7 - 8 NOVEMBER 2012, NEC Birmingham, UK The ADvANCeD eNGiNeeriNG uK 2012 Group oF eveNTs
SHOWGUIDE SHOW GUIDE
The ComposiTes engineering show2012
Aero engineering2012
The UK meeting point for the composite materials, design & manufacturing industries
The UK meeting point for the aerospace engineering industries
www.compositesexhibition.com
www.aeroengineeringshow.com www.aeroengineeringshow.com
Automotive engineering2012
The UK meeting point for the automotive design & manufacturing supply chain www.ukautoengineering.com www.energyengineeringshow.com
uK plastic electronics show2012
The UK meeting point for the developing organic & printed electronics industries www.plasticelectronicsshow.com
www.advancedengineeringuk.com
The Composites Engineering Show2012 Stage
Business Congress DOORS CLOSED
454
562
555 American
Aerotherm Industrial
Autoclave Company
Seating area
553
Matrix Composite Materials Co. Ltd
655
Huntsman Advanced Materials
654 World Courier (UK) Ltd
749
853
747
Trident Foams Ltd/AIREX AG
PlySim Analysis Services
1051
854
851 United Aerospace
945
745
849
943
Cutwel Ltd
847
Wilde Analysis Ltd
Entrance
347
Seating area
Seating area
551
558
Tygavac Advanced Materials Ltd
556
Alchemie Ltd
DIAB Group Ltd
EireComposites Teo/Composites Testing Lab Ltd
946
ESI UK Ltd
Filtration Service Engineering (FSE) Ltd
1047
250 seats
450
1054
Burgmann Packings
RTL Materials (Rolatube Technology)
Autonational
746
651 652 Desktop Composite Metal
Technologies Plc/C&J Antich & Sons (Huddersfield) Ltd
649
Imetrum Limited
Engineering
650
Marbocote Ltd
Manuplas Ltd
848
944
Sigma Composites Ltd
Mouldlife
Aviation
Composites Bioresins.eu(Southdown Aero Services)
Feature Display Torpedalo Project - sponsored by Norco GRP Ltd
Composites Engineering
DOORS CLOSED
Networking Area Academic Showcase
346
345 Dustcontrol UK Ltd
Composites Display sponsored by netcomposites
344
343 Proceq UK Ltd
148
245
341
243
339 340
Autoclave and Industrial Controls (AIC)
Ipeco Composites
Cannon SpA Border Technologies (AFROS Division) Ltd
146
LAMILUX Heinrich Strunz GmbH
LMT UK Ltd
144 AH Composites and Nord Composites
241
337
Broadwater Mouldings Ltd
335
239
Mirka (UK) Ltd
140
235
GRM Consulting Ltd
John Burn & Co Limited
138
342
PRF CompositeFibrecore/CEL/Tipton Materials
PRF Composite Materials
Materion Aerospace Metal Composites Ltd
338
Pyromeral Systems S.A.
336
ROACHES INTERNATIONAL partnered with ADAPTIVE CONTROL
Hamuel Reichenbacher UK
334
Krauss Maffei (UK) Ltd
Zircotec Ltd
332
331
S. MacNeillie & Son Engis (UK) Ltd Ltd
132 134
233
JET PRESS Ramsay Ltd Allport Rubber & Plastics 129 Ltd Spectron Gas Controls Yaplex Ltd Systems Ltd
130
329
Titan Motorsport & Automotive Engineering Ltd
330
PMS Diecasting Ltd
327 328 FlexLink Systems Ltd
448
Inrekor
Aderis Speciality Adhesives
Gerber Technology 446 Ltd
Fluidform Design Ltd
JEC
543
Heraeus Noblelight GmbH
447
552
547
Wolfangel GmbH
550
Composite Test & Evaluation Ltd
Autoclaves Group 548
541
Composite Materials Limited
539 544 Amber CMS Composites Industries SpA
Chem-Trend Europe
439 The
440
438
Engineering Ltd
Multiple Winding Co. Ltd
437
435
Lectra UK Ltd
Telonic Instruments Ltd
538
533
ESTECO S.p.A.
531
Zotefoams Plc
Ansys Ltd (UK)
428
Stokvis Tapes Ltd
426
Project 12 Ltd
Tajima GmbH
739
740
Laser Lines Ltd Hydromar
737
UMECO
CG Tech
738
Whitford Flexible Composite (WFC)
939
GTW Developments Ltd
Dark Matter Composites and Vac Innovation
839
937
936
935
Bentley Chemicals Ltd
733
Ltd
731
732
CRISTEX LTD
Force & Torque Test Solutions
835 Lavender International
833
Gurit UK Ltd
Reverie Limited
Gazechim Composites UK Ltd
LAP GmbH
Meeting Point / B2B Networking Area
727
725a Excel Technical Consulting Ltd
Assystem UK Ltd
725
530 Interface Force Measurements Ltd
Composite Integration Ltd
PPG Industries Semco Packaging
836 837 Mecmesin -
729
534
930
Procotex Corporation
Altair Engineering
826
Strand 7 UK Ltd
OGP Ltd
Aero Consultants (UK) Ltd and Laser Projection Technologies Inc.
Westmoreland Mechanical Testing & Research Ltd
825
824
Infodream Ltd
MSC Software Ltd
823
822
723
722
Akton Recruitment
928 927
Cranden Air Cleaning Diamond Systems Products Ltd
926
TUV SUD Product Service
AIM Composites Ltd
1041
Bespoke Composite Panels (Encocam)
925 924 TCB-ArrowOlympus Industrial Ltd
1044 Northamptonshire Enterprise Partnership
1042
Atlas Findlay Composites Media Ltd
1040
1037
Axson Technologies Zwick Testing Machines Ltd
1035
1038
Patterns and Moulds Ltd
1036
1033
Marineware Ltd
Pentaxia Ltd
Safe Technology
LOT - Oriel Ltd
1034
Mussett Composites Ltd
1032 Permabond Engineering Adhesives
1030
Luna Inc
1029
JR Technology Ltd/ISOJET
829
1043
1031
Euroresins UK Ltd
832
827
724
Gee Graphite
Sahos s.r.o.
CTG Ltd
728
Delpro Ltd
931
834
830
The Routing + Packaging Company
934
933
Airbench Ltd
831
726
Blackman & White Ltd Cutting Solutions
Mifa Aluminium BV
842
2KM (UK) Ltd
JETCAM International s.a.r.l.
940
ASC Process Systems Ltd
736 735 Retrac Composites Norco GRP Ltd
536
Anochrome Technologies Ltd
Ltd
640
SCIGRIP Europe
527
Euro-Projects Recruitment Ltd
Metrology Software Products Ltd
Sigmatex
841
Attwater Group
529 532
Intertek - (ITS Testing Services (UK))
639
642
Shimadzu UK Limited
742
M Wright & Sons Ltd
Evonik Services GmbH
844
European Composite Applications
540
Carr Reinforcements Ltd/Parkhill National Composites Textiles Certification & Evaluation Facility
MAKA Machinery UK Ltd
431 429
535
AMI-CON Supplies Ltd
Severn Valley Sailplanes
741
Magnum Venus Products (Europe) Limited
942
941
Emkay Plastics Ltd
Formaplex
Photron
Sonatest Ltd
430
433
epm Technology
641
843 846
743
542
537
432
Azelis
Horiba Instruments Ltd
546
TRB Lightweight FORMAX Structures
441 Langstone
647
Natural Performance Composites LLP
445
Assyst Bullmer
333
Zund Plotting Systems (UK)
449
1028
China National Building Materials Corp
Techni-modul Engineering
1027
OSG UK Ltd
1025 1026
InfraTec GmbH
Industrial Tooling Corporation
1023 SGS Carbide Tool (UK) Ltd
1024 H Roberts & Sons (DI) Ltd
Show Organiser Book for 2013
128
427
Open Forum 2
122
221 3M & Revolution
219
Electrox
Tappex Group of Companies
SGL Technologies GmbH
116
Lighthouse (UK) Ltd
215
EEF 213
Confederation of British Metal Forming
114
Laser Lines Ltd
Dewetron UK Ltd
107b 108b China Outsourcing Limited
Signal Group Ltd
108a Double S Exhausts Ltd
107 Emerald Auto LLP/Intelligent Energy
103 104 PRESS ZONE
100
3C Test Ltd
102 Race Car Engineering Magazine
318
319
Grove design Tiro Associates
317 Midlands Assembly Network
523
425
422
423
420
521 Zuken 519
Harrison Goddard Foote
ETPS LTD
JAM Recruitment
418
419 Blundell Production Equipment Ltd
211
Baker & Finnemore Ltd
314
315 Kindustrial
(Kaisertech) Ltd
Brownell Ltd
312
311
MJ Allen Group of Companies Ltd
Develop3D
310
MPA Accountancy
307
Rupes S.p.A.
308
Race Technology Ltd
205
305b 304b
SHOW FEATURE Low Carbon Vehicle Engineering / Supported by Intelligent Energy and Emerald Automotive
203
202
Man and Machine
Cutting Industries
201 Coventry University
NT CADCAM Ltd
200a
Utilitywise plc
200
Patrick Thorn / Roland DG
Camcoat Performance Coatings
Midland Alloy Ltd
Automated Cable Solutions Ltd
304
Acsoft Ltd
303
302
Millbrook Proving Ground Ltd
300
PARC Ltd
305a 304a
Tebis UK Ltd CAD/CAM Systems
301
Vehicle TFC Special Fastening Feature Solutions
CMA Moldform Limited
Nelson Stud Welding UK Ltd
417
AMS
416
Tekdata Interconnections
415
EJOT UK Ltd
412
Fischer Instrumentation (GB) Ltd
Spraytech (UK) Ltd
516
514
TTI Group Ltd
512
Darchem Engineering Ltd (Esterline)
611
Innovalia Metrology
609
Tata Technologies
608 AMRC Advanced Manufacturing Institute
Hone-All Precision Ltd
717
PES (UK) Ltd
821 Ondrives Ltd
716
819
DOPAG (UK) Ltd
SIFCO Applied ATA Surface Concepts Engineering Processes Ltd Ltd
713
714
Nikken Kosakusho Europe Ltd
Concept Visual Management Ltd
708
DJB Instruments UK Ltd CentraTEQ Ltd - VTEQ Ltd
711 Junair
Spraybooths Ltd
818
816
Riley Industries Ltd
UKTI
Renishaw Plc
601
602
703
Materials Solutions
501
Sensorland/Thomas Publishing
500
Taylor Hobson Ltd
Open Forum 1
701
Flowcrete UK Ltd
918
1015 Kenard
917
916
1013
Pexa Ltd
Tri-Tech Engineering Ltd
Seiki Systems Ltd
The L.S. Co. 916a Starrett Ltd
700
QMT
Nabertherm GmbH
915
913
914
SpaceClaim Corporation
912
Streamlined Flow Solutions/Dutton Simulation
CANDA Systems Ltd
EMCCons DR. RAĹ EK GmbH & Co. KG
1013a
Protex Fasteners Ltd
1012
1012a
Woodford Engineering King's College London Consultancy
1011
Sheffield Hallam University
1011a
1010
Automotive Engineering2012
1012b
IMSM Ltd
Eurocharts
1010a ECi
Alicona UK Ltd Software
1007
1006c
806
Ward Hi-Tech Ltd
803
Hexagon Metrology Ltd
801
Specialty Fasteners & Components Ltd
906
1st MTA (Machine Tool Accessories) Ltd
Ostling Etchmark Ltd
Fibracon-Insoll Machined Pastics
BINDT
908
Cowie Technology Filtermist/Absolent Group Ltd
907
805 805a 805b Oerlikon Balzers Ltd
Ltd
905
904
Layton Technologies Ltd
903
Geo Kingsbury Machine Tools Ltd / Turbex Ltd
Haas Group International
902
Phase Vision
901 Ensinger Group Ltd
Solutions
Specialist Aviation Ltd
Merc Engineering UK Ltd
GWP Protective
PES (UK) Ltd
1006b Polymer Systems Technology Ltd
1005 Verify Europe 1005a
Finishing Techniques Ltd
1006
P&S Tools
1003 Advanced Forming Research Centre (AFRC)
1001
1002
Glascraft UK Titanium Industries Ltd UK Ltd
800
UKQMS Ltd
Hatch
HALL 1
1014 Ultrafine Technology Ltd
909
808
910
1016
811
WDS Component Parts Ltd
Optical Systems Gmbh
Engineering Co Ltd
Nicholsons Sealing Technologies Ltd
IPI Solutions Ltd
Instron
1008
Crimson Industrial Vision Ltd
Photo-Sonics International Ltd
919
Belotti S.p.A.
1018
1009
807
704 EOS Electro
Rediweld Technical Moulding
1022
SIL-MID Ltd Censol
809
North West Aerospace Alliance
GOM UK Ltd
Dalau Ltd
Carbolite
1017
911
Dutch Thermoplastic Components B.v Oceanscan
707
ADS Group Mecwash
921
1019
813 Resource PLM
3T RPD
705
The Chartered Quality Institute
815
Metals Wiggin Ltd)
604
Tricorn Systems Ltd
820
Elder Engineering (Herts) Ltd
712 IncoTest (Special
603
HBM UK Ltd
FARO Technologies UK Ltd
Meister Abrasives UK Ltd
817
Guyson International Limited
Wheelabrator Group
506
923
Aero Engineering
715
709
CT Machine Steinbichler (UK) Ltd + Central Scanning Ltd Tools
National Physical Laboratory
718
AMF Andreas Maier GmbH & Co. KG
Peterson Spring
606a
Victrex Polymer Solutions Ltd
Aeromachinery Limited (M-Tech UK Ltd)
The Greater Birmingham and Solihull Local Enterprise Partnership and Black Country Consortium
503 502
SMMT
613
719
605
Wolverhampton
Block
402
Guhring Ltd
510 511 510a University of
505 504 & WMG ACF-50 Corrosion
404a
614
WNT (UK) Ltd
720
Alpha Techniek
607
Dassault ERGOMAT Systemes UK Ltd A/S
SIC Ltd
Just Engineers
SAFECHEM Europe GmbH
615
721a
Metal Cannon Packing Improvement & Logistics Ltd Company
507
404
403 401 Wagner
Zerust UK
517
OPS Ltd
Vehicle Special Feature
405
520
518
513
Services Ltd
411
GBR Technology Ltd
Delcam Ltd
Stanford Marsh Ltd
Kumi Solutions Ltd
X-Rite Gmbh
414 Claytex
Three Bond Europe
721
522
515
Fas Test
413
524 ACS
Dantec Dynamics Ltd
526
BM Polyco Ltd Totalsim Ltd
415a
400
Coffee / Meeting Point
528
TRW Conekt Hellermann Tyton Ltd
422a
Automotive Engineering
118
Techni Measure
525
G-code Technology Ltd
Chevron Products UK Ltd
ITW Delfast
StrainSense Ltd/Influx
113
424
KMM Metals Ltd
124
115
MIRA Ltd
VISITORS ENTRANCE
EXHIBITOR LISTING
1155 1156 Intrinsys
1153
Exel Composites (UK)
AXYZ Automation UK Ltd
Coffee / Meeting Point
1251 1252
1154
Beagle Technology Group
Lucintel
1151 1150
Cimag International and Composite Innovations Ltd
SHD Composite Materials Ltd
1149
1148
1358
JCS Technology
Trelleborg AEM
1355
National Composites Centre
1249 1250
Incom Composite Engineering UK Ltd
Rockwood Composites
1354
Combined Metyx Composites Composites Technologies Ltd
Composites UK show case
Open Forum 3
1147 Scott Bader Company Ltd
1444 1143 1144
1243 1244
J A Harrison & Co. Ltd
1141
1239
1139
1237
MSA Manufacturing Limited
Anglo
1345 Composites Skills Alliance
LT Machines
1339
Technical Fibre Products
1137 1136
Canadian High Commission
1337 Rivetnut
1235
Technology Systems Ltd
Multiax International
Merlin Tools
1233
+Plastic Electronics (Pira)
1135
1442
1341
MonsterCAM Ltd
CD (UK) Ltd Trading as Elkom / Langzauner Gesellschaft Mbh
Granta Design Ltd
Technology Composites Specialists UK
1241 Krempel
net composites
RDR Aerospace
1348
Turbo Vacuumentation Ltd
Netzsch Thermal Analysis
EPSRC
1347
1232 DZP Technologies Ltd
Cygnet Integrated Solutions Ltd
1133
1132
3M United Kingdom Plc
1131
Open Forum 4
Plastic Logic GmbH
1130
MIT Publishing
uK plastic electronics show2012
ESP/KTN
Plastic Electronics/LEP Zone 1129
1126
Unitemp Ltd
Organic Electronics Saxony/COLAE
OPEN MIND Technologies AG
1123
1229
1225 1224
1227 1228
1326
Centre for Process Innov. CPI
Lancs. LEP
1325
Intrinsiq Materials Ltd
1122
Assembly Guidance Systems Inc
1121
VDI/VDE Innovation + Technik GmbH
Northamptonshire Enterprise Partnership
1125
Liverpool City Region LEP
RAES
1226 MBRAUN UK Ltd
The Black Country LEP
1124 Greater Birmingham and Solihull
1127
Micro Epsilon UK Ltd
Symetri
1221 Printed
1120
1222
Sheffield LEP
Electronics Limited
1219
Safetykleen Ltd
Metrology Direct Ltd
1119
1217
1117
1116
PAB Coventry Ltd
ZOT Engineering Ltd
Zodiac Seats UK
BAE Systems
1215
1114 Specialty 1115 Materials Inc
Byrne-mech
STADCO
1113
1213
GTMA
Baty International Ltd
1109
Nikon Metrology
1209 Werth and Mantech
1107 1108 RGC Jenkins & Co.
