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

Posted on 22 Oct 2025 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.

The winning formula, according to Guenther Steiner

At Smart Manufacturing Week 2025, The Manufacturer’s Tom St John spoke with ex-Formula One boss Guenther Steiner about his experiences, approaches and advice on everything from managing data, to managing egos. Read more via The Manufacturer

Innovate UK launches £1m Agentic AI Pioneers Prize to accelerate innovation across key sectors

Innovate UK has launched the Agentic AI Pioneers Prize, a £1m national competition which aims to unlock the transformative potential of agentic AI across the UK’s most dynamic sectors, including advanced manufacturing, health and life sciences, and the creative industries. Read more via The Manufacturer

University of Warwick and Tata Group win Bhattacharyya Award

The University of Warwick and the Tata Group have won the Royal Academy of Engineering’s highly esteemed Bhattacharyya Award for their pioneering partnership. Read more via The Manufacturer

Alucast targets multi-million-pound growth with new lightweight alloy

A £1m investment in new machinery and R&D development work on a new material is set to give Alucast a lightweight advantage in the rail, aerospace and defence sectors. Read more via The Manufacturer

Renishaw and British Cycling crank up preparations for LA 2028 Summer Games

Renishaw and British Cycling have renewed their long-standing partnership for a third consecutive Olympic and Paralympic cycle. Read more via The Manufacturer