Falls from Height: A Persistent and Predictable Risk in the Workplace
Following a recent prosecution involving British Airways, Claire Burrows, Partner, and Thorrun Govind, Solicitor at purpose-led independent law firm Brabners, discuss what happened, the legal outcome and why a proactive approach to health and safety compliance is essential for employers. In a stark reminder of the consequences of inadequate...
Solving Aerospace Fastening Challenges with Intelligent Tooling from Heamar
In aerospace manufacturing, precision and validation during fastening are critical. Improper tool tilt or angle during tightening can result in cross threading, compromised torque accuracy, and structural inconsistencies, risks that can’t be tolerated in flight-critical assemblies. Heamar provides tooling solutions to overcome these exact challenges. One such breakthrough is the...
Hyde Aero Awarded SC21 Bronze
A fantastic day at Rolls-Royce Derby recently for the ADS NATEP Meet the Buyer event, with Steve Ackley accepting on behalf of the business our second SC21 Bronze award for Manufacturing Excellence and Business Excellence. Great work by everyone involved! SC21 is the largest supply chain improvement programme in the...
UK commits £204.6m to Typhoon’s future radar
The UK Government has released £204.6m of funding towards the production and integration of an advanced new radar for the latest Royal Air Force (RAF)’s Eurofighter Typhoon jets. The state-of-the-art radar, known as the ECRS Mk2, will transform Typhoon’s control of the air, bringing a world-leading electronic warfare capability which...
Transformation takes off for aerospace engineers after Made Smarter supports technology investment
Airframe Designs triples in size after investing £40,000 in 3D scanning technology, backed by the digital adoption programme An aerospace engineering specialist has tripled in size, launched a new manufacturing division, and expanded internationally after investing in transformative 3D scanning technology, with support from the Made Smarter adoption programme. Airframe...
University of Lancashire Degree Apprenticeship Showcase 2025
Date: Friday 4th July Time: 9:00am – 12:00pm Location: University of Lancashire, Engineering Innovation Centre (EIC), Preston, Fylde Road, Preston PR1 2XS This is an employer-focused event designed to showcase our Degree Apprenticeship offering, our Apprenticeship Matching Service, our new DAs for 2025/26 and the wider university business support provision....
Burnley College Launches Industry-Leading Early Career Teaching Programme
Burnley College is proud to announce the launch of its innovative Early Career Teaching (ECT) Programme, designed to empower aspiring teachers on their professional pathway. With this programme, Burnley College cements its reputation as the ideal destination for newly qualified educators ready to inspire the next generation. Replacing the outdated...
