First speakers announced for Advanced Engineering 2025 The leading event for the UK’s engineering and manufacturing sectors, Advanced Engineering, has announced the first round of speakers for this year’s event. Taking place at the NEC, Birmingham on October 29 and 30, 2025, industry experts and thought leaders will deliver in-depth talks across multiple forums, offering […]
Powering the possible — composites spotlight and SME innovation take centre stage Visitor registration is now open for Advanced Engineering UK, the UK’s leading annual gathering of engineering and manufacturing professionals. Taking place on 29 & 30 October 2025 at the NEC Birmingham, Advanced Engineering is the UK’s only event that connects the entire industrial […]
The Guide of Dunkirk is a historic motor lifeboat, famous for its role as one of the “Little Ships” in the Dunkirk evacuation during World War II. Its story is one of service and courage. She was damaged under enemy fire, her transom showing clear shell impacts was displayed for decades at Rowhedge boatyard. Now […]
Zünd is set to demonstrate how intelligent modular kit cutting cells are redefining composite manufacturing at Advanced Engineering 2025, taking place 29–30 October at the NEC Birmingham. As a global leader in digital cutting systems, Zünd will showcase how advanced software, automation and robotics seamlessly integrate to deliver faster, smarter and more efficient kitting workflows […]
From the foothills of the English Lakes District to the forefront of global innovation, James Cropper has spent 180 years pushing boundaries, shaping industries and making a material difference. This year, the sixth-generation family business celebrates nearly two centuries of papermaking excellence and advanced materials, with festivities at its Burneside mill, where employees and their […]
New distribution rights for KRAIBON® products in South Africa and UK Biesterfeld, one of the international leading distribution and service companies in the field of plastics, rubber, specialty chemicals and ingredients, and Gummiwerk KRAIBURG, a leading manufacturer of rubber and silicone compounds, have expanded their strategic sales partnership with immediate effect. Biesterfeld now holds new […]
This month marks a significant milestone for Argo Engineering, as the company announces its relocation to a larger, waterfront office at Hythe Marina Village. Founded in 2016, Argo Engineering has built a strong reputation for integrity, technical excellence, and independent consultancy. Now a team of 13, led by Director Simon Walley, the move to a larger […]
Composites UK, the trade association representing the UK composites sector, is delighted to unveil the shortlist for the 2025 Composites UK Industry Awards. The winners will be announced at the annual awards dinner on 29th October, coinciding with the Advanced Engineering Show, hosted once again at the National Motorcycle Museum, Birmingham. The 2025 competition attracted […]
Aerospace specialist Airframe Designs is supporting the new government defence strategy with a commitment to nurturing young talent and investing in skills as it expands its services to the aviation and related sectors worldwide. The Defence Industrial Strategy (DIS) sets out £250m worth of investment over the next five years to create jobs and make […]
With a new 300,000-square-foot site in Ciudad Juárez, DFS Composites boosts its global footprint and ability to supply composite tooling for wind energy across the Americas. DFS Composites Ltd. (Fareham, U.K.), a global tooling solutions and composite part manufacturing company for aerospace, automotive, wind energy, marine and a wide range of industrial applications, has acquired […]