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

Posted on 11 Apr 2025 by Molly Cooper

Each day The Manufacturer compiles the top manufacturing news stories from around the web. To make your life a little easier, we trawl through all the major trade publications, broadsheets and business magazines to find you the most important manufacturing news each morning. Don't forget to bookmark this page and check back daily.

IFS attracts €15bn valuation as demand for industrial AI soars

IFS, a leading provider of cloud enterprise software and Industrial AI applications, announces it has achieved a valuation of over €15bn  following a significant pivot to AI-driven growth. More via The Manufacturer

Babcock awarded Capability Insertion Period contract by UK MOD for Type 31 frigates

Babcock has been awarded a c.£65 million, five-ship contract to deliver the Capability Insertion Period (CIP) for the Type 31 frigates it is building for the UK Royal Navy at our Rosyth facility in Scotland. More via The Manufacturer

Bentley Motors marks 25 years of additive manufacturing capabilities

Bentley Motors is marking 25 years of Additive Manufacturing (AM) – widely known as 3D printing – at its headquarters in Crewe, having invested significantly into its facility and technologies in recent years. More via The Manufacturer

Space construction made possible with 3D printing

A recent article from the BBC sheds light on advancements in 3D printing technology that are setting new benchmarks in space exploration. More via The Manufacturer

Gripple recognised for its community impact with award win

Gripple, the market leader in wire joiners and tensioners, has been recognised for its exceptional contribution to both local and global communities. More via The Manufacturer