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NWAA has already delivered two of our four key events of the year; the New Talent Awards Night which we reported in our last Plane Talk and our Annual Conference, held on the 12th May 2016 at the Dunkenhalgh Hotel. NWAA’s 3rd Annual Aerospace Conference was very well attended and our members were treated to some excellent presentations that covered global aerospace markets, UK and global economics, impact of the EU referendum, the future of manufacturing and also industry updates from global primes AIRBUS and Leonardo Helicopters (formerly AgustaWestland). As the event grows in strength we have also been able to attract more sponsorship and companies wanting to exhibit which adds to the quality and the energy of the event. I can genuinely say that this was the most difficult event I have ever had to manage as there were so many group and one-to-one discussions happening that it was difficult to get the audience seated – which from my perspective was a great result and demonstrates the value to our members from the networking at NWAA events.

Of course, as soon as one event comes to an end, we start to focus on the next event which, of course, is Farnborough International Air Show 2016. NWAA will be at the exhibition the week before the show preparing the North West’s 210 square meter stand on behalf of the members exhibiting with us. On the morning of Monday 11th July 2016 we will be there early to ensure that representatives from the world’s aerospace industry are given the best possible impression of the capability and experience that exists in the North West’s Aerospace and Defence Sector. This year will of course be special because we are due to see for the first time the end product of so much hard work that has been done in this region. The star of the 5-hour flying display show will be the F-35 Lightning II Joint Strike Fighter making one of its first flights in Europe which will be testament to the UK’s early commitment to the programme. I am genuinely excited to see this aircraft flying as I know how important it is to our region. I was recently shown around the BAE Systems assembly

facility (S430) at Samlesbury for the rear fuselage of the F-35 aircraft. Terms like world-class are often used too freely, but in this case the F-35 capability that has been developed by BAE Systems in Lancashire is unmistakably world-class. This programme is also supported by a number of high value manufacturing companies located in the North West including RLC Group, Hyde Group, Magellan Aerospace (Blackpool), Pennine Tools Aerospace, Kaman and Teledyne CML. As such, I think Farnborough International Air Show 2016 has the potential to be an exciting show for NWAA and our members and gives us a great opportunity to demonstrate how we have contributed so much to the largest defence programme in the world.

Our fourth key event of the year will be the NWAA Aerospace Ball. This will be the first time NWAA has delivered this event since the banking crises but we think the time is right to come together as an industry and celebrate our achievements. We have booked the Dunkenhalgh Hotel on Friday 7th October 2016 for this Black-Tie / Evening Dress event. This is an opportunity for our members to bring partners and/or customers to a social event where they can network within the aerospace industry, whilst supporting a great charity (Pendleside Hospice) and enjoying an evening of entertainment, music and dance.

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2 CHIEF EXECUTIVE’S STATEMENT 3 CHAIRMAN’S STATEMENT

4 MEMBER NEWS

5 NWAA NEWS

NWAAChief Executive’s Summer StatementBy Dr David Bailey

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NWAA Chairman’s Summer StatementBy Neil McKay

Once again we are preparing for the Farnborough airshow – the biggest event in the aerospace calendar. This year promises to be a magnificent occasion once again with a high expectancy of important business commitments to be delivered across the industry supporting key partnerships, programmes and supply chains.

The run up to Farnborough this year has been dominated by a period of economic and business uncertainty both nationally and globally but some clarity, at least of direction, will be available at the time of the event. This invites the opportunity for us all to get together and consolidate our approach and responses to the crucial industry demands against a clearer political and economic backdrop.

The NWAA’s recent Annual Conference punctuated the collective aerospace global requirement for growth and performance in the supply chain to meet unprecedented demand with rates of 60/month in large civil aerospace driving substantial attainments for rate readiness and consistency of performance at higher volumes than ever before. Coupled

with the significant demand from the military arm for its programmes, particularly JSF, and the entry of C series production in the civil market all adding to an intense global demand picture. These combinations of demand require a strong level of strategic responses from the industry in relation to investment, process development and innovation, among other drivers, in order for the UK supply chain to grow and prosper commensurate with the OEM’s across the next two decades and beyond.

Farnborough will be a timely event to outline these issues and to evaluate the necessary response requirement for the industry as a whole and the supply chain in particular. It is fair to say that organisations like the AGP and ATI see the order of importance that the UK supply chain holds in terms of our national industry response to this global demand characteristic and is the reason why the supply chain and its development are at the highest levels of their strategic agenda when it comes to national policy for the aerospace sector in the UK. For this reason I would expect particular significance relating to manufacturing and the supply chain to gain momentum and criticality in and around the show with resultant impact

on important national programmes such as SC21+ and NATEP with other thrusts influencing skills and capabilities, innovation and technology.

So all in all I see Farnborough as an event not to be missed with significant messages and signals greatly influencing our industry momentum with the resultant impact on what we will all be doing across the summer and beyond to bring about change.

I hope to see as many of you all as possible at this years show so please come and see us on the stand where we will have some organised events or just simply turn up and say hello.

Neil

Advanced Laser TechnologyManchesterwww.altlaser.com

The NWAA welcomes the following new members...

TecometSheffieldSouth Yorkshirewww.symmetrymedical.com

Jam RecruitmentSaleCheshirewww.jamrecruitment.co.uk

Preston Technical LtdPrestonLancashirewww.prestontechnical.co.uk

Schunk UK LtdLeedsWest Yorkshirewww.schunk-group.com

STAGWalton-On-ThamesSurreywww.stag-aerospace.com


THE P.P. GROUP OF COMPANIES HAS A PROUD HISTORY OF PROVIDING INNOVATIVE SOLUTIONS TO CHALLENGING PROJECTS IN THE AEROSPACE INDUSTRY.WHY CHOOSE P.P. GROUP FOR YOUR AEROSPACE REQUIREMENTS• Reduce your project costs due to

significant material savings – we use advanced nesting techniques across all cutting processes, on both complete supply and free issue basis.

• High quality service – we are AS 9100 Rev C certified and have a designated QHSE department.

• Benefit from fully automated material traceability – we guarantee traceability throughout all our processes, making the P.P. Group one of the most trusted partners within the aerospace sector.

• Technical advice for your projects - all our sales staff have a proven track record in aerospace, space, commercial and defence projects, ensuring we always recommend the best course of action for any of your requirements.

• Any size, any shape and any material – whether it’s stainless, aluminium, tooling plate or titanium, the P.P. Group has it all.

THE P.P. BRAND – OUR VISION AND MISSIONTo support global supply chains through the delivery of complex solutions to a broad spectrum of industries, by using constant innovation and ongoing investment in the latest profiling and processing technology. Autonomation is at the heart of everything we do as a group and our ultimate goal is to take autonomation to all our customers and suppliers, in order to reinforce global supply chains. We believe it is our heritage, expertise and innovative approach to processing techniques that has enabled us to support supply chains since 1976. The P.P. Group is proud of our strategic partnerships with our clients, which are always based upon trust, support and environmental sustainability.

AUTONOMATION EXPLAINEDAutonomation allows operators to work harmoniously with their machines and is the inspiration behind our ongoing commitment to technological innovation and corporate social responsibility.

