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Recent investment in Vericut verification, simulation and optimisation software is helping apprentices at Gloucestershire Engineering Training (G.E.T.) advance their skills in CNC machining to even higher levels of achievement. This progressive training...
Over the 11 years I have played a role in the West of England Aerospace Forum, I have been in continual awe of the significance of our region economically. Businesses in aerospace, defence, security and space – as pillars of advanced manufacturing – generate £6.6...
WEAF, the premier supply chain organisation supporting aerospace, defence, and advanced manufacturing for the South West, is pleased to announce that its new digital Network Portal is nearly here. Enhanced with your feedback, this central hub is a place for members...
The WEAF team recently welcomed Billy Cox, a University of West England student, as a Network & Data Coordinator on an internship. Billy has been an integral part of the team working on several high-impact projects over the last few months. Billy actively engaged...
Two-hundred attendees met from across the South West’s aerospace, defence, and advanced manufacturing community in Weston-super-Mare to mark WEAF’s Annual Conference & Expo. The entire event was underpinned by the mantra of “Doing More With Less” to help support...
On 26th March, Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rachel Reeves MP delivered HM Government’s Spring Statement. The statement acts as an economical bellwether on performance in conjunction with forecast delivery from the Office of Budget Responsibility (OBR). HM Government...
Industry Minister Sarah Jones MP has announced that the South West will benefit from a multimillion-pound investment from leading German space company OHB. OHB’s initial multimillion-pound investment will create a new UK subsidiary based at Bristol and Bath Science...
The UK government's commitment to growth is gaining momentum, particularly in the defence sector and through support to small and medium enterprises (SMEs). In a significant announcement in February, the Prime Minister, Sir Keir Starmer MP, revealed plans to increase...
Vertical Aerospace announces FY24 earnings On 11th March, Vertical Aerospace provided the market with its FY2024 earnings and highlighted the eVTOL manufacturer’s progress and future for the VX4 platform, commenting on its winged-tiltrotor design as a key advantage. ...
At the bright and welcoming Prototype & Play Lab space at the University of West England, Bristol, women, and men from across the UK gathered for WEAF’s inaugural Empowering Women in the Workplace event. The networking session provided a forum for women and male...
Inspire the Next Generation: Open Your Doors to Future Talent Are you ready to develop an inclusive talent pipeline and make a lasting impact on the next generation? As part of the WEAF Workforce and Skills Action Group, our recent cluster meetings have focused on...
Wednesday 25th June at the National Composites Centre, Bristol Monday 7th July, iAero, Yeovil Are you looking for fresh engineering talent to grow your business? Join us at one of our two exclusive events Engineer Your Future, where we’ll be connecting local small to...