easier. Don’t forget to bookmark this page and check back daily for all the latest manufacturing news.

AI will make engineering skills more valuable, not less

Ahead of National Engineering Day on 4 November, a new survey of Fellows, research grant holders and prize winners of the Royal Academy of Engineering finds Britain’s leading engineers optimistic about the future of their profession. Read more via The Manufacturer

Manchester Met secures £16m to launch advanced manufacturing and AI innovation hub

Manchester Metropolitan University has been allocated £16m from the Greater Manchester Good Growth Fund to establish FUSE-M, a groundbreaking innovation facility bringing together immersive technologies, AI and advanced manufacturing to help businesses develop, test and commercialise new ideas. Read more via The Manufacturer

Inflatabales manufacturer calls for family attractions to have same business rates support as pubs following Budget

Family attractions and indoor play centres should receive the same business rates relief as pubs and music venues, according to the MD of an inflatable manufacturer, following the Chancellor’s autumn Budget. Read more via The Manufacturer

UK made cooling bracelet named one of TIME’s Best Inventions of 2026

A UK designed and made cooling bracelet has been named on TIME’s prestigious Best Inventions of 2026 list in the Health & Wellness category. Read more via The Manufacturer

Babcock 10K Series returns in 2027 to mark 10 years of sponsorship

Babcock International will continue its support for one of Scotland’s established community sporting events, with the Babcock 10K Series set to return in 2027 to mark a decade of the company’s title sponsorship. Read more via The Manufacturer