1105
1207
Ixthus Instrumentation Ltd
Third Dimension
1106
1205
ACB Aerospace Metal Solutions
PECM
Indysoft Europe Ltd
1103
1104
1203
Indestructible Variohm EuroSensor Paint Ltd
Hardcoating Technologies EU Ltd
1201 Aberlink Innovative Metrology Ltd
1102
Lipco / Autoy Ltd
1101
PT Technologies Europe
1100 Hosokawa Micron Ltd
Aero engineering2012
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+Plastic Electronics magazine 1st Machine Tool Accessories Ltd 2KM UK Limited 3C Test Ltd 3M & Revolution 3M UK PLC 3T RPD Ltd Aberlink Innovative Metrology Absolent AB ACB-FORMPROD ACC Silicones Ltd ACF-50.co.uk (Adams Aviation Supply Co Ltd) ACS AcSoft Ltd Adaptive Control Solutions Limited Aderis Speciality Adhesives ADS Group Limited Advanced Chemical Etching (Exhibiting as part of MAN Group) AEI (Affiliated Engineers Ltd) Aero Consultants (UK) Ltd AEROMACHINERY Ltd Aerospace Manufacturing Aerotherm Group AIC Group AIM Composites Ltd Air Cleaning Systems Ltd Airbench Ltd Airbond AIREX Akton Recruitment Alan Harper Composites Ltd Alchemie Ltd Alicona UK Ltd Allport Alpha Techniek Altair Engineering Ltd Alucast Ltd (Exhibiting as part of MAN Group) AMA Amber Composites American Autoclave Company AMF ANDREAS MAIER GmbH & Co. KG AMI-CON AMS GmbH Anglo Krempel Anochrome Group ANSYS UK Ltd Antich & Sons Ltd Armstrong Optical Ltd ASC Process Systems Ltd Assembly Guidance Assyst Bullmer Ltd Assystem UK Ltd ATA Engineering Processes Atlas Composites Attwater Group Autoclaves Group Automated Cable Solutions Ltd Automotive Design Automotive Feature area - sponsored by Amber Composites Automotive Feature area - Displays from: Millbrook Proving Ground Ltd and Aston University Autonational B.V. Aviation Composites Ltd Axson Technologies AXYZ Automation BAE Systems Baker & Finnemore Ltd Barkley Plastics (Exhibiting as part of MAN Group) Base Chemicals Base Patterns Baty International Ltd Beagle Technology Group Belotti S.p.A. Bentley Advanced Materials Bespoke Composite Panels Bioresins.eu Blackman & White Ltd Blundell Production Equipment BM Polyco Ltd Border Technologies Ltd Bracebridge Engineering Limited British Institute of NDT (BINDT) Broadwater Mouldings Ltd Brownell Ltd Burgmann Packings Braided Composites Byrne-mech C. Brandauer & Co. Ltd (Exhibiting as part of MAN Group) Camcoat Performance Coatings Canadian High Commission CANDA Systems Ltd Cannon Packing & Logistics Ltd Cannon S.p.A Carbolite CARR REINFORCEMENTS LTD CD (UK) Ltd
342 721a 910 1126 606a 503 1326 737 440 523 1028 107b 1126 1151 414 519 544 1126
CEL Components Cemastir Lavametalli srl Censol Ltd CENTI - Centre for Nanotechnology and Smart Materials Central Scanning Limited CentraTEQ Ltd Centre for process Innovation (CPI) CGTech Ltd Chem-Trend Europe Chevron Products UK Ltd China National Building Materials (Group) Corp. China Outsourcing Ltd CIKC Cambridge Integrated Knowledge Centre CIMAG International Claytex Services Ltd CMA Moldform Limited CMS Industries Commercialising Organic and Large Area Electronics (COLAE) 1151 Composite Innovations Ltd 937 Composite Integration Ltd 445 Composite Materials Limited 651 Composite Metal Technology Ltd 346 Composite Technology in action Feature sponsored by netComposites 550 Composite Test & Evaluation Ltd 1131 Composites in Manufacturing 1345 Composites Skills Alliance 1054 Composites Testing Laboratory Ltd 1347 Composites UK 1354 Composites UK SHOWCASE 714 Concept Visual Management Ltd 116 Confederation of British Metalforming (CBM) 504 Corrosion Block (Adams Aviation Supply Co Ltd) 201 Coventry University 909 Cowie Technology Group Ltd 927 Cranden Diamond Products 402 Crimson Industrial Vision Ltd 731 Cristex Limited 607 CT Machine Tools Limited 831 CTG 540 Custom Composites Ltd 202 Cutting Industries 745 Cutwel Ltd 1135 Cygnet Integrated Solutions Ltd 921 Dalau Limited 723 Dantec Dynamics Ltd 613 Darchem Engineering Ltd 939 Dark Matter Composites Ltd 233 Dark Sheet Metal Products Limited 506 DASSAULT SYSTEMES 526 Delcam UK 934 Delpro Ltd 652 Desktop Engineering Ltd 114 Dewetron 556 DIAB Ltd 503 DJB Instruments UK Ltd 716 DOPAG (UK) Ltd 108a DOUBLE S EXHAUSTS LTD 903 DURR - Geo Kingsbury Machine Tools Ltd 345 Dustcontrol UK Ltd 811 Dutch Thermoplastic Components 912 Dutton Simulation Limited 1232 DZP Technologies Ltd 1010a ECi Software Solutions (ECiM1) 215 EEF the manufacturers’ organisation 1054 ÉireComposites Teo 413 EJOT UK Ltd 817 Elder Engineering (Herts) Ltd 122 Electrox Laser Marking 1139 Elkom UK 1016 EMCC DR. RASEK 107 and 205 Emerald Automotive LLC 846 Emkay Plastics Ltd 332 ENGIS (UK) Ltd 901 Ensinger Limited 704 EOS GmbH Electro Optical Systems 647 epm: technology group 1144 EPSRC - Centre for Innovative Manufacturing in Composites 507 ERGOMAT A/S 946 ESI UK Ltd 1130 ESP KTN 533 ESTECO SpA 422 ETPS Ltd 1042 Eureka 1011a Eurocharts 741 European Composite Applications Ltd 426 Euro-Projects Recruitment Ltd 931 Euroresins UK Ltd 941 Evonik Industries AG 725a Excel Technical Consulting 1153 Exel Composites (UK) 945 Extor Oy 923 Faro Technologies UK Ltd 415a Fas Test UK
Welcome to The Advanced Engineering UK 2012 group of events 7-8 November, 2012, NEC, Birmingham, UK
The ComposiTes engineering show2012
Aero engineering2012
Automotive engineering2012
uK plastic electronics show2012
540 Exhibitors means over 20% more to see than last year 806 Fibracon-Insoll Machined Pastics 342 Fibrecore 908 Filtermist International Limited 945 Filtration Service Engineering Ltd 1042 Findlay Media 1005a Finishing Techniques Ltd 412 Fischer Instrumentation (GB) Ltd 327 FlexLink Systems Ltd 701 Flowcrete UK Ltd 447 Fluidform Design Ltd 743 Formaplex 546 FORMAX UK LTD 317 FW Cables (Exhibiting as part of MAN Group) 729 GAZECHIM COMPOSITES UK 405 GBR Technology Limited 424 G-code Technology Ltd 903 Geo Kingsbury Machine Tools Ltd 449 Gerber Technology Ltd 1001 Glas-Craft (UK) Ltd 502 GOM UK Ltd 1137 Granta Design Ltd 1225 Greater Birmingham & Solihull LEP 140 GRM Consulting Ltd 319 Grove Automotive Design 1113 GTMA 842 GTW Developments Ltd 614 Guhring 833 Gurit 715 Guyson International Limited 1008 GWP Group 1024 H Roberts & Sons 904 Haas Group International 336 Hamuel Reichenbacher UK 1203 Hardcoating Technologies EU Ltd 423 Harrison Goddard Foote 603 HBM UK Ltd 528 Hellermann Tyton 446 Heraeus Noblelight Ltd 803 Hexagon Metrology Ltd 1003 High Value Manufacturing Catapult 719 Hone-All Precision Ltd 431 HORIBA UK Ltd 1100 HOSOKAWA MICRON LTD 655 Huntsman Advanced Materials 740 Hydromar Ltd 501 IEN Europe 649 Imetrum Limited 1012b IMSM Ltd 1249 INCOM COMPOSITES ENGINEERING UK. LTD 712 IncoTest 1103 Indestructible Paint Ltd 1025 Industrial Tooling Corporation 1205 Indysoft Europe Ltd 124 Influx Technology Ltd 825 Infodream Ltd 1026 InfraTec GmbH Infrarotsensorik und Messtechnik 611 INNOVALIA METROLOGY 328 Inrekor 1018 Instron 107 and 205 Intelligent Energy 530 Interface Force Measurements Ltd 428 Intertek 1325 Intrinsiq Materials Ltd 1155 Intrinsys 339 Ipeco Composites 917 IPF Ltd 915 IPI Solutions Ltd 930 ISOJET EQUIPMENTS 425 ITW Delfast 529 ITW Stokvis Tapes 1207 Ixthus Instrumentation Ltd 1241 J A Harrison & Co. Ltd 420 JAM Recruitment 1358 JCS TECHNOLOGY 552 JEC COMPOSITES MAGAZINE 552 JEC GROUP 134 JET PRESS LTD 536 Jetcam International s.a.r.l. 235 John Burn Ltd 930 JR TECHNOLOGY LTD 1244 JSI Krempel 711 Junair Spraybooths Ltd 403 JustEngineers 1015 Kenard Engineeing Group 315 Kindustrial (Kaisertech Limited) 422a KMM Metals Ltd 333 Krauss Maffei (UK) Ltd 522 Kumi Solutions 916 L S Starrett Company 344 LAMILUX Composites GmbH 1228 Lancashire Enterprise Partnership 441 Langstone Engineering Ltd 1139 Langzauner GmbH 534 LAP GmbH - Laser Applications 213 and 739 Laser Lines Ltd
826 Laser Projection Technologies Inc. 835 Lavender International Ltd 905 LAYTON TECHNOLOGIES 433 Lectra UK 115 Lighthouse (UK) Ltd 1102 Lipco Group 1124 Liverpool City Region LEP 146 LMT UK Ltd 1036 LOT Oriel Ltd 205 FEATURE AREA: Low Carbon Vehicle Engineering - Sponsored by Intelligent Energy and Emerald Automotive LLC 1341 LT Machines Ltd 1251 Lucintel 1030 Luna Innovations Incorporated 942 M Wright & Sons Ltd 1042 Machinery 843 Magnum-Venus Products Ltd 148 Mahlo GmbH + Co. KG 432 MAKA Machinery UK Ltd 203 Man and Machine Ltd 650 Manuplas Ltd 849 Marbocote Ltd 1033 Marineware Ltd 1011 Materials and Engineering Research Institute 705 Materials Solutions 337 Materion Aerospace Metal Composites Limited 553 Matrix Composite Materials Co. Ltd 1226 MBRAUN UK Ltd 837 Mecmesin 602 MecWash Systems 822 Meister Abrasives UK Ltd 1007 Merc Engineering UK Ltd 1136 Merlin Tools Ltd 512 Metal Improvement Company 1219 Metrology Direct Ltd 639 Metrology Software Products Ltd 1148 Metyx Composites 1121 Micro Epsilon UK Ltd 305a Midland Alloy Limited 940 Mifa Aluminium bv 303 Millbrook Proving Ground 427 MIRA Ltd 239 Mirka (UK) Ltd 311 MJ Allen Group of Companies Ltd 1149 Momentive Combined Composite Technologies 1239 MonsterCAM Ltd 736 MouldCAM Ltd 943 Mouldlife 1141 MSA Manufacturing Limited 824 MSC Software Ltd 1235 MULTIAX International CNC 1034 Mussett Composites Ltd 1013 Nabertherm GmbH 1355 National Composites Centre 823 National Physical Laboratory 548 Natural Performance Composites 418 Nelson Stud Welding UK 1143 NetComposites 1243 Netzsch Instruments 1042 New Electronics 916a Nicholsons Sealing Technologies Ltd 713 Nikken Kosakusho Europe Ltd 1109 Nikon Metrology UK Ltd 736 Norco GRP Ltd 144 NORD COMPOSITES UK LTD 703 North West Aerospace Alliance 1044 and 1227 Northamptonshire Enterprise Partnership 100 NT CADCAM 1006b Nusil Technology LLC 511 Objet Printer Solutions 808 Oceanscan Ltd 805 Oerlikon Balzers Coating UK Ltd 827 OGP UK 924 Olympus Industrial 821 ONDRIVES LTD 1125 OPEN MIND Technologies UK Ltd 1126 Organic Electronics Saxony 128 ORGANISER - BOOK FOR 2013 1027 OSG UK LIMITED 907 Ostling Etchmark Ltd 1006 P&S Tools Ltd 1217 PAB COVENTRY LTD 535 PARKHILL TEXTILES LTD 200 Patrick Thorn & Co 1035 Patterns and Moulds Ltd 1106 PECM 1031 Pentaxia Limited 1032 Permabond Engineering Adhesives Ltd 1006c PES (UK) Limited - Industrial Measurement 717 PES (UK) Ltd 510 Peterson Spring Europe 919 Pexa Ltd 902 Phase Vision Ltd 400 Photo-Sonics International Ltd 542 Photron High-Speed Cameras
1042 Plant Engineer 1132 Plastic Logic Ltd 747 PlySim Ltd 330 PMS Diecasting Ltd 1006b Polymer Systems Technology Limited 317 PP ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS LIMITED (Exhibiting as part of MAN Group) 935 PPG Industries - Semco Packaging 103 PRESS ZONE 340 and 341 PRF Composite Materials 1221 Printed Electronics Limited 343 Proceq UK Ltd 832 Procotex Corporation 304b Product Assessment and Reliability Centre - PARC 1131 Production Engineering Solutions 742 Project 12 Ltd 1012a Project Alpha, King’s College London 1013a PROTEX FASTENERS LTD 1101 PT Technologies Europe 338 Pyromeral Systems 700 QMT Magazine - Cranbrook Media Limited 308 Race Technology Ltd 102 Racecar Engineering Magazine 233 Ramfoam Ltd 233 RAMSAY RUBBER & PLASTICS LTD 1444 RDR Aerospace 1017 Rediweld Technical Moulding 707 Renishaw plc 813 Resource PLM 735 Retrac Composites Ltd 732 Reverie Limited 1107 RGC Jenkins & Co. 816 Riley Surface World 1337 Rivetnut Technology Systems Ltd 335 Roaches International 1250 Rockwood Composites Ltd 200 Roland DG UK Ltd (3D division) 854 RolaTube Technology Ltd 1127 Royal Aeronautical Society 854 RTL MATERIALS LTD (ROLATUBE TECHNOLOGY) 307 RUPES S.p.a. 331 S. MACNEILLIE & SON LTD 1038 Safe Technology Ltd 520 SAFECHEM Europe GmbH 1120 Safetykleen UK Ltd 834 SAHOS 605 Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council 532 SCIGRIP 435 Scott & Fyfe Ltd 1147 Scott Bader Co. Ltd 918 Seiki Systems Ltd 501 Sensorland.com 641 Severn Valley Sailplanes 118 SGL TECHNOLOGIES GmbH 1023 SGS Carbide Tool UK Ltd 1150 SHD Composite Materials Ltd 1222 Sheffield LEP 844 Shimadzu UK Limited 404 SIC Ltd 819 SIFCO APPLIED SURFACE CONCEPTS UK LTD 944 Sigma Composites Ltd 642 Sigmatex 108b Signal Group Ltd 911 Sil-Mid Ltd 605 Skills Development Recognition (SDR) 404a SMMT 317 SMT Developments Ltd (Exhibiting as part of MAN Group) 537 Sonatest Ltd 914 SpaceClaim Corporation 1047 Composites Feature: TORPEDALO - sponsored by Norco GRP Ltd 1009 SPECIALIST AVIATION MANUFACTURING 801 Specialty Fasteners & Components Ltd 1114 Specialty Materials Inc 129 Spectron Gas Controls Systems Ltd 1115 STADCO 721 Stanford Marsh Ltd 606a Steinbichler UK Limited 926 Stonehill Engineering 124 StrainSense Ltd 726 Strand7 UK Limited 912 Streamlined Flow Solutions Limited 1122 Symetri 1006b Synergy Devices Limited 841 Tajima GmbH 219 TAPPEX 609 Tata Technologies 500 Taylor Hobson Ltd 925 TCB-Arrow Ltd 302 Tebis UK Ltd 913 TEC Concepts Ltd 113 Techni Measure 1237 Technical Fibre Products 1229 Technik GmbH 1029 Techni-modul Engineering 1348 Technology Specialists Ltd
416
Tekdata Interconnections Limited
429
Telonic Instruments Ltd
301
TFC Ltd
605
The Black Country and Greater Birmingham LEPs
1224 The Black Country LEP 820
The Chartered Quality Institute
310
The MPA Group
439
The Multiple Winding Co. Ltd
538 The National Composites Certification and Evaluation Facility (NCCEF) 605
The Rimstock Plc Group of companies
728
The Routing & Packaging Company
1108 Third Dimension 605
Thomas Dudley Ltd
415
Three Bond Europe
342 Tipton-Gloss 318
Tiro Associates Ltd
329
Titan Motorsport and Automotive Engineering
1002 Titanium Industries UK Ltd 516
TotalSim Ltd
541
TRB Lightweight Structures
1252 Trelleborg AEM 604
Tricorn Systems Ltd
749
Trident Foams Ltd
901
Trig Engineering Ltd
917 Tri-Tech3D 525
TRW Conekt
514
TTI Group Ltd
903
Turbex Ltd
1442 Turbo Vacuumentation Ltd 829
TÜV SÜD Product Service
551
Tygavac Advanced Materials Ltd
815
UK Trade & Investment
800
UKQMS Ltd
815
UKTI - Brazil – Export Opportunities and Advice
815
UKTI - China – Export Opportunities and Advice
815
UKTI - India – Export Opportunities and Advice
815
UKTI - Mexico – Export Opportunities and Advice
815
UKTI - Russia – Export Opportunities and Advice
1014 Ultrafine Technology 640
UMECO recently acquired by Cytec)
851
United Aerospace Ltd
1129 UNITEMP LTD 608
University of Sheffield AMRC
200a Utilitywise plc 939
Vac Innovation Ltd
1104 Variohm EuroSensor Ltd 1229 VDI/VDE Innovation 435
VELOX UK Ltd
1005 Verify Europe 720
Victrex Polymer Solutions Ltd
449
Virtek Vision Internatonal
503
V-TEQ Vibration Services Ltd
1005 VTR 401
Wagner Spraytech (UK) Ltd
805b Ward Hi-Tech Limited 933
WATER JET CUTTING
807
WDS Component Parts Ltd
1209 Werth Metrology Ltd 317
Westley Engineering Ltd (Exhibiting as part of MAN Group)
722
Westmoreland Mechanical Testing & Research Ltd
708
Wheelabrator Group
708
Wheelabrator Impact
708
Wheelabrator Plus
738
Whitford Flexible Composite (WFC)
746
Wilde Analysis Ltd
505
WMG centre HVM Catapult
615
WNT (UK) Ltd
448
Wolfangel GmbH
510a Wolverhampton Business Solutions Centre 1012 WOODFORD ENGINEERING CONSULTANCY UK LTD 654
WORLD COURIER UK LIMITED
312
X3DMEDIA LIMITED
515
X-Rite Pantone
130
Yaplex Ltd
518
Zerust UK Ltd
334
Zircotec Ltd
1116 Zodiac Seats UK - Zodiac Aerospace 1117 ZOT Engineering Ltd 531
Zotefoams Plc
521 Zuken 138
Zund Plotting Systems (U.K.) Limited
1040 Zwick Testing Machines Limited
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Welcome to the Advanced Engineering UK 2012 – group of events Show Hours
Wednesday 7th November: Day 1 l
Exhibits Hall opening hours: 9.30am – 5.00pm
Open Forums and Business Briefings Sessions commence 10.00 am
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Thursday 8th November: Day 2 l
Exhibits Hall opening hours: 9.30am – 5.00pm
Open Forums and Business Briefings Sessions commence 10.00 am
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Cloakroom Facilities Secure staffed cloakroom facilities are available (in the Hall 1 entrance/registration lobby) for the full duration of the event. The cloakroom will close each day 30 minutes after end of each day’s programming 
Meeting Point
The B2B Networking and Meeting Point is located in the centre of the combined Exhibit Hall (Hall 1)
Visitor and Delegate Dining / Refreshments The main Self-Service Restaurants for the combined events are located left side and rear of the hall (Hall 1)
Disabled Facilities If you have any queries or require assistance during your visit, please contact any member of the NEC staff/Organiser team who will be happy to assist.
Hotels If you require immediate hotel rooms contact our official accommodation agent: The Solutions Company. Tel: +44 (0) 1335 345655 Email: hotels@the solutionscompany.co.uk OR visit www.thesolutionscompany.co.uk
Event Organisers UK Tech Events Ltd 4 The Mews, 53 High Street, Hampton Hill, Middx, TW12 1ND, UK Tel +44 (0) 208 783 3573 (Switch) Toll Free (USA / Canada) 1-800-913-5022 Email: info@uktechevents.com Web: www.advancedengineeringuk.com Managing Director: Ian Stone Operations Director: Jini Stone Marketing Director: Jeremy Whittingham Project Manager: David John Project Manager: Paul Love Project Manager: Duncan Harrison Event Administrator: Stephanie O’Shea Congress Director: Dr Neil Calder Editor/Press: John Hancock (WORDS that WORK) Show Guide Production: Toni Barrington (The Magazine Production Company) Marketing Design: Kim Ludlow, DPMC Registration Systems: Barry Wise, REGBOX event data solutions Special Thanks to assisting student volunteers from Coventry University Business School’s ‘Event Management’ course
Welcome to the Advanced Engineering UK 2012 group of events, now one of Europe’s most important advanced engineering showcases. Held in Hall 1 of NEC Birmingham on 7-8 November, four co-locating events bring together multiple and interlinked ‘high value engineering and technology’ sectors in the UK for two days of intense business networking, capability sourcing and technology/best practice transfer. The event reflects the UK government’s increasing prioritisation of these advanced engineering sectors and actions being currently undertaken to provide a coherent landscape, such as through the High Value Manufacturing Catapult, Aerospace Growth Partnership and UK Composites Leadership Forum. The level of Government interest and investment in this sector has never been higher as efforts to rebalance the UK’s economy point naturally towards engineering and manufacturing. We have specifically aimed to engage with significant sector infrastructure organisations to give perspectives on the wider landscape from the people who know it. The 2012 group of events features Aero Engineering 2012, the Composites Engineering Show 2012, UK Plastic Electronics Show 2012 and, new for 2012, Automotive Engineering 2012 – the latter providing an exciting new supply chain commercial/technical exchange environment supporting the UK’s resurgent and dynamic vehicle engineering sector. In addition to the four synergetic co-locating shows, attending industry professionals from the Wind Turbine sector are assisted by an integrated sector specific capability trail – read more on page 53. In total some 500+ individual UK and international exhibitors can be seen across the integrated show floors and a full A-Z of exhibitors and short individual profiles can be found in the pages of this official show guide (pages 85 - 142). Each individual show provides a showcase for the leading sector specific supply chain partners, technology innovation, and supporting specialist services, and technology and equipment providers, supported by feature show floor exhibits. In addition the exhibitor capability matrix, at the rear of the show guide (pages 144 - 152), provides a further tool for visitors to identify and isolate specialist capability across the whole group of events.
Delegate-level attendees have access to the tailored stream of keynote briefings, taking place in the dedicated congress auditorium over the two days of the co-locating shows and providing insight into the big picture landscape of the Advanced Engineering industry in the UK – in value chain technical capability, market drivers, plus developing sector infrastructure. Additionally specific market-centric intelligence is provided into the Aero Engineering, Auto Engineering, Advanced Composites, Wind Power Engineering and the rapidly developing Printed & Organic Electronics sectors. The full delegateonly programme can be viewed on pages 64 - 65. And don’t forget – you can still sign up for delegate-level access to keynote briefings at the registration desks by the entrance to Hall 1 at a price of only £20 for a one day pass or £30 for two days. This year’s open free-to-attend presentation forums provide in excess of 140 expert speakers over the two days, segmented into the four integrated show floor open forums. A full ‘by the hour’ timetable of speakers, topics and sessions (including feature open tutorials) can be viewed on pages 68 - 83 plus... don’t forget to check the programme boards situated next to each of the auditoriums. Leading industry bodies and organisations hosting feature sessions include ADS Group, Composites UK, NetComposites, MIRA, BINDT, UK Trade & Investment, Millbrook, and the Plastic Electronics Leadership Group. We wish all participants in this year’s further expanded event a most enjoyable and highly productive visit.
Ian Stone Managing Director UK Tech Events Ltd
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Thank you to our 2012 industry and media partners As the organisers of the Advanced Engineering UK group of events we would like to express our gratitude for the support and contributions from our 2012 industry and media partners Headline Industry Partners:
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Supporting Industry & Media Partners Interested in reserving a stand for your company at next year’s Advanced Engineering 2013 group of events NEC Hall 5; 12-13 November 2013 Talk to the event sales team on Stand No: 128 or contact us at: info@uktechevents.com for information.
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Making it in the UK We interview EEF’s Terry Scuoler to assess the health of UK’s engineering and manufacturing sector With a growing emphasis on the need for the UK to manufacture its way out of the recession, a key group in the economy is and will continue to be EEF and its members, who are all about UK manufacturing. So it is especially pleasing that EEF is once again supporting the UK Advanced Engineering group of events for 2012. In light of its pivotal role, we thought that those attending this largest ever group of events would be keen to know how EEF sees the manufacturing sector, its role, what it needs and the outlook for UK manufacturing. So we caught up with Terry Scuoler, Chief Executive Officer at EEF, no mean feat in itself as Mr Scuoler is a fast moving and busy man working hard for UK manufacturing and engineering. Given that, we got straight to the point of asking what are the medium- and long-term plans for EEF and how do these fit with the Advanced Engineering Show; why has EEF decided to work with Advanced Engineering 2012 and what does the organisation see as the benefit of an event such as Advanced Engineering 2012?
Advanced Engineering UK 2012 and the growth agenda Terry’s response was that; “EEF – the manufacturers’ organisation is dedicated to the future growth and development of UK manufacturing. Everything we do is designed to help UK engineering and manufacturing businesses to be more competitive and to grow. In that context, EEF will continue to be a growing, highly dynamic membership organisation championing UK engineering and manufacturing and supporting its growth by raising its profile and through the delivery of our unique combination of manufacturing-focused business services, government representation, industry intelligence and networks. The UK provides one of the most exciting, high value-added manufacturing environments in the world, leading in areas such aerospace, advanced materials, energy generation and printed and organic electronics. “EEF is a membership community of businesses, thought leaders, experts and influential authorities. Together we share best practice and innovative thinking and keep business networks open so
that opportunity and new learning can flow. We are therefore delighted to be a key partner and supporter of this year’s Advanced Engineering UK event because it also provides the opportunity for knowledge and technology transfer, networking and business development across these high growth sectors. Importantly, it helps to illustrate the UK’s potential as a global engineering and technology hub to overseas customers, investors and partners.”
Challenges and opportunities Having established that, we went on to ask what are the issues that Terry and EEF believe will pose the greatest challenges to UK Advanced Engineering in the next five years? The response was clear; “There are major challenges overseas and at home.” Terry confirmed. “Overseas we will see the continued challenge from emerging economies, not just because of cost but also the investment they are making in higher value technologies, a skilled workforce and research. It would be naïve to assume that these countries will only focus on low value products in the future.
