HRH The Prince of Wales enjoying an augmented reality demonstration by Software engineers Matthew Stokey and Joel Edwards when he visited Loop Technology recently. HRH The Prince of Wales paid a visit to Poundbury based Robotics Company, Loop Technology, and was shown...
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WEAF Membership – There are, potentially, large financial rewards
8 Feb
WEAF members join the organisation for a variety of reasons, though principal amongst these is undoubtedly growing the business. The question is does it succeed? Paul Mallett, business development lead in aerospace for Hempel Special Metals, thinks it does. He...
WEAF’s Navigating the Grants Maze huge success
19 Jan
WEAF’s “Navigating the Grants Maze” workshop was a huge success, with over 40 attendees finding out the various channels to finance, from grants, through to banks through to investors. And at the same time there were really useful sessions on how to boost human...
WEAF Welcomes new member Ignition!
17 Jan
We are a global events and exhibitions business that believes in delivering a positive difference to every detail of the projects in which we are involved. We have an in-depth knowledge of working in regulated areas including...
Simon Young reviews 2017 and looks ahead to the coming year in Aerospace Manufacturing magazine
16 Jan
The South West is an aerospace hub filled with talented and skilled individuals and game-changing technologies which it claims makes it the number one aerospace cluster in Europe. Simon Young, chief executive of The West of England Aerospace Forum (WEAF), reviews 2017...
“The challenge of change” with Small Business Commissioner & onwards to Farnborough
15 Jan
15 January 2018 “The challenge of change” with Small Business Commissioner & onwards to Farnborough The new Small Business Commissioner, Paul Uppal, will give the keynote speech at the West of England Aerospace Forum’s (WEAF) annual conference on the 28th of...
WEAF Welcomes new member TMB Patterns Ltd!
12 Jan
TMB Patterns, possess full tool design and development departments. Tooling is manufactured within a fully equipped toolroom , machining centers, gun drilling, wire erode, mill turn, 2.0m surface grinding machine, fully automated 24/ 7 robotic 5 Axis manufacturing...
WEAF Welcomes new member ARTIS!
12 Jan
ARTIS is a leading polymer materials consultancy, specialising in the development, testing, and analysis of elastomers. The broad experience of our staff, combined with our extensive test facilities, enables ARTIS to understand the complex underlying science of rubber...
WEAF Welcomes new member Composite Integration Ltd!
12 Jan
Composite Integration Ltd provides market-leading solutions to the composites industry, specializing in Resin Transfer Moulding and Resin Infusion processes. Research and technology is central to our business and has enabled us to innovate with customers in sectors...
WEAF Welcomes new member Pferd Ltd!
12 Jan
Pferd offers a unique broad product range for surface finishing and cutting, years of experience and modern production methods for first-rate work results and efficiency as well as a close network of experienced employees to solve application problems. 4 Westleigh...
WEAF Welcomes new member Multi Fan Systems Ltd!
12 Jan
Multi Fan Systems, part of Filtermist International, designs and manufactures customised air movement and air pollution control systems to ensure industrial workplaces are clean and safe. Services include oil mist and fume extraction, dust...
A unique position in the UK for design and manufacture.
8 Jan
That’s where UK manufacturer Avon Magnetics Limited of Christchurch, a front runner in the field of transformers, inductors & wound components, have positioned themselves. They were one of the first in their field to gain AS9100 Rev C certification for both design...