Strategic Vision

WEAF’s Vision and Purpose

What we do

We promote Aerospace & Advanced Engineering within the South West region of the UK, focussing our activities towards the SME’s supported by the larger regional Primes.

Why we do it

WEAF is focused on developing and sustaining  the most important aerospace and advanced engineering region in the UK. Encouraging our members to thrive, innovate and grow. To empower individuals and help to inspire the next generation.

How we do it

We enable our members to connect, share, solve problems and create opportunities together. Signposting them to access the tools needed to help enhance competitiveness. We support innovation through cluster networking, funding and collaboration. Provide a range of network/clustered based events to stimulate growth and enable B2B communications. We act as the voice of regional SME’s into Regional/National/International stakeholders.

Resources

News and Posts

Advanced Manufacturing to be MoD’s ‘New Normal’

A UK Ministry of Defence (MoD) strategy on Advanced Manufacturing has been released. The paper focusses on additive manufacturing specifically with lessons learnt from Ukraine, the opportunities, and overcoming obstacles in the adoption of the technique for UK...

Bowers Group Unveils Next-Generation Mobile Metrology Showroom

Bowers Group is delighted to introduce its new Mobile Metrology Showroom, delivering precision measurement demonstrations directly to businesses across the UK and the Republic of Ireland. Designed to provide an on-site and direct experience, the brand-new facility...

Tariff Showdown: The impact on UK manufacturing.

The Wild West of politics on the global stage will impact the UK, WEAF considers how the latest US administration tariffs could potentially impact the aerospace, defence, and advanced manufacturing sectors.  The UK has been hit with a 10% tariff on all goods sold to...