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

Posted on 7 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.

UK government commits £22bn for carbon capture and storage projects

The UK government has announced £21.7bn in funding over 25 years to make the country’s first carbon capture and storage projects a reality. More via The Manufacturer

Cycling legend Sir Mark Cavendish KBE named Aston Martin’s first High Performance Ambassador

British cycling legend and the all-time Tour de France stage wins record holder, Sir Mark Cavendish, has taken delivery of a new Aston Martin DBX707, marking the start of his role as the luxury automaker’s first-ever Global High Performance Ambassador. More via The Manufacturer

World’s first real-time welding inspection tech developed in Glasgow

A University of Strathclyde spinout has developed the world’s first real-time inspection system for welding using ultrasonic waves to detect defects as they occur, potentially saving manufacturers millions of pounds and significantly reducing rework and delays. More via The Manufacturer

Incentives are essential for boosting ZEV adoption, says SMMT chief

The Chief Executive of the Society of Motor Manufacturers & Traders (SMMT) has said suitable incentives — similar to those offered to car fleets — are essential for the UK’s zero emission vehicle (ZEV) transition. More via The Manufacturer

JCB axes hundreds of jobs as bosses brace for market downturn

Lord Bamford’s JCB has axed around 230 workers amid a global slump in manufacturing.

It is understood the construction giant has slashed its headcount since the summer, as bosses prepare for a protracted downturn across the sector. More via The Telegraph

New Space Enterprise Lab opens at Queen’s AMIC Harbour

The Northern Ireland Space Enterprise Lab (SEL) has been launched at Queen’s University Belfast’s AMIC Harbour site, providing users with access to the latest collaborative technology, resources and expertise – the latest addition to the Satellite Applications Catapult’s UK wide network. More via The Manufacturer