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Nearer to home, the still unresolved crisis in the Eurozone remains the elephant in the room, having significant economic impact on our sector; so it is good that non-EU exports were up 13% in the last (second) quarter. At home, we continue to face the perennial problem of skills shortages and how to attract the brightest and best into our sector.” OK, so if these were the challenges, what, we wondered, will be the greatest opportunities that UK Advanced Engineering could leverage over the next five years? Terry considered for a moment before; “Whilst they will provide a challenge, the growth of emerging markets will also provide substantial opportunities for UK manufacturers. The growth in exports to the BRIC economies will continue and other markets such as the middle-east are also now assuming vital importance. In addition, we will continue to see the growth in opportunities provided by the low carbon economy and investment in green technology. Climate change is an issue that will be addressed by advanced engineering solutions exploiting growing and niche markets.”
burden on manufacturers. At the end of last year EEF set out our ambitions for how government should work together with the manufacturing sector to create a greener and more competitive economy. We found that manufacturers were being held back by the current policy framework and set out recommendations to overcome this. “Six months on we surveyed our members to assess progress. The clear message is that despite some good progress, the cost and time manufacturers spend on policy in this area is increasing. Furthermore, there are improvements that can be implemented to maintain the same environmental ambition but in a much more effective way. Government needs to work with industry to meet its challenging ambitions to reduce carbon emissions, generate continued investment for breakthrough technologies and achieve sustainable growth. A ‘Green at any price’ policy is not acceptable if it diminishes our manufacturing capability.”
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That, of course, highlighted that no sector of the economy, including engineering and Picking up on that last point, we asked to know a manufacturing, operates alone so we considered little about EEF’s work on Green Climate issues. what government must do to support the “The UK faces a major challenge to decarbonise Advanced Engineering sector. “Government our economy and strengthen economic growth.” must continue to set the most competitive Terry responded, “But achieving its Green and business environment it can, not just to attract Growth ambitions will require the government to inward investment but to encourage those assess the competitiveness of green policies in manufacturers already here to step up their the UK and reduce the cost and administrative investment.” explained Terry. “This means
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We retain world class engineering skills and have a number of leading sectors that are leading in international markets. Our aerospace and automotive sectors are currently booming and those in the supply chain are benefitting hugely from their success. We are also beginning to see an increase in reshoring of production back to the UK.
having the most competitive tax system, a highly educated and skilled workforce at all levels, the most flexible labour markets, a secure and competitive supply of energy and a financial system that supports business with access to finance. We also need to see a far greater emphasis on growing our economy. To date there has been a lot of emphasis on reducing the deficit which is understandable and which we support. We now need to see the same amount of cross government effort put into growing our economy.” Looking further to that comment about, “a highly educated and skilled workforce at all levels,” we asked about EEF’s work on skills and apprenticeship development in engineering. Terry is always positive on this matter. “Engineering and manufacturing’s competitiveness hinges on a skilled workforce. Recruiting and developing the right skills, at the right level equips manufacturers with the capability to deliver and grow. Better skilled employees are more productive, ensuring companies become more flexible and competitive. “At EEF, skills and apprenticeship development are integral to our work and we actively deliver in three key areas: our research and influencing activity; through the delivery of our own national skills and apprentice service; and our training and development programmes which span shop floor to top floor. “On the delivery-side, EEF is committed to ensuring that businesses in our industry are able to find and train the next generation of engineering and manufacturing talent – again, from shop floor to top floor. That’s why we also deliver a range of skills and development programmes which span apprentices through to senior manufacturing executives. We also celebrate the excellent work that businesses do in building their skills bases and harnessing the talents of their people through the EEF Future Manufacturing Awards. For example our Apprentice Awards recognise the outstanding achievements of those apprentices
who have done the most to seize the training and development opportunities presented to them, whilst our Skills and Training Award acknowledges businesses that have invested and shown the benefit of their skills and training efforts. We need to see more apprenticeships and we need to see more than the current 8% of apprenticeships in engineering.”
Looking forward Our time was nearly used and so we took a more global view when finally asking the EEF view on Future Manufacturing? “I am very positive about the future of manufacturing.” To be honest, Terry Scuoler is reassuringly positive about his whole remit. “We retain world class engineering skills and have a number of leading sectors that are leading in international markets. Our aerospace and automotive sectors are currently booming and those in the supply chain are benefitting hugely from their success. We are also beginning to see an increase in re-shoring of production back to the UK and companies bringing production back in-house or making greater use of local suppliers to reduce their risk of disruption. Recent years have also seen a greater appreciation of the contribution of manufacturing to a successful UK economy and an improvement in the image of the sector. This can only benefit our efforts to recruit the brightest young people into advanced engineering.” There is no doubt that the ability for a sector such as engineering and manufacturing to speak with a united voice and to co-ordinate actions and plans across the board is of considerable value. There is also no doubt that EEF does that job splendidly for UK engineering and manufacturing and that the sector’s current rude good health is, to a significant degree, down to EEF’s work within the sector and on behalf of the sector. But, for now, our time was up as Mr Scuoler moved on to his next scheduled stop to promote and support engineering and manufacturing; fast reestablishing itself as the heartbeat of the UK’s real economy.
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Succeeding in the present; building for the future UK Aerospace is not only one of the country’s most successful and important economic sectors today but is also a major plank in any future economic strategy
GC: Government engagement has been very strong and continues to grow. There is clear evidence that the AGP is making huge strides. Earlier this year the Chancellor announced a £60m injection into Aerodynamics, one of the sector’s key underpinning capabilities. Farnborough saw an unprecedented Ministerial turnout (18 in total) including the Prime Minister opening the Airshow, where he announced the launch of bursaries for 500 Aerospacespecific MScs along with his personal support for the AGP and his intent to have a similar process to the AGP for Defence. As the AGP picks up pace toward the end of this year and into the next, we anticipate continuing support and investment from Government, matched by Industry And the key word there is investment: Government sees a return from investing in Aerospace – it’s a win-win relationship. What we are seeking is a long-term commitment Advanced Engineering: How would you summarise the current strength and world from Government investment in R&T that will fuel the technology-led growth of UK Aerospace. position of the UK aerospace sector? We need those commitments to not only span Graham Chisnall: The UK [aerospace sector] governmental budget cycles, but parliamentary is number one in Europe and number two in the cycles, to reflect the long-term game that we’re in. world by revenue, second only to the US. We are also on the highest-value and ‘hardest-to-do’ areas Advanced Engineering: Tell me a little of the Aircraft – engines, wings, structures and about the part that technological innovation systems. With the global market set for sustained is contributing to the UK industry’s growth for the foreseeable future, we have every competitiveness? intention of fortifying our position in the sector. For instance, the Aerospace Growth Partnership GC: I don’t need to convince you about the (AGP) is a shared strategy between the UK effects of increasing internationalisation of Aerospace Industry and Government that aims Aerospace and the appetite of our export to keep the sector at the forefront and enable customers to not only buy our products, but the UK to capitalise on the growth to come. to have some involvement in making them. It won’t be easy as, aside from traditional Inevitably, this will lead to the transfer of technology competition from across the Atlantic, other and skills to those places – this is a fact of life. nations are seeking to penetrate the lucrative What we have to ensure is that we remain commercial aircraft market and are being one step ahead with respect to those technologies backed to the hilt by their Governments. We feel and skills and continuously innovate to create our competitive differentiator will be technology, the next generation. For a developed Aerospace not just in terms of what we make, but how sector such as the UK’s, a technological we make future products and service them advantage will give us our competitive edge. That isn’t just product technologies but also through life. manufacturing technologies – not only do Advanced Engineering: What has been the we need to develop the highest performing level of involvement of and with the government products, but we will need to deliver them at and how might that develop in future – with a rate, quality and price that is competitive. what programmes will government involvement Those manufacturing technologies also need to be embedded in the supply chain. The AGP be valuable? With UK Aerospace and the aerospace business seemingly always in the news, there’s a lot that we wanted to know about how the sector and its related sectors are managing this year and how they feel about the current business climate as well as the future. So who better to ask than Graham Chisnall, Managing Director Aerospace and Operations at ADS, the trade organisation for the Aerospace, Defence and Security sectors. However, Graham is, inevitably, a busy chap and so Advanced Engineering had to find some time in his crowded schedule to answer a few questions about the state of the UK’s Aerospace sector today, what is beign done to support its efforts and looking forward. When we met, we started with the all-embracing question…
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Farnborough saw an unprecedented Ministerial turnout (18 in total) including the Prime Minister opening the Airshow, where he announced the launch of bursaries for 500 Aerospacespecific MScs.
needs and that young people have a variety of choices. We welcome the recent support from Government for apprenticeships; in the Aerospace sector, it isn’t about qualifying as a mechanic, but about becoming a highly skilled, well-paid and valuable employee in a cutting edge sector. It is great to see more companies are recruiting A-level leavers and graduates into their apprenticeship schemes, which have perhaps become more Advanced Engineering: How will people attractive with the fact that a traditional four year qualify for future aerospace jobs, i.e. degrees, degree would cost around £36,000. In addition other HE/FE qualifications, apprenticeships, to the continuing importance of apprenticeships, etc.; why are apprenticeships a growing part ADS has worked hard to ensure Government of that scene and what will be the significance also supports the more ‘academic’routes into Aerospace, and we welcome the 500 MSc of the recently announced MSc Aerospace? Aerospace places announced during the GC: Since the Aerospace sector needs a range Farnborough Airshow. The objective of these of skills and types of skills, it is important that will be to up-skill the UK aerospace workforce, skills programmes reflect that diversity of generate more aerospace MSc qualified is directly addressing this challenge and has a number of initiatives in the pipeline to develop and diffuse manufacturing technologies throughout the supply chain, including three AMSCI (Advanced Manufacturing Supply Chain Initiative) bids currently under assessment by Government. There is a technology ‘arms race’ occurring in the commercial aircraft sector for the next generation of platforms
professionals with higher level skills, reinforce the supply of skilled people with knowledge and expertise in key areas of technology for the future, and create more effective solutions for business through the joint working of companies, universities and the Catapult centres on business relevant projects. Advanced Engineering: Why is it important that technological innovation in aerospace remains a strong component in the UK’s sector; what are the areas where it matters most and how can the government best support that effort? GC : As I mentioned before, product, manufacturing and service technology and innovation will maintain our competitive advantage. In order to deliver this we need a highly focused R&T strategy that spans from
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the research base, through to technology, into demonstration and validation, and finally to products and services – the AGP is delivering just that. There are no shortcuts or bypasses to that continuum of activity which requires governmental support throughout, or else there is a risk that high-risk, high-innovation ideas don’t get pulled through by purely market forces; other nations may cherry pick the best ideas from our Universities and fund them into useful technologies. Government support through this long R&T lifecycle not only mitigates those and other risks, but it also gives the top tiers of the Industry the confidence to invest over a similarly long period, which is beneficial to the entire supply chain. Advanced Engineering: What will be the key aerospace manufacturing programmes that will involve UK resources in the next 10 years? GC: The Aerospace Industry has its eyes firmly set on the all-new generations of singleaisle aircraft, which, because re-engined versions have been recently announced by Airbus and Boeing, look set to come to market sometime after 2025. While that is the single largest market opportunity by volume that we’re positioning ourselves for, there are plenty of opportunities along the way where the UK can exploit its technology base and win business. We’re not taking our eye off the future wide-body opportunities. So while the UK positions itself technologically with an eye on that single-aisle opportunity, our technology can be exploited on interim products, including those emerging from China, Russia, etc. And not only civil fixed wing programmes – the UK has strength in rotorcraft as well as the emerging UAV (Unmanned Aerial Vehicle) where we will be in pole position to win market share. Advanced Engineering: What will be the key aerospace development programmes that will involve UK resources in the next 10 years? GC: There are some key decisions that will need to be made over the coming months and years about which areas of product and manufacturing technologies and skills the UK wants to invest in – we can’t do it all. Will we go for ultra-high bypass open rotor engines, or highly integrated wing-engine configurations? What about laminar flow wings? What are the high-value systems and software we need to invest in? Will we be able to deploy all-electric technologies? What will we need to deliver fully integrated health management systems? In parallel, we will need to retain leadership in underpinning technologies such as advanced materials and aerodynamics. We will need a focused and inclusive programme
of R&T, which enables us to make these tough decisions and which culminates in a range of large-scale technology demonstrators to show the global market that the UK has what it needs. Advanced Engineering: What were the highlights emerging from Farnborough 2012 and what long term value can we expect from the event? GC: The Farnborough Airshow goes from strength to strength. 2012 saw a record amount of business announced; US$72 billion of confirmed orders. We had 18 Minsters in attendance – the highest number ever, including the Prime Minster opening the Show as well as the Secretary of State for Business, Vince Cable, involved in AGP activity. We grew Futures Day – where we showcased this amazing sector to some 7,000 young people, all free of charge to them. This is a vital activity in attracting and inspiring the future generations to our Industry. We established the Innovation Zone where we brought together the cream of UK universities to showcase their aerospace and manufacturing innovation. The Space Zone doubled in size and sold out much earlier than expected, and we held the first ever Security Zone to showcase the UK’s growing strength in this part of the wider Aviation sector. The Show is growing and will continue to grow. We’re already planning for 2014! Advanced Engineering: Looking ahead, what might be the advantages for a business in joining ADS? GC: ADS is the largest Trade Association of its kind; together with our regional partners we represent over 2,600 companies. We’re home to SC21, the Aerospace, Aviation and Defence Knowledge Transfer Network (both are free to join for non-members) and a range of other activities that will help businesses develop and access markets. To name just a few examples of what Membership affords: • Access to the latest tender and business opportunities; • Use of our London office for business meetings; • Specialist advice and assistance for SMEs including Government funding and business development; • A high-value briefing and networking events programme – over 170 events a year; • An exhibition service to help members attend key international events; • Regular publication to keep members updated; • Promoting members’ companies in Member directories (online and hard copy);
The Aerospace Industry has its eyes firmly set on the all-new generations of single-aisle aircraft, which because re-engined versions have been recently announced by Airbus and Boeing, look set to come to market sometime after 2025.
• Access to over 60 Boards, Committees and Special Interest Groups; • International business support in key growth economies, including advice and guidance on exports. In the slightly longer term a comprehensive skills strategy for Aerospace is being established by the joint ADS-SEMTA skills board, the ADSSG (Aerospace & Defence Sector Strategy Group). Advanced Engineering: Are there any other matters that you’d like to highlight? GC: We’ve talked about technology and innovation a lot already, but I really can’t emphasise enough the importance of all companies in the supply chain taking the initiative to innovate; and there is support out there. For example, the Technology Strategy Board (TSB) – an arm’s-length agency of Government charged with enabling innovation in businesses – sponsors Knowledge Transfer
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Networks (KTNs). The Aerospace, Aviation and Defence KTN is housed in ADS’s office and is free to join. They specialise in signposting companies to innovation opportunities, based on what the market is demanding and what support mechanisms are available. Moreover, the TSB itself provides many of these mechanisms such as the Collaborative R&D programme (which has recently started to launch regular Aerospace competitions), Grants for R&D, Small Business Research Initiative (SBRI) and Knowledge Transfer Partnerships. Keeping with innovation, 2013 will be a key year in the formulation of the world’s largest R&D programme, Horizon2020. It brings together a range of European innovation programmes, most notably the Framework Programme (known as FP7, which ends in 2013). It is expected that some e80bn will be invested between 2014 and 2020. FP7 and associated programmes such as CleanSky had strong UK participation, but there is room for improvement and increased access for us in H2020. Lower levels of bureaucracy should mean easier access for SMEs. 2013 will be the year when partnerships are made and consortiums built, ready for the first calls that
will launch in early 2014. If you are not already thinking about how you might get involved, I urge you to do so. ADS is also hugely encouraged by the continuity in support for the AGP received from the new Minister of State for Business and Enterprise, Michael Fallon MP, who recently took over from Mark Prisk. There is added optimism in the Defence industry, with Philip Dunn MP, Minister for Defence Equipment, Support and Technology (including Defence Exports) having recently committed to developing a Defence Growth Partnership. We were very pleased to have had the time with Graham and to have noted his responses to our questions. Holding the position he does in the organisation that he represents, what we learned was important information about a key component not only in the UK’s engineering and manufacturing sector but in the economy as a whole. With the UK Government planning to build manufacturing and engineering back to their erstwhile importance in the UK, ADS sits right at the heart of today’s and tomorrow’s economy.
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Aerospace Growth Partnership Making sure of Britain’s future place at the top table of technology, engineering and manufacture in aerospace Aerospace is big business for the UK: just consider the numbers. More than 100,000 jobs are directly engaged in UK Aerospace and not only does the sector generate nearly £25billion of annual earnings but 75% of turnover is in the form of exports: the industry is a significant generator of income for this country. And with a 17% share of the global aerospace market, the UK’s industry today is number 1 in Europe and number 2 in the world by revenue. But that kind of success has to be won and maintained in the context of an increasingly competitive global marketplace. So it is, perhaps, not surprising that the key stakeholders in the industry (ADS representing the aerospace companies and their supply chains and BIS representing the UK Government) have joined forces to create an organisation whose purpose is to secure the future for UK Aerospace: the Aerospace Growth Partnership (AGP). So, what is AGP, what does it aim to achieve and what are the key components in the industry where AGP aims to make a difference? Perhaps the first and second questions can be most easily answered from AGP’s own publication, ‘Reach for the Skies’; “The Aerospace Growth Partnership is a positive collaboration of industry and government working together to secure the future for UK aerospace. It is creating a shared vision and plan for the UK aerospace industry for the next 15 years and beyond. This covers everything from business jets to the very largest twin aisle passenger aircraft and helicopters to advanced turbo props. “Industry roadmaps will cover three areas where the UK aerospace industry is particularly strong: • Advanced aerostructures; • Propulsion systems; • Advanced aircraft systems.” The partnership will aim to make UK Aerospace (OEMs and supply chain businesses) more competitive with the kind of leading edge products and technological developments to keep the sector at the forefront of global markets and capability. To manage this, the AGP’s strategy will be based on leveraging the UK’s world-beating technologies in… • Advanced wing design, integration and manufacture; • Advanced aero-engines; • Helicopters; • Landing gear systems; • Aircraft and engine control systems; • Electrical power systems; • Wheels and brakes; • Advanced propeller systems; • Advanced rotor blade design;
• Avionics; • Maintenance, repair and overhaul; • Data management. It will also focus on three critical pre-requisites for industrial strength.
Well trained and capable people People are crucial. It is their skills and knowledge base that will make for success. However, a significant number of engineers will retire over the next decade. So there is a need to tackle the shortage of engineering graduates with the right skills coming into the industry as well as higher skilled apprenticeships leading to higher technological capabilities for the sector. Companies in the supply chain will need to strengthen their leadership, management and operational skills. All of this is being tackled through an Aerospace Sector Skills Group; securing current and future talent for the industry.
Technological leadership Advances in technology are at the heart of success. Making aircraft quieter and greener will be the challenge for the next generation of aerospace technologies, relying on advances in wing and power plant design, as well as advances in materials, electronics and software. As a world leader in novel technology, the UK has a strong start but there will need to be consistent funding from government to remain globally competitive and to ensure that game-changing concepts and intellectual property are exploited in the UK rather than overseas.
The Aerospace Growth Partnership is a positive collaboration of industry and government working together to secure the future for UK aerospace. It is creating a shared vision and plan for the UK aerospace industry.
Manufacturing base Advanced manufacturing will provide the base for the evolution of UK aerospace capability. Companies are more likely to create jobs and capabilities in the UK if they believe the government is committed to maintaining an attractive environment for aerospace. The UK must invest in the capacity and manufacturing technology that will enable competitiveness on future aircraft. The AGP needs to identify where improved manufacturing processes and key enabling technology can be delivered, and where investment and collaboration is needed. Nothing can be taken for granted and the Aerospace Growth Partnership does not propose to rest on the laurels of past successes (great thought they might be). It plans to build on those successes and traditions of aerospace excellence with the latest skills, technologies and processes to ensure that the UK remains at the very front of this valuable and technologically demanding industry.
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21st Century Supply Chains (SC21): FAQ Preparing businesses to do business today One of the UK defence industry’s great strengths is that there are not only very large OEMs operating in the country but also that there is an extensive, capable and well organised supply chain to support the sector. But one can never be complacent and it is always important to apply the latest knowledge and management techniques to ensure that the supply chain is able to compete in an increasingly challenging global marketplace. In that context, the UK industry has instigated a programme called SC21 for 21st Century Supply Chains but what is SC21, how can businesses participate and what value can they expect to gain from involvement? SC21 is a change programme designed to accelerate the competitiveness of the aerospace and defence industry by raising the performance of its supply chains. International competition, together with the challenges posed by the defence industrial strategy, necessitates rapid improvement in the effectiveness of our supply chains. Individual companies’ programmes may vary in name – for instance, the programme at Rolls Royce is called ‘journey to Process excellence’ – but they share common objectives and values. International competition, together with the challenges posed by the defence industrial strategy, necessitates rapid improvement in the effectiveness of our supply chains. Individual companies’ programmes may vary in name – for instance, the programme at Rolls Royce is called ‘journey to Process excellence’ – but they share common objectives and values. International competition, together with the challenges posed by the defence industrial strategy, necessitates rapid improvement in the effectiveness of our supply chains. At the same time, industry must ensure that it delivers competitive solutions for customers whilst maintaining profitable business growth. To help prospective SC21 participants, a ‘Frequently Asked Questions’ with answers has been produced.
International competition, together with the challenges posed by the defence industrial strategy, necessitates rapid improvement in the effectiveness of our supply chains.
Security and Space sector. Fundamentally, SC21 is a collaborative programme designed by industry, for industry. It seeks to provide a framework which transforms and accelerates the competitiveness of the UK Aerospace and Defence industry, which will help it to sustain and grow. SC21 companies are committed to working together through two key streams to improve efficiency and productively, remove duplication wherever possible, What is SC21? The programme aims to transform and lower overheads and costs through aerospace and defence supply chains. It business improvement. has an industry commitment to focus on These two key streams are: delivering a globally competitive UK supply • Performance, Development and Quality; chain within the Aerospace, Defence, • Collaborative Working.
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An increasing number of
Why should I consider committing to SC21 principles? An increasing number of your customers, suppliers or competitors are committing to SC21. It is therefore important that you understand this programme and consider whether your business should participate in order to maintain its competitive position and to understand how others in your industry will be changing in the future.
your customers, suppliers or competitors are committing to SC21.
