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

Posted on 9 Dec 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.

£2.2m NMIS initiative helps Scottish manufacturers harness AI and data to boost productivity

A £2.2m initiative led by the National Manufacturing Institute Scotland (NMIS) has already supported 90 organisations and upskilled more than 250 people as part of a major drive to embed data science and artificial intelligence (AI) across Scotland’s manufacturing sector. Read more via The Manufacturer

Government unveils new skills reforms to get Britain working

With 50,000 more young people to benefit from apprenticeships, the £725m package of reforms to the UK apprenticeships will help to tackle youth unemployment and drive economic growth, with thousands more young people expected to benefit over the next three years. Read more via The Manufacturer

Aurrigo unveils international licensing model to drive worldwide expansion

Aurrigo International has launched a new international licensing and hub programme designed to accelerate its global commercialisation strategy. Read more via The Manufacturer

Babcock’s ARMOR poised to deliver Royal Navy’s autonomous ambition on command

Babcock International Group (Babcock) has unveiled transformational plans to support the UK Royal Navy’s next generation autonomous ambitions. Read more via The Manufacturer

Bubble tea kit manufacturer, Bubble Panda, accelerates digital transformation

A fast-growing bubble tea kit manufacturer is on course to smash record Black Friday and Christmas sales after a major digital transformation supported by Made Smarter. Bubble Panda, which manufactures DIY bubble tea kits sold directly to consumers, has seen demand rocket in the run-up to the festive season. Read more via The Manufacturer