THE P.P. BRAND – OUR VALUESBy utilising knowledge, experience and professionalism in everything we do, we aim to deliver the ultimate service to our clients. Whilst on our journey, we will continue to inspire the industry to follow the ‘P.P. Way’ in processing, material management, process excellence and customer service by placing our brand values - people and autonomation - at the core of everything we do.

CERTIFICATIONSQuality, Health & Safety and Environmental (QHSE) management and performance is at the heart of all sustainable and successful businesses. We are proud to hold the following certificates: AS 9100 Rev C • ISO 9001 • ISO 14001 OHSAS 18001 • BS EN 1090

W: ppgroupltd.co.ukT: +44 (0) 161 736 9299E: [email protected]

See us on the NWAA stand in Hall 1 (Stand B140, booth 4)

Small components make a big difference!

WATER JET CUTTING

Up to 6000 mm x 3000 mm and up to 200 mm in thickness.

Twin-headed cutting. Up to 45º bevelling.

HEAT TREATMENTNormalising & Stress Relieving.

Maximum temp. 900°C, with a capacity of 3800 mm x 3700 mm x 2070 mm.

GRINDING2540 mm diameter grinding table.

Free issue and full supply.

RECOMMENDED SERVICES

Even though we offer numerous profiling and processing services,

P.P. Group’s experience in the aerospace sector has shown that the ones listed

below are always in high demand by our customers:

Advanced Laser CuttingPremium Water Jet & Bevel Water Jet Cutting

Heat Treatment & Stress Relieving Services

Lumsden Grinding ServicesSpecialist CAD

Development Services

P.P. GROUP AND THE NORTH WEST AEROSPACE ALLIANCE

The P.P. Group of Companies is proud of its association with the NWAA – it allows the group to stay up to date with the latest trends and developments in the aerospace sector, thus rest assured that you will get the best possible advice. In addition, numerous networking events that we

either sponsor or attend, enables us to form long lasting partnerships with

some of our existing as well as new customers.


NWAA NEWS

THE P.P. GROUP OF COMPANIES HAS A PROUD HISTORY OF PROVIDING INNOVATIVE SOLUTIONS TO CHALLENGING PROJECTS IN THE AEROSPACE INDUSTRY.WHY CHOOSE P.P. GROUP FOR YOUR AEROSPACE REQUIREMENTS• Reduce your project costs due to

significant material savings – we use advanced nesting techniques across all cutting processes, on both complete supply and free issue basis.

• High quality service – we are AS 9100 Rev C certified and have a designated QHSE department.

• Benefit from fully automated material traceability – we guarantee traceability throughout all our processes, making the P.P. Group one of the most trusted partners within the aerospace sector.

• Technical advice for your projects - all our sales staff have a proven track record in aerospace, space, commercial and defence projects, ensuring we always recommend the best course of action for any of your requirements.

• Any size, any shape and any material – whether it’s stainless, aluminium, tooling plate or titanium, the P.P. Group has it all.

THE P.P. BRAND – OUR VISION AND MISSIONTo support global supply chains through the delivery of complex solutions to a broad spectrum of industries, by using constant innovation and ongoing investment in the latest profiling and processing technology. Autonomation is at the heart of everything we do as a group and our ultimate goal is to take autonomation to all our customers and suppliers, in order to reinforce global supply chains. We believe it is our heritage, expertise and innovative approach to processing techniques that has enabled us to support supply chains since 1976. The P.P. Group is proud of our strategic partnerships with our clients, which are always based upon trust, support and environmental sustainability.

AUTONOMATION EXPLAINEDAutonomation allows operators to work harmoniously with their machines and is the inspiration behind our ongoing commitment to technological innovation and corporate social responsibility.

THE P.P. BRAND – OUR VALUESBy utilising knowledge, experience and professionalism in everything we do, we aim to deliver the ultimate service to our clients. Whilst on our journey, we will continue to inspire the industry to follow the ‘P.P. Way’ in processing, material management, process excellence and customer service by placing our brand values - people and autonomation - at the core of everything we do.

CERTIFICATIONSQuality, Health & Safety and Environmental (QHSE) management and performance is at the heart of all sustainable and successful businesses. We are proud to hold the following certificates: AS 9100 Rev C • ISO 9001 • ISO 14001 OHSAS 18001 • BS EN 1090

W: ppgroupltd.co.ukT: +44 (0) 161 736 9299E: [email protected]

See us on the NWAA stand in Hall 1 (Stand B140, booth 4)

Small components make a big difference!

WATER JET CUTTING

Up to 6000 mm x 3000 mm and up to 200 mm in thickness.

Twin-headed cutting. Up to 45º bevelling.

HEAT TREATMENTNormalising & Stress Relieving.

Maximum temp. 900°C, with a capacity of 3800 mm x 3700 mm x 2070 mm.

GRINDING2540 mm diameter grinding table.

Free issue and full supply.

RECOMMENDED SERVICES

Even though we offer numerous profiling and processing services,

P.P. Group’s experience in the aerospace sector has shown that the ones listed

below are always in high demand by our customers:

Advanced Laser CuttingPremium Water Jet & Bevel Water Jet Cutting

Heat Treatment & Stress Relieving Services

Lumsden Grinding ServicesSpecialist CAD

Development Services

P.P. GROUP AND THE NORTH WEST AEROSPACE ALLIANCE

The P.P. Group of Companies is proud of its association with the NWAA – it allows the group to stay up to date with the latest trends and developments in the aerospace sector, thus rest assured that you will get the best possible advice. In addition, numerous networking events that we

either sponsor or attend, enables us to form long lasting partnerships with

some of our existing as well as new customers.

NWAA Annual ConferenceOn May 12th at the Dunkenhalgh Hotel Members of the North West Aerospace Alliance learned about implementing the strategic vision for UK Aerospace Aerospace a focus on Manufacturing, Technology, Supply Chain and Skills.

With an impressive line up of speakers and topics, this was an event not to be missed.

NWAA’s Dr David Bailey started the days’ event with a welcome to all the attendees and introduction to the days’ programme.

Clive Lewis, Managing Partner, Achieving The Difference LLP, discussed ‘International Opportunities - Global Aerospace Outlook 2016’.

Jeegar Kakkad, Chief Economist and Director of Policy at ADS, then gave a ‘UK and Global Economy - Industry Update.

While gold sponsor NatWest Bank’s Richard Hill, Head of Automotive and Manufacturing, Corporate and Commercial Banking, talked about ‘The Road Ahead For UK Manufacturing’ Nick Hussey, Manging Director, Hennik Research, publishers of The Manufacture Magazine gave a ‘UK Manufacturing - Industry Update’.

Platinum sponsor P.P. Group’s Managing Director, Peter McCabe, talked about ‘Competing Against The Low-Cost Countries Using Automation And Advanced Technologies, In Order To protect UK Manufacturing’.

While Colin Turner, Strategic Sourcing Manager, AgustaWesland discussed ‘Supply Chain Collaboration - As a Strategic Innovation Enabler’.

Gold sponsor Ideagen’s ‘Global Sales Manager’, Jane Murdoch then talked about ‘Prepare and Align for ISO9001-2015’.

The mornings programme was then brought to a close by gold sponsor Buck & Hickman’s Scott Bairstow, Key Account Manager who discussed ‘Industrial Consumables Management - Adding Value at Every Touch’.