What are my benefits if I commit? As a direct result of the SC21 programme and, of course, the input from your business, i.e. in addressing areas for improvement, your business will keep abreast of the latest developments in your sector, and you could also see specific benefits from the following areas: • Leadership; • Strategy; • Resources; • Processes; • People; • Performance – Quality and Delivery.
It is therefore important that you understand this programme and
What does it cost to participate? It costs nothing to subscribe to SC21. However, if the Senior Management of your business genuinely commits to driving the principles of SC21 forward, there will be some costs incurred along the improvement journey e.g. human and financial resources. These, however, should easily be outweighed by the improvements achieved, both in cost, efficiency and relationships that Where prime support is not possible SC21 also will be generated within your company and its has a number of regional partners which we supply chain. work with to support ‘self starters’.
If my company chooses to sign-up, what will the SC21 signatory companies expect of me and how will I need to demonstrate that my company has satisfied these expectations? As a signatory to SC21 you will become a member of the SC21 Task Force. The Task Force meets regularly to review progress in the implementation of SC21. It ensures resources are focused upon developing and implementing realistic ways of improving how our industry supply chains do business.
How will SC21 fit in with my current and committed improvement activities (e.g. Business Excellence, Lean, 5s, Manufacturing Excellence etc.)? The objective of SC21 is to achieve efficiencies, improve businesses, quality and delivery and remove duplication where possible. Therefore we work with companies, recognising their current activities, and integrating these within the SC21 diagnostic frameworks. We also look to recognise other supplier development programmes such as Journey to Excellence (the Rolls Royce supplier development programme).
consider whether your business should participate in order to maintain its competitive position.
by the UK supply chain. There may also be some risk that over time, those businesses that have not embraced SC21 and developed their businesses along these lines will become less Will training and development attractive as key suppliers. resources be made available to Any of the award winning companies involved sub-tier companies participating What are the consequences with SC 21 would be delighted to share how in this programme? if I simply ignore SC21? The larger companies have committed to the The total number of companies committed to it has benefited their business and can be national SC21 plan and the provision of help SC21 is constantly rising. The more companies found on the award winners website page in training and deveoping sub-tier companies. that join, the greater the benefit will be enjoyed www.adsgroup.org.uk/pages/70547121.asp.
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ADS Member Exhibitor Spotlight Member companies of ADS are exhibiting technology, capability and specialist technical services throughout the Aero Engineering 2012 and co-locating sister event show floors. Here are just some to look out for…
Atlas Composites Specialists in design and manufacture of composite structures and one of the UK’s most accredited composites manufacturers, Atlas Composites were one of the first UK composites manufacturers to attain the prestigious AS9100 REV C accreditation and are currently working towards SC21 Bronze recognition in conjunction with the Midlands Aerospace Alliance. Customers include Airbus, Agusta Westland, BAE Systems, Bombardier, GKN Aerospace, Lockheed Martin UK, MBDA, Meggitt and Thales. See Atlas Composites on Stand #1041
Efficiencies in the Aerospace and Defence Supply Chain
Delcam to show latest in CADCAM at Advanced Engineering events Programs on show at the Delcam stand will include PowerSHAPE for product design, tooling design and reverse engineering; FeatureCAM for quick and easy feature-based CAM programming; the PowerMILL CAM software for high-speed and five-axis machining, and for the programming of robots; the Delcam for SolidWorks integrated CAM system; and the PowerINSPECT inspection software.See Delcam on STand #526
CGTech CGTech, developers of VERICUT® CNC Machine Simulation, Verification and Optimisation software, are again exhibiting at the Aero Engineering Show. 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. VERICUT is used extensively to increase the efficiency of complex 5 axis machining centres and Mill/Turn machines. VERICUT is a stand-alone product but can also be integrated with all leading CAD/CAM/PLM systems including Dassault Systemes Catia, Siemens NX, PTC, Delcam PowerMill, Vero EdgeCAM, MasterCAM, GibbsCAM, Open Mind HyperMill, SolidCAM, Esprit and Missler TopSolidCAM. See CGTech on STand #737
Burcas, a leading UK precision engineering company, has implemented the Xactio web portal from CANDA Systems to support Kanban ‘pushpull’ in the supply chain. Customers can now view stock availability and costs in real time. This has enabled some customers to reduce their stock holding by a six figure sum. The need to accurately monitor real time supply chain performance cost effectively provided the driving force for Burcas to implement the Xactio web portal from CANDA Systems as part of a major supply chain development programme based on the Kanban push-pull principle. Burcas worked with CANDA Systems in conjunction with TEC – Concepts, who specialise in supply chain consultancy and training in the aerospace sector, to help develop the Xactio supply chain portal and was the first UK user of the system. Xactio is now used by a large number of other manufacturers and suppliers in the aerospace, defence, automotive and industrial supply chains. See CANDA Systems on STand #913 at Aero Engineering.
Non-Destructive testing and remote visual inspection Olympus Industrial, specialist manufacturer and supplier of nondestructive testing and remote visual inspection equipment for engineering and maintenance applications throughout the world, can be found on STand #924 at Aero Engineering 2012.Olympus provides industry leading non-destructive testing technologies including ultrasound phased-array, eddy current, and eddy current array, plus an extensive range of IPLEX videoscopes, fiberscopes, and borescopes meeting remote inspection needs.
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Mastering skills for the supply chain Bursary scheme supports Aerospace MSc for a diverse intake
ADS has joined with the Government, the Royal Academy of Engineering and the Royal Aeronautical Society in an initiative to boost the supply of higher Could your company profit from specialist research into technology crucial for your business? Is there a talented individual working for you who would benefit from specialist study at a higher level, adding value to your firm in the process? ADS has joined with the Government, the Royal Academy of Engineering and the Royal Aeronautical Society in an initiative to boost the supply of higher engineering skills to the UK economy and the aerospace supply chain. Announced by the Prime Minister at the Farnborough International Air Show, a combination of industry and Department for Business, Innovation and Skills funding support has been secured to provide bursaries for those seeking to up-skill via an accredited Aerospace MSc degree. Funding is available to existing employees as well as graduating students, with an expectation that the tuition fees would be fully met by the programme. Individuals can undertake full-time or part-time courses. This funding will come on-line later this year for students undertaking courses commencing
during the academic year 2013/14 and is intended to cover the cost of their course fees. It will be available to those who may not otherwise seek to undertake an MSc, including those already in employment in an aerospace company. As part of the process to encourage applications from those who, but for the bursary, might not study at Masters’ level, we are keen to see applications from a diverse range of suitably qualified candidates. Funding will be open to UK citizens and EU nationals who have been resident in the UK for the last five years. Student funding will be available to non-Aerospace graduates with first degrees in subjects such as Maths or Physics, seeking to gain a qualification in the field, or to Aerospace and other engineering graduates wanting to specialise at a higher level. In order to ensure that this provision is fully relevant to the expanding aerospace sector and innovative manufacturing processes and technologies, students’ research will be linked to Catapult centre projects and relevant industrial research wherever possible.
engineering skills to the UK economy and the aerospace supply chain.
For more information, please contact Elizabeth Donnelly, Project Manager – Skills, ADS at elizabeth.donnelly@adsgroup.org.uk or telephone 020 7091 4532 or 07595 863746. SHOWGUIDE | 2012
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Material growth for UK composites sector Composites UK looks across the UK advanced materials landscape and the alignment of the Composite Industry Innovation Awards with the Advanced Engineering Group of events.
The show provides a focus to bring the industry together, improving collaborative working and strengthening the supply chain in this country, thus enabling manufacture on home ground rather than contracting it overseas.
Key objectives for the Trade Association, Composites UK, are those of developing and strengthening the UK composites industry and promoting composites to the wider community. As such, The Composites Engineering Show provides an ideal platform to further consolidate Composites UK’s lead role as a provider and disseminator of knowledge and advice throughout the UK’s composite sector. “The Composites Engineering Show is an ideal opportunity to showcase the UK’s composites industry,” states Dr Sue Halliwell, Composites UK Secretary. She is excited about the 2012 show and what it has on offer. “There have been major developments in the UK composites industry over the last 12 months and there are exciting projects in the pipeline. This show is an ideal platform to showcase UK potential and, in line with the industry, it goes from strength to strength each year.”
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This show is crucial for UK industry and since our whole ethos is about supporting the UK industry and the capabilities it has on offer, Composites UK works closely with the organisers to secure its success and encourage involvement from as much of the UK industry as possible. The show provides a focus to bring the industry together, improving collaborative working and strengthening the supply chain in this country, thus enabling manufacture on home ground rather than contracting it overseas. This is in complete alignment with the UK government’s recent calls focused on developing the UK supply chain in advanced manufacturing. The show plays a vital role in aiding the development of support frameworks that pull companies and resources together. At the 2011 show the concept of the Hub was launched, a collaborative working between Composites UK, the Composites Skills Alliance and the National Composites Centre to better support the composites community, and at the 2012 show we will be reporting on the progress of this initiative. In addition, we will be announcing the formation of a UK Composites Leadership Forum which will involve partners in the Hub, UK government and sector trade bodies. This will be a crucial step for the industry and will provide a direct line of communication between industry and government and a means of inter-industry communication on common issues. During the event, Composites UK will be hosting a comprehensive dissemination programme. Open forum sessions will be held daily that focus on innovations in processing technologies and material developments to offer opportunities for companies to look beyond what they currently do, how they could improve efficiency of processes, look at where their current markets lie and where other opportunities exist. In addition there will be a new session dedicated to showcasing academic excellence with presentations and posters from leading UK universities. Collaborating with the Composites Skills Alliance, Composites UK will be running a ‘Composites 101’ tutorial session. The industry briefing sessions, sponsored by Composites UK, will give a snapshot of where the industry currently is as well as recent developments and future potential. An exciting addition to this year’s proceedings is the Composites UK Industry Awards dinner being held at the Crowne Plaza Hotel on Wednesday 7th November. Industry achievements will be celebrated at this sell-out event with winners being showcased in a special area on the exhibition show floor. Dr Halliwell concludes “We’re seeing a strong appetite for this event. It is for this reason that we are aligning our annual Industry Innovation Awards with the show, creating a true sense of celebrating UK success. Naturally we’ll be maximising our opportunities from this show by working closely with the show organisers and other National bodies to showcase our UK presence.” SHOWGUIDE | 2012
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Composites UK Innovation Awards Celebrating composites industry successes from the past twelve months With an increased presence at the Composites Engineering Show 2012, Composites UK will be hosting the UK Industry Awards dinner on Wednesday 7th November and showcasing winning entries in a dedicated area on the exhibition floor over the two days of the show. This prestigious event celebrates innovation and achievements within the UK industry over the last 12 months in the areas. Chris Little, Chairman of Composites UK said; “The UK Composites industry is at the forefront of technological development and exciting product application both at home and overseas. In an increasingly competitive environment it is important to celebrate our successes. As such, the Composites UK awards will showcase some of the key advances made by UK companies over the past 12 months.” The three innovation awards for innovation in materials, design and manufacture will be presented at the dinner. The winners and runners-up will also exhibit their entries in the
Composites UK Showcase Area on stand 1354 at the Composites Engineering Show over the two days of the exhibition, with the winners presenting their innovation during an awards preview forum session on the Wednesday afternoon. “We had an incredible response to our call for nominations to each of the three awards this year,” said Dr Sue Halliwell, Composites UK Secretary. “There were some impressive entries and the judging, carried out by our Board of Directors, was not an easy task. The winners and runners-up should be proud of their achievement and we look forward to celebrating their success at the show and the Industry Awards Dinner.” This new event is set to become the premier awards dinner for the UK composites industry and was sold out within two weeks of its announcement. “It’s really encouraging to see so many companies wanting to celebrate with us and support the UK industry. It will certainly be a good forum for promoting company success stories.”
In an increasingly competitive environment it is important to celebrate our successes. As such, the Composites UK awards will showcase some of the key advances made by UK companies over the past 12 months.
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Composites UK Member Focus Insight into some of this year’s exhibiting Composites UK members companies:
Huntsman Advanced Materials embraces future-oriented solutions at Composites Engineering 2012 At Composites Engineering 2012, Huntsman Advanced Materials will showcase its latest developments in epoxy resins, composites tooling and speciality chemical building blocks, focusing on the added value its systems offer in enabling significant growth momentum in the global composites market. Stand #655
New Capability & Extended Capacity
Araldite® helps the Fifty-Fifty break the Blue Ribbon Regatta Record Composite materials from Huntsman Advanced Materials have been used by Pauger Carbon Composites to construct an innovative 50 foot long twin-mast catamaran called the Fifty- Fifty. Pauger Carbon Composites, a Hungarian manufacturer of composite yachts and masts, designed and built the catamaran in time for this year’s Blue Ribbon Regatta on Lake Balaton in Hungary. The design objectives were to achieve the best power-to-weight ratio possible in constructing a light weight vessel capable of achieving high speeds in long distance sailing. Stand #655
Closed mould infusion and pre preg manufacturing Alan Harper of Alan Harper Composites will present this year on the topic of ‘Closed mould infusion and pre preg manufacturing – Why should manufacturers consider a change to Reusable Vacuum Bags? Time of presentation is 13.00 = 13.15 pm on Thur 8th Nov, in Open Forum 3, as part of the ‘Composites in Action’ session. Stand #144
CTG achieves stringent AS9100 Rev C certification CTG, specialists in the design, development and manufacture of advanced composite products and systems has achieved the rigorous quality management standard (QMS) for the aerospace industry, AS9100 Rev C. The standard is designed to meet stringent, complex and unique demands of the defence and commercial aerospace industry. Stand #831
MSA Manufacturing Limited, specialist core and laminate materials kit-cutting provider to the composites industry are now able to kit-cut laminate materials, including dry laminates, pre-pregs and aramid materials, and hold pre-preg materials within new freezer storage. This complements their established ability to kit cut a wide variety of core materials, alloys, cured fibre-glass, G10 and carbon via 3 & 5 axis routers and waterjet. Stand #1141
Composites ‘101’ The Composites Skills Alliance, a key component of the ‘Composites Hub’ will host a feature Composites 101: Understanding the Basics – Open Tutorial in Open Forum 3 , between 16.00 – 16.30pm. Tom Preece, Composites Business Manager, for the Composites Skills Alliance will give a layman’s overview of the fundamental materials, and processes involved in the composites engineering sector, providing a snap shot of its own ‘Awareness of Composites’ training courses. The Composites Skills Alliance is a partnership of organisations led by the National Skills Academy Process Industries and Semta, the Sector Skills Council for Science, Engineering and Manufacturing Technologies. Working together with training providers and a high-level, cross-sector employer steering group, they develop and deliver qualityassured training programmes aimed at composites businesses and those looking to diversify into the market. Stand #1345
Amber Composites Material Specified For Major Automotive Build Amber Composites announced that its material has been specified for the primary structure of a major automotive build. Prototype and homologation material has been supplied since 2011 and series production will begin in 2013. As part of the project,
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Adler Plastics, a leading Tier-1 automotive supplier, and Amber Composites have worked together to establish a supply chain able to supply mid-volume composite solutions to the automotive industry worldwide. The first vehicle, expected to be in production for at least five years, is viewed as a starting point for the companies. Jonathan McQueen, Managing Director of Amber Composites Ltd will additionally contribute to this year’s delegate keynote briefings programme on Wed 7th Nov (12.30 – 13.00pm) – with the theme ‘UK Composites Manufacturing Meets Silicon Valley. Stand #539
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FORMAX CARBON REINFORCEMENT MATERIALS USED TO PRODUCE AWARD WINNING FARR 400 FORMAX, a leading global manufacturer of carbon fibre and speciality composite reinforcements, has played an integral role in the production of the award winning Farr 400 racing yacht. The all carbon, one-design, high performance 40 ft. yacht was designed by Farr Yacht Design and built by Premier Composite Technologies (PCT) in Dubai. With Grand Prix capabilities and innovative design details, the Farr 400 has attracted considerable attention and was recently crowned Sailing World’s ‘Boat of the Year 2012’ in the ‘Best Offshore One-Design Category’ and Sail Magazine’s ‘Best Performance 30ft and Over’ Award. See Formax on Stand #546
Natural fibre composites Composites Evolution to present in NetComposites – hosted Biocomposites open session Dr Brendan Weager will be one of four speakers contributing to the feature ‘Biocomposites’ open technology session, hosted by NetComposites, on Wed 7th Nov, 10 – 11 am in Open Forum 3. Presentation topic: Natural fibre composites – recent developments and commercial applications. STAND #1143
NDT testing, manufacture and repair of composite and adhesive metal bonded components ISO9001:2008 approved J R TECHNOLOGY LIMITED provide equipment and expertise for NDT testing, manufacture and repair of composite and adhesive metal bonded components, and are the UK Sales & Service Centre for ISOJET RTM injection machines. JRTL has approvals from many industries including aerospace, military, marine, civil, automotive and sports industries Stand #930
Engineering with structural adhesives Gavin Creech, Senior Applications Engineer at Scott Bader Company Ltd will present this year on the topic of Engineering with structural adhesives – practical advice on the use of structural adhesives with composites, metals and plastics. Time of presentation is 15.00 - 15.15 pm on Wed 7th Nov, in Open Forum 3, as part of the ‘Composites in Action session’ session. See Scott Bader on Stand #1147
Formula 1 impact Structures Design, Analysis and Crash Testing Tim Gulland, Managing Director, Fluidform Design Ltd will present this year on the topic of Formula 1 impact Structures Design, Analysis and Crash Testing. Time of presentation is 11.15 – 11.30 am on Wed 7th Nov, in Open Forum 3, as part of the ‘Composites in Motorsports’ session. Stand #447
Boat Construction partner to ‘Project Torpedalo’
Norco GRP Ltd, specialist GRP mouldings and Composite structures provider to the Aerospace, Automotive, Defence, Industrial, Marine, Medical, Architectural, Renewables and Stage & Screen industries will exhibit on Stand #736 Boat Construction partner to ‘Project Torpedalo’ - pedal-powered trans-Atlantic charity challenge, visitors can see for themselves the closed-cockpit, triple compartment self-righting pedal-driven monohul, exhibited on Stand #1047 as a special feature of this year’s show.
International Provider Of Advanced Composite And Process Materials Umeco will display its capability in advanced composite and process materials on Stand #640 Umeco works primarily with organisations and individuals across aerospace and defence, wind energy, recreation and automotive industries.
Design and manufacture of composite structures Atlas Composites, one of the UK’s most accredited composites manufacturers, will exhibit its capabilities on Stand #1041. Having attained AS9100 accreditation in 2005, Atlas Composites were one of the first UK composites manufacturers to attain the prestigious AS9100 REV C accreditation. Atlas is currently working towards SC21 Bronze recognition in conjunction with the Midlands Aerospace Alliance.
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Composites UK Member Focus
Composites UK Members exhibiting include: Airbench Ltd
Instron
Alan Harper Composites Ltd
John Burn Ltd
Amber Composites
J R Technology
ASC Process Systems Ltd
Lectra UK
Atlas Composites Attwater Group Autoclaves Group Blackman & White Ltd Broadwater Mouldings Ltd CD (UK) Ltd Composite Integration Ltd
LOT Oriel Ltd LT Machines Ltd Magnum-Venus Products Ltd Momentive Combined Composite Technologies MSA Manufacturing
Composite Materials Limited
Mouldlife
Composite Test & Evaluation Ltd
NetComposites
Composites Skills Alliance
Norco GRP Ltd
Composites UK
PARKHILL TEXTILES LTD
Inspection of CFRP and GFRP Components
Coventry University
PPG Industries Ltd
Cristex Limited
PRF Composite Materials
CTG
Project 12 Ltd
Dr. Shayz Ikram, Director, LOT Oriel Ltd, will present this year on the topic of Advances in Active Thermography for Inspection of CFRP and GFRP Components. Time of presentation is 12.00-12.15 pm on Thur 8th Nov, in Open Forum 3, as part of the ‘Composites / Process & Capability Advances – Non Destructive’ session. See LOT Oriel on Stand #1036
Dark Matter Composites Ltd
Cutwel Ltd DASSAULT SYSTEMES epm: technology group Exel Composites (UK) Fluidform Design Ltd FORMAX UK LTD
Rockwood Composites Ltd Safe Technology Ltd Scott Bader Co. Ltd SGS Carbide Tool UK Ltd SHD Composite Materials Ltd Sigma Composites Ltd Strand7 UK Limited
Tailored Matrix Systems
GAZECHIM COMPOSITES UK Glas-Craft (UK) Ltd
Vac Innovation Ltd
Andrew MacInally, Market Development Manager Sika Composites, Sika Tooling/Composites and John Burn Ltd will present this year on the topic of Tailored Matrix Systems Based on Epoxy and Polyurethane Chemistry for the RTM Process in Automotive. Time of presentation is 15.30 – 15.45 Pm Wed 7th Nov, in Open Forum 2, as part of the ‘Composites in Automotive’ session. See John Burn Ltd on Stand #235
GTW Developments Ltd
WATER JET CUTTING
Haas Group International
Whitford Flexible Composites (WFC)
Huntsman Advanced Materials
Zwick Testing Machines Limited
Making the UK Composites Industry Work epm:technology Managing Director Graham Mulholland will this year take to the stage in the ‘keynote’ industry briefing s programme on Thursday 8th Nov 12.00 – 13.00 pm. As part of the ‘Making the UK Composites Industry Work’ delegate –only briefing session, Graham will talk on the topic ‘Winning with Winners’, alongside Peter Chivers, Chief Executive of the National Composites Centre. epm:technology are exhibiting on Stand #647
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Formula 1 impact Structures Design, Analysis and Crash Testing Ian McEnteggart, Composite Market Manager for Instron will present this year on the topic of Composite Testing and Nadcap Alignment. Time of presentation is 10.30-10.45am on Wed 7th Nov, in Open Forum 2, as part of the Test, Measurement & Inspection programme sessions See Instron on Stand #1018
Accelerate Composites Innovation Christian Lair of CATIA Composites – EMEA, Dassault Systèmes will present this year on the topic of ‘Accelerate Composites Innovation, leveraging an End-to-End Solution for Design, Analysis and Manufacturing’. Time of presentation is 13.15 - 13.30 pm on Wed 7th Nov, in Open Forum 3, as part of the NetComposites – hosted ‘Digital Engineering’ session. See Dassault Systemes UK on Stand #506
Tel: +44 (0)1246 266 244 Email: info@netcomposites.com Web: netcomposites.com
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NetComposites to present ‘Ask the Expert’ service at the Composites Engineering Show Throughout the show, Netcomposites are presenting an ‘Ask the Expert’ initial advice and signposting service on behalf of the Composites Engineering Show from their stand, number 1143. The organisation provides research, training and information services to the composite materials industry. Members of the Netcomposites team will be present and these experts will be available covering different topics at the following times:
7th November, 2012 o 9am–11am: Digital Engineering o 11am-1pm: Transport o 1pm-3pm: Biocomposites o 3pm-5pm: Processing, Market Research
8th November, 2012 o 9am–11am: Self-Reinforced Plastics, Thermoplastics o 11am-1pm: Grant Funding o 1pm-3pm: Construction o 3pm-5pm: Nanocomposites If your requirement falls outside of these topics or you are not able to make the allotted times, please call or visit NetComposites and they will arrange another time for you. Aside from the advisory service you are also welcome to book an appointment with a member of the NetComposites team. Please contact them on +44 1246 266244.
