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

Posted on 10 Apr 2026 by Tom St John

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.

£470m government support package for automotive industry

The Advanced Propulsion Centre UK (APC) has announced the latest government-backed projects under the DRIVE35 programme. It is a package of over £470m in grants to support the UK automotive industry. . Read more via The Manufacturer

Cummins and Cardiff University support the next generation of engineering talent at Formula Student 2026

Cummins, a global leader in power solutions, and Cardiff University are supporting the next generation of engineering talent at Formula Student 2026.  Read more via The Manufacturer

‘Better understanding’ will encourage more women into STEM, according to academic

A better understanding of the opportunities in engineering science will encourage more women into the field, according to Bernice Wright, lecturer in cell and gene therapy at UCL and a key figure in the UK government’s RESILIENCE programme. Read more via The Manufacturer

SKF consolidates its manufacturing footprint in Americas to strengthen operations

As part of the ongoing separation of its automotive business, SKF is consolidating its manufacturing footprint in Americas to strengthen the long-term efficiency and competitiveness. . Read more via The Manufacturer

Sustainable supply chains: how manufacturers can reduce waste, cut costs, and drive resilience

Hear from Columbus Global about how sustainable supply chains are essential in modern manufacturing – and the key strategies that are helping organisations drive this shift. Read more via The Manufacturer