An unmissable opportunity in store at MACH 2020 The Manufacturing Technologies Association (MTA), which organises MACH 2020 says the exhibition will be ‘the unmissable event for manufacturing technology suppliers’. Following on from the success of MACH 2018, which…
US defence budget predicted to continue its growth According to data compiled by Strategic Defence Intelligence, the US spent over $639 Billion in 2018 for its defence budget. By 2023, the US defence expenditure is expected to grow…
Third Dimension wins regional EEF innovation award Third Dimension, a leading supplier of handheld precision measurement solutions has celebrated success as the South regional winner of the Business Growth & Strategy Award. Neal Agar and Ellie O’Hare…
Wild engineering the future One of the county’s leading recruiters is urging youngsters to consider a career in engineering because companies are crying out for them. Michelle Stewart, managing director of Wild Recruitment in…
Queen's Award presented to NCMT At a reception on 14th November at the Coventry technical centre of machine tool and production solution provider NCMT, the company was presented with the Queen's Award for Enterprise in…
BG Engineering scoops regional business award BG Engineering, a leading subcontractor of precision machined components, based in Chesterfield, is celebrating after winning the Excellence in Manufacturing Award at the 2018 Derbyshire Times Business Awards. BG Engineering…
Dowty Propellers breaks ground at new Gloucester facility Dowty Propellers, a leading manufacturer of aircraft propeller systems for both civil and military applications, has broken ground on its new manufacturing facility at Gloucester Business Park. The facility in…
GKN Aerospace steps into widebody MRO market with A330 GKN Aerospace’s Fokker Techniek business has successfully completed its first A330 major maintenance project. The aircraft has been delivered to Air Europa, marking another milestone in the company’s history as…
Nasmyth Group apprenticeship training centre opens A new dedicated training centre for Nasmyth Group Academy apprentices was officially opened at Nasmyth Bulwell in Pinxton, Nottinghamshire. The new centre will provide the group’s apprentices with a dedicated…
First Boeing 777X flight test plane comes together Boeing has brought together the major fuselage sections to form the first 777X airplane that will take to the skies in 2019. In a major production milestone called 'final body…
CGTech announces new training venues for 2019 CGTech, the developer of Vericut CNC simulation software, has announce the release of its 2019 training schedule and the introduction of two new training venues. As well as the Manufacturing…
Airbus appoints Michael Schollhorn as chief operating officer Airbus has appointed Michael Schollhorn as chief operating officer (COO) for Airbus Commercial Aircraft, effective 1 February 2019. Schollhorn, currently COO for BSH Home Appliances in Munich, will succeed Tom…
Lockheed Martin starts production of X-59 Quiet Supersonic aircraft Lockheed Martin Skunk Works began manufacturing the first part for the X-59 Quiet Supersonic Technology aircraft, marking a milestone to bring supersonic commercial travel one step closer to reality. "The…
GKN Fokker to implement Airborne’s automated kitting solution GKN Fokker, a business of the Tier 1 aerospace supplier GKN Aerospace, has awarded the contract for the delivery of an automated kitting solution to Airborne, technology leader in advanced…
Twenty years of interior innovations More than 1,200 airline buyers and 14,000 aviation decision makers will descend on Hamburg from 2-4 April 2019 for the 20th anniversary of the world’s premier event for cabin interiors,…
Oerlikon Balzers receives Qualified Supplier status Oerlikon Balzers, a leading provider of surface solutions, has received Qualified Supplier status from Airbus for its two competence centres in the UK and France for copper alloy substrate coatings…
Here in a year: Dubai Airshow set to be bigger than ever With one year to go until the event, the Dubai Airshow 2019 organisers have announced that they are anticipating the show to be bigger than ever. When it returns to…
Watch this space as MTC eyes NASA partnership The Coventry-based Manufacturing Technology Centre is developing a partnership with the North American Space Agency (NASA) as US space scientists look to use MTC-developed technology in future space missions. The…
Airtec 2018 unveils new ‘Aerospace meets Automotive’ theme The 13th AIRTEC powered by IGF will present exhibitors from all over the world from November 20–22, 2018 at the MTC in Munich, Germany. With the new innovative concept: Aerospace…
Bollhoff UK merger brings advantages for OEMs Leading fastening innovators and suppliers, Bollhoff Fastenings and Bollhoff Armstrong have merged in the UK to form ‘Bollhoff Ltd’, effective from 1st November 2018. The family-owned and run Bollhoff Group,…
GKN Aerospace signs $66m contract for F135 engine components GKN Aerospace Norway has announced it has signed an eight-year agreement with Pratt & Whitney for the production of diffuser cases, low pressure turbine cases and shafts for the F135…
ATL Turbine Services powers ahead with international sales boost ATL Turbine Services, the Dundee-based turbine component repair company, has posted a strong set of results for its financial year ending June 2018. Sales grew to £6.5 million, up by…
Composites Europe and Foam Expo Europe to be held in parallel Foam Expo Europe, the trade show for the supply chain of technical foam production, and Composites Europe, the trade fair and forum for composites, technology and applications, will take place…
Hartzell to supply carbon fibre propellers for Eviation’s electric commuter Eviation Aircraft, a global manufacturer of all-electric air mobility solutions, has selected Hartzell Propeller as a development partner for Eviation’s debut aircraft, the all-electric Alice. With zero-emissions and 100% battery-electric…