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Project Torpedalo Not only crossing the Atlantic but also raising money for Charities and pushing the bounds of Composites Engineering Some things just make you proud to be British. It’s not just the flair and ingenuity, the boldness in taking on an incredibly perilous challenge or the quality of design and construction; it’s the dedicated eccentricity blended with steely determination to succeed that make you admire people like Mike Sayer and Mark Byass. I mean, they are planning to cross the Atlantic in a pedalo… yes, that’s correct a pedalo. However, dismiss from your mind any notion of the small open pleasure craft found on boating lakes and near holiday beaches. Mike and Mark are designing and constructing from scratch a self-sufficient carbon fibre pedal powered boat called Torpedalo in which they plan to cross the Atlantic Ocean, some 3000 miles. In the course of this voyage they expect to not simply break the previous record time of 111 days for a pedal powered crossing but to demolish it in a planned 38 days, setting a new world record for any human powered pairs crossing of the Atlantic. To be fair, the pair have form for endurance projects to raise money for charity and this
voyage will be no exception, raising money for Motor Neurone Disease and the Make-AWish foundation; bringing some joy to poorly children much of whose childhood has been robbed by illness. And by working with sponsors and partners to produce the boat and provision the voyage at no cost, they can be sure that the whole £250,000 they plan to raise will go to the charities. In the intrepid pair’s own words; “We started the project in October 2009, and since then the idea has gone from a pipe dream to reality. The design was completed in June 2011 with manufacturing commencing immediately through the support of some incredible sponsors. Ever since the start of the project, our goal has been to design, test, build and equip our boat for a net cost of zero pounds – and through the generosity and enthusiasm of our sponsors, we’ve met that target.” The majority of rowing boats that compete in the Atlantic Rowing Race are based on a 1996 design; relatively cheap and easy to construct with inherent self-righting capability
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but with little consideration for hydrodynamic efficiency or speed. Mike’s and Mark’s boat has been designed to be efficient and fast whilst remaining stable and retaining the all-important ability to self-right in the event of a capsize – uncomfortably likely in the face of 40 foot waves with eight-foot breakers. It also has to carry a crew of two and all the supplies they need for at least a six-week voyage. The resulting boat is a closed cockpit, triple compartment self-righting pedal driven monohull; as its creators say it sounds better than a ‘pedalo’. At 8.3 m from bow to stern the vessel includes a single peddling position in the centre with storage in the bow and accommodation (okay, sleeping cabin) in the stern. The drivetrain finishes in the centrally located propeller at the end of a short tail: the boat is wholly enclosed and divided into three watertight compartments. Torpedalo will be manufactured from carbon fibre with the hull and top deck having a foam core and the peddling position will be surrounded by the necessary navigation, instrumentation and communication equipment as well as the water maker, cooking equipment and bilge pump. The roof of the cabin and the open bow area have Sharp Solar 70W solar panels built into them charging a pair of Mastervolt 85Ah batteries to run the water maker and on-board electronics. Torpedalo is being built by Norco GRP a Poole company specialising in GRP/Composite
The biggest challenge has been balancing weight with strength in this entirely carbon fibre, entirely ‘cored’ structure. It has meant optimising weight while working out how to build in strength for all conditions including ‘green water’ loads [freak waves].
mouldings for end users all over the world. Henry Nicholson-Cole, Composites Project Manager at Norco speaks highly of the project not only because of its intrepid audacity but also, as he puts it, “because it’s a sponsored project, there is no big budget for engineering and FEA [finite element analysis] but as a result of working with other sponsors on the project, we have created new supplier relationships through the project.” He goes on to add that, “the biggest challenge has been balancing weight with strength in this entirely carbon fibre, entirely ‘cored’ structure. It has meant optimising weight while working out how to build in strength for all conditions including ‘green water’ loads [freak waves].” In pursuit of these objectives, both the hull and the deck have been constructed in three separate laminating processes. As is often the case with a project such as Torpedalo, the spin-off from what may at first seem a barmy idea has been some solid engineering and supply chain values and, of course, the idea is far from barmy but has helped composites engineering by posing some very unusual challenges along the way. Obviously we wish Mike and Mark all the very best for their voyage and their Torpedalo will be on display in the Composites Engineering Show. To learn more about the vessel and the project as well as to see the sponsors who have made it possible, go to http://www.torpedalo.com.
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Adding to success The first Automotive Engineering Show will build on the success of already established components in the annual UK Advanced Engineering group of events
in trade surplus, the UK is seen as a preferred location for automotive design and production, reflecting its dynamic, lean, competitive and highly skilled technology and manufacturing base for a growing automotive sector. With ambitions of topping 2 million vehicles by 2015, as Vince Cable reaffirmed in his most recent ‘growing the UK supply chain’ statement, this is a once in a life time opportunity to install a step change in capacity in the UK automotive supply chain, and to ensure long term sustained growth at all levels of the UK automotive supply chain. The SMMT only a month or so ago identified some £3billion of immediate new business opportunity for UK based automotive suppliers – from engine castings to forgings, steering systems, trim interiors, vehicle upholstery, electronics and parts, components, supporting engineering services, design test and manufacturing technologies. The industry needs forums around which the UK ‘automotive engineering’ community at every level can interact, specify new and exciting technology streams, source suppliers, transfer technology, identify opportunities and more – to support the development of the UK’s automotive engineering supply chain against the backdrop of these In September 2012, Ian Stone, Managing unprecedented market opportunities, and the Director at UK tech Events, was introduction of this annual ‘nationally focused’ interviewed by Automotive Industries (AI) specialist meeting point provides exactly that.
magazine and, with AI’s agreement we are reproducing the article as it perfectly explains why the newcomer to this year’s Advanced Engineering group of events is Automotive Engineering and how it will fit. To enquire of Automotive Industries, http://www.ai-online.com/. AI: Tell us about the Automotive Engineering Exhibition – what are the reasons for holding an auto show at the Advanced Engineering event this year? Ian Stone: Well I don’t need to say that the Automotive industry is at the very forefront of UK manufacturing and advanced engineering, adding some £9.5bn to the UK economy annually and in 2011 building over 1.4 vehicles and 2.5 million engines, plus more importantly, exporting 80% of this production. We recognise that the UK Automotive sector is enjoying an unprecedented level of new investment – over the last 18 months global automotive companies have made around £5.5 billion of investment into both R&D and production facilities – and, now
AI: Tell us a little about some of the initiatives made by UK’s automotive industry to promote low carbon and ultra-low carbon vehicle design and engineering. IS: The UK is positioning itself to become a world leader in the ultra-low carbon vehicle sector and this reflects already five years’ worth of commitment from UK governments, from the launch in 2007 by the Technology Strategy Board (the UK’s innovation agency) of the ‘Low Carbon Vehicles Innovation Platform’, and the subsequent establishment of the New Automotive Innovation and Growth Team (NAIGT), with backing from all sides of the UK motor industry. With the further establishment of the new Automotive Council in 2009, the UK now has a coordinated proactive infrastructure which, together with the Office for Low Emission Vehicles (OLEV), the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC), the Niche Vehicle Network and Cenex (the UK’s first Centre of excellence for low carbon and fuel cell technologies) is underpinning and
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The Automotive industry is at the very forefront of UK manufacturing and advanced engineering, adding some £9.5bn to the UK economy annually and in 2011 building over 1.4 vehicles and 2.5 million engines, and more importantly exporting 80% of this production.
directing acceleration of the UK’s position as global centre for low carbon vehicle development, demonstration development and manufacture. Te c h n o l o g y S t r a t e g y B o a r d f u n d e d demonstrator programmes, since 2009 have embraced all key sectors in the low carbon and ultra-low carbon vehicle engineering sector – bringing together volume and niche manufacturers, tier suppliers, research bodies, academia, local and national government and more around a shared agenda. Many examples of UK demonstrator activity are represented at this year’s show, together with illustrations of how these are breaking into mainstream commercialised technology and vehicles. Tens of millions of on-going central funding, matched
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There is a tremendous opportunity for the UK to lead in low carbon vehicle technologies such as hybrid cars plus the next generation of ultralow carbon vehicles and this means continued commitment, through
by industrial companies, has already supported some 70 individual low carbon vehicle projects. There is a tremendous opportunity for the UK to lead in low carbon vehicle technologies such as hybrid cars plus the next generation of ultralow carbon vehicles and this means continued commitment, through centrally funded R&D and continues inward corporate investments into the UK’s capability in developing secure supply chains supporting such areas as C02 engine technologies, energy storage & management, lightweight vehicle and drivetrain structures, power electronics and more
centrally funded R&D and continues inward corporate investments
Millbrook, HBM, Emerald Automotive, Intelligent AI: What will be some of the highlights of the Energy, Chevron, HBM and more. Dedicated daily ‘low carbon vehicle engineering’ sessions, auto show? together with Quality management, Composites IS: Highlights at this inaugural show include in Automotive, and Design & Manufacturing the sheer diversity of exhibitor capability under Process and Capability Advances are embraced one roof, together with a high quality line up of in a packed daily programme. Additionally, attendees can sit in on daily supporting technical and business presentations plus supporting features. More than 250 exhibitors tutorials on such themes as ‘How to get started across the combined ‘automotive engineering’ on quality initiatives’ and ‘IP management’ plus show floor and co-locating show floors, under drop in on special feature zones supported by the integrated giant roof of Hall 1 at the NEC MIRA, Intelligent Energy and Emerald Automotive. Birmingham, will provide a plethora of sourcing Of course the biggest highlight is the synergy with options meeting the UK’s automotive engineering the co-locating show floors themselves which requirements. From design/development and provides the largest national showcase of its test engineering technologies and partners kind available in the UK across these symbiotic through to production/assembly technologies high value engineering and technology sectors. and onto specialist parts, components and sub contract engineering service suppliers and more. AI: How do the other three events running With some 140+ free to attend presentations concurrently with the Automotive Engineering taking place across the individual show zones, show tie in with each other? automotive session highlights include dedicated Automotive Development and Test Engineering IS: Firstly: AERO ENGINEERING 2012 daily programmes, hosted by MIRA, plus represents the UK’s only 100% dedicated contributions from major names including show for the aero structures, propulsion and
into the UK’s capability.
systems engineering supply chains. Technology, capability and supplier transfer between these two primary UK industry sectors is a key factor in co-location. The opportunity to look over the shoulder at best practice and technology, process, capability and applications initiatives from your counterparts in other key high value engineering vertical industry groups creates a very unique dynamic in this event. Add to that the opportunity for attendees to make unplanned contact with technology and supplier options outside of already ‘established’ natural supply chains, and this provides a perfect synergy. Secondly: The COMPOSITES ENGINEERING SHOW as the preeminent event in the UK composites materials engineering calendar, is already widely attended by the UK’s Automotive and Motorsport industries, reflecting the importance of this key stream of materials
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engineering to these sectors’ on-going ‘lightweighting’ and low carbon vehicle agendas. Thirdly: THE UK PLASTIC ELECTRONICS SHOW, which covers the breakthrough technology of printed flexible electronics, is already beginning to find applications in the automotive industry such as novel interior lighting, photovoltaic and sensor devices – benefiting from its flexible form, low weight and high efficiencies. It is important therefore to see the introduction of the brand new annual UK AUTOMOTIVE ENGINEERING show this year as adding a specialised Automotive Engineering technology and supply chain showcase into an already highly synergetic line up of co-locating shows, which already enjoys high levels of Automotive industry participation. AI: What are some of the breakthroughs in plastics that will be highlighted at this year’s Advanced Engineering event? How will it impact the automotive industry? IS: ‘Materials’ is the common denominator running across all of the co-locating shows with thermoplastic materials, thermoset materials, elastomers and composites materials, process and capability featuring throughout the show floor and supporting programmes. ‘Plastics’ in Automotive is increasingly critical in the quest for ever more lightweight, energy efficient vehicles, at the same time being key to developments in vehicle safety, performance and comfort. The UK’s capability in the ‘plastics’ sector needs to support the vehicle design and build ambitions of both high volume and niche ultra-low carbon segments. The show floor this year includes suppliers providing plastic injection moulded products and assemblies, reinforced plastics design and processing, engineering and high performance plastics component development, engineering plastic materials, metal replacement, thermoplastic moulding solutions, thermoplastic composites, impact and safety testing, plastic ‘flexible’ electronics and more. Of course the co-location of the ‘composites engineering ‘show ensure that materials specialists benefit from a huge representation particularly in the reinforced materials sector.
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Motorsport to Automotive Initiative The Motorsport Industry Association’s (MIA) Motorsport to Automotive Initiative (M2A) initiative promotes closer collaboration between OEM automotive manufacturers and Tier 1 suppliers, and MIA members of the motorsport and high performance engineering industry. Automotive OEMs identified the UK motorsport sector’s R&D prototyping capabilities, and rapid delivery, as being of real value in early stage project development requiring innovative prototypes, testing or design. M2A facilitates closer dialogue between engineers in both sectors through a series of events and activities. MIA members display their innovative solutions, particularly in energy efficiency, and present their capabilities to OEM and Tier 1 engineers and designers. M2A has so far delivered ‘Showcases of High Performance Engineering and Motorsport Capability’ for MIA members, in-house, at JLR (Gaydon and Whitley), Ford (Dunton), Nissan (Cranfield), with more planned. The automotive industry joins other UK advanced engineering sectors in Defence, Aerospace, Space and Marine, to reap benefits from the ‘can-do’, rapid response culture of the UK’s world-class motorsport industry.
The automotive industry joins other UK advanced engineering sectors in Defence, Aerospace, Space and Marine, to reap benefits from the ‘can-do’, rapid response
Xtrac had success at a similar event organised by the MIA at Jaguar Land Rover and Nissan earlier this year. The transmission design and manufacturing company, which is a major supplier and exporter to the global motorsport industry, has worked with other specialist manufacturers as part of a consortium outside of motorsport to develop a government funded flywheel hybrid for a demonstrator Jaguar and a transmission for a Range Extender Electric Vehicle for Nissan and Lotus. Xtrac has been in the forefront of hybrid and electric vehicle transmission innovations for many international automotive companies. “The M2Auto events have enabled us to make contacts with engineers and purchasing professionals in automotive companies that would otherwise be difficult to approach. All of the contacts made, agreed strongly that there is clear synergy between the motorsport and automotive industries, and that there are opportunities for the two to work together.” Zoe Timbrell, Sales & Marketing Manager – Titan Motorsport & Automotive Engineering
culture of the UK’s worldclass motorsport industry.
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From down force to lift-off Motorsport to Aerospace Initiative
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invested into R&D, these run on an almost 24/7 basis. The large amount of resource committed to aerodynamic research, and the cutting edge development of Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) software and associated supercomputer hardware has lead a number of aerospace companies to engage the aerodynamic design expertise of motorsport organisations. Motorsport’s habitual use of aerospace grade materials and high level of metrological inspection means that many component manufacturers already have the necessary ISO accreditation for aerospace supply. The widespread use of advanced composite materials for both structural and aerodynamic components has been the norm in motorsport for over two decades (by volume, over 80% of an F1 car is of composite construction). This has lead prominent aerospace organisations including BAE Systems, Meggitt Defence Systems and Thales to engage motorsport companies in major composite design and manufacturing projects.
Launched by the Motorsport Industry Association (MIA), the Motorsport to Aerospace initiative aims to explore and engage crosssectorial business opportunities between motorsport and aerospace. With more than 70% of motorsport turnover derived from the high performance engineering firms in its supply chain, and over 50% re-invested into R&D, these organisations have long been specialists in high technology innovation. The on-going rapid development of high performance solutions to motorsport’s extreme challenges has spawned a plethora of exceptional new technologies, ideal for applications in other similarly tough environments. As the principal international trade body for High Performance Engineering and Motorsport (HPEM), the MIA has long sought to benefit other sectors by encouraging the reciprocal transfer of skills, technology and expertise from these unique organisations. Such opportunities have To find out more, please attend the Motorsport been greatly stimulated by the many synergies to Aerospace Open Forum presentation at 15:00 on Wednesday 7 November, in the between motorsport and aerospace design. Aerospace Supply Chain Dynamics session, featuring case studies by: A great deal in common Given the financial rewards of race victory, CTG – The journey from fast paced engineering motorsport aerodynamicists are among the to high-flying innovation. most advanced in the world. Teams build their NAR Group – Complete cooling solutions: own wind tunnels and, in the case of F1, many Born on the racetrack, effective everywhere.
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Lean, clean machines The future of vehicle propulsion: visitors will get a glimpse of tomorrow at UK Advanced Engineering 2012
Towards a cleaner planet The internal combustion engine has been around for more than two centuries and it has served us well; but... But it has recently been identified as one of the more significant generators of socalled ‘greenhouse’ gases. In light of that, it’s not surprising that scientists and engineers have been working for some time on the development of new propulsive mechanisms that do not rely on the internal combustion engine for their power, nor require depletion of the Earth’s finite resources for their fuel and whose exhaust does not pollute the ecosystem in the way that burning carbonbased fuel does. The UK is in the vanguard of development of the game changing technologies that will solve this environmental challenge and we are proud at the Advanced Engineering UK 2012 group of events to be able to display a key component and three key applications of this new clean propulsion revolution. With the Intelligent Energy Hydrogen Fuel Cell, one of the fuel cell
powered London Taxis used to transport VIPs during the London Olympic Games this Summer, an electric van from Emerald Automotive and Aston University’s hydrogen powered, largely wooden bdied car, we have assembled a display of ground-breaking very low carbon vehicles that signal a less polluted, more efficient and much cleaner world.
and The London Taxi Company, who build and supply the iconic London black cab. Fuel cell electric vehicles, fuelled by hydrogen provide the same range, performance and fuelling time as conventional internal combustion engine vehicles with the added benefit of zero emissions at the point of use. The HyTEC project is a partnership between two cities – London and Copenhagen. Both cities Zero emission Fuel Cell London Taxi have taken political decisions to be early adopters On 20 July 2012, Deputy London Mayor, Kit of hydrogen technology and will work together Malthouse, was handed the keys to five hydrogen in a pan-European partnership to implement fuel cell powered taxis provided by the HyTEC this vision. Air Products new hydrogen fuelling station (Hydrogen Transport for European Cities) project. The taxis were used to transport VIPs in London was used to fuel the taxis at Heathrow Airport in during the Olympic Games period, and were an exciting addition to the developing London fuelled at Air Products’ new hydrogen fuelling hydrogen network. This new station connects up with the fuelling station already in operation in station at Heathrow airport. The pioneering fleet of fuel cell taxis have the city, supporting London’s hydrogen bus fleet been developed by the UK power technology and adding to the vital infrastructure powering company Intelligent Energy, who provided the hydrogen fuel cell electric vehicles across the fuel cell systems for the vehicle power-train, UK. The vehicles and refuelling site form part of
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The UK is in the vanguard of development of the game changing technologies that will solve this environmental
The Intelligent Energy Hydrogen Fuel Cell The fuel cell is capable of achieving full power within two minutes at temperatures of -20ºC, and all components and subsystems are similarly specified for performance at this low temperature. The fuel cell system can also shut down in under two minutes, whereas conventional units can take as long as three hours.
challenge and we are proud at the Advanced Engineering UK 2012 group of events to be able to display a key component and three key applications of this new clean propulsion revolution.
still have some way to go before they become financially as well as environmentally attractive to mass-market customers. One reason is that, with limited range, pure EVs currently can’t cover enough miles to recover the purchase price the Mayor’s vision to promote innovative zero premium in a realistic time period – which is one and low emission technologies in the capital to reason we’ve gone for an extended range EV clean London’s air and tackle pollution. London architecture as we can really make the numbers already boasts the UK’s only zero-emission bus work in our target market. “At present hybrids and EVs appeal to specific route running with a fleet of five hydrogen buses. customer niches – for example Emerald has targeted the delivery and utility fleet market Emerald’s extended where buyers take a very rational view of whole range electric van The Emerald Automotive van is another key life costs – and smaller manufacturers are wellapplication for hydrogen fuel cell electric positioned to serve these niches as they can propulsion aimed at the frequent stop delivery rapidly develop products specifically tailored to van fleet market. Ian Collins, Technical Director the needs of those customers. In time I’d expect at Emerald Automotive says of the project; the niches to grow until the overall volumes start “Electric vehicle (EV) technology is developing to attract the interest of the big OEMs, who’ll be fast, in terms of the performance it can offer thinking in terms of hundreds of thousands of and the costs of producing components in vehicles a year to justify the investments they’d significant volumes, but pure electric vehicles have to make.”
There are two Emerald vehicles currently proposed, a short wheelbase and a long wheelbase version. Designed from scratch to utilise the new technology rather than adapting a conventional platform, the vans have an electric-only range of 66 miles with a total range of over 400 miles using the hydrogen fuel cell (extendable by refilling the fuel tank). The Short Wheelbase version has a kerb weight of 1650kg and a payload of 1400kg in a 5.2m3 capacity. By comparison the Ford Transit T330* SWB RWD in comparable trim has a kerb weight of 1892kg and a payload of 1408kg. The Long Wheelbase version has a kerb weight of 1800kg and a payload of 1400kg in a 10.5m3 capacity. That compares with the similarly-sized Mercedes Sprinter MWB high roof* which has a kerb weight of 2260kg with a payload of 1080kg. Planned pricing is based around discounted pricing for bulk purchases. Emerald aims to supply the vehicle at a base price of around e30,000 (post-discount), which provides savings to users on their operating costs sufficient to pay back the purchase premium in around two years for European customers at the daily mileage of, say, 100 miles per day delivery type service.
