The skills shortage challenge facing the aerospace and advanced manufacturing sectors is ubiquitous throughout the UK, Europe, and the US. The Covid-19 pandemic catalysed an era of early retirements. When this is combined with ongoing retention challenges and...
Aerospace
Growth Sector Series: Defence Overview in the South West
24 Oct
The South West region is home to the UK’s largest aerospace cluster, featuring an extensive range of industries, capabilities, facilities and skills, and remains the second largest in Europe. Invest Bristol + Bath highlights that the aerospace and advanced...
ATI Hub – Upcoming Events
22 Oct
The ATI Hub is a space for innovators to connect, access expertise and collaborate. The ATI Hub offers remote and in-person events plus access to online resources. You can connect with organisations and build knowledge. Download the upcoming events here: ATI Hub...
Gala Dinner Charity: The Water Lily Project
22 Oct
The Water Lily Project The headline sponsor of WEAF’s Annual Gala Dinner & Awards 2024, Beagle Aircraft, has chosen to support the Water Lily Project – a percentage of ticket sales will be donated to this worthy charity. The Water Lily Project is a Christian...
RARUK: Automation for Everyone Technology Showcase
21 Oct
Automation for Everyone Technology Showcase - South West Event Agenda 9:00 am – 9:30 am: Welcome, registrations, coffee and pastries 9:30 am – 11:00 am: Presentations from RARUK Automation, SICK Sensor Intelligence, Cambrian Robotics, Robotiq and Woodrow Scientific...
Demystifying the UK Government’s Industrial Strategy
17 Oct
Demystifying the UK Government’s Industrial Strategy through a South West Aerospace and Advanced Manufacturing lens Download as PDF here: Demystifying the UK Government’s Industrial Strategy - WEAF Invest 2035: the UK’s Modern Industrial Strategy is a green paper...
Celebrating Leadership Award
16 Oct
The Celebrating Leadership Award is open to all. This recognition awards exceptional individuals within the aerospace, defence, and space community in the South West. WEAF is excited to announce the opportunity to put forward extraordinary leaders within our...
The Sustainability Award
14 Oct
The Sustainability Award is open to SMEs that are leading the way in environmental stewardship in the South West. If you’re making a profound impact for a greener future in aerospace and advanced manufacturing, then nominate now. WEAF invites you to recognise...
ATI Annual Conference 2024 – What We Learnt
14 Oct
The two-day event marked a decade of the Aerospace Technology Institute (ATI) and its fifth annual conference. This year's focus was on the next generation of ultra-efficient zero carbon technologies and reaching #DestinationZero. Not surprisingly when...
The Unsung Hero Award
8 Oct
The Unsung Hero Award is open to all, so competition is fierce for this award with several trailblazers being put forward already. These individuals impact and influence aerospace and advanced manufacturing in the South West. Do you know someone who makes a...
Innovative Team Award in Design, Process or Systems
8 Oct
Whether you are a prime/Tier 1, or SME, don’t miss the opportunity to submit your nomination for the Innovative Team Award in Design, Process or Systems. WEAF invites you to recognise exceptional individuals and/or teams whose groundbreaking ideas have made a...
Addressing Recruitment and Apprenticeship Challenges: Key Takeaways from the Bristol & Bath Cluster Meeting
8 Oct
Addressing Recruitment and Apprenticeship Challenges: Key Takeaways from the Bristol & Bath Cluster Meeting Workshop - 19th Sept 2024 On 19th September 2024, WEAF members at the Bristol & Bath Cluster gathered to discuss some of the most pressing...