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

Posted on 8 May 2026 by Molly Cooper

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.

Greenock semiconductor plant boosts efficiency through smarter use of data

Engineers at Diodes Incorporated in Greenock are improving how production data is used on the factory floor through a collaboration with the National Manufacturing Institute Scotland (NMIS), unlocking faster decision-making, reducing manual analysis, and improving efficiency in semiconductor manufacturing. Read more via The Manufacturer

Improved early warning systems needed to reduce medicines supply risks, says ABPI 

A new report from the Association of the British Pharmaceutical Industry sets out the leading causes of medicine supply shocks, alongside a plan to further strengthen UK medicines supply chains to protect patients when disruptions occur. Read more via The Manufacturer

Fluke survey finds predictive maintenance adoption doubles as UK manufacturers boost digital investment

Fluke Corporation today released survey findings revealing a significant acceleration in digital maturity across manufacturing, propelled by a YoY increase in predictive maintenance adoption. Read more via The Manufacturer

Pilkington UK marks 200 years of glassmaking heritage

Pilkington United Kingdom Limited, part of the NSG Group, is marking its 200-year anniversary this year, celebrating two centuries of manufacturing. Read more via The Manufacturer

Express Engineering Group honoured with The King’s Award for Enterprise for Exceptional International Growth

Express Engineering Group, a global leader in the manufacture, assembly, and testing of precision-engineered solutions, has been awarded the UK’s most prestigious business accolade: The King’s Award for Enterprise. Read more via The Manufacturer