Aston students’ plywood motoring dream: an award-winning formula If the first two vehicles are efficient versions of standard themes, the third one on show is an almost entirely new concept with little more than its wheels and seats in common with other cars. Students from Aston University in Birmingham have created a hydrogen powered car; pushing the envelope of current technology to its limits and winning one of the top awards at an international environmental motoring challenge. Competing against 200 student teams from 24 countries, the Aston engineering students won the EcoDesign Award in the 2012 Shell Eco Marathon Europe challenge for pushing the boundaries of sustainable driving and car design. They also pushed the boundaries of construction materials and production processes. The winning car challenged engineering convention in most aspects of its design and build, featuring a body made from cardboard sandwiched between plywood, plus tyre covers made from bio-resin, infused with hessian fibres. With its collapsible structure designed for easy delivery, this is literally a ‘go-anywhere’ car. The annual Shell event is one of the most challenging student automotive competitions and this year was held in held in Rotterdam in the Netherlands. There were just two UK teams, Aston University and Oxford University, competing in the challenge to travel as far as possible on just 1 KWh or 1 litre of fuel. The Aston vehicle was designed as an urban car, offering exceptionally high fuel efficiency built using innovative materials capable of creating a sustainable design.
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The winning vehicle is a two seat concept car with a pivoting rear section that can shorten the car when parked to take up less length than a Smart Car. “The competition remains loyal to its student focused roots, while helping the public to engage with today’s energy challenge;” said Niel Golightly, vice president, Shell Communications talking to the Birmingham Post. “The Shell Ecomarathon is about problem solving, innovation, smarter mobility, the talent of youth and the challenge of competition – it’s one of the most inspiring events we run.” Professor Robert Berry, executive dean of engineering and applied science at Aston
University, said; “We’re delighted that Aston students had an opportunity to showcase their unique car concept on the international stage. We are all very proud of their achievement.” The winning vehicle is a two seat concept car with a pivoting rear section that can shorten the car when parked to take up less length than a Smart Car. There is no welding but the car is bolted together from container packed parts and everything, apart from the fuel cell, was designed and built by the students in a range of innovative
materials – mainly wood-based. The team are looking to commercialise the structure next year with their fresh approach to manufacture and assembly, and will be interested to talk with automotive businesses at the show. These exciting technologies, innovations and applications help place the UK at the cutting edge of the next leap forward in propulsive power so be sure to see them on stand 205 and to talk with the people who are driving these developments on stand 107.
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What is plastic electronics? A new technology in which the UK pioneered and continues to lead the way
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Plastic electronics – aka printed or organic electronics – is a technology that enables circuits to be printed onto a range of surfaces. This is leading to a whole new generation of innovative products that can be produced more cheaply and in a more environmentally friendly way than previously possible. New products will include ultraefficient lighting panels, low cost solar cells that can be integrated into buildings; and intelligent packaging that provides protection against counterfeiting or responds to changes in products that have exceeded their shelf life. And there are early opportunities in nontraditional areas of electronics such as fast moving consumer goods. The potential for manufacturing is huge – the global market for plastic electronics is forecast to rise from £1bn in small displays today, to £25bn by 2020.
The security printing industry has to anticipate and respond to constant and unremitting attack from counterfeiters. Many printed products – from brand certificates to security packaging – are very price sensitive and cannot support the cost of conventional electronics. UK companies such as DeLaRue are pioneering the application of printed electronics for anti-counterfeiting, where it offers good protection while being cost efficient, and potentially attractive to businesses whose valuable brands are constantly challenged. Printed electronics can also be readily manufactured locally in the UK. Covert features are often used but the most effective defence involves interactive features which draw the consumer’s attention to the product – which is where printed electronics offers significant potential. Another area of interest is printable electronic track and trace. This offers additional functionality over bar or QR codes, but at only moderate additional premium, and allows the consumer to check Lightweight, flexible quickly with their mobile phones if the product multi-media devices Plastic Electronics offers a number of key is what it claims to be. opportunities to the IT sector. These include weight reduction, robustness, flexibility of form factor, and lower set-up costs for design changes. These benefits are most obvious in the mobile/portable product sector. The market for smart phones, tablet computers and e-books is rocketing, with some of the market leaders already having displays based on OLED (organic LED) technology. Demand is growing now for larger, lighter, more flexible and robust devices. Plastic is a wonderfully light and robust material that can add value by replacing traditional components. UK companies are playing a central role in this transformation: for example Plastic Logic is making it possible to replace heavy and fragile glass backplanes with a plastic alternative, while CDT is developing the next generation of printable OLED and organic semiconductor materials. Success in the near term will require the integration of plastic electronics with conventional technologies in traditional product concepts. As we head towards the next decade, the plastic electronics firms developing innovative manufacturing concepts based on printing and roll-to-roll techniques will enable truly unique form factors and usher in a new era of personalised electronics.
Plastic Electronics Centres of Excellence Government funding through EPSRC and the TSB has established a number of Centres of Excellence around the UK. Described in the online guide at www.ukplasticelectronics.com these facilities are equipped to help companies explore how plastic electronics can benefit them. Between them, the different Centres cover the ability to design and develop proofof-concept samples, early stage prototypes, and follow through with production process development to demonstrate the robust, repeatable volume production of end-user ready devices.
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What Plastic Electronics can do for you! What is plastic electronics? Plastic electronics – aka printed or organic electronics - is a technology that enables circuits to be printed onto a range of surfaces. This is leading to a whole new generation of innovative products that can be produced more cheaply and in a more environmentally friendly way than previously possible. New products will include ultra-efficient lighting panels; low cost solar cells that can be integrated into buildings; and intelligent packaging that provides protection against counterfeiting or responds to changes in products that have exceeded their shelf life. And there are early opportunities in non-traditional areas of electronics such as fast moving consumer goods. The potential for manufacturing is huge – the global market for plastic electronics is forecast to rise from £1bn in small displays today, to £25bn by 2020.
Lightweight, flexible multi-media devices Plastic Electronics offers a number of key opportunities to the IT sector. These include weight reduction, robustness, flexibility of form factor, and lower set-up costs for design changes. These benefits are most obvious in the mobile/portable product sector. The market for smart phones, tablet computers and e-books is rocketing, with some of the market leaders already having displays based on OLED (organic LED) technology. Demand is growing now for larger, lighter, more flexible and robust devices. Plastic is a wonderfully light and robust material that can add value by replacing traditional components. UK companies are playing a central role in this transformation: for example Plastic Logic is making it possible to replace heavy and fragile glass backplanes with a plastic alternative, while CDT is developing the next generation of printable OLED and organic semiconductor materials. Success in the near term will require the integration of plastic electronics with conventional technologies in traditional product concepts. As we head towards the next decade, the plastic electronics firms developing innovative manufacturing concepts based on printing and rollto-roll techniques will enable truly unique form factors and usher in a new era of personalised electronics.
Security printing & brand protection The security printing industry has to anticipate and respond to constant and unremitting attack from counterfeiters. Many printed products – from brand certificates to security packaging - are very price sensitive and cannot support the cost of conventional electronics. UK companies such as DeLaRue are pioneering the application of printed electronics for anti-counterfeiting, where it offers good protection while being cost efficient, and potentially attractive to businesses whose valuable brands are constantly challenged. Printed electronics can also be readily manufactured locally in the UK Covert features are often used but the most effective defence involves interactive features which draw the consumer’s attention to the product – which is where printed electronics offers significant potential. Another area of interest is printable electronic track and trace. This offers additional functionality over bar or QR codes, but at only moderate additional premium, and allows the consumer to check quickly with their mobile phones if the product is what it claims to be.
Improving functionality of fast moving consumer goods Plastic electronics has the potential to revolutionise the way advertisements are currently run, by bringing in more interactivity and fun. The same is true in getting consumers attention on a crowded shelf in a supermarket. It can add unique ‘pick me up’ appeal while strengthening the relation with the brand and better communicating the product benefits. UK based companies such as Reckitt Benckiser, Innovia Films (image near right) and Novalia are already adding value and functionality to their products and packaging through printed electronics. The main opportunity for the technology comes when a product is being used by consumers. A memorable first use followed by sustained satisfaction during its life has the most significant long term impact. Printed electronics technology providers working with the FMCG sector can come up with concepts and products with significant functional, sensorial and emotional benefit to consumers, which could not otherwise be provided otherwise at an affordable price point.
Plastic electronics has the potential to revolutionise products in other sectors too. For more information visit www.ukplasticelectronics.com, where you can also download a guide to UK capability & see who does what To connect with networking opportunities, join the Electronics, Sensors, Photonics Knowledge Transfer Network at www.espktn.org
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Success in the near term will require the integration of plastic electronics with Improving functionality of Fast Moving Consumer Goods Plastic electronics has the potential to revolutionise the way advertisements are currently run, by bringing in more interactivity and fun. the same is true in getting consumers attention on a crowded shelf in a supermarket. it can add unique ‘pick me up’ appeal while strengthening the relation with the brand and better communicating the product benefits. uK based companies such as reckitt benckiser, innovia Films and novalia are already adding value and functionality to their products and packaging through printed electronics. the main opportunity for the technology comes when a product is being used by consumers. A memorable first use followed by sustained satisfaction during its life has the most significant long term impact. Printed electronics technology providers working with the FMCG sector can come up with concepts and products with significant functional, sensorial and emotional benefit to consumers, which could not otherwise be provided otherwise at an affordable price point. Plastic electronics has the potential to revolutionise products in other sectors too. For more information visit www.ukplasticelectronics. com, where you can also download a guide to uK capability and see who does what in this emerging field. to connect with networking opportunities, join the electronics, Sensors, Photonics Knowledge transfer network at www.espktn.org
conventional technologies in traditional product concepts. As we head towards the next decade, the plastic electronics firms developing innovative manufacturing concepts based on printing and roll-to-roll techniques will enable truly unique form factors.
UK supply Chain plastic electronics has been subject to continued interest and scrutiny in the UK and analyses of its potential has shown that the UK has strengths in most elements of the emerging supply chain including: • Materials, such as the light emitting polymers produced by CDT and the flexible substrates produced by DuPont-Teijin Films; • Processing and manufacturing equipment, for example Plasma Quest’s thin-film deposition kit and Timson’s high quality printing on unsupported flexible plastic films; • Device design and manufacture, such as Plastic Logic’s flexible displays, and Thorn Lighting’s OLED lighting panels; • Product design and integration, for example Hewlett Packard Labs’ reflective colour display.
UK expertise – historical perspective of a wellsupported sector Many of the current activities in organic semiconductors around the world have developed from the research and inventions that took place in the 1980s at the Cavendish Laboratory in Cambridge. In 1989 Jeremy Burroughes, Donal Bradley and Richard Friend showed that conjugated polymer diodes could emit light when electrically stressed. Their 1989 patent underpinned the 1992 founding of Cambridge Display Technology Ltd and together with a pivotal 1990 Nature paper launched the field of plastic electronics – this paper remains the most cited in the whole field of organic semiconductors. Through the 1990s, the early research activities were mostly in universities, supported by the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC), and companies such as Dow Chemical, Sharp and Merck Chemicals. Early industrial activity in the UK included spin-out companies CDT Ltd (1992) and Plastic Logic Ltd (2000) from the Cavendish Laboratory, and Molecular Vision (2002), from Imperial College London. The UK government became aware of the potential of plastic electronics, and from the late ’90s onwards supported developments with collaborative R&D funding, complementing the substantial on-going funding in the science base by the Research Councils. This continued following the establishment of the Technology Strategy Board which has invested more than £62 million in industrial collaborative projects since 2004. The UK also has excellent networking facilities in the form of the Electronics, Sensors, Photonics Knowledge Transfer Network. As a result the UK remains at the forefront of the development of plastic electronics, and has a superb infrastructure to offer support to companies who wish to enter this space for the first time.
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From concept to reality In 2012, the plastic electronics industry proved it is ready to deliver on its potential says Dan Rogers, managing editor for +Plastic Electronics magazine
When the plastic electronics industry started to gain pace and wider attention in the 2000s, it represented an exciting revolution in electronics. the benefits of plastic electronics. Samsung committed billions of euros to scale up OLeds, which it saw as the future of consumer electronics displays. it now enjoys a dominant position as supplier of OLeds, delivering millions of displays a year. Samsung’s Galaxy S iii, the Android competitor to the Apple iPhone 5, boasts an impressive OLed screen. Few businesses can afford to commit such sums to scale up their own supply chain for plastic electronics, from materials suppliers’ r&d all the way to specially developed manufacturing tools. this is why 2012 has been an exciting year for plastic electronics: the onus is no longer on companies planning to integrate plastic electronics to carry it from proof-of-concept to products on the shelf. the plastic electronics industry is proving that it is ready to deliver on its considerable promise.
OLED displays, the screens used in the Samsung Galaxy S III, have been the first big success for plastic electronics Source: Samsung
Ready for market When the plastic electronics industry started to gain pace and wider attention in the 2000s, it represented an exciting revolution in electronics. Rolls of cheap, flexible components and devices were set to enable two important changes to society: allowing electronics to be used in previously unforeseen ways, and fundamentally altering the way that components and devices are manufactured worldwide. As with so many disruptive technologies, plastic electronics – devices typically printed using polymers and conductive inks, rather than complex vacuum processing and expensive inorganic materials like silicon – experienced a reality check after this early hype. exciting
concepts failed to translate into products on store shelves, or in homes and offices.
Value chains Part of the reason for this failure to launch was the lack of a strong supply chain. new materials were being created to manufacture new plastic electronics components. new tools were needed to print them. the latter steps of integrating components into a workable product – whether it is an organic light-emitting diode (OLed) display, a flexible printed solar cell or a printed rFid tag in a product pack – were still being proven out. brands that saw the opportunity still needed to do a great deal of work to actually realise
When Logitech, an international supplier of computer accessories, announced the launch of an energy harvesting keyboard/cover for the Apple iPad, it was a sign of how far plastic electronics have come. the energy harvesting technology is based on dye-sensitised solar cells (dSC), a unique solar technology that is able to harvest very low levels (even indoor) light. Printed on plastic, these cells avoid the rigidity and vulnerability to breakages suffered by inorganic or glass-based cells. the iPad cover incorporates a keyboard that wirelessly interacts with the tablet device. the strips of dSC cell on the outside of the cover provide the supplementary power for the keyboard. A full charge will power the keyboard
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Ecosystems the fact that many plastic electronics businesses are embedding themselves in supply chains that integrators and brand owners can rely on to deliver products suggests the next wave of commercial launches will prove even more substantial. businesses like thin Film electronics (thinfilm), a norway-headquartered supplier of printable memory technology, have announced a range of partnerships in 2012, including fellow printed component and materials suppliers imprint energy and Acreo. the ‘ecosystem’ that thinfilm has established for its technology has led to first orders in 2012 and a partnership with packaging firm bemis. Similarly, uK-based printed logic startup PragmatiC Printing has created its own ecosystem for its technology, which could also be used to add memory and sensor functions to packaging. the company is partnered with innovia Films, substrate supplier duPont and others in its own supply chain, built around a ‘commercial pilot’ line at the uK’s Centre for Process innovation.
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PragmatIC offers printed logic technology that could be used in smart packaging. Here, the technology has been used in a bottle label that lights up, developed in partnership with Innovia Source: PragmatIC
for up to two years (based on average use of two hours per day). Supplier G24 innovations, based in Wales, has honed its technology and manufacturing process so it is ready to deliver to a company of Logitech’s stature. the initial order of 50,000 units is available for Logitech to replenish on a rolling basis. One of the enablers for G24 is its advanced manufacturing setup. the company boasts manufacturing yields of 75%, which compare well with the LCd industry. the plan is to increase that to 85% yields, based on transferable best practice from areas like the automotive industry. G24 is not alone. Cambridge-headquartered flexible displays developer Plastic Logic boasts high-yield manufacturing at its pilot production line in dresden, Germany. the company announced a strategy change in 2012, moving away from its previous efforts to create its own e-reader product and instead make its technology available to potential integrators. the glass-free, bendable displays coming off the company’s production line could be used in applications ranging from smartphone accessories to signage.
these are promising signs that the industry is much better prepared to collectively realise the many concepts once imagined for plastic electronics. the potential to fulfil important socio-economic needs with plastic electronic technologies is sizeable. As people live longer in the developed world, the burden on infrastructure will become even greater. Healthcare providers are keen to use preventative measures to mitigate this burden: nudging people into healthy lifestyles, monitoring their wellbeing, caring for those with long-term illnesses and the elderly remotely. inexpensive and robust sensory clothing and wearable accessories could monitor patients in the home and wirelessly communicate biometric data to healthcare professionals – or even give early warning signs to patients with heart conditions or diabetes. Simple, printed diagnostics devices could be used as an inexpensive home test for many diseases, reducing the number of visitors to health centres – or even making diagnostics more available to the developing world. Similarly, society is under pressure to become more sustainable. energy-intensive lifestyles and infrastructure are considered untenable in the long-term. tools like indoor solar and sensors integrated into buildings could monitor heating, lighting and air conditioning, and automatically adapt conditions to manage energy usage. energy harvesting could take more devices off-grid, providing the ‘standby power’ for electronics that is a steady drain on the electricity grid. these and many more possibilities have been generated by minds inspired by the concept of plastic electronics. Yet 2012 has shown that, finally, the plastic electronics industry is ready to make these visions a reality.
Thinfilm’s core technology is being adapted for a range of smart packaging uses Source: Thinfilm
The Logitech Solar Folio Keyboard combines a keyboard that connects with wirelessly with the Apple iPad, and G24’s printed solar cell technology Source: Logitech
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An integrated ‘capability trail’ serving the Wind Turbine engineering sector
Attendees to the Advanced Engineering UK group of events from the UK’s wind turbine design, manufacturing & maintenance engineering industries can this year quickly locate suppliers and partners across the integrated show floors providing technology & capability supporting this specific market sector. Applicable capability covers such areas as: Materials / Advanced Composites Digital Engineering Research & Development Test, Measurement & Inspection Metals Processing Composites Processing Surface Engineering Tooling Industrial Automation/Process Engineering Electronic / Electrical / Systems Engineering Digital Manufacturing Contract / Sub-Contract Services Industrial & Business Services Safety, Heath & Environment …and more
Use THe CApABiLiTY MATRiX on pAGes 144-152 Attendees with specific application into Wind Turbine materials, structures, mechanical components, design, development, electrical engineering can use the ‘group of shows’ exhibitor capability matrix at the rear of this show guide and locate ‘WIND TURBINE’ applicable companies and specific capability. The cross show capability matrix can also be viewed onLine, linked to the exhibitor list on each of the FoUR individual show websites.
some 270+ exhibitors across the show floors this year provide capability supporting the wind turbine engineering sector: 1st MtA (Machine tool Accessories) Ltd 2KM (uK) Ltd Aberlink innovative Metrology Absolent ACe - Advanced Chemical etching ACF 50 Adams Aviation Supply Co. Ltd Aderis Advanced Forming research Centre (AFrC) Aero Consultants (uK) Ltd AH Composites Air Cleaning Systems Airex AG Akton recruitment Alchemie Ltd Alicona uK Ltd Allport Alpha techniek Altair engineering Alucast Ltd (MAn GrOuP) Amber Composites AMF Andreas Maier GmbH & Co. KG AMrC AMS – Gesellschaft fuer angewandte Messund Systemtechnik Anglo Krempel Anochrome technologies Ltd Ansys Ltd (uK) Armstrong Optical Ltd ASC Process Systems Ltd Assembly Guidance Systems, inc Assyst bullmer Attwater Group Autonational b.V. Aviation Composites (Southdown Aero Services) barkley Plastics (MAn GrOuP) baty international bentley Advanced Materials bespoke Composite Panels (encocam) bindt blackman & White Ltd Cutting Solutions bM Polyco Ltd border technologies Ltd brownell Ltd C brandauer (MAn GrOuP) C&J Antich & Sons (Huddersfield) Ltd Cannon SpA (AFrOS division) Carr reinforcements Ltd Cd (uK) Ltd Centre for process innovation (CPi) Chem-trend europe Claytex Services Ltd CMS industries SpA Composite integration Ltd Composite Metal technologies Plc Composite test & evaluation Ltd Composites Skills Alliance Composites testing Lab Ltd Concept Visual Management Ltd Corrosion block Cranden diamond Products Ltd Crimson industrial Vision Ltd CriSteX Ltd Ct Machine tools CtG Ltd Custom Composites Cutting industries Cutwel Ltd Cygnet integrated Solutions Ltd dalau Ltd dantec dynamics Ltd dark Matter Composites dark Sheet Metal Products dassault Systemes uK Ltd delcam Ltd delpro Ltd deVeLOP3d diAb Group Ltd dJb instruments uK Ltd dOPAG (uK) Ltd dürr - (Geo Kingsbury) dustcontrol uK Ltd dutton Simulation/Streamlined Flow Solutions eCi Software Solutions eeF ÉireComposites teo/Composites testing Lab Ltd eJOt uK Ltd
elder engineering (Herts) Ltd elkom uK emkay Plastics Ltd engis (uK) Ltd ensinger Group Ltd ePSrC eSi uK Ltd eSteCO S.p.A. etPS Ltd european Composite Applications euro-Projects recruitment Ltd extor Oy FArO technologies uK Ltd Filtermist international Limited Findlay Media Fischer instrumentation (Gb) Ltd FOrMAX uK Ltd Gee Graphite Geo Kingsbury Machine tools Ltd Gerber technology Ltd Glascraft uK Ltd GOM uK Ltd Granta design Ltd GrM Consulting Ltd GtMA GtW developments Ltd Guhring Ltd Gurit uK Ltd GWP Protective Haas Group international Hamuel reichenbacher uK Hardcoating technologies eu Ltd Harrison Goddard Foote HbM uK Ltd Hellermann tyton Ltd Hexagon Metrology Ltd Hone-All Precision Ltd Huntsman Advanced Materials HVM Catapult Hydromar Ltd imetrum Limited iMSM Ltd incom Composite engineering uK Ltd indestructible Paint industrial Plastic Fabrications Ltd (iPF) industrial tooling Corporation indysoft europe Ltd influx technology innovalia Metrology inrekor instron interface Force Measurements Ltd intertek - (itS testing Services (uK)) iSOJet equipment ixthus instrumentation Ltd JCS technology JeC COMPOSiteS Jet PreSS Ltd John burn & Co. (b’ham) Ltd Jr technology Ltd/iSOJet Kumi Solutions Ltd LAP GmbH Laser Projection technologies inc. Lavender international Lectra uK Ltd LOt - Oriel Ltd Luna inc M Wright & Sons Ltd Magnum-Venus Products (europe) Limited MAKA Machinery uK Ltd Man and Machine Marbocote Ltd Mahlo GmbH + Co KG Marineware Ltd Matrix Composite materials Co. Ltd Mecwash Merlin tools Metal improvement Company MiFA MJ Allen Group of Companies Momentive Combined Composites technologies Ltd mouldCAM Ltd Mouldlife MSA Manufacturing Limited MSC Software Ltd Multiax international nabertherm GmbH national Composites Centre national Composites Certification & evaluation Facility national Physical Laboratory natural Performance Composites LLP nelson Stud Welding uK Ltd netzsch thermal Analysis nikken Kosakusho europe Ltd nikon Metrology norco GrP Ltd nord Composites nt CAdCAM Limited
Oceanscan Oerlikon balzers Ltd Olympus industrial OSG uK Ltd Ostling etchmark Ltd Parkhill textiles Ltd Patterns and Moulds Ltd PeS (uK) Ltd PeS (uK) Ltd Pexa Ltd Phase Vision Photo-Sonics international Ltd Photron Plysim Ltd PMS diecasting Ltd PrF Composite Materials PrF Composite Materials Proceq uK Ltd Protex Fasteners Ltd Pt technologies europe ramfoam Ltd ramsey rubber & Plastics Ltd renishaw plc resource PLM rGC Jenkins & Co. riley industries Ltd rtL Materials (rolatube technology) Safe technology SAFeCHeM europe GmbH Sahos s.r.o. SCiGriP europe Scott bader Company Ltd Seiki Systems Ltd Sensorland/ien - thomas Publishing SGL technologies GmbH SGS Carbide tool (uK) Ltd Sheffield Hallam university SiFCO Applied Surface Concepts Ltd Sigmatex SiL-Mid Ltd Sonatest Ltd Specialty Fasteners & Components Ltd Spectron Gas Controls Systems Ltd Steinbichler (uK) Ltd StrainSense Strand 7 uK Ltd Streamlined Flow Solutions Synergy devices Ltd taylor Hobson Ltd tebis uK Ltd teC Concepts Ltd technical Fibre Products techni-modul engineering the black Country and Greater birmingham LePs the L.S. Starrett Company Limited the MPA Group the Multiple Winding Co. Ltd third dimension three bond europe trelleborg AeM trident Foams Ltd trig engineering tri-tech engineering Ltd turbex Ltd tygavac Advanced Materials Ltd uKti uMeCO united Aerospace unitemp Ltd utilitywise PLC Vac innovation Variohm euroSensor Ltd Victrex Polymer Solutions Ltd Virtek Wagner Sprayech uK Ltd Ward Hi-tech Ltd Waterjet Cutting Westley engineering (MAn GrOuP) Westmoreland Mechanical testing & research Ltd Wheelabrator Group Wilde Analysis Ltd Wnt (uK) Ltd Zerust uK Zotefoams Plc Zuken Zund Plotting Systems (uK) Zwick testing Machines Ltd
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58 | Wind turbine
Generating a real opportunity With government support and a favourable climate (in every sense) wind power generation represents a great UK engineering and manufacturing opportunity
Wind Energy in the UK: current status The UK Coalition Government, as part of its pledge to be the country’s ‘greenest’ ever government and in order to meet its global carbon reduction obligations, has made some very strong commitments to wind energy, from which it is hoped to generate one third of the nation’s power needs by 2020. RenewableUK, taking a snapshot look at the UK’s wind energy development status on 30th June 2011, found 5,560MW of wind capacity operational in the UK, with 3,615MW under construction. A further 5,437MW was consented, awaiting construction, giving a grand total of 14,612MW consented, under construction or operational. A further 9,084MW remained in the planning system awaiting determination.
