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

Posted on 23 Sep 2024 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.

Government announces funding for advanced manufacturing focus for West Midlands

The government has announced funding to enable the West Midlands to focus on accelerating its advanced manufacturing capabilities. More via The Manufacturer

Tata and Analog Devices announce strategic alliance to explore joint opportunities for semiconductor ecosystem in India

Tata Group and Analog Devices, Inc. (ADI) have announced a strategic alliance to enhance strategic and business cooperation, explore opportunities for semiconductor manufacturing in India, and use ADI’s products in Tata applications like electric vehicles and network infrastructure. More via The Manufacturer

World Bank urged to finance nuclear projects once more

The industry associations representing the global nuclear industry are calling on multilateral development banks, such as the World Bank, to include nuclear energy in their investment portfolios as part of efforts to accelerate the deployment of new nuclear projects to help address the climate crisis. More via The Manufacturer

Sandwich firm reveals plans for new factory

A sandwich manufacturer is planning to invest millions in a new factory that could create 400 jobs and “provide a positive impact on the Bradford economy”.

Submitting a planning application for the factory and office space near the M606, Tiffin Sandwiches said it was “proud of its Bradford roots”. More via BBC News

‘Automotive industry ready to work quickly with government to take advantage of zero emissions’, says SMMT chief

The Chief Executive of the Society of Motor Manufacturers & Traders (SMMT) has said that the automotive industry is ready and eager to work quckly with the government to help the country realise the full potential of zero emission. More via The Manufacturer

European steelmakers plead with Brussels to tackle flood of Chinese exports

European steelmakers have appealed to trade officials to tackle a surge in Chinese steel exports that has driven European prices below the cost of production.

A new, comprehensive system of tariffs is needed to address the market-distorting effects of global overcapacity and protect domestic manufacturers battered by weak demand and high energy costs, producers and Europe’s main trade body told the Financial Times. More via Financial Times

Rapid Fusion lands with £500,000 Apollo system launch

A South West-based engineering team with a passion for innovation is transforming the large-format additive manufacturing sector with the launch of its latest product. More via The Manufacturer