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Aerospace Manufacturing Feature: The south-west is best

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,...

ONTIC PROUDLY SIGNS ARMED FORCES COVENANT

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 

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...

WEAF Annual Expo 2024 Round Up

WEAF Annual Expo 2024 Round Up

WEAF Annual Expo and Conference 2024 – ‘More with Less’WEAF kicked of it's annual expo and conference with an unforgettable networking meal at the lovely Eastwood Park Country House. The delegates took advantage of the opportunity to extend their stay, enjoying a...

Belgium Aerospace Networking Reception

Belgium Aerospace Networking Reception

Networking evening on Future Collaborations between the UK & EU Aerospace.Date: Thursday, 14th December 2023 Address: The Residence of the Ambassador of Belgium, 36 Belgrave Square, London SW1X 8QB Agenda                ...

How to fund aerospace innovation

How to fund aerospace innovation

Funding aerospace innovation can be a complex and costly endeavour, but it's essential for driving progress in the industry. Whether you are an aerospace SME, start-up, researcher, or enterprise, looking to invest in aerospace innovation, here are some strategies to...

Harnessing UK Innovation in Aerospace and Defence

Harnessing UK Innovation in Aerospace and Defence

The UK aerospace and defence sector is recognised as a world leader in innovation, second only to the US, but has the turbulent environment of 2020 changed this?The A&D sector has a strong reputation for cutting-edge technology, innovation, research and...

iCOMAT and CGTech push new frontiers in composite part manufacture

iCOMAT and CGTech push new frontiers in composite part manufacture

The third Hydrogen Strategy Update to the Market sets out the government’s continuing focus on delivery. It recaps the hydrogen announcements and forward look in the Powering Up Britain plan, the new Department for Energy Security and Net Zero’s manifesto for the future.

Hydrogen Strategy Update: August 2023

Hydrogen Strategy Update: August 2023

The third Hydrogen Strategy Update to the Market sets out the government’s continuing focus on delivery. It recaps the hydrogen announcements and forward look in the Powering Up Britain plan, the new Department for Energy Security and Net Zero’s manifesto for the future.

Norco Winfrith completes 3-year AS9100 certification cycle

Norco Winfrith completes 3-year AS9100 certification cycle

WEAF Member, Norco Winfrith completes 3-year AS9100 certification cycle Norco’s Winfrith facility proudly marks an important milestone – the successful completion of its first three-year AS9100 Certification cycle. AS9100 Certification is a widely accepted and...