Offshore Walney II (183.6MW) and London Array (630MW) moved into construction in the first half of 2011 contributing a total of 813.6MW potential capacity. At the end of June that year, a total of 2,238MW capacity was under construction, across seven projects; a 140% increase on the 1.6GW of existing UK offshore wind generating capacity, with final end of year deployment for 2011 then expected to be 517MW. With its long and often windswept coastline, it is not surprising that, since October 2008, the UK has been the world leader in offshore wind power Turbine supply generation. The country even boasts the largest offshore wind farm in the According to BVG Associates, a consultancy specialising in the technology, world, the Thanet wind farm, located off the Kent coast: but the UK is also implementation and economics of wind and marine energy generation a leading generator of wind energy from onshore sites. systems, many consider that there are currently four players with ‘bankable’ turbines in the market in the 3-5MW class. The REpower 6M is included in this class due to its relatively small rotor diameter of 126m. The next Onshore Again, according to RenewableUK, the twelve months to July 2011 saw generation of larger turbines with relatively larger rotor diameters should offer 30 onshore projects under construction in the UK totalling 1,377MW. an improvement in lifetime cost of energy of at least 10 per cent compared to This represents an onshore capacity increase of 25% on the 1,027MW existing turbines. This next generation of larger turbines includes the Alstom recorded over the same period the previous year. As of the end of September Haliade 150-6MW, the AREVA M5000-135, the next edition of the REpower 2011, RenewableUK’s records identify almost 1.5GW (32 projects) under 6M, the Siemens SWT-6.0-154 and the Vestas V164-7.0, with a number of construction across the UK; approximately 90 per cent of which is in Scotland. additional products also under development, including from significant Asian As of January 2012 there were 307 operational onshore wind farms in the players. The first of these turbines are now at the prototyping stage and are United Kingdom with a total of 4428 MW of nameplate capacity. A further anticipated to be sold into large-scale commercial projects in 2013/14, for 1464 MW of capacity is being constructed, while another 3.9 GW of schemes installation, at the earliest, in 2016/17. have planning consent and 7.6 GW are in the planning stage. From the BVG Associates report, Supply of such turbines is anticipated to be limited by a number of factors: Supply Chain In order to help maximise the value of its marine estate assets through the • The costs and timescales for the development, demonstration and verification of new turbines by wind turbine manufacturers. Currently, leasing of sites for offshore wind generation, The Crown Estate promotes there are a large number of suppliers developing such products and awareness within industry and government of the supply chain constraints it is anticipated that a number will exit prior to market entry, as seen in faced by offshore wind developers and their suppliers. As part of this work, recent months with Doosan and Nordex. Others may slow development The Crown Estate commissioned analyses of the UK offshore wind supply in response to pressures from other markets, as seen with Vestas. chain in 2009 and 2011. • Customer and finance community confidence in new product integrity and reliability. Typically to date, customers have expected to see at least one For these purposes, the supply chain can be divided into six elements: to two years of positive operating experience on an onshore prototype 1. Development and consenting; turbine in a high-wind location and a number of turbine-years of operation 2. Turbine supply; on an early series of turbines before committing to contracts for large-scale 3. Balance of plant supply; offshore wind farms. With prototypes of the first of the next generation of 4. Installation and commissioning; large turbine being installed in 2011 and 2012, current practice would put 5. Operation, maintenance and service, and early commitment in 2013/14. Experience of continued issues with reliability 6. Professional services. offshore, however, is anticipated to increase the focus on verification and testing of product reliability and requirements for verification are At the engineering heart of this supply chain is Turbine Supply.
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The Crown Estate proposed nine offshore zones, within which a number of individual wind farms would be situated. It ran a competitive tender process to award leases to consortia of potential developers. The bidding closed in March 2009 with over 40 applications from companies and consortia and multiple tenders for each zone. On 8 January 2010 the successful bidders were announced. The successful bidders for each zone were eventually announced as follows:
Zone Developer
anticipated to increase, potentially driving a delay in acceptance of new products until development processes are adapted. • Investment in coastal manufacturing facilities. For the wind turbine manufacturers that progress development through to the demonstration of multiple turbines, most will also have a significant investment to make in the establishment of logistically efficient coastal nacelle assembly and blade manufacturing facilities for these larger turbines. Currently, a number of companies including Gamesa, Samsung, Siemens and Vestas have announced plans to develop such facilities in UK east coast ports, subject to the granting of planning consent, but none are anticipated to make final investment decisions until sufficient contracts are available and confidence in the market beyond these orders has strengthened. There is then a lead time before delivery of turbines from such facilities.
Moray Firth Moray Offshore Renewables Ltd Seagreen Wind Energy Ltd Firth of Forth Dogger Bank Forewind Ltd Hornsea SMart Wind Ltd East Anglia East Anglia Offshore Wind Limited Rampion E.ON Climate & Renewables / UK Southern Array Ltd Navitus Bay Eneco Round 3 Development Ltd Atlantic Array Bristol Channel Zone Limited (RWE npower renewables) Irish Sea Centrica Energy Renewable Investments Limited Following the allocation of zones, individual planning applications still have to be sought by developers. These are unlikely to be completed before 2012, so the first Round 3 projects are not expected to begin generating electricity before 2015.
Scottish offshore
In addition to the 25 GW scoped under the Round 3 SEA, the Scottish Government and the Crown Estate also called for bids on potential sites within Scottish territorial waters. These were originally considered as too deep to provide viable sites, but 17 companies submitted tenders and the Crown Estate initially signed exclusivity agreements with nine companies for 6 GW worth of sites. Following publication of the Scottish Government’s sectoral marine plan for offshore wind energy in Scottish territorial waters The Crown Estate and offshore wind The Crown Estate owns most of the seabed out to the UK’s 12 nautical mile in March 2010, six sites were given approval subject to securing detailed territorial limit, including the rights to explore and utilise the natural resources consent. Subsequently five sites have been granted agreements for lease of the UK continental shelf (excluding oil, gas and coal). The Energy Act 2004 also vests rights in The Crown Estate to license the generation of A real opportunity renewable energy on the continental shelf within the Renewable Energy There is definitely the market for wind energy generation in the UK and, Zone out to 200 nautical miles. with a good track record for developing successful supply chains in The Crown Estate has sought to exploit these offshore wind assets through support of a number of other advanced engineering and manufacturing a series of leasing rounds, with a potential total capacity of 49GW. These sectors (aerospace and automotive to name but two) there should be are summarised in Table 1 below… plenty of opportunity for UK businesses to participate in this ‘future proof’ technology opportunity. Table 1: The Crown Estate’s offshore wind leasing rounds Round Year round Original capacity Announced (from public announcements) Round 1 2000 1.5GW Round 2 2003 7.2GW Round 3 2008 32.2GW Credits Scottish Thanks for the information… Territorial Waters 2008 6.4GW BVG Associates Round 1 and 2 Report: Towards Round 3. February 2011 Extensions 2009 1.7GW Progress in building the offshore wind supply chain. An updated analysis Total 49GW Further rounds are likely to expand significantly the UK’s offshore wind capacity looking beyond 2020, with many of these new sites likely to be in deeper water or further from shore.
Crown Estate and offshore wind generation Following on from the Offshore wind Strategic Environmental Assessment (SEA) announced by the Government in December 2007, the Crown Estate launched a third round of site allocations in June 2008. Round 3 is envisaged on a much bigger scale than either of its predecessors.
for The Crown Estate of the constraints affecting the delivery of UK offshore wind.
Report: Towards Round 3: the offshore wind supply chain in 2012. June 2012 An analysis for The Crown Estate of the constraints affecting the delivery of UK offshore wind.
RenewableUK State of the Industry Report. October 2011 Onshore and Offshore Wind: A Progress Update.
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60 | teSt MeASureMent & inSPeCtiOn
Headline Supporters of the TEST, MEASUREMEnT & InSPECTIOn Focus Stream
the ‘TESTInG MEASUREMEnT & InSPECTIOn’ Focus Stream at the 2012 Advanced engineering uK group of events provides a cross-event seam of some 100+ specialist exhibitors across the interconnected show floor in the areas of Testing, Evaluation, Simulation, Analysis, Measurement, Certification, Compliance, Qualification, Quality, Inspection and Monitoring. Supporting this cross-event capability trail are a programme of dedicated ‘open’ presentation sessions over the 2 days of the event, supported by key bodies including The Charted Quality Institute (CQi), british institute of non destructive testing (bindt), Quality Manufacturing Today (QMt), MIRA & Millbrook. Commenting on this key stream of the event, Show organizer Ian Stone states “the disciplines of testing, measurement & inspection’ are inextricably linked to the advanced engineering environment and it is no surprise that more and more leading domestic and international suppliers of technology & service capability in this sector see the event as a ‘must attend’ environment. From simulation/virtual analysis & testing through to all forms of development pre-production testing & qualification, though to production line metrology, quality management and onto aftermarket inspection, the show floor provides an abundance of the latest state of the art technologies and industry partners”.
The focus is aimed at attending industry ‘test’ professionals throughout the engineering lifecycle including: R&D engineers Design engineers Development engineers Testing, Evaluation, Qualification engineers Test Cell & Laboratory teams Production & Assembly engineers Quality Managers Maintenance/aftermarket & MRO teams
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Test, measurement and inspection focus open forums Wednesday 7th November Open Forum 2 10.00-11.00 advanced engineering
Testing, Measurement & Inspection (Hosted by QMT Magazine)
Open Forum 2 11.00-12.00 advanced engineering
Vehicle and Industrial Test & Inspection (Hosted by MIRA)
Open Forum 1 12.00-13.00 advanced engineering
Materials Engineering & Testing
Open Forum 2 14.00-15.00 advanced engineering
NDT: underpinning the advance of engineering (Hosted by BINDT)
Open Forum 2 16.00-16.30 advanced engineering Open Tutorial: How to get started on Quality Initiatives? (Hosted by UKQMS and Performance Review Institute)
thursday 8th November Open Forum 1 10.00-11.00 advanced engineering
Quality Management and Inspection (Hosted by QMT Magazine)
Open Forum 2 10.00-11.00 advanced engineering
Development & Test Engineering (Hosted by MIRA)
Open Forum 2 11.00-12.00 automotive
EV Battery, Fuel Economy Testing and Homologation – feature session (Hosted by Millbrook)
Open Forum 3 12.00-13.00 composites
Process & Capability Advances – Non Destructive Testing
automotive
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Programme subject to change
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More than 170 exhibiting organisations at this year’s event have confirmed capability in the Test, Measurement and Inspection sector – including: 3C Test Ltd Aberlink Innovative Metrology ACE – Advanced Chemical Etching ACS Acsoft Ltd ADAPTIVE CONTROL Aderis Advanced Forming Research Centre (AFRC) Aero Consultants (UK) Ltd Affiliated Engineers (AEI) AIM Composites Ltd Akton Recruitment Alicona UK Ltd AMRC AMS – Gesellschaft fuer angewandte Mess- und Systemtechnik Armstrong Optical Ltd Assembly Guidance Systems, Inc Atlas Composites Ltd Automated Cable Solutions Ltd Aviation Composites (Southdown Aero Services) BAE Systems Baty International Bespoke Composite Panels (Encocam) BINDT Blundell Production Equipment Ltd BM Polyco Ltd Border Technologies Ltd Broadwater Mouldings Ltd Byrne-Mech Canadian High Commission Carbolite Central Scanning Ltd CentraTEQ Ltd Centre for process Innovation (CPI) Claytex Services Ltd COLAE Composite Innovations Ltd Composite Metal Technologies Plc Composite Test & Evaluation Ltd Composites Skills Alliance Composites Testing Lab Ltd Concept Visual Management Ltd Control Valve Service Ltd Coventry University Crimson Industrial Vision Ltd CTG LTD Cutwel Ltd Cygnet Integrated Solutions Ltd Dantec Dynamics Ltd Dassault Systemes UK Ltd Delcam Ltd Dewetron UK Ltd DJB Instruments UK Ltd ECi Software Solutions ÉireComposites Teo/Composites Testing Lab Ltd Electrox EMCCons DR. RAŠEK GmbH & Co. KG ETPS LTD Eurocharts Euro-Projects Recruitment Ltd
FARO Technologies UK Ltd FasTest UK Finishing Techniques Ltd Fischer Instrumentation (GB) Ltd FORMAX UK Ltd Geo Kingsbury Machine Tools Ltd Gerber Technology Ltd GOM UK Ltd Granta Design Ltd Guhring Ltd Gurit UK Ltd GWP Protective Harrison Goddard Foote HBM UK Ltd Hexagon Metrology Ltd Horiba Instruments Ltd HVM Catapult Imetrum Limited IMSM Ltd IncoTest (Special Metals Wiggin Ltd) Indysoft Europe Ltd Influx Technology Infodream Ltd InfraTec GmbH Innovalia Metrology Instron Interface Force Measurements Ltd Intertek – (ITS Testing Services (UK)) JCS Technology JEC COMPOSITES JET PRESS Ltd JR Technology Ltd/ISOJET Kindustrial (Kaisertech Limited) LAP GmbH Laser Projection Technologies Inc. Layton Technologies Ltd LOT – Oriel Ltd Luna Inc Manuplas Ltd Mahlo GmbH + Co KG Marineware Ltd Materials Solutions Materion – Aerospace Metal Composites Ltd Mecmesin – Force & Torque Test Solutions Mecwash Metal Improvement Company Metrology Direct Ltd Metrology Software Products Ltd MIFA Millbrook Proving Ground Ltd MIRA Ltd Mirco Epsilon UK Ltd mouldCAM Ltd National Composites Centre National Composites Certification & Evaluation Facility National Physical Laboratory NetComposites Netzsch Thermal Analysis Nikken Kosakusho Europe Ltd Nikon Metrology
NT CADCAM Limited Oceanscan OGP Ltd Olympus Industrial Ostling Etchmark Ltd P&S Tools Ltd PES (UK) Ltd Phase Vision Photo-Sonics International Ltd Photron Premier Autoclave Service and Solutions Printed Electronics Limited Proceq UK Ltd Product Assessment and Reliability Centre Ltd Race Technology Ltd Renishaw plc RGC Jenkins & Co. Safe Technology Safetykleen Ltd Sensorland/IEN – Thomas Publishing Sheffield Hallam University Shimadzu UK Limited SIC Ltd Signal Group Ltd SMT Developments (MAN GROUP) Sonatest Ltd Specialist Aviation Ltd Spectron Gas Controls Systems Ltd Steinbichler (UK) Ltd StrainSense Synergy Devices Ltd Tappex Group of Companies Taylor Hobson Ltd Telonic Instruments Ltd The L.S. Starrett Company Limited The MPA Group Third Dimension TRW Conekt TUV SUD Product Service Tygavac Advanced Materials Ltd Ultrafine Technology Ltd Unitemp Ltd Verify Europe Virtek VTEQ Ltd Werth Metrology Ltd Westmoreland Mechanical Testing & Research Ltd WMG Woodford Engineering Consultancy X-Rite Europe GmbH Zodiac Seating UK Ltd Zwick Testing Machines Ltd Based on submission data by exhibitors for the 2012 Exhibitor capability matrix, publicised in full at the rear of this show guide.
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The High Value Manufacturing Catapult Boosting a high-value, highly skilled and internationally competitive industry
High value manufacturing (HVM) is the application of leading edge technical knowledge and expertise to the creation of products, production processes, and associated services which have strong potential to bring sustainable growth and high economic value to the UK. Such potential is characterised by a combination of high R&D intensity and high growth. The sector is of huge importance to UK plc. In the UK, 25% of goods exports are defined as high-tech, compared to 22% in the USA, 15% in France, and 11% in Germany. High-tech manufacturing generates 27% higher wages than average manufacturing, while more than 23,500 engineering apprentices started in 2007/08 in the sector. High value manufacturing accounted for 35% of all UK
exports in 2010, contributing £151bn to the UK balance of payments. Against this environment, two highly influential reports were produced by Hermann Hauser and James Dyson in 2010. These highlighted the innovation in the UK and set the foundations for what would become the Catapults, of which the High Value Manufacturing Catapult was the first to be open for business. The vision for the High Value Manufacturing Catapult is to be a transforming innovation resource, enabling the UK to address market needs in key areas and compete in the global markets of tomorrow – generating growth and wealth for the UK. The Government, through the Technology Strategy Board, has devised and is implementing an HVM Strategy. The HVM Catapult is responsible for delivering this strategy.
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It will achieve this by: • Providing open access to technologies for SMEs as well as to global companies; • Providing an integrated capability and embracing all forms of manufacture using metals and composites, in addition to process manufacturing technologies and bio-processing; • Drawing on excellent university research to accelerate the commercialisation of new and emerging manufacturing technologies; • Acting as a focal point for funding opportunities within the EU Framework Programme and as a catalyst for consortium building for funding bids. The Catapult can be very good news for small and medium sized enterprises because they can work with much bigger companies
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High-tech manufacturing generates 27% higher wages than average manufacturing, while more than 23,500 engineering apprentices started in 2007/08 in the sector. and universities, and access significant r&d resources. the High Value Manufacturing Catapult is a consortium of seven world leading research centres: Advanced Forming research Centre; Advanced Manufacturing research Centre with boeing; Centre for Process innovation; Manufacturing technology Centre; national Composite Centre; nuclear Advanced Manufacturing research Centre; and WMG. Since the HVM Catapult opened in October 2011, it has already made a number of significant achievements including mapping the landscape which will help to shape the uK’s High Value Manufacturing and innovation base over the next 15-20 years. it has also leveraged other uK and european funds, with £29m being secured in its first six months of operation. the consortium members are making great progress in developing the skills and competency base, while introducing state-ofthe-art equipment. importantly, the Catapult has also given a great boost to commercial participation. industry is recognising the unique benefits of being involved with the organisation. neil McManus, Vice President/Md of Spirit AeroSystems (europe) said: “We are thrilled by the scale of the opportunity associated with the HVM Catapult.”
A total of over £140million will be invested by the uK Government over a six year period (from 2011/12 to 2016/17) to stimulate manufacturing in the uK, reduce the risk of innovation for new and established uK manufacturing businesses and attract international business to the uK. the industries that will benefit include; aerospace, automotive, chemicals, pharmaceuticals and electronics. Will barton from the technology Strategy board sets the scene well. “the High Value Manufacturing Catapult has a pretty aspirational goal. Over the next 30 years, we intend to push the percentage of manufacturing-related GdP back north of 20 per cent. this is a really ambitious target, but everybody associated with the Catapult is committed to turning it into a reality.” if you need help to bridge the difficult gap between innovation and commercial realisation through manufacturing – the HVM Catapult is here to help. by providing access to cutting edge skills and manufacturing equipment covering a huge range of processes, it can help to reduce the risk of commercialisation and help to retain more added value in the uK.
The High Value Manufacturing Catapult is a consortium of seven world leading research centres: • Advanced Forming Research Centre; • Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre with Boeing; • Centre for Process Innovation; • Manufacturing Technology Centre; • National Composite Centre; • Nuclear Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre; and • WMG.
it’s what the HVM Catapult is here to do.
