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

Posted on 13 Oct 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.

From slag heap to world-class innovation cluster: AMRC celebrates 25 years of innovation

The University of Sheffield Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre (AMRC) is marking its 25th anniversary with ambitions to quadruple its economic impact over the next decade, building on a quarter-century of collaboration that has helped transform South Yorkshire into a major advanced manufacturing hub. Read more via The Manufacturer

Black Country engineering and manufacturing skills initiative reaches 800 young people in first year

A partnership between education charity, Engineering Development Trust (EDT) and the ERA Foundation has reached 800 young people across eight Black Country schools in its first year, as it works to address the region’s future engineering and advanced manufacturing skills needs. Read more via The Manufacturer

New Sustainable Materials & Manufacturing Centre takes shape in Rochdale

A major milestone has been reached for Atom Valley with completion of the base build of the Sustainable Materials & Manufacturing Centre (SMMC) at Kingsway Business Park in Rochdale, which is set to become a nationally significant gateway driving the development of the advanced materials and manufacturing cluster in the region. Read more via The Manufacturer

Solent Freeport secures subsidised AI training for advanced manufacturers

Advanced manufacturing businesses across the Solent are being offered the opportunity to build their practical artificial intelligence (AI) skills through two dedicated workshops supported by Solent Freeport. Read more via The Manufacturer

Rhodes Interform invests in young engineer with a passion for robotics

Rhodes Interform, part of Wakefield-based Group Rhodes, is investing in the next generation of engineering talent with the appointment of a recent graduate. Read more via The Manufacturer