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

Posted on 16 Apr 2025 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.

Bentley adopts pioneering AI technology in quest for leather perfection

Bentley Motors has revealed ground-breaking AI technology that will enhance the craftsmanship, sustainability and innovation of the brand’s iconic car interiors, a fundamental part of Bentley’s Beyond100+ strategy. More via The Manufacturer

Moderna’s UK manufacturing facility granted MHRA licence

Moderna has announced that its manufacturing facility in Harwell, Oxfordshire, the Moderna Innovation and Technology Centre (MITC), has been granted a Manufacturer’s/Importer’s Authorisation (MIA) by the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA). More via The Manufacturer

Stefano proves the perfect Italian job as AWI claim record export sales

One of the UK’s leading manufacturers of round, flat and profile wire has enjoyed its best-ever year of Italian sales. More via The Manufacturer

Creating ‘the world’s most beautiful bicycle’ with additive manufacturing

Global engineering company, Renishaw, has collaborated with J.Laverack Bicycles on the development of a luxury bespoke bike. More via The Manufacturer

Cooksongold accelerates bespoke jewellery design with Artec 3D’s Micro 3D Scanner

Cooksongold, a premier UK supplier of precious metals, tools, and services for the jewellery industry, has revealed that adopting Artec 3D’s Micro 3D scanner has halved the time it takes to create high-accuracy 3D models. More via The Manufacturer

Loctite helps UK water board achieve significant energy savings and efficiency improvements

Global adhesive and coatings specialist LOCTITE® has helped a major UK- based water board achieve significant energy savings and efficiency improvements for its 1,500 kW water pump system. More via The Manufacturer