For more information, contact Margo Hutchison: margo.hutchison@strath.ac.uk or +44 (0) 141 534 5200. Or visit the HVM Catapult stand 1003 or hear CEO Dick Elsy set out his vision at 11am on Thursday 8th at the Congress Auditorium. SHOWGuide | 2012
the advanced engineering uK 2012 group of events 2 day delegate only programme
InDUSTRY ‘KEYnOTE’ BRIEFInGS PROGRAMME 2 Day ‘Delegate-Only’ Programme of Industry Intelligence
2 day delegate only programme Wednesday 7th November Delegate keynote programme Programme subject to change
congress auditorium AEROspace
10.00 to 10.45
Reviewing the Aero Engineering Business and Technology Landscape Aerospace Growth Partnership Speakers: Graham Chisnall, DCEO & MD Aerospace, ADS Group
and Andrew Mair, Chief Executive, Midlands Aerospace Alliance (MAA)
Advanced engineering Maintaining High Value Manufacturing Capability in the UK 11.00 to 11.30
BIS High Value Manufacturing Agenda
11.30 to 12.00
Making the High Value Manufacturing Catapult work
COMPOSITES
Making the UK Composites Industry work
12.00 to 12.30
UK Composites Infrastructure – Composites Hub & Composites Leadership Forum
12.30 to 13.00
UK Composites Manufacturing Meets Silicon Valley
Speaker: Tony Bray, Area Director, West Midlands at Dept for Business, Innovation and Skills – BIS West Midlands
Speaker: Professor Alma Hodzic, Research Director – Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre (AMRC)
Speaker: Peter Chivers, Chief Executive – National Composites Centre (NCC)
Speaker: Jonathan McQueen, Managing Director – Amber Composites Ltd
Advanced engineering Manufacturing the Future 13.00 to 13.30
What now? What next for UK Manufacturing?
13.30 to 14.00
A Landscape for the future of High Value Manufacturing in the UK
Automotive
Seizing Dynamic Opportunities in the UK’s Resurgent Auto Sector
14.00 to 14.30
Opportunities in a Growing Sector
14.30 to 15.00
Automotive Supply Chain / Changing Structure of the UK Auto Industry
sustainable energy
Developing Opportunities in the Sustainable Energy Value Chain
15.00 to 15.30
Round 3 Offshore Wind Power
15.30 to 16.00
Developing a Hydrogen Market in the UK – FCEV and H2 Infrastructure Pathways
and Chair of the UK Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Association
Speaker: Steve Radley, Director of Policy, EEF, the manufacturers’ organisation
Speaker: Andrew Gill, Principal Industrial Fellow – IfM Education and Consultancy Services
Speaker: Richard Heath, Sales & Marketing Director – GKN Driveline, South Europe Operations
Speaker: Professor David Bailey, Coventry University Business School
Speaker: Bruce Valpy, Director – BVG Associates
Speaker: Dennis Hayter, Vice President of Business Development & External Programmes, Intelligent Energy,
The 2012 ‘Keynote’ Industry Briefings Programme take place in the dedicated Congress Auditorium over the 2 days of this year’s group of events. The programme provides the ‘big picture landscape’ of Advanced Engineering Industry in the UK – in value chain technical capability, market drivers, plus developing sector infrastructure (e.g. HVM Catapult, KTN’s, Aerospace Growth Partnership, Composites Hub etc). Additionally specific market-centric intelligence is provided into the Aero Engineering, Auto Engineering, Advanced Composites, Wind Power Engineering and the rapidly developing Printed & Organic Electronics sectors 2012 | SHOWGUIDE
2 day delegate only programme thursday 8th November Delegate keynote programme Programme subject to change
congress auditorium AEROspace
Reviewing the Aero Engineering Business and Technology Landscape (Hosted by UK Trade & Investment UKTI)
10.00 to 10.30
UK Aerospace International Strategy
Speaker: Clive Lewis, Managing Partner, Achieving the Difference – on behalf of UKTI
10.30 to 11.00
Networking the Networks
Speaker: Dr Paul Needham, F-35 Manufacturing Engineering Manager – National Technical Committee –
Advanced Design and Manufacturing
Advanced engineering Growing and Developing UK Initiatives in Advanced Manufacturing 11.00 to 11.30
UK Catapults
11.30 to 12.00
Advanced Manufacturing Supply Chain Initiative
COMPOSITES
Making the UK Composites Industry work
12.00 to 12.30
UK Composites Infrastructure – Composites Hub & Composites Leadership Forum
12.30 to 13.00
Winning with winners
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Mapping the UK Printed and Organic Electronics Sector Landscape
13.00 to 13.30
Developing Support Infrastructure for Plastic Electronics
13.30 to 14.00
Technology Route Map
Automotive
Reviewing the Automotive Engineering Business and Technology Landscape
14.00 to 14.30
Technology Capability to support UK Automotive Engineering sector growth
14.30 to 15.00
Opportunities in the UK Automotive Supply Chain
Speaker: Dick Elsy, CEO – The High Value Manufacturing Catapult
Speaker: Jack Glonek, Assistant Director Investment, Enterprise & Employment – Birmingham City Council
Speaker: Peter Chivers, Chief Executive – National Composites Centre (NCC)
Speaker: Graham Mulholland, Managing Director – epm:technology
Speaker: Myrddin Jones, Lead Technologist Electronics, Photonics, Electrical Systems at Technology Strategy Board
Speaker: Jon Helliwell, Business Development Manager – National Centre for Printable Electronics
Speaker: Prof. Richard Dashwood, Head of Group Academic Director of WMG and CTO of WMG Centre HVM Catapult
Speaker: Philip Davies, Automotive Analyst, Department for Business, Innovation & Skills
Wish to attend the KEYNOTE BRIEFINGS presentations BUT not registered as a delegate pass? YOU CAN UPGRADE TO DELEGATE STATUS AT THE SHOW – AT THE REGISTRATION DESK, in the entrance to Hall 1 Purchase a delegate pass for 1 DAY @ £20 incl VAT Purchase a delegate pass for 2 DAYS @ £30 incl VAT Your delegate pass also includes access to exhibit hall, and Open Forums across all co-locating shows for both days. Supply Chain Intelligence Briefings are located in show floor briefings auditorium, comprising presentations from leading figures. Access to all presentations post-show is available free of charge for those who have attended.
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to free-to-attend presentations
Wednesday 7th November 10.00-11.00
Parallel Sessions
FREE
10.00
open forum 1 AEROspace
10.00 to 10.15
10.15 to 10.30
10.30 to 10.45
Digital Manufacturing Direct Modelling: Addressing the Complexity of CAD Speaker: Peter Kelly, Sales Director, SpaceClaim Corporation
CAD to Manufacture, Through an Optimised CAE Process Speaker: Dr. Alfred Boulos, Senior Aerospace Account Manager, Altair Engineering Ltd
The Truth, the whole truth and nothing but the truth so help me… Speaker: Gregory Way, PLM Manager, Resource Group Limited
open forum 2 aero/auto/composites Testing, Measurement & Inspection 10.00 to 10.15
(Hosted by QMT Magazine)
Inspection Plan Software Creates New Dimension in Metrology Speaker: Peter Ho, General Manager, Fischer Instrumentation (GB) Ltd
10.15 to 10.30 SmartFringe Technology from Phase Vision – 3D Non-contact Structured Light Scanning of Aerospace and Automotive components, for Inspection and Reverse Engineering Applications Speaker: Matthew Hutchinson, Marketing Manager, Phase Vision Ltd 10.30 to 10.45
Composite Testing and Nadcap Alignment Speaker: Ian McEnteggart, Composite Market Manager, Instron
open forum 3 COMPOSITES
Emerging Technology – Biocomposites (Hosted by NetComposites)
10.00 to 10.15
Sustainability and Greenness – can we ever fully measure them? Speaker: Dr. Morwenna Spear, Research Scientist, Bangor University
10.15 to 10.30 Natural fibre composites – recent developments and commercial applications Speaker: Dr. Brendon Weager, Managing Director, Composites Evolution 10.30 to 10.45
Uses for acylated natural materials
10.45 to 11.00
Durable biocomposites for construction: The BioBuild project
Speaker: Brian Chandler, Owner, Acylated Ltd
Speaker: Edwin Stokes, Project Manager, NetComposites
open forum 4 plastic electronics
‘Plastic Electronics 101’
10.00 to 10.25
Introduction to the concepts, technologies, processes and applications in printed & organic electronics Speaker: Dan Rogers, Managing Editor, +Plastic Electronics magazine
open forum 4
10.30 to 10.45
10.45 to 11.00
The Future of Electronics International Standards for Printed Electronics and why you should care Speaker: Dr. Alan Hodgson, Technical Development Manager, 3M UK PLC
From Atoms to Applications – A view of Research and Services available at Oxford Materials Speaker: Susan Warren, Senior Materials Analyst with Business Support, Oxford Materials Characterisation Service
Programme subject to change
plastic electronics
Wednesday 7th November 11.00-12.00
Parallel Sessions
FREE
11.00
open forum 1 AEROspace
11.00 to 11.15
11.15 to 11.30
11.30 to 11.45
Technology and Supply Chain Capability Innovation Critical building blocks for collaboration and growth in the global aerospace supply chain Speaker: Tom Dawes, Group CEO, AeroDNA
sing the Aerospace Technology Exploitation Programme to stimulate innovation capability U within the aerospace supply chain Speaker: Bridget Day, Technology Manager, Midlands Aerospace Alliance (MAA)
Project GAMMA – Establishing an Autonomous Systems value chain Speaker: Scott Bairstow, Programmes Manager, North West Aerospace Alliance (NWAA)
open forum 2 Automotive
Vehicle and Industrial Test & Inspection
11.00 to 11.15
Realistic prediction of usage targets and subsequent accelerated durability & development for low carbon vehicles
11.15 to 11.30
PMX – The new measurement data acquisition platform for industrial applications
11.30 to 11.45
Acoustic Cameras – the use of beamforming in sound source localisation
(Hosted by MIRA)
Speaker: David Ensor, Senior Consultant Engineer, MIRA Ltd
Speaker: Michael Guckes, Product Manager, Hottinger Baldwin Messtechnik GmbH
Speaker: Magdalena Böck, International Sales & Marketing Manager, AcSoft Ltd
open forum 3 COMPOSITES
Composites in Motorsports
11.00 to 11.15
Practical Composite Laminate Optimisation in the Formula 1 Industry
11.15 to 11.30
Formula 1 impact Structures Design, Analysis and Crash Testing
11.30 to 11.50
Speaker: Martin Gambling, Managing Director, GRM Consulting Ltd
Speaker: Tim Gulland, Managing Director, Fluidform Design Ltd
Future Growth Markets in Composites Where are the future growth markets in composites going to come from? Speaker: Nigel O’Dea, Business Development Manager, Europe, Chemicals & Composites, Lucintel
open forum 4 plastic electronics
Focus: Flexible Displays
11.00 to 11.15
Flexible Display Technology and Applications
11.15 to 11.30
Development of OTFT device stack for integration of organic semi-conductors into display applications
11.30 to 11.45
11.45 to 12.00
Speaker: Jim Watts, Project Engineer, Plastic Logic Ltd
Speaker: Rashmi Bhintade, Research and Development Scientist, Merck Chemicals Ltd
Quantum Tunnelling Composite Inks in Sensors, Switches and Touch-screens Speaker: David Lussey, CTO, Peratech
Smart technologies for low-energy display Speaker: Chris Rider, Director, Cambridge Integrated Knowledge Centre (CIKC)
Wednesday 7th November 12.00-13.00
Parallel Sessions
FREE
12.00
open forum 1 ADVANCED ENGINEERING/COMPOSITES/AERO/AUTO 12.00 to 12.15
12.15 to 12.30
12.30 to 12.45
Materials Engineering & Testing
park Plasma Sintering (SPS) – a scalable method of production of advanced ceramic and S metal matrix composite materials for use in challenging engineering applications Speaker: Colin Roberson, Director, Advanced Defence Materials Ltd with FCT Systeme GmbH
High Performance Engineering Plastics for Demanding Aerospace Applications Speaker: Chris Vince, Technical and Applications Manager, Ensinger Precision Engineering Ltd / Trig Engineering Ltd
Digital Image Correlation: Full Field Optical Measurement for FEA Validation and Material Assessment Speaker: Rob Wood, Application Specialist, Dantec Dynamics Ltd
open forum 2 Advanced engineering UKTI Supply Chain Opportunities in BRIC Markets and Mexico Feature UKTI-hosted open session for UK companies interested in exporting to these key markets. Hear and discuss current advanced engineering business opportunities and best exporting practices.
12.00 to 13.00 Featured UK Trade & Investment (UKTI) Commercial Officers from Brazil, China, India, Mexico and Russia
Brazil – Erika Azevedo, Sector Manager for Advanced Engineering India – Venkatesh Janakiram, Senior Trade & Investment Adviser China – Ian Lockhart, Head of Advanced Engineering & Transport Russia – Olga Makarchuk, Team Leader for the Advanced Engineering & Transport Team Mexico – Alejandra Rodriguez, Trade & Investment Officer for Advanced Engineering
open forum 3 COMPOSITES
Process & Capability Advances in Composites – Rapid Processes (Hosted by CompostesUK)
12.00 to 12.15
Solutions supporting increasing demands for fast carbon parts production in mass transportation
12.15 to 12.30
Tailored Fibre Placement (TFP): A composite preform technology on Filacon Systems
12.30 to 12.45
CFRP Modelling and Practical Experience
Speaker: Olivier de Verclos, Technical Support Composites and Tooling Team Leader, Huntsman Advanced Materials GmbH
Speaker: Tobias Lembach, Software & Marketing Manager, Filacon Systems by Tajima GmbH
Speaker: Ralf Goller, Manager Business Development, Carbon Fibers & Composite Materials, SGL Technologies GmbH
open forum 4 advanced engineering Meet the LEPs – Advanced Engineering initiatives from newly formed
Local Enterprise Partnerships under the spotlight
12.00 to 12.30
Black Country LEP
12.30 to 13.00
Stewart Towe, Chair, Black Country LEP
Derby, Derbyshire, Nottingham & Nottinghamshire LEP
Programme subject to change
Wednesday 7th November 13.00-14.00
Parallel Sessions
FREE
13.00
open forum 1 AEROspace 13.00 to 13.30
13.30 to 14.00
SC21: 21st Century Supply Chains – Insight, Updates and Case Studies
(Hosted by ADS Group)
SC21 Programme update and future developments Speaker: Phil Curnock, SC21 Programme Manager, ADS
Supply Chain Technology Development Speaker: Andy Page, Global Supply Chain Executive, Rolls Royce
open forum 2 Automotive
Low Carbon Vehicle Engineering
13.00 to 13.15
Cabin Heating and Cooling for EV’s and HEVs
13.15 to 13.30
The Development of a Lightweight, Ultra Low Carbon Emissions Delivery Van
13.30 to 13.45
Driving progress in ultra-low carbon vehicles
Speaker: Dr. David Bridge, Senior Consultant, Fluids Engineering, MIRA Ltd
Speaker: Ian Collins, Technical Director, Emerald Automotive LLC
Speaker: Dr. Joe Luxmore, Senior Technical Services Engineer, ANSYS UK Ltd
open forum 3 COMPOSITES
Emerging Technology – Digital Engineering (Hosted by NetComposites)
13.00 to 13.15
Optimisation in composite materials modelling and simulations
Gerhard Goldbeck, Consultant for Materials Modelling – Esteco SpA
13.15 to 13.30
Accelerate Composites Innovation, leveraging an End-to-End Solution for Design, Analysis and Manufacturing
13.30 to 13.45
A perspective on Virtual Prototyping of Composites Structures
Speakers: Danilo di Stefano, Scientific Business Development and
Speaker: Christian Lair, Expert Product Sales Representative, CATIA Composites – EMEA, Dassault Systèmes
Speaker: Dr Rajab Said, Technical Business Development Manager, ESI UK
open forum 4 advanced engineering Meet the LEPs – Advanced Engineering initiatives via newly formed LEPs
under the spotlight
13.00 to 13.30
Speaker: Alan Welby, Executive Director/Steve McKeown, Sector Manager (Advanced Manufacturing),
Liverpool City Regional Local Enterprise Partnership
13.30 to 14.00
The Northamptonshire High Performance Technologies Network
Speaker: Tim Bagshaw, Head of Investment, Northamptonshire Enterprise Parternship
Wednesday 7th November 14.00-15.00
Parallel Sessions
FREE
14.00
open forum 1 AEROspace
14.00 to 14.30
14.30 to 15.00
SC21: 21st Century Supply Chains – Insight, Updates and Case Studies
(Hosted by ADS Group)
Global Partner development through Supply chain performance Speaker: Geoff Hill, Managing Director, Astute Electronics
Sub Tier Supply chain management through SC21 Speaker: Phil Inness, Managing Director, Axis Electronics
open forum 2 Advanced engineering
NDT: underpinning the advance of engineering (Hosted by BINDT)
14.00 to 14.15
Why engage with NDT going forward
14.15 to 14.30
14.30 to 14.45
14.45 to 15.00
Speaker: Cameron Sinclair, CEO, BINDT
Advanced NDT personnel certification Speaker: Steve Lavender, Managing Director, Lavender International NDT Consultancy Services Ltd and President BINDT
Understanding modern NDT data Speaker: Alan Hunscott, Technical Support Manager at GE Inspection Technologies
Automated NDT Analysis and Sentencing Speaker: Robert Smith, Senior Fellow at QinetiQ and Vice President BINDT
open forum 3 COMPOSITES
CompositesUK ‘Innovation of the Year’ 2012 AWARDS Preview session (Hosted by CompostesUK)
14.00 to 15.00 Hosted in the afternoon preceding the Awards Dinner (which is being held on the eve of Wed 7th Nov) at Crowne Plaza Hotel, NEC Birmingham, this feature session provides individual presentations from each of this year’s awards category winners. A must see session!!
Speakers:
Composites Design Innovation – 2012 award winner
Composites Manufacturing Innovation – 2012 award winner
NOTE: Showcase of 2012 awards entries will be available for show visitors to view throughout the 2 days of the event on the CompositesUK Awards stand: 1354
Composites Materials Innovation – 2012 award winner
open forum 4 plastic electronics
Focus: Retail and Smart Packaging
14.00 to 14.15
Making Packaging Interactive using Printable Electronics: A Review of the Technology & Potential Applications
Speaker: Dr Brian Weeks, Managing Director, Interactive Product Solutions Ltd
14.15 to 14.30
Imprinted logic: pilot-production of integrated printed electronics products
14.30 to 14.45
Printed electronics – linking the physical with digital and online
Speaker: Dr Richard Price, Chief Operating Officer, PragmatIC Printing Ltd
Speaker: Chris Jones, Director, Novalia Limited
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Wednesday 7th November 15.00-16.00
Parallel Sessions
FREE
15.00
open forum 1 AEROspace
15.00 to 15.25
Aerospace Supply Chain Dynamics Motorsport to Aerospace
(Hosted by Motorsport Industry Association)
includes:
CTG – The journey from fast paced engineering to high-flying innovation
NAR Group – Complete cooling solutions. Born on the racetrack, effective everywhere
15.30 to 15.45
Aluminium’s Comeback
15.45 to 16.00
Speaker: Nuno Lourenco, Head of Technology & Business Development, CTG – Actuation Systems – UTC Aerospace Systems
Speaker: Geoff Holmes, General Manager, NAR Group
Speaker: Mike Brown, Director, Aeromachinery Ltd
The challenges associated with the need to increase efficiency within the Aerospace industry Speaker: Dr Peter Osborne, Programme Manager, Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre with Boeing (AMRC)
open forum 2 composites/automotive Composites in Automotive
(Hosted by CompostesUK)
15.00 to 15.15 Changing Gears To Supply The Automotive Industry Speaker: Richard Clay, Market Sector Manager – Automotive, Amber Composites 15.15 to 15.30
15.30 to 15.45
The best of all worlds – cross fertilising lessons learned from automotive and motorsport, and throw in a bit of defence... Speaker: Michael Last, Managing Director / Jon Payne, Composites Director, Formaplex Ltd
Tailored Matrix Systems Based on Epoxy and Polyurethane Chemistry for the RTM Process in Automotive Speaker: Andrew MacInally, Market Development Manager Sika Composites, Sika Tooling/Composites & John Burn Ltd
open forum 3 COMPOSITES
Composites in Action – Application Session (Hosted by CompostesUK)
15.00 to 15.15 Engineering with structural adhesives – practical advice on the use of structural adhesives with composites, metals and plastics Speaker: Gavin Creech, Senior Applications Engineer, Scott Bader Company Ltd 15.15 to 15.30
High performance adhesives for composite bonding benefits – adhesive types – new adhesive developments – applications
15.30 to 15.45
Foryd Harbour Lifting Bridge
Speaker: Dr. Jochem Sauer, Marketing Manager Adhesives – Europe, Huntsman Advanced Materials GmbH
Speaker: Dr. Mark Hobbs, Senior Engineer, Gurit (UK) Ltd
open forum 4 plastic electronics
Focus: Healthcare, Wearables and Smart Textiles
15.00 to 15.15
Printed Electromagnetics for Advanced Healing of Chronic Wounds
15.15 to 15.30
Wearable Electronics For Defence And Healthcare
15.30 to 15.45
Technology, Entertainment & Fashion: Creating New Experiences
Speaker: Dr David Beynon, Research Assistant, WCPC, Swansea University
Speaker: Cath Rogan, Owner, Smart Garment People Ltd
Programme subject to change
Speaker: Amy Winters, Owner/Fashion Designer, Rainbow Winters
Wednesday 7th November 16.00-16.30
Parallel Sessions
FREE
16.00
open forum 1 advanced engineering Open Tutorial: Extended Enterprise – Collaborative working within
Aerospace Supply Chain Environment?
Speaker: Christopher Holt, Project Lead – Extended Enterprise ASCE2 at North West Aerospace Alliance
(Hosted by North West Aerospace Alliance – NWAA)
open forum 2 AERO/AUTO/COMPOSITES Open Tutorial: How to get started on Quality Initiatives? 16.00 to 16.15
Aerospace Management Systems – The Transition from ISO9001 to AS9100 Speaker: Phill Mason, Chief Operating Officer, UKQMS Ltd
16.15 to 16.30 Nadcap – Past, Present & Future: An overview of the Nadcap program with an informal Q&A session Speaker: Joanna Leigh, Marketing Manager, Performance Review Institute
open forum 3 COMPOSITES
Open Tutorial: Composites 101: Understanding the Basics
(Hosted by Composite Skills Alliance)
Speaker: Tom Preece, Composites Business Manager, Composites Skills Alliance
open forum 4 advanced engineering Open Tutorial: Intellectual Property Management
Speaker: A partner of RGC Jenkins Ltd
(Hosted by RGC Jenkins & Co)
thursday 8th November 10.00-11.00
Parallel Sessions
FREE
10.00
open forum 1 Advanced engineering/aero/auto Quality Management and Inspection 10.00 to 10.15
(Hosted by QMT Magazine)
In Defence of Quality
Speaker: Ian McKay, Industry Co-Chair of the Defence Industries Quality Forum, Chair of the ADS Quality Committee and Former Quality Manager. External Engagement at BