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

Posted on 29 Jul 2025 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.

Autonomous bus and baggage handler projects secure government funding

Aurrigo, UPS and Wayve are among the organisations to have secured government funding to help develop and deploy world-leading Connected and Automated Mobility (CAM) solutions in the UK. Read more via The Manufacturer

Apprentice winner and copper tube manufacturer urging action to get young people into air con sector

Air conditioning entrepreneur and The Apprentice winner Dean Frankin has echoed a leading copper tube manufacturer’s call for urgent action on getting young people into the air conditioning sector. Read more via The Manufacturer

Manufacturing sector receives more than £368m through British Business Bank’s Growth Guarantee Scheme

The British Business Bank has reached the landmark milestone of more than £368m in lending to the manufacturing sector through its Growth Guarantee Scheme. Read more via The Manufacturer

Towmate Trailers unveils Cadent Gas approved Laysafe® retrofit capabilities

Towmate Trailers has expanded its LaySAFE® pipe handling solution with the unveiling of a new retrofit capability, bringing modern safety technology to existing pipe trailers – eliminating the need for full trailer replacement. Read more via The Manufacturer

PTC launches start-up programme to accelerate the future of aerospace and defence innovation

Digital transformation specialist PTC has launched a new start-up programme to help early-stage companies bring new products and innovations to the aerospace and defence market faster. Read more via The Manufacturer