The Manufacturer Podcast

The Manufacturer

Where The Manufacturer gives voice to the inspiring people in the manufacturing sector, in the UK and beyond.

  1. The Manufacturer Daily Digest - 01/06/2026

    6d ago

    The Manufacturer Daily Digest - 01/06/2026

    Here are the latest UK manufacturing stories on The Manufacturer website today, 01 June. - How energy costs are threatening the survival of UK ceramics - Cormar Carpets marks 70 years of British manufacturing - Plymouth manufacturers and City College partner to develop future engineering talent - Pioneering high-pressure cold spray transforms manufacturing of complex copper rocket nozzles  - Dennis Eagle strengthens safety credentials with ISO 45001 accreditation Head over to The Manufacturer website now to read the full stories. #UKmfg #UKmanufacturing #shoutaboutukmfg #supportukmfg

    1 min
  2. ARCHIVES: FightFest - Combat Robotics Coming to Smart Manufacturing Week

    May 12

    ARCHIVES: FightFest - Combat Robotics Coming to Smart Manufacturing Week

    In this episode, we go behind the scenes at FightFest, an electrifying combat robotics competition shaping up to be a major highlight of Smart Manufacturing Week. Far from being just entertainment, FightFest offers an exciting and accessible way to bring engineering, technology and manufacturing to life for a wide audience - especially younger people exploring future career paths. We caught up with Accu, the engineering components company driving the event, to find how the concept was born and what goes into making it happen. Recorded on-site following a tour of Accu’s workshop, the episode features conversations with engineer Ellis Ware and FightFest Director Ed Hodges. They share insights into the robot builds, the technical hurdles involved, and the growing anticipation ahead of the competition. Accu’s Marketing Manager, Matt Ogden, also joins us to discuss why initiatives like FightFest play an important role in shaping the future of manufacturing. At its core, FightFest is about inspiring the next generation. By blending competition, creativity and advanced engineering, it offers students, apprentices and early-career professionals a chance to experience technology up close and envision their place within the industry. Events like this help break down perceptions of manufacturing and highlight just how innovative and enjoyable the sector can be.

    36 min
  3. The Manufacturer Daily News Digest - 11/05/2026

    May 11

    The Manufacturer Daily News Digest - 11/05/2026

    Here are the latest UK manufacturing stories on The Manufacturer website today, 11 May. - Lawton Tubes launches ‘Next Gen’ initiative to tackle construction skills gap - Innovation beyond technology: how supply chain disruption is redefining manufacturing value - ABB Startup Challenge winners drive AI-powered energy innovation - British mower manufacturer Allett transitions professional turf platform to battery-first design - Stationers’ Company launches 2026 Innovation Excellence Awards with new manufacturing category Head over to The Manufacturer website now to read the full stories. #UKmfg #UKmanufacturing #shoutaboutukmfg #supportukmfg

    2 min

  4. May 8

    A Night to Celebrate Apprenticeships

    In this episode of The Manufacturer Podcast, we look back on an annual awards night that recognises the importance of apprenticeships. The Engineering Trust Awards held this year's ceremony at The British Motor Museum in Gaydon. Engineering Trust Training Limited (ETT) is a subsidiary company of The Engineering Trust and has been delivering work based apprenticeships in Oxfordshire and surrounding counties for over 25 years.  Hear some of the interviews that we got with award winners on the night - all recognised for either their contributions as apprentices, or for their support and championing of this pathway into the industry. We catch up on some recent editorial trips, including our coverage of the Food & Drink Federation (FDF) Economic Briefing. The outlook for the industry at last year's event looked quite gloomy, and unfortunately, things don't seem to be improving a year on. The increasing rise of energy prices due to global conflict is having a knock on effect for Britain's food and drink manufacturers. But fears in the industry centre around a lack of government action. It's believed that we won't see any intervention until consumers are directly impacted by price hikes. That's not predicted to happen for another 7 months or so, where it's predicted that supermarket food prices could rise as high as 9-10% if global unrest continues. We also have our latest round-up of website news, lament those that are currently on holiday and lean quite heavily into a drinking related pet peeve.

    40 min
  5. The Manufacturer Daily News Digest - 05/05/2026

    May 5

    The Manufacturer Daily News Digest - 05/05/2026

    Here are the latest stories today, 5 May, on The Manufacturer website: - UK Manufacturing PMI at near four-year high in April - Greater Lincolnshire Mayor commits to buying British steel - Saab hosts young people in STEM Challenge - Shafton Steel Services cuts costs by 50% with bespoke solutionFind all these stories in full on The Manufacturer website#UKmfg #UKmanufacturing #shoutaboutukmanufacturing #supportukmfg

    2 min
  6. The Manufacturer Daily Digest - 29/04/2026

    Apr 29

    The Manufacturer Daily Digest - 29/04/2026

    Here are the latest UK manufacturing stories on The Manufacturer website today, 29 April. - Aircraft orders hit highest first-quarter total since 2013 - The shift from repair to resilience: manufacturing’s biggest advantage - Innovate UK and Stemazing: mentoring in the UK battery sector - Automate or fall behind: is time running out? - Aurrigo International appoints aviation expert as Director of Global Airport Operations Head over to The Manufacturer website now to read the full stories. #UKmfg #UKmanufacturing #shoutaboutukmfg #supportukmfg

    2 min
  7. The Manufacturer Daily Digest - 28/04/2026

    Apr 28

    The Manufacturer Daily Digest - 28/04/2026

    Here are the latest UK manufacturing stories on The Manufacturer website today, 28 April. - National Productivity Week: Redefining performance in UK manufacturing - Metal service centre named ‘King’ of the metal carpet at the CBM Awards - UK skills gap: Why manufacturers are turning to apprenticeships and vocational training - Kingsland Drinks secures £65m funding to fuel growth plans - New MD for FANUC UK and FANUC Ireland Head over to The Manufacturer website now to read the full stories. #UKmfg #UKmanufacturing #shoutaboutukmfg #supportukmfg

    2 min
  8. The Manufacturer Daily Digest - 27/04/2026

    Apr 27

    The Manufacturer Daily Digest - 27/04/2026

    Here are the latest UK manufacturing stories on The Manufacturer website today, 27 April.   - SMMT calls for pragmatic pathway to decarbonise UK HGV sector - Manufacturing supply chains, 2026 and beyond: turning volatility into long-term resilience - Babcock builds SME-powered supply chain to replace Army Land Rover fleet - Landmark Windows joins Made in Britain to reinforce UK manufacturing credentials - ODYSSEY Battery powers Intact GP’s Moto3 ambitions through 2027 Head over to The Manufacturer website now to read the full stories.   #UKmfg #UKmanufacturing #shoutaboutukmfg #supportukmfg

    2 min
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Where The Manufacturer gives voice to the inspiring people in the manufacturing sector, in the UK and beyond.

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  • Creator
    The Manufacturer
  • Years Active
    2019 - 2026
  • Episodes
    247
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