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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...
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 Workshop - 19th Sept 2024 On 19th September 2024, WEAF members at the Bristol & Bath Cluster gathered to discuss some of the most pressing...
After a busy and productive Farnborough International Airshow (FIA) in July for the WEAF team, our CEO Colin Turner has provided members with an overview on WEAF engagements, the current state of the aerospace industry, and the challenges facing the supply chain. ...
An advanced new radar that will equip Royal Air Force (RAF) pilots with the ability to locate, identify and suppress enemy air defences has taken to the skies for the first time, BAE Systems has announced. This significant achievement saw the prototype of the...
Vericut Optimizer is a new stand-alone software solution that maximises the potential of CNC machining programs. Users of Vericut Optimizer will discover the power of data-driven optimisation strategies and tool paths that work with both speed and precision. While...
RARUK Automation For Everyone Technology Showcase – South West 6th November 2024 Chilworth Manor, Chilworth, Southampton, SO16 7PT Are you struggling with labour shortages? Are you looking to give your business a productivity boost? Then come along to our...
Boneham & Turner, a leading precision engineering company, has significantly improved its inspection process by investing in the Baty Venture FV 3020 from Bowers Group. Allowing for faster, more accurate batch inspections and maintaining tight tolerances,...
We are pleased to welcome Helen Haxell-White to the WEAF team. Helen joins from Leonardo, where she led external communications for the company’s UK helicopters business in Yeovil. At Leonardo Helen managed several corporate campaigns for the aerospace and defence...
Yeovil-based helicopter manufacturer Leonardo has been left as the sole bidder for a major defence contract worth up to £1bn. It comes after both Airbus and Lockheed Martin withdrew from the tendering process to construct a new medium helicopter (NMH) for the Ministry...
We are pleased to announce an exclusive invitation to its members for the Advanced Manufacturing Roundtable Lunch, hosted by Flanders Make and Flanders Investment & Trade (FIT). This event aims to foster collaboration and partnerships between Flanders Make and...
An exciting new programme funded by the Ministry of Defence to provide business improvement support to UK based Small and Medium enterprises and Mid-tier suppliers in the defence sector supply chain. We are delighted to announce that the full application process for...