The afternoon programme continued after a delightful lunch, with John Lewis, Supplier Development Manager UK discussing ‘Airbus Supply Chain And Strategy’.

Dr Michele Lawty-Jones, Lancashire County Council Skills Director followed, discussing ‘ Skills - Challenges and Delivery’.

NWAA’s Dr David Bailey, went on to launch the ‘NWAA Supply Chain Roadmap’, with NWAA’s Chairman Neil McKay closing the conference with a summary on what was a day enjoyed by all.

Thank you to our event sponsors:

Platinum sponsor: P.P. Group, Gold sponsors: Buck & Hickman, Ideagen plc, NatWest, Silver sponsors: Aerospace Manufacturing, AVS-SYS Ltd, Cutwel Ltd, FORCAM UK, Ideal Recruitment, Magnesium Elektron, Open Mind Technologies UK Ltd, Training ByteSize, Woodford Engineering Consultancy (UK) Ltd and Wolfmet.

Display from NWAA member and event sponsor FORCAM UKDisplay from NWAA member and event sponsor P.P. GroupGuest speaker Jeegar Kakkad, Chief Economist and Director of Policy ADS


NATEP NEWS

NATEPWhat’s Happening in NATEP?It has been a busy few months for the NW NATEP team as the projects currently in progress reached a total of 21. The NATEP team have been working with over 60 different companies across the range of projects, from start-up’s to global aerospace primes. Nationally, 114 projects have been funded and are currently in progress, with over 250 companies involved in some really exciting technologies. Details on the funded projects are available on the NATEP website and if you are interested in finding out more, get in touch with one of the NATEP team. It is also worth attending some of the dissemination events being held around the country. They are free to attend and an opportunity to talk directly to the NATEP project partners and end users about the technologies and how they could help your business.

Featherlite Aircraft Seat project draws to a close

The Featherlite Aircraft seat project was funded by NATEP in Call 2. The project team held the final project review meeting on 7th March. Hosted at lead partners Magnesium Elektron’s Swinton site, representatives from MEUK and partners Mettis Aerospace and Kenard Engineering presented the results of the Featherlite Aircraft Seat project to representatives from the NWAA NATEP team and the North West Regional Advisory panel.

The project has drawn to a successful close demonstrating finished components, produced in Elektron®43, which passed 16G dynamic crash testing whilst achieving significant weight saving vs high strength aluminium alloy 2024. In addition, Mettis Aerospace: developed capabilities in the forging of a magnesium alloy suitable for aerospace applications and Kenard Engineering: demonstrated fast, efficient, dry machining capability.

Bleed Air Leak Detection Project launched

The North West Aerospace Alliance played host to the collaboration behind the Bleed Air Leak Detection project launch on 21st April. Lead partners Photon Fire Limited joined funded partners Leigh Cables, subcontractors Teesside University and end user Meggitt PLC to launch the project, which is aiming to develop an in-flight temperature monitoring system for aircraft that localises hot-spots before an emergency incident occurs.

AssystMe Project Launches

The Assyst-Me tool is a portable software package, which is designed to automate the concessions repair process whilst also enabling significant reductions in concession volumes.

The Lead Partner, and concept creator, is Assystem UK- an aerospace design engineering supplier with 50 years’ experience. Assystem UK will be managing the project and liaising with potential end users to the tailor the software to industry requirements. Mosquito Digital, aManchester based SME, are Assystem UK’s chosen software partner on the project and will be responsible for designing and implementing a user friendly system.

Featherlite on display at AIX 2016

Bleed Air Leak Detection Project Launch


Introducing the NATEP North West Regional Advisory Panel

Mick CarlisleRolls-Royce PLC Chief of Commodity Strategy, Structure & Transmission

Iain MintonAircelle UK Research and Technology Director

Martin BurnhamIIDEA UKOwner

Ian EavesBusiness Development Director

Billy BeggsUCLanEngineering Innovation Manager

Phil CochraneBAE SystemsIndustry Capability Procurement Supply Chain Engineering Manager

Glyn WilliamsMarshall’s Aerospace & Defence GroupChief Engineer

Costas SoutisUMARIDirector

NATEP NEWS

General InformationThe National Aerospace Technology Exploitation Programme (NATEP) is a £40m Technology Development Programme Derived from a bid by the Aerospace Growth Partnership to the Government’s Advanced Manufacturing Supply Chain Initiative, administered by Finance Birmingham. NATEP is primarily aimed at small and medium sized suppliers to help them develop their own innovative technologies to enhance their capabilities and increase their ability to win new business with higher tier companies anywhere in the world. Programme managed by ADS and delivered regionally by the members of the Federation of Aerospace Alliances, NATEP will support the development of at least 100 projects, creating and safeguarding 1200 jobs in the UK Aerospace supply chain.

Save The Date! The North West NATEP team will be holding a UAV Themed event in September at the University of Central Lancashire and the North West Showcase event has been pencilled in for March 1st 2017. Further details will be published on the NWAA website (www. aerospace.co.uk) when the dates have been confirmed.

Dissemination event hosted by Farnborough NATEP Partners Farnborough Aerospace Consortium held a project dissemination event at the Satellite Applications Catapult in Harwell on 29th April. 7 different consortiums presented the results of their NATEP projects including the team behind the Deployable Antenna for Space project, led by Oxford Space Systems, who later demonstrated the system in the foyer of the centre.

Jenny Bryant and Jeremie Leonard presented on behalf of the team behind the Hybrid Aircraft Thrust Vectoring Propulsion System project. The FAC project is being led by V-TOL Technologies Ltd, with funded partners Flow HD and Scotia Gas Networks and end-user Beagle Technology Group. The NATEP project is enabling VTOL Technologies to develop an optimised, lightweight, ducted fan propulsion system as part of a patented thrust-vectoring mechanism for a breakthrough hybrid RPAS or “drone” to significantly improve its BVLOS [Beyond Visual Line Of Sight] performance, range and endurance.

Eventually, this system will revolutionise industrial asset and infrastructure inspections, not only in the way they are performed today using multi-rotor (quadcopter) platforms, but also the entire inspection process from acquired inspection data through to back office systems. ”Ashley Bryant, Managing & Technical Director for VTOL Technologies said “If it had not been for the NATEP funding, we would not have been able to have assembled the expert consortium nor engage upon this critical propulsion system development programme, which is delivering breakthrough results. We had challenges identifying a viable composites partner and the NATEP mentoring team

For more information about NATEP, please contact the NWAA Industry Liaison Manager Sally Giles on 01772 648800 or email sally.giles@ aerospace.co.uk

Denzil Lawrence

Simon WadeyAIRBUS UK

Michael AndreaeSigma ComponentsDirector of Technology & Improvement

Chris BradfordRolls-Royce PLCChief of Capability Aquisition Installations SCU

were excellent at providing a list of high-quality possible partners, from which we were able to identify the eventual “right”consortium partner.”

Denzil Lawrence from Boeing UK and Dr. Gerald Wong from the MET Office also provided keynote addresses to the audience.

the VTOL Flying Wing and Harwell Dissemination Event

Future NATEP 2 Funding

Whilst the funding available through NATEP has been allocated to projects, talks with potential funders are continuing to secure further funding. Companies based in Northern Ireland are already able to access NATEP funding through and it is anticipated that companies in the rest of the UK will be able do so in the near future; any updates will be posted on the NATEP and NWAA websites.


