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

Posted on 29 Jul 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.

Katherine Bennett appointed as president of The Welding Institute

Katherine Bennett CBE FRAeS, Chief Executive Officer of the High Value (HVM) Manufacturing Catapult, has been appointed as the new president of The Welding Institute. Read more via The Manufacturer

Improving electric vehicle efficiency in power conversion

Researchers on the APC UK-funded EleVait project have developed a simplified gate driver control method for EV inverters that cuts switching losses by more than 20% while reducing voltage spikes, improving efficiency without adding system complexity. Read more via The Manufacturer

Solving industry’s number one problem: IntelliAM

IntelliAM has unveiled its pioneering AI platform, designed to transform manufacturing productivity capability without requiring major capital investment. Read more via The Manufacturer

Hidden 3D printed technology gives elite athletes a competitive edge at Glasgow 2026

As athletes compete for medals at the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games, Additive Manufacturing UK (AMUK) says one of the biggest performance advantages could be hidden inside the equipment they use. Read more via The Manufacturer

Father and son team star in Coca-Cola campaign celebrating careers in FMCG

A father and son who both work at Coca-Cola Europacific Partners’ (CCEP) Wakefield manufacturing facility are starring in a major new campaign celebrating multi-generational careers in food and drink manufacturing. Read more via The Manufacturer