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

Posted on 13 Aug 2026 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.

Is Andy Burnham’s education vision already in action?

London Design & Engineering UTC has recorded exceptional technical results, while learners secure level six degree apprenticeships with Rolls-Royce, Disney, Costain and other leading employers. Read more via The Manufacturer

Lucideon reveals £500m plan to manufacture ceramic matrix composites

Lucideon has tabled a £500m proposal to create state-of-the-art ceramic matrix composite manufacturing capability in the UK, to build resilience across critical sectors in the supply chain. Read more via The Manufacturer

JCB Hydromax sets FIA world land speed record

British engineering giant JCB has set a new world land speed record of 406.320mph (653.908km/h) with its hydrogen-powered JCB Hydromax. Read more via The Manufacturer

E-motorbike maker, Maeving, gears up exports with UKEF backing

West Midlands electric motorbike specialist, Maeving, has secured a £3m trade finance facility, backed by UK Export Finance (UKEF), to export to new and growing markets around the world, supporting UK supply chains and helping to cut emissions. Read more via The Manufacturer

Made Smarter-backed sustainable clothing firm triples in size after digital investment

A sustainable clothing manufacturer has tripled its turnover and workforce after embarking on a digital transformation journey with Made Smarter North West, the government-backed programme. Read more via The Manufacturer