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

Posted on 8 Jan 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.

Nineteen Group expands U.S. presence and manufacturing portfolio with Reliabilityweb acquisition

Nineteen Group, the international events and media organization, has announced the acquisition of Reliabilityweb, a highly respected global community dedicated to reliability engineering, maintenance excellence, and asset performance. Read more via The Manufacturer

Robotics expert predicts three trends set to reshape manufacturing in 2026

Oliver Selby of FANUC UK highlights three robotics trends—AI-driven automation, smart scalable systems, and open ecosystems—that are set to transform manufacturing in 2026. Read more via The Manufacturer

BMW Group produces over one million vehicles in Germany in 2025

BMW Group produced more than one million vehicles at its German plants in 2025, accounting for roughly one in four cars built in the country. Read more via The Manufacturer

3D printing specialist to highlight industry advances at upcoming showcase

Additive manufacturing specialist AMufacture is teaming up with global technology leader HP to showcase the latest advances in 3D printing. Read more via The Manufacturer

Skip launches two new Lion’s Mane drinks for 2026

Functional soft drinks brand Skip is expanding its portfolio with the launch this week of its first Lion’s Mane flavours, available exclusively at Home Bargains. Read more via The Manufacturer