NWAA NEWS

and dispensing systems for fasteners and other small parts.

Isle of Man Cluster (Booth 2)The Isle of Man is host to one of the most agile and dynamic clusters of aerospace and engineering companies in and around the UK region.

CGTech (Booth 3)CGTech is the developer of VERICUT® CNC Machine Simulation, Verification and Optimisation software. VERICUT protects CNC machine tools against potentially disastrous collisions by providing a virtual machining environment for program simulation and testing of post processed CNC code. CGTech also offers programming and simulation software for the rapidly growing CNC Composites Automated Fibre placement market.

P.P. Group (Booth 4)The P.P. Group of Companies began life in the basement of a cotton milland has grown into one of the UK’s leading profiling and processingcompanies. The P.P. Group provides

diverse, high-quality profiling, processing and manufacturing services across a vast range of industries. Our commitment to innovative technology and machinery, partnered with some of the most knowledgeable and experienced employees, has earned us an outstanding reputation for reliability and honest service.

There are four divisions that make up the P.P. Group: P.P. Plasma, P.P. Profiles, P.P. Protube and P.P. Processing. To conclude, we are AS 9100 Rev C certified.

Produmax (Booth 6)Produmax are a high precisionsub-contract engineering company who have been supplying high quality machined components and assemblies for over 40 years. The success of Produmax has been as a result of prudent investment in state of the art CNC machinery including 5 Axis milling and 14 Axis turning centres. The company has a highly skilled and stable workforce working to an IS0 approved quality system since 1988.

Farnborough airshow has long been considered one of the world’s leading aerospace events and is core to many aerospace companies’ sales and marketing strategy. The 2014 event saw the sum of orders and commitments reach US $201bn, beating all previous records set for the show. Over 1,500 exhibitors took part with over 100,000 visitors attending, across the 5 trade days.

For Farnborough 2016 NWAA has a new stand, which will be at Hall 1, B140. Our new stand builds on the success of the one we had at Paris by maintaining its bold colours and sleek style, but will now have more Booths and PODS for our members to hire for use at the show.

NWAA Members who will be exhibiting on the NWAA stand in 2016, to date include:

Hurst Green Plastics (Booth 1)Hurst Green Plastics Ltd supply many world class organisations with their unique and innovative kanban storage

Join NWAA & member companies at Farnborough Airshow 2016

Hall 1, Stand B140


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Marposs Ltd (POD 1 & 2)Marposs has many years experience in the design and manufacture of tooling, fixtures, machine monitoring systems and automatic inspection machines that perform checks on specific parts, used on aeronautics and space sectors. Measuring components, masters and electronics used in the equipment are 100% manufactured by Marposs, giving us control over the quality and integrity of the essential building blocks of the equipment.

Marposs systems are used for assembly, final inspection and MRO of almost every modern aircraft engine manufactured (e.g.: CFM56 (GE/Snecma), GE90 (for Boeing 777), GP7000 (for Airbus A380), Silvercrest, LEAP-X).

Over the last few decades, we have supplied thousands of gauging/tools systems to customers worldwide; the most of any gauge manufacturer in the world. Aerospace Industries and their subcontractors can find at Marposs a full range of measuring / testing equipment to help with manufacturing and assembling their products.

Granada Material Handling Ltd (POD 3)Granada Material Handling Ltd design, manufacture and install standard and bespoke overhead travelling crane systems and associated structural steelwork.

Woodford Engineering (POD 4)WEC was formed in 2008 to provide systems engineering services to the aerospace industry. The majority of employees have 20 to 40 years of experience in Mechanical, Electricaland Avionics Systems Engineering and Systems Safety departments at a local

civil and military aircraft manufacturer.

Hardide (POD 5)Hardide Aerospace Coatings has developed a range of nano-structured tungsten carbide-based coatings that combine exceptional wear and corrosion resistance with toughness and ductility in one material. Applied by low temperature CVD, they can coat internal surfaces and complex geometries.

Hardide-A is an environmentally compliant and technically comparable replacement for hard chrome platingproviding enhanced protection against corrosion, chemically aggressive media, wear, galling, fretting and fatigue. No dimensional changes/re-design is necessary.

Broetje-Automation (POD 8)Broetje-Automation is one of the world’s leading experts for production processes in the aviation and aerospace industry. Our UK team based in Chester plans and implements highly-efficient solutions for aircraft assembly.

Tecomet (POD 9)With over 100 years of engineering excellence, we are recognised as a leader in the global market of precision forging and machining for the aerospace, defence, power generation and general engineering industries. Our goal is to exceed our customers’ exceptionally high standard for innovative engineering, quality products and on-time delivery. By keeping the entire manufacturing process of engineering, tools, forging and machining in-house and under total control, we ensure our products and customer service are unsurpassed in the industry. Specializing in engine parts, our portfolio includes turbine and compressor blades, fuel injector nozzles, actuator housings, pipe fittings and case plates.


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Wincanton (POD 13) Wincanton are partnership driven with a proactive, but non-prescriptive approach to operational methodology. We offer a comprehensive logistics support capability which includes: Inbound logistics to manufacturing: the collection, receipt, collation, storage, kitting and delivery to production line of inbound components.

Aerospace Lancashire (PODS 14 &15)Lancashire the UK’s number one region for aerospace manufacturing and has a history of over 100 years of aviation experience. This has delivered an outstanding record of innovation, capabilities and skills. Aerospace Lancashire is showcasing the opportunities that exist in the county. We can flag the market opportunities open to those who invest in Lancashire, highlight capabilities which are missing from the Lancashire supply chain, and share details on sites and premises space available on the county’s Enterprise Zones. We’d also be happy to talk to you about business the incentives available if you are looking to locate and grow your business in Lancashire.

Grob Machine Tools UK Ltd (POD 16)The company GROB-WERKE GmbH & Co. KG was founded in 1926 in Munich, Germany. After producingvarious types of machine tools, it was in1950’s that GROB started to produce

special machines (i.e transfer lines) for the car industry. Since then, GROB is one of the leading global players in the machine tool industry. Today, the GROB-Group is much more than a manufacturer of machining centers. Our product range is comprised of stand-alone machines, complex flexible systems, assembly and automated equipment and entire system solutions. With production plants in Germany, Brazil and the USA, and subsidiaries in China, South Korea, India, Mexico, Hungary, Russia and the United Kingdom, Grob is world-wide present to support it’s customers with competent and experienced personal.

KYOCERA SGS Precision Tools Europe Ltd (POD 17)KYOCERA SGS Precision Tools offers standard and bespoke precision solid carbide rotary cutting tools to leading market sectors such as aerospace, automotive and motorsports, and dental/medical equipment suppliers. Its latest cutting tool designs are equipped with three-stage chatter suppression to remove any harmonic influence on the workpiece or the cutting tool.

Hyde Group (POD 18)Hyde have a long standing commitment to customer focus, with our state of the art design, tooling & manufacturing capabilities, which include AOG service 24/7/365, Assemblies, Fabrication, Welding & X-Ray, Drop Hammer, Machining up to 7 Axis, heat & surface treatments and project management all this allied with a proven track record in low cost sourcing firmly establishes our place among the global supply chain.

