North West Aerospace Alliance

Defence Science and Technology Laboratory seeks early-stage novel and disruptive science and technology to advance defence robotics and autonomous systems.

Environmental compliance has officially shifted from a corporate social responsibility tickbox to a core operational constraint. With the recent June 2026 changes to the ISO 14001:2026 environmental management standards, manufacturers and industrial facilities find themselves under a microscope. Businesses now face a strict transition window to adapt to requirements around resource optimisation, empirical data tracking, and structured change management.

From October 2026, employers will face even greater responsibilities to prevent sexual harassment in the workplace. The legal requirement to take ‘reasonable steps’ will be strengthened to require employers to take ‘all reasonable steps‘ to prevent sexual harassment.

The Lancashire-based precision engineering specialist has increased its turning capacity by 50%, enabling the business to offer faster lead times and greater flexibility for customers requiring precision turned components and quick-turnaround manufacturing support. The expansion has been driven by the installation of three new bar feeders and a part catcher, alongside the integration of a collaborative robot (cobot) on one of the company’s lathes.

The £4.6 billion contract awarded to industry joint venture Edgewing, (a venture between BAE Systems in the UK, Italian firm Leonardo, and Mitsubishi Heavy Industries of Japan) funded jointly by the three partner nations, will advance the next stage of the aircraft’s design and the Global Combat Air Programme (GCAP).

Investment in leadership, advanced manufacturing and defence capability positions GEL for the next chapter Graham Engineering Ltd (GEL) has unveiled a refreshed brand identity, marking an important milestone as the company approaches its sixth decade in business. The rebrand reflects far more than a new visual identity.

Actuation in Modern Aircraft Modern aircraft are being asked to do more than ever before. They must be lighter, more efficient, increasingly connected and capable of meeting demanding safety, performance and sustainability requirements. Behind many of these advances is a process that often goes unnoticed: actuation.

Vericut will be proudly exhibiting at one of Europe’s leading aviation and aerospace events this July – the Farnborough International Airshow 2026. Exhibiting as part of the Farnborough Aerospace Consortium, we’ll be joining aerospace manufacturers, technology leaders, and defence organisations from around the world.

CAM and MES for More Efficient Manufacturing OPEN MIND Technologies AG will be exhibiting at AMB in Stuttgart from September 15–19, 2026 at booth 2B21 in Hall 2 of the international metalworking exhibition. The company will present the latest enhancements to the hyperMILL® CAD/CAM suite as well as the Hummingbird Manufacturing Execution System. Among the new features in hyperMILL® is 2D hale machining, also known as contour planing.

Industrial manufacturing around the world is undergoing rapid change. Geopolitical tensions, structural shifts in key industries, a weak economic outlook in Europe and new challenges in global supply chains are changing the way companies do business. At MAPAL, several of these developments are coming together at the same time. The company group has deep roots in Germany and Europe, holds a strong position in the automotive industry, and supports its customers through long-term investment projects.