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

Posted on 30 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.

FANUC unveils first ever explosion-proof collaborative paint robot

FANUC has launched the world’s first ever explosion-proof, ATEX-rated collaborative robot for industrial painting applications. More via The Manufacturer

ASG Arrowsmith bolsters aerospace machining prowess with multi-spindle CNC investment

Leading precision aerospace subcontract specialist ASG Arrowsmith, part of the Manchester based ASG Group, has significantly enhanced its machining capabilities with a recent investment in two new multi-spindle CNC machines. More via The Manufacturer

The Compleat Food Group appoints first Chief Operating Officer

The Compleat Food Group has announced the appointment of Brian Byrne as its first Chief Operating Officer, effective 1st May 2025. More via The Manufacturer

Airbus built forest monitoring satellite Biomass successfully launched

The Airbus built forest monitoring satellite Biomass has been successfully launched into orbit. More via The Manufacturer

Russell Roof Tiles opens its first training & innovation hub

With continued dedication to skills training and product investment, pioneering roof tile manufacturer Russell Roof Tiles has opened its first Training & Innovation Hub. More via The Manufacturer

New RS report reveals current state of play of the rail industry

RS, a global product and service solutions provider for industrial customers, has released ‘UK Rail – An Industry Review’, a report to provide a current snapshot of the state of play of the rail industry, highlighting challenges, priorities and solutions. More via The Manufacturer