Heller Machine Tools Ltd (POD 19)Heller Machine Tools has produced high quality machines and delivered complex projects from its Midlands facility in Redditch for over 40 years.

Other members also at the airshow will be: Valuechain.com (Booth 5), (company BIO not available at time of print).

University of Central Lancashire (POD 10)The University of Central Lancashire (UCLan) in Preston was founded in 1828 as the Institution for the Diffusion of Knowledge. Helping people from all walks of life to make the most of their potential is what UCLan’s all about. Today UCLan has a student and staff community approaching 38,000 it is the fifth largest employer in the North West of England.

UCLan has invested in Aerospace Engineering launching an undergraduate degree in 2015, and is active in aerospace software, materials and UAV research.

NATEP (POD 11)The Aerospace Growth Partnership developed the National AerospaceTechnology Exploitation Programme (NATEP) aimed at small and medium sized suppliers to help them develop their own innovative technologies to enhance their capabilities and increase their ability to win new business with higher tier companies anywhere in the world.

GA Engineering Ltd (POD 12)GA Engineering North West specialises in medium sized Precision CNC machining. Servicing the Aerospace, Defence, Medical and Oil and Gas industries. Manufacturing capabilities include CNC turning, mill turn, horizontal milling and 4 and 5 axis machining. Mainly specialising in ‘Runners and Repeaters’ with ideal batch sizes between 10 and 500 components. GA operate a quality system approved to AS9100 Rev C and have a first class inspection facility housing 4 CMM,s. Together with the backing of the GA Group and Simmons Private Equity fund GA North West have considerable investment available to support potential customer requirements and welcome long term supply agreements.

All Booths and PODS now sold out, hospitality, literature and plasma screen packages still available!

Speak to Sharon or Claire today on: 01772 648800 for details


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P.P. Group sustains its competitive advantage through non-stop development of purpose built IT systems and autonomation

Since 1976 the P.P. Group of Companies has been supplying customers with expertise in fabrication, profiling and processing. From its three sites in Manchester, Salford and St Helens it supplies materials to a wide range of industries, including the aerospace sector. The company places its brand values – people and autonomation – at the core of everything it does.

Sasha Kushnir, group marketing manager explains: “Autonomation allows operators to work harmoniously with their machines and is the inspiration behind our ongoing commitment to technological innovation and corporate

social responsibility. Our brand values have assisted the group to develop a sustainable competitive advantage, which revolves around a purpose built ERP system – called Profile Logic”. In order to help meet the Group’s manufacturing and business objectives, Profile Logic has enjoyed non-stop development for the last 20 years.

Full integration of P.P. Group’s ERP system across all the key manufacturing processes enabled the company to achieve outstanding results - for example in its CAD services and particularly the nesting. Peter McCabe, the group’s managing director explains: “Our highly trained CAD teams create very lean nests, using the latest algorithms of our CAD provider. I demonstrated astonishing material savings that this approach creates, during our presentation, at the NWAA’s Annual Conference in May”.

Coupled with the CAD plate library the nesting achievements are closely linked with the maintenance of the plate stock library. The library automatically reads information from the company’s ERP system giving the P.P. Group increased levels of accountability, traceability and instant information relating to stock requirements. Peter explains: “The way we use our IT systems to manage stock, enables us to have stock turns of between 8 and 10 times a year; against an industry standard

of 3-4 times at best. An added benefit of this functionality is we can conduct full accurate stock takes of inventory valued at up to £500,000 within 3 hours, knowing it is 100% correct complying with accountancy rules”.

The Group has enjoyed astonishing growth over the last ten years, even during the 2008 / 2009 recession. The number of employees increased rapidly from 60 in 2006, to 100 in 2016; of which 16 are apprentices. The tonnage processed doubled from 4000 tons to 8000 tons in the same period of time.

Peter summarises: “I think global manufacturing will become more competitive. It is important in order for UK manufacturing to compete, we must continually invest in technology promoting the autonomation philosophy. Companies need to introduce software integration to enable process automation across all departments; including customers and suppliers. We need to continually invest in people and process development. The need to work collaboratively across the supply chain has never been greater”.

For further information, please visit: www.ppgroupltd.co.uk

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TwinBin’s Twelve Months of TouringHurst Green Plastics have big plans for their Queens Award Winning Flagship product: the TwinBin System. They plan to proudly showcase it and their other products across the world throughout 2016 and 2017.

The Lancashire SME company who make all their products locally, have plans for 4 major exhibitions in 4 different continents over 12 months.

The first event, The Singapore Airshow, took place in February 2016 and received over 48,000 trade visitors to the 1040 exhibiting companies.

The next event was MRO Americas which took place in Dallas, Texas in April 2016. Their first show in USA! Delegates from across the globe were impressed by the innovative patented design which

creates contamination free, first in first out stock rotation of fixings and fasteners. The MRO show also allowed Hurst Green Plastics to showcase their brand new product, the SpinFlag Stock Indicator, which is a smaller alternative to the patented BinFlag Stock Indicator already used in various industries across the globe. The SpinFlag, launched in April 2016 has already seen sales in USA and UK.

Farnborough Airshow is the next planned event, which will take place in July 2016 and they plan to unveil a brand new product which aims to reduce Stock Checking times by up to 100%.

The final show of the tour is Avalon Airshow in Geelong, Australia in February 2017, which will be the second time at the show in Australia following the incredible success in 2015.

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BAE Systems chooses specialist tooling training Kit From HeamarHeamar Company Ltd, a NWAA member, has put together a specialist MIL-Spec tooling kit for BAE Systems at their £5m Humberside Airport Training Academy.

The kit will be used by apprentices on their Aircraft Maintenance and Support Apprenticeship scheme who are learning how to work on avionics and mechanical systems at Airforce bases around the World.

The Academy is responsible for the delivery of trained personnel into a number of UK and overseas contracts, supporting some of the world’s most advanced military fast jets. The apprentices at Humberside will be using the Heamar BAE Training Kit

to learn how to work on avionics on military aircraft such as the Eurofighter and Typhoon.

For further information, please visit: www.heamar.co.ukPhoto Caption: Heamar’s Reece Burley with Claire West and Alex Roughley at the BAE Training Academy hangar in Humberside with the HTK1003 kit.

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Aquila appoints supply chain specialists The supply chain expert Flex (formerly Flextronics) has been appointed as a spare parts logistics partner by Aquila Air Traffic Management Services.

Aquila is a joint venture between NATS, the UK air navigation services specialist and Thales, the primary supplier of equipment and services for the UK Air Traffic Management industry.

AQUILA is delivering the UK Ministry of Defence ‘Marshall Project,’ providing Air Traffic Management Services to 65 MoD airfields across the UK and overseas, including equipment upgrades to radios and radars.

Flex’s role will be to provide a spare parts logistics service, ensuring that any parts and equipment that need replacing can be quickly sourced and supplied. This could range from standard electrical kit through to highly specialised aviation-based equipment.

Justin Barratt, Managing Director at Aquila, said: “We are delighted to have appointed Flex as our service provider for Logistics and Warehouse

services. Not only did Flex offer us excellent value for money but also a clear commitment to being responsive and proactive which will in turn enable us to delight our customer and meet their requirements throughout the delivery of our service.”

