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

Posted on 28 Feb 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.

New Digital Process Manufacturing Centre unlocks emerging technology for Scottish industry

A new centre designed to support process manufacturing industries with next-generation technologies is officially opened in North Ayrshire yesterday, fuelling economic growth and helping to position the region as a leader in smart manufacturing and digital skills. More via The Manufacturer

Bridging the gender and skills gap: Smart Manufacturing Week drives inclusive engineering

Smart Manufacturing Week has announced partnerships with both Women into Science & Engineering (WISE) and the Women’s Engineering Society (WES), underscoring its commitment to fostering diversity in the manufacturing and engineering sectors. More via The Manufacturer

Rolls-Royce reports strong 2024 results, upgrades mid-term guidance

Rolls-Royce has today released its financial results for 2024, reporting an underlying operating profit of £2.5bn. More via The Manufacturer

ACE completes £350,000 investment drive in capacity boost

A £350,000 investment drive has been completed at a Telford precision manufacturer giving it a major boost in capacity. More via The Manufacturer

Balaji Srimoolanathan: UK aerospace faces headwinds but the horizon looks clear

Balaji Srimoolanathan, Director for Aerospace, ADS, assesses the challenges and opportunities the UK aerospace sector faces as 2025 unfolds. More via The Manufacturer