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

Posted on 7 Oct 2025 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.

Hitachi Rail opens Newton Aycliffe factory to celebrate 200 years of British railway

Hitachi Rail has opened the doors of its Newton Aycliffe train factory to the public for the first time, marking 200 years since the world’s first passenger railway ran between Stockton and Darlington. Read more via The Manufacturer

Gloucestershire truffle specialist breaks into Southeast Asian markets

TruffleHunter, a Queen’s Award-winning business from South Cerney in the Cotswold District, has successfully expanded into new international markets thanks to UK Export Finance’s innovative Small Export Builder (SEB) facility. Read more via The Manufacturer

Rapid Fusion aims for transatlantic expansion with first US deal

Rapid Fusion is looking to break into America after signing a new reseller agreement with a US additive manufacturing specialist. Read more via The Manufacturer

Isembard launches manufacturing franchise model to support critical industries

British start-up Isembard has launched the first-ever manufacturing franchise model aimed at revitalising the shrinking sector in the UK and allies industrial base. Read more via The Manufacturer

Coventry University launches new initiatives to accelerate real-world impact of AI

Coventry University has unveiled three major initiatives designed to make Artificial Intelligence (AI) accessible, responsible, and transformative by connecting discovery, deployment, and education for the sectors. Read more via The Manufacturer