Mike Meades, General Manager of Flex UK, said: “We are an established provider of international spare parts logistics services with over 20 years’ experience. With our breadth of experience in this market and in-depth knowledge, we are ideally placed to deliver a first class service to Aquila.”

For further information, please visit: www.flextronics.com

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Island of InnovationAerospace engineering & manufacturing on the Isle of Man

The Isle of Man, located in the middle of the Irish Sea, is a Crown dependency often best associated with motorbikes and financial services. What you may not know, is that with a population of just 85,000, the Island punches well above its weight in the manufacturing industry and is innovation and cluster rich. Over 200 companies are based on the Island operating in specialities ranging from seafood processing and packaging to aerospace engineering, including space.

The Island is home to the manufacturers of:

• The world’s finest hand-made English style watches.• The laser optics used on the Mars Curiosity Rover.• Kettle controls present in nearly every home.

The Isle of Man also boasts a rich food and drink industry, with specialities such as Loaghtan Lamb and Manx Queenies (a type of miniature scallop) that can only be sourced and distributed from the Island.

Without a doubt the Isle of Man’s best known engineering and manufacturing sector lies within aerospace. Isle of Man aerospace firms are an integral part of the UK supply chain and work on major projects for Airbus, Boeing and NASA among others. Isle of Man companies supply components for the latest aerospace programmes including:

• Airbus A380 and A350.• Boeing 787 Dreamliner. • Joint Strike Fighter. • A400M Military Transporter.

In fact, the Isle of Man has been at the forefront of aerospace design and manufacturing for over 70 years.

The Isle of Man has a mutually supportive environment for aerospace manufacture and operates its own aerospace cluster. The Isle of Man

Aerospace Cluster (IOMAC) is a partnership of 23 Island based businesses. IOMAC guides and develops the industry, working with both public and private sector organisations to ensure the Island is at the forefront of development.

The Cluster is also a partner of the North West Aerospace Alliance, one of the most influential aerospace clusters in Europe. Its members have been regularly recognised for their excellence. Between 2008 and 2015 companies in the cluster grew on average by 25%.

For companies looking to invest or expand operations, the Isle of Man is an ideal location. Companies choosing to relocate all or part of their operations may be eligible to take advantage of the Isle of Man Government’s new Enterprise Development Scheme (EDS). EDS is a three tiered scheme aimed at micro and small businesses, medium sized expanding businesses and businesses considering relocating to the Isle of Man. Funding opportunities range from grants, loans and equity investment of up to £1million.

In addition to EDS the Isle of Man’s Financial Assistance Scheme has been successful in helping to grow Island based businesses for 35 years. The scheme has proved ideal for aerospace

engineering companies needing to make large capital purchases of equipment.

The Isle of Man is committed to growing its aerospace manufacturing sector. Not only is financial assistance available to businesses for equipment, the Island now operates a technically advanced apprenticeship course through the Isle of Man College of Further and Higher Education. The course, developed in partnership with industry, the Isle of Man Government and the Isle of Man College, ensures the Island’s aerospace industry is supplied with high calibre staff proficient in modern design and engineering techniques.

The Isle of Man has the heritage, expertise, infrastructure and staff to support further aerospace manufacturing activity. Businesses based on the Island also benefit from:

• Corporate tax zero-rated.• World class telecoms and power infrastructures.• Safe location for Intellectual Property (IP) sensitive products.

The Isle of Man has a proven track record of hosting aerospace companies and the Island’s business environment offers significant benefits for companies looking to establish a presence on the Island. Get in touch to find out how the Isle of Man can help your business.

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• To find out more about aerospace engineering and manufacturing on the Isle of Man, visit us on the North West Aerospace Alliance stand. • For the latest updates on aerospace and business on the Isle of Man visit: www.whereyoucan. com.

• If you are interested in doing business on the Isle of Man but were not able to catch up with us at the show, please contact Adrian Moore, Business Development Manager for Manufacturing and Inward Investment at the Department of Economic Development. [email protected]

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Attend an Isle of Man event at IFB 2016The Isle of Man Government Department of Economic Development will have a strong presence at the International Festival of Business 2016. Set to be the UK’s biggest- ever business festival it will be held at Liverpool Exhibition Centre and satellite venues across the City’s world-famous UNESCO World Heritage Waterfront.

Running from the 26th June – 1st July, the festival will contain over 100 high quality business events across a variety of professional sectors, focusing on Manufacturing, Energy and Environment, Creative and Digital and Financial Services.

IFB is a showcase event for the Isle of Manand an opportunity to join business leaders, innovators and entrepreneurs from both the Island and around the world. Explore ideas, network and do deals at IFB2016. Registration and attendance is FREE.

For information and to register your attendance at any of the IFB events listed below, please visit http://www.whereyoucan.com/ifb

MANXufacturing Now – Sensible long term funding options to engineer your growth today!Aloft Hotel, No. 1 North John Street, Liverpool, EN, L2 5QW

Speakers will explore the benefits the Isle of Man can offer manufacturers, funding and how the manufacturing cluster already in existence on the Island can support a new entrant’s supply chain.

Who should attend? Decision makers for international manufacturing companies in the start up to expansion phases looking for funding to accelerate their business in an innovation and cluster rich environment.

Isle of Man Offshore Renewable Energy Breakfast The Athenaeum, 12 Church Alley, Liverpool, L1 3DD

This seminar and networking breakfast will be attended by representatives from Bruce Anchor, V.Ships, and by Dr Ken Milne, Director of Energy & Support Services for the Isle of Man Government.A breakfast buffet will be served from 08:00 - 08:30 providing an opportunity to network with fellow delegates from both on and off Island. This will be followed by sit down presentations focusing on industry opportunities.Who should attend? Any clean-tech or renewable energy sector business considering the Isle of Man.

Isle of Man Maritime Centre of Excellence Drinks ReceptionKathleen and May Tall Ship, Canning Dock, Liverpool Waterfront, L3

Step aboard the beautifully restored historic ship at the heart of Liverpool’s Albert Dock, with views of the famous three graces and find out about the wide range of Maritime and related services available on the Isle of Man.Who should attend? Maritime Professionals, private investors and their advisers outside the Isle of Man. Funding Businesses at Every StageLaunching the Isle of Man £50million Enterprise Development SchemeExhibition Centre Liverpool, Kings Dock, Liverpool Waterfront, L3

Networking lunch on the Deck, ECL This lively panel event will discuss and explore the challenges for businesses at different stages of securing funding to grow. The panel will be made up of senior representatives from HSBC, SPARK Impact, Syndicate Room and Angel Investors. Following the panel discussion, the floor will be opened up to questions from the audience and debate.This event is also an opportunity to learn more about the Isle of Man’s ground breaking Enterprise Development Scheme that will offer tailored funding options to businesses investing on the Isle of Man. EDS is a three tiered scheme aimed at micro and small businesses, medium sized expanding businesses and businesses considering relocation to the Isle of Man. Funding opportunities range from grants, loans and equity investment of up to £1million.

Who should attend? Companies and entrepreneurs interested in gaining insight into funding options for business both on and off Island.Register to attend: Visit http://www.whereyoucan.com/ifb

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When the grade gets tough Dormer Pramet has launched a new milling grade and also expanded its face milling range for stainless steels.

