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,...
WEAF news
Ultima Forma Announces Major Project to Develop Lightweight Liquid Hydrogen Pipes for Next-Generation Aircraft
16 Jul
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
10 Jul
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
9 Jul
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
14 Mar
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
7 Dec
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 ...
Another Successful Evening of Networking at the Annual Gala Dinner for WEAF!
6 Dec
The West of England Aerospace & Advanced Manufacturing Forum's Annual Gala Dinner unfolded on November 30th, 2023, at the grand Sansovino Hall within the Bristol Harbour Hotel. Drawing in approximately 200 members from the southwest Aerospace and Defence industry,...
How to fund aerospace innovation
26 Sep
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
18 Sep
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
7 Sep
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
4 Sep
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
14 Aug
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...