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

Posted on 4 Oct 2024 by The Manufacturer

Each day The Manufacturer compiles the top manufacturing news stories from around the web. To make your life a little easier, we trawl through all the major trade publications, broadsheets and business magazines to find you the most important manufacturing news each morning. Don't forget to bookmark this page and check back daily.

BAE Systems launches UK’s sixth Astute Class submarine

Agamemnon, the latest Royal Navy Astute Class attack submarine has been launched at BAE Systems in Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria. More via The Manufacturer

UKEF enters Uzbekistan markets with €12.6m deal

UK Export Finance (UKEF) has closed its first deal in Uzbekistan by guaranteeing a €12.6m loan that supports export opportunities for a subsidiary of Scottish multinational, Weir. More via The Manufacturer

US Manufacturers celebrate World Manufacturing Day 2024

Last week, we saw manufacturers across the UK open their doors for National Manufacturing Day 2024. Today, North American manufacturing organisations will be doing the same to mark World Manufacturing Day 2024. More via The Manufacturer

University of Warwick expertise helps convict criminal of making 3D printed guns

Analysis of homemade 3D printed assault rifles at The University of Warwick has helped convict a criminal in a groundbreaking case. More via The Manufacturer

HRH The Princess Royal tours historic Sheffield manufacturer

The Princess Royal has seen how a historic Sheffield manufacturer is investing in state-of-the-art facilities and delivering next generation skills, as she greeted 75 apprentices at the more than 200-year-old company. More via The Manufacturer

Ropsley unveils new group identity on National Manufacturing Day

Ropsley Ltd has announced its new group identity and celebrated key business milestones in a celebration to coincide with this year’s National Manufacturing Day. More via The Manufacturer