The M6330 grade has been developed specifically to achieve longer cutting edge durability and reliability in a range of difficult-to-machine materials with and without coolant.

Particularly suited to adverse cutting conditions, including interrupted cutting, the grade is now available with many of Dormer Pramet’s most popular inserts, including the ADMX, HNGX, LNGX, LNMU, OEHT and numerous other ranges.

It promotes greater operational reliability and tool life, with a high resistance to heat-related cracks. This is due to improved abrasion resistance from a new substrate and PVD coating.

The new grade is the latest of many new products recently launched by Dormer Pramet for machining stainless steels.

Meanwhile, Dormer Pramet has also added to its face milling range for stainless steel with new, larger diameter cutters and inserts for greater depths of cut and more powerful machines.

These latest tools include the octagonal OEHT 09 inserts, suitable for unstable conditions and machining fragile components in stainless steels and soft steels up to depths of 5mm.

The versatile tool can be used for both roughing and finishing operations, providing increased tooling economy and significant savings on machine time.

In a recent product test, machining a piece of steel (3900mm x 3200mm) with coolant, the OEHT performed the roughing and finishing operation in 52

minutes. A competitor tool performed the same task in the same conditions in 252 minutes with roughing and finishing operations done separately.

A new range of round inserts, REHT 24, for face and copy milling and the XEHT 09 wiper inserts add to the options available. All can be clamped into the same milling cutter, further increasing versatility and cost efficiency.

A wide assortment of new milling cutters, ranging from 80 - 315mm diameter, is also available. Internal coolant delivery is supported by each cutter, including for large diameters. For further information, please visit: www.dormerpramet.com

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Teledyne CML Composites passes NADCAP audit with zero non-conformance findingsAdvanced composites manufacturer Teledyne CML Composites has completed a NADCAP audit on its Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) practices with no major or minor Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs) identified.

Teledyne CML Composites identified the need for NADCAP accreditation for

Composites and NDT in January 2014 to support the current customer base and to meet the long-term growth ambitions of the company. Ten months later, the company was awarded NADCAP accreditation.

General Manager John Toner explained, “Following the decision to seek NADCAP accreditation, we identified the necessary personnel and equipment we would need, along with a lot of hard work which enabled us to secure our initial goal very quickly. We are pleased with the re-accreditation by NADCAP and thrilled with the style that our NDT team has achieved this. They are a credit to the business and an indication of the importance that we place on the parts we manufacture for our customers.”

Teledyne CML Composites plans to continue its investment in people and equipment throughout the business with the NDT function a key focus. In 2016, the number of NDT operators is set to double, and operators will receive training to uplift their individual NDT qualifications. In addition, the footprint of the NDT department is set to increase as Teledyne CML Composites prepares to receive automated robotic inspection equipment.

Teledyne CML Composite’s performance during this process is just one example of the company’s commitment to providing quality parts and components for multiple industries and its dedication to continue meeting and exceeding customer standards.

For further information, please visit: www.teledynecml.com

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Developing Bespoke Aerospace Tooling with 3D Printing for the Airbus A320 neoInnovative thinking from Safran Nacelle’s Manufacturing Manager Andy Crosland and FDM Digital’s Technical Director Graeme Bond solves Airbus rate production problem using 3D printing technology.

Andy Crosland says “When we began the A320neo journey our vision was firmly set on the future production rates.

A clear objective for this was to ensure that we error proofed every operation.

One of the early problems we encountered was accurate drilling and countersinking of the Pre-cooler Scoop to the IFS panel. The standard process is to countersink a hole using a “Vanmar Microstop Cutter Cage”, this tool sits flat on the surface of the component when being used. However, the Pre-cooler Scoop has a complex 3D curved surface

so the Vanmar would not sit flat, thus causing a problem for the operator.

The results were that sometimes the countersinks would be too shallow or too deep, or not at the correct angle and the operation was so risky that only one operator would voluntarily carry it out.

I myself have a passion for innovation and I decided we needed a more creative approach to the solution. An idea came to me that we could 3D print a new drill guide alignment end for the Vanmar with the 3D curvature of the Pre-cooler built in. I had recently visited FDM Digital Solutions and met Technical Director Graeme Bond, who has a background in jig and tool design, we arranged to meet and together we came up with a conceptual idea that allowed a repeatable production solution. Collaboratively we designed a 3D printed shroud that covers the whole of the Pre-cooler aperture and at each countersink position there is a recess for the Vanmar to be aligned at the correct drill angle allowing a repeatable drill and countersink operation to be done at once. FDM Digital Solutions engaged with multiple two-way visits engaging shop floor production operatives with 3D printing technology.”

Graeme Bond says “Through various tests and tool trials, together we found the optimum solution for Safran Nacelle’s problem. Educating and engaging the team at Safran Nacelles in the approach of design and manufacturing freedoms using 3D printing, and being ready to accept a technology to change traditional manufacturing techniques, was key to the success of this production solution”.Andy says “One of the major benefits of using this tool is that we have had no countersinking issues on the Pre-cooler scoop and all the operators can use it. Time wise the tool saves us about an hour on each unit and makes the process capable rather than incapable.”

Graeme Bond says “Innovation and speed to market with 3D printing gives total design freedom allowing unlimited design possibilities of any special purpose jigs / Tooling for areas of aircraft manufacturing. FDM Digital Solutions have the in house 3D Cad design consultancy and engineering knowledge to turn conceptual cost / time saving ideas into reality which have huge benefits to companies.”


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Hycrome Aerospace LaunchesOver recent years Hycrome’s business activity has always been an even balance between both the Aerospace & Oil & Gas/Power Generation sectors. Whilst the latter continues to be a core strategy to Hycrome’s business development, the aerospace sector is growing at such a rapid pace that Hycrome have focused special attention and made significant investment recently in this area. Coupled with this investment Hycrome Aerospace Ltd has now been incorporated alongside the existing company to deal specifically with Aerospace Surface Treatments and Manufacture.

2016 saw the start of installation of a fully automated Tartaric Sulphuric Anodise

(TSA) line at Hycrome Aerospace. TSA is a “greener” alternative to the current method of Chromic Anodise which will be subject to EU REACH Regulation restrictions in mid-2017. Many future models of airliners will use TSA and with projected build rates on the Airbus A350 alone set to reach 10 per month by 2018 Hycrome Aerospace will be well placed to cope with the imminent demand for this process.

April 2016 saw the completion and commissioning of Hycrome Aerospace’s latest Fully Automated Paint System with 48 Metre length track. With the current line working 24/7 investment in a second system was essential to free up capacity to allow the business to grow.

Hycrome Aerospace are AS9100 Rev C approved and also hold NADCAP in 5 disciplines – Thermal Coating,

Chemical Processing, Heat Treatment, Non-Destructive Testing & Surface Enhancement.

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Collaborative enabling software proves popular at MACH 2016Nearly 26,000 people visited MACH 2016, representing an increase of 10 per cent on MACH 2014. CGTech, the developer of VERICUT CNC simulation and optimisation software, welcomed faces old and new onto its stand and a popular feature was the Reviewer ‘demo bar’.

