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

Posted on 11 Dec 2024 by The Manufacturer

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.

Ford Halewood begins production of new electric drive units

Ford’s Halewood plant has achieved a significant milestone with the start of production of its new electric drive units. More via The Manufacturer

HIA names GKN Aerospace CTO as new Chair for 2025

The Hydrogen in Aviation Alliance (HIA) has announced Russ Dunn, Chief Technology Officer at GKN Aerospace, as its new Chair for 2025. More via The Manufacturer

Cornish manufacturer Lesjӧfors springs new energy into renewable sector

A Cornish spring manufacturer has stretched its product portfolio to incorporate bespoke offerings for wind turbines. More via The Manufacturer

Essity makes trio of strategic UK&I appointments

A global manufacturer of hygiene and health products has made a trio of strategic appointments to boost its presence in the UK and Republic of Ireland (ROI). More via The Manufacturer

Quantum leaps: winners of Airbus and BMW Group’s Quantum Computing Challenge unveiled

Airbus and BMW Group have announced the winners of the Quantum Computing Challenge, an international initiative to identify and mature quantum solutions for the most promising mobility applications. More via The Manufacturer

BAE Systems to develop high-bandwidth pressure sensor for extreme temperature environments

BAE Systems’ FAST Labs™ research and development organisation has been awarded a $12m contract by the US Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency’s (DARPA) High Operational Temperature Sensors (HOTS) programme. More via The Manufacturer