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

Posted on 25 Apr 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.

Smart Manufacturing Week 2025 educational agenda announced

Smart Manufacturing Week has announced the launch of its educational agenda for 2025, offering an expansive and entirely free programme tailored to address the evolving needs of modern manufacturers and engineers. More via The Manufacturer

Heathrow Airport targets Black Country manufacturers with new global opportunities

Black Country manufacturers are being encouraged to tap into the capacity of Heathrow Airport in a bid to boost global opportunities. More via The Manufacturer

Aviramp partners with Delta Air Lines and US charity in landmark gesture for veterans

World-leading aircraft boarding ramp manufacturer Aviramp is partnering with Delta Air Lines, Michelin and US veterans’ charity Best Defense Foundation for a unique D-Day commemoration. More via The Manufacturer

European manufacturing data breaches up 90% – report

European manufacturers experienced almost 90% more data breaches over the last year, a new industry report has revealed. More via The Manufacturer

UK manufacturing workers show appetite for AI – report

Manufacturing employees are among the top users of artificial intelligence (AI) – with almost all saying it has had a positive impact on their workplace. More via The Manufacturer

Twenty-eight hikers conquer Kilimanjaro, raising £195,000 for Birmingham children’s hospital

A team of 28 hikers recently completed a challenging eight-day expedition to the summit of Mount Kilimanjaro, raising over £195,000 — with hopes of reaching their £200,000 goal — for Birmingham Children’s Hospital. More via The Manufacturer

New-look AEMT conference to engineer a sustainable future

As the Association of Electrical and Mechanical Trades (AEMT) celebrates its 80th anniversary, it has announced an exciting, fresh new approach to its annual conference, which takes place at the British Motor Museum on 18 September this year. More via The Manufacturer