VERICUT Reviewer is completely free!!! Yet this powerful software from CGTech provides enterprise-wide manufacturing collaboration that even extends beyond the geographic location of any company. A foundation for a truly paperless operation, Reviewer can generate in-process inspection instructions and 3D digital documentation from simulated in-process machined features. Reviewer is available to download from

the VERICUT DVD for companies using the CNC optimisation and simulation software or from the CGTech website, and it will play Reviewer files on all versions of Windows desktop PCs or Windows compatible handheld tablets, as well as Apple iPads.

Although it is freely available the 3D Reviewer is a very powerful tool that can also help improve communication with customers, suppliers, and anyone else that can benefit from having access to a 3D simulation. Anyone can play the 3D simulation forward and backward to see material being removed or replaced. Error messages and NC program text is highlighted when a collision on the stock or fixture is selected. Cutting conditions and a tool path line display can be optionally shown. The user can rotate, pan and zoom and the cut stock can be measured using a variety of measurement tools.

As well as handheld digital devices it is also possible to download the software and the Reviewer file on to a USB memory stick so that it can be sent to customers anywhere around the world,

or share the file simulation during a video conference. In addition to the 3D simulation, the user can embed traditional reports in PDF format that can be easily accessed from within the app.

While creating reports is a necessity for any machine shop, the Reviewer allows customers to remove paper from the shop floor and adopt a digital method, either using Windows or Apple. With the depth of information available companies that are running first-off parts during the nightshift no longer need the programmer to be there, all the information is contained within the simulated Reviewer file. The VERICUT operator has always been able to do this and now the machine operator can as well with all the information about the machining process collated.

For further information, please visit: www.cgtech.co.uk

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Buck & Hickman lifts the lid on industrial consumables managementIndustrial consumables management and consolidating industrial suppliers were some of the key topics explored by Buck & Hickman, the UK’s leading distributor of tools, maintenance and health & safety products, at the recent North West Aerospace Alliance’s annual conference.

As one of the keynote speakers at the conference, Scott Bairstow, Aerospace Key Account Manager at Buck & Hickman opened his session by outlining the organisation’s work within the aerospace sector, drawing on its 185 year heritage supporting manufacturing and providing practical inventory management solutions to some of the UK’s most prestigious aerospace organisations.

In line with the event’s focus: Implementing the strategic vision for UK Aerospace, Scott concentrated on one of the common issues experienced by many of Buck & Hickman’s clients – industrial consumables management, outlining the key challenges and the

costs associated with procurement. To combat this issue, Buck & Hickman has developed a number of vendor managed inventory services including InvendTM and InsiteTM which Scott outlined during the conference. Discussing both services in-depth, Scott explained the host of functionality and user benefits associated with Buck & Hickman’s industrial vending service, InvendTM, which has been designed to improve control and visibility of MROconsumables, and can typically help customers achieve between 25% and 40% reduction in consumable spend. For those looking to transfer complete

control of procurement to an externalsupplier, Scott discussed InsiteTM which provides a dedicated branch on site, providing access to a range of services, technical expertise and OEM support.

Scott explained: “The session was a fantastic opportunity to meet with industry professionals, share ideas and also showcase the value adding services Buck & Hickman has to offer, with the focus on the strategic vision for UK Aerospace, industrial consumables management seemed an appropriate subject, as we often find that customers will have strategies in place for other areas of the business, but consumables procurement management is often overlooked and this is an area where huge cost savings can be made.

MRO procurement has proved a major challenge for many of our customers as the lack of visibility and the inability to ensure compliance with contracts is particularly problematic. We were keen to showcase the ways in which Buck & Hickman can support aerospace organisations and streamline and optimise MRO procurement in the industry, assisting them achieve their strategic visions for the future.”

For further information, please visit: www.buckandhickmanuk.com

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Cutwel Attend North West Aerospace Alliance ConferenceCutwel, UK & Ireland Leading Tooling Supplier, attended the annual NWAA conference on the 12th of May 2016 as part of their membership.

Cutwel were a silver sponsor for the event which was held at Dunkenhalgh Hotel in Blackburn,

The Cutwel contingency included their Senior technical Manager Gary Clegg, General Manager Adam Gillard and Marketing Supervisor James Maack.With the silver sponsorship, Cutwel had their own presentation and display stand at the event to enhance their networking landscape this provided the perfect opportunity to showcase some of their quality tooling which is widely used and recognised throughout the aerospace industry. Some of the tooling systems that were on show included the LinTec Broaching System and Angle Head Aggregates by Benz and the WTO QuickFlex® system amongst many others.

The event also featured several keynote speakers, who discussed what they

thought about past, present and future topics in the aerospace industry.

Were you at the event and didn’t get chance to speak to Cutwel? Or are you in the aerospace industry and want more information on any of Cutwel’s products?

For further information, please visit: www.cutwel.co.uk or ring 01924 869 610

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Midland Aerospace Takes-Off With MAXX Machining from OPEN MINDJust over 10 years ago, Midland Aerospace invested in a 5-axis DMG machining centre and OPEN MIND’s hyperMILL CAM software. A decade later and the astounding growth at Midland have seen the arrival of an additional five 5-axis machine tools and an extra three seats of hyperMILL.

In the last three years, the manufacturer of aero engine and wing structure components has invested £2m in new equipment and seen turnover growth of 20%. The growth forecast is set to continue with the company now being one of the 40 elite aerospace businesses working under the UK Government’s new SIG (Sharing In Growth) Program.

Alluding to the machine tool investments, Midland’s Managing Director, Mr Eamon

Lyons says: “5-axis machines are a necessity for leading aerospace suppliers and to ensure our machines run at their optimum, we invested in hyperMILL. Our initial decision was based on two factors. Firstly, a leading F1 team committed huge resources to a CAM feasibility trial where OPEN MIND came out on top by some distance. Secondly, we wanted to protect our machine investment with 5-axis software that guaranteed collision avoidance – OPEN MIND was the only company that could meet our needs.”

Since the initial investment, both the 5-axis machines and CAM seats have increased. Now using four hyperMILL seats, Midland can develop, prototype and batch manufacture parts for customers with anything from 50 to 100+ parts being programmed with hyperMILL every month. More recently Midland trialled a new MAXX Machining module from OPEN MIND at the AMRC on one of its titanium structural parts. The new MAXX machining package reduced cycle time for each of the six 18mm deep pockets from 40 minutes to just 3. The complex part that previously required 40 hours of machining is now finished in less than 10 hours. The MAXX roughing

module trebled the recommended feed rate and almost doubled the speed rates to deliver a productivity gain of 280%. Despite the change of parameters, tool life was improved from 30 minutes to over 2 hours.

Since this trial, more features have been incorporated into MAXX Machining such as ‘5-axis Tangent Plane’, a feature that works with barrel cutters to increase tool ‘step-over’ rate by 5-10 times to instantly reduce rough machining cycle times by an additional 75% and finish machining times by 90%. For Midland Aerospace, the early indications are a complete success. As Midland Aerospace Programmer, Mr Ian Jones comments: “Up to 90% of our machining time can be spent finishing tight corner radii in pockets, as we have previously had issues with chatter and miss-match marks. By using the Tangent Plane feature and special tools, we now have 6-7mm of the tool in contact with the part. This improves the finish, eliminates chatter and miss-match marks and it significantly improves machining times.”

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