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Look who's exhibiting at the WEAF Conference!

So far the following companies have booked to exhibit at the WEAF Annual Conference. Why not think about joining them? AACE Ltd, Aerospace Manufacturing, AGC Aerocomposites, Airbus, Belden Universal / PT Motion, Bluemay Ltd, Bouygues, British Gas, Castlemead Insurance...

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Graduate Recruitment Partnership Reaches for the Skies!

Gradsouthwest, the south west graduate jobs board, is pleased to announce a new partnership with the West of England Aerospace Forum (WEAF) – bringing great graduate jobs in aerospace, defence and advanced engineering industries to graduates wanting to work in south...

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An exciting year in the life of Strenco Tools

After a somewhat turbulent 2016 with its many ups and downs, focusing on the ups and the achievements attained, all in all it was a successful year: Team GB had their most successful Olympics in history; Leicester City defied the odds and beat the big guns of world...

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Thales selects AceAxis radio to power in-flight broadband

SWINDON, UK—21 July 2016 —AceAxis, a leading developer of wireless technology, today announced that it has signed a development and manufacturing agreement with Thales, under which it will adapt its remote radio head (RRH) design for use in a system providing...

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Stirling celebrates 30 years in business

This year, Bristol-based Stirling Dynamics will be celebrating its 30th anniversary. Formed from small beginnings in 1987 as an aerospace research and development consultancy by founder Dr Robert Stirling, Stirling has gone on to become an advanced engineering company...

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West SMEs highlight lack of Government support as growing concern

West-based SMEs are among those feeling optimistic about the prospects for the UK economy, but increasingly concerned about the lack of support from the government, according to the latest research from Smith & Williamson, the accountancy, tax and investment...

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Heathrow decision spells expansion for UK economy

In October, the government backed the proposal to add a third runway to Heathrow. The long-awaited decision was met with mixed reactions, but has been largely welcomed by the business community. Neil Cayley, Lead Consultant for Aerospace, Defence & Aviation at...

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Graham Joyce joins IMD Group

Graham Joyce joins IMD Group Bristol based management consultancy IMD Group announces the appointment of Graham Joyce as Chief Operations Officer. The former Defence Delivery Director (Europe) of the world renowned civil engineering consultancy CH2M HILL brings to his...

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Trackwise Improved Harness Technology™ achieves major milestone

Trackwise, a UK-based specialist manufacturer of products using printed circuit technology, is pleased to announce the successful completion of a major milestone in the development of Improved Harness Technology™ - the manufacture of a 10metre/30foot 6 layer flexible...

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SCORPION TOOLING AND ED FAGAN WORKING TO PRODUCE BETTER RESULTS

Achieving advanced materials is a complicated issue, machinists are always looking for greater throughput, better tool life and better yields. Ed Fagan are often asked what is the optimum cutting tool  or machining parameters   It is worth remembering not every batch...