February 2026 - North West Aerospace Alliance

Manchester Metrology appointed as an official Scanology reseller in the UK

Manchester Metrology is now an official UK reseller of Scanology, part of the Scantech family. This makes it easier than ever for UK businesses to access Scanology’s professional 3D scanning solutions for a wide range of applications where accurate, flexible and efficient measurement is essential. Through this partnership, Manchester Metrology...

AFD Systems makes trio of appointments to support business growth

Lancashire-based advanced engineering and manufacturing specialist, AFD Systems, has invested in its continued growth with the recruitment of three new employees. Joanna Tolnai joins the company as structures engineer after gaining experience in design engineering roles in both Poland and Canada at global aerospace manufacturer Pratt & Whitney, focused primarily...

MAPAL to Present New Tooling Innovations and Solutions at MACH 2026

Leading tooling experts MAPAL will be attending MACH 2026 highlighting their latest and most innovative 2026 products and solutions. Over the week MAPAL will provide customers from the Aerospace, Automotive, E-mobility and Fluid Power sectors with pioneering solutions for a wide range of challenging machining processes. Visitors can experience a...

Tapeswitch to sponsor North West Aerospace Alliance Annual Conference 2026

Posted on 5 February 20265 February 2026

Chorley-based manufacturer Tapeswitch Ltd will be exhibiting at the North West Aerospace Alliance Annual Conference at the Concorde Conference Centre, Altrincham, on Wednesday 25th February 2026. Now in its eleventh year, the NWAA annual, one-day industry conference brings together over 180 attendees, with previous sponsors and speakers including Airbus, Rolls-Royce,...

Vericut Showcases Advanced Manufacturing Intelligence and Optimisation at MACH 2026

Vericut is pleased to announce its participation at MACH 2026, where the company will demonstrate the latest advancements in CNC simulation, verification, and optimisation. Visitors to stand 20-219, will see how Vericut helps manufacturers improve machining efficiency, reduce scrap, and increase confidence in even the most complex CNC programs. The...

Smarter Tooling Through Data: Unlocking Hidden Efficiency

Hidden in everyday tooling data are insights that unlock efficiency, stability, and measurable performance improvements. UK manufacturers face constant pressure from rising costs, tighter schedules and increasingly complex production environments. While machine capability and tooling selection often take centre stage, many opportunities for improvement already exist - hidden in operational...

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Month: February 2026