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

Posted on 20 May 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.

PM secures new agreement with the EU to support British business

The Prime Minister has confirmed a new agreement with the European Union, aimed to deliver on his core mission to grow the economy, back British jobs and put more money in people’s pockets. More via The Manufacturer

Dare you enter the Smart Tank at Smart Manufacturing Week?

Smart Tank, based on a popular TV format, is coming to Smart Manufacturing Week this June. This live business and concept pitching feature will showcase inventive companies and the inspiring technologies that are poised to revolutionise the manufacturing industry. More via The Manufacturer

YASA opens UK’s first super factory dedicated to the production of axial-flux electric motors

YASA has opened its fully upgraded £12m manufacturing facility in Yarnton, near Oxford. More via The Manufacturer

Aurrigo International revenues take off with demand for its autonomous vehicles rising

Aurrigo International has reported a 34% increase in revenue, with ten of its autonomous vehicles now operating across the world. More via The Manufacturer

adi Group champions employee wellbeing with week-long mental health awareness campaign

Multi-disciplinary engineering firm adi Group has proudly recognised Mental Health Awareness Week 2025 with a full programme of activities aimed at supporting employee wellbeing. More via The Manufacturer

InterAct-backed academic develops digital tool with potential to transform traditional product testing

An InterAct-backed academic has developed a groundbreaking digital tool that could dramatically transform product development and testing. More via The Manufacturer