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It was great to finally be back at the Farnborough Air Show again! The WEAF stand and exhibitor's pods looked great, doing a brilliant job of showcasing the South West's capabilities, members network & exhibitors. The WEAF Team...
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Broder Metals have launched their new metal Powder Division and are official distributors for 6K Additive
WEAF members Broder Metals have launched their new metal Powder Division and are official distributors for 6K Additive. Broder Metals Group, a renowned special steel stockist based in Sheffield, has recently expanded its operations to include metal powder. This...
Aerospace Manufacturing Feature: The south-west is best
West of England Aerospace & Advanced Manufacturing Forum (WEAF) and its member companies are all set to showcase their combined wealth of aerospace excellence at the Farnborough International Airshow. WEAF is set to showcase the best of aerospace design,...
Ultima Forma Announces Major Project to Develop Lightweight Liquid Hydrogen Pipes for Next-Generation Aircraft
10th July 2024 – Ultima Forma, Bramley – Ultima Forma, a leader in advanced manufacturing technologies, is excited to announce its latest funded project aimed at revolutionising the aviation industry with the development of lightweight liquid hydrogen pipes. This...
ONTIC PROUDLY SIGNS ARMED FORCES COVENANT
Ontic, a leading licensor and manufacturer of complex engineered parts for the global aerospace and defence industries, has signed the Armed Forces Covenant, pledging to support the Armed Forces Community with service-friendly policies and recruitment. In signing this...
WEAF Blog: Digitalisation in the UK Advanced Manufacturing Sector
The advanced manufacturing sector in the UK is at a pivotal point of transformation, driven by the Fourth Industrial Revolution. Technologies such as automation, artificial intelligence (AI), and digital innovations are revolutionising products and production...
Support Bristol College Students Through Work Placement Opportunities
Bristol College is to support its students enrolled in T-Level Engineering, Digital, and Business programmes, by facilitating work placement positions. T-Levels are new technical qualifications that incorporate industry placements as a large part of their learning,...
ALTEN Acquires Woodford Engineering Consultancy UK Ltd (WEC)
ALTEN Acquires Woodford Engineering Consultancy UK Ltd (WEC), Strengthening Position as a Key Partner in the UK Aerospace and Defence Industry ALTEN is proud to announce the acquisition of Woodford Engineering Consultancy (UK) Ltd (WEC), a distinguished provider of...
Monthly Member’s Spotlight: Helander Precision Engineering
We're delighted to announce that this month's Member spotlight goes to Helander Precision Engineering Helander specialises in the machining of complex high precision and mission critical components to the world’s leading OEMs and sub-tiers...
WEAF Blog: Change of Government looming
The employment law landscape has been undergoing significant changes, many of which were in progress before the election was called on 22nd May. As you’re aware, under the Conservative government, numerous employment legislations were either implemented or in the...
Agratas battery facility: register for supply chain opportunities.
Agratas, the company building a battery cell manufacturing facility in Somerset, is inviting expressions of interest from businesses interested in supply chain opportunities. Construction of the facility on the Gravity Enterprise Zone site in Puriton, near Bridgwater,...
Rolls-Royce SMR Supplier Conference
Rolls-Royce SMR has announced that it will hold its first Supplier Conference on 19 June at the University of Sheffield Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre’s Factory 2050. This is the first event of its kind will be an important part of creating a diverse and...