A team of 20 employees from Graphic’s Crediton site have successfully completed an Apprenticeship in Improving Operational Performance (Business Improvement Techniques). The 12 month programme is a formally recognised NVQ apprenticeship qualification combining...
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Airbus' solar-powered aircraft just flew for a record 26 days straight
16 Aug
The unmanned aircraft operates in the stratosphere at an average altitude of 70,000 feet and has a wingspan of 25 meters. The solar powered aircraft's maiden flight lasted almost 26 days. A solar-powered aircraft from the European aerospace giant Airbus...
Insider: Made in the South West – Thursday 8 November 2018 – The Bristol Hotel
15 Aug
South West Business Insider is delighted to be hosting the sixth Made in the South West Awards Dinner. This prestigious event showcases manufacturing from across the South West and gives the region's companies the opportunity to celebrate their commitment to world -...
WEAF Welcomes New Member Mikron Tool
10 Aug
Mikron Tool is a globally active tool supplier with headquarters based in Agno - Switzerland. Specialising in carbide tooling from 0.10-6.00mm, deep hole drilling, milling, deburring and special tools, with a strong focus on stainless steels, titanium, CrCo...
WEAF Welcomes New Member DS Smith Bristol Packaging Division
9 Aug
DS Smith operates in over 36 countries, from our local site in Bristol, to major plants across the UK & beyond. Using our unique PackRight© design process we have the skills & expertise to create innovative multi-material packaging solutions to service...
Avon-Dynamic UKAS Accreditation awarded for Portable Articulated Arm CMM’s
7 Aug
Avon-Dynamic’s already extensive UKAS Calibration scope has been expanded to include Articulated Arm CMM’s (Portable Coordinate Measuring Machines). Avon-Dynamic is the only UK based facility accredited to the latest specification, ISO 10360-12:2016, for the...
Belcan Acquires Omega Engineering Services Limited
2 Aug
Cincinnati, OH – August 1, 2018 – Belcan, LLC (“Belcan”), a global supplier of engineering, supply chain, technical recruiting, and information technology (IT) services to the aerospace, defense, automotive, industrial, and government services markets, today announced...
WEAF welcomes new member Brunel Engraving Co Ltd
2 Aug
Brunel Industrial Engraving are a leading supplier of engraved components to the UK Aerospace Industry. In addition we also provide control panels, labeling, QR and Bar code marking, mimic diagrams, serial plates and asset labels. Britannia Way Clevedon...
Satellite launches set to return to British soil after 50 years following new partnership with Virgin Orbit in Cornwall
1 Aug
The first British satellite launch in 50 years could take place from Cornwall within the next three years following a new partnership with Virgin Orbit. Virgin Orbit, a satellite launch company, has selected Spaceport Cornwall as an ideal...
WEAF Welcomes New Member Tungaloy UK Limited
27 Jul
Although relatively new to the UK market Tungaloy are one of the world’s leading indexable cutting tools manufacturers. Founded in Japan 1929, we offer a complete range of turning, grooving, milling and drilling products, we are having great success particularly in...
Farnborough International Airshow – Final Day
19 Jul
Farnborough International Airshow – Day 3
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