


Adopting technology to fill the experience gap and do more with less
There is no denying that skilled machinists are hard to come by. With a large percentage of the current workforce of NC programmers and machinists getting ready to retire and a shortage of newly qualified engineering talent, finding people to work in this industry and fill the void is becoming...
BAE Systems is recruiting 1,000 highly-skilled engineers over the next year as it gears up for a once-in-a-generation opportunity to reshape the future of combat air
BAE Systems launches recruitment drive to take on ‘once-in-a-generation opportunity’ BAE Systems is recruiting 1,000 engineers over the next year as it gears up for a once-in-a-generation opportunity to reshape the future of combat air. Last week, it was announced that the company will lead the UK industry response to...
Bowers Group Welcomes New Additions to UK Sales Team
Bowers Group is delighted to announce the appointment of two new members of its UK sales team: Conor Hitchin in the role of Central West Area Sales Manager, and Ben Brand as Mobile Metrology Centre Manager. Conor is responsible for the sales of Bowers Group manufactured products, Baty Vision products,...
BEIS Bulletin – 3rd August
Here is the latest news from the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy. The Bulletin will be taking a short break over the summer recess – the next issue will be published in September. Details of the Energy Bill Support Scheme published Households will receive £400 towards their...
VERICUT Announces Version 9.3 – Smarter Software for Smarter Machining
CGTech is proud to announce the latest release of VERICUT, Version 9.3. VERICUT is the industry leader in machine simulation, verification, and optimisation for all types of CNC machining, additive, and hybrid manufacturing processes. The software operates independently, but also integrates with all leading CAM systems. VERICUT 9.3 focuses on...
Launch of new innovative defence programme backed by £16 million
A £16 million programme to boost small and medium-sized enterprise (SME) defence innovation has been launched today. Keeping the UK at the forefront of defence technology Joining innovations and up to 50% of government funding with large suppliers Grants of up to £500,000 available per project With the innovation of...
Regional Alliances United & Working Together at Farnborough 2022
Left to Right: Andrew Mair Midlands Aerospace Alliance, Alan Fisher Farnborough Aerospace Consortium, John Whalley Aerospace Wales Forum Ltd, Paula Gill North West Aerospace Alliance and Colin Turner West of England Aerospace Forum. Farnborough 2022 event last week saw the five regional alliances working closely together with our national...