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

Posted on 23 Jan 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.

Sheffield Forgemasters launches hybrid 3D printing and milling system to transform casting production

Engineering specialist Sheffield Forgemasters has launched a large-scale hybrid 3D printer and milling machine designed to significantly improve the speed, efficiency and flexibility of its castings manufacture. Read more via The Manufacturer

Aviramp targets further growth after landmark 2025

Aviramp has reported a landmark year in 2025, marked by strong sales growth, major international contracts and the launch of new products, as the company sets its sights on further expansion in 2026. Read more via The Manufacturer

Prof Ivan Wall: why soft skills are more important than ever in life sciences

Ivan Wall, Professor of Regenerative Medicine at the University of Birmingham and Co-director of Resilience, the UK’s Medicines Manufacturing Skills Centre of Excellence explores the need for improved soft skills in the UK’s medicines manufacturing sector. Read more via The Manufacturer

Healthy diagnosis as Nootro Group announces new Tenbury Wells site

One of the UK’s fastest-growing nutraceutical businesses has announced ambitious expansion plans to open an additional production facility in Tenbury Wells as it targets £15m in annual sales by 2030. Read more via The Manufacturer

Intertronics unveils new NASA-approved adhesive for aerospace and defence electronics

Adhesives specialist Intertronics has launched a new light-curing adhesive designed to improve the reliability and manufacturability of electronic assemblies for aerospace and defence applications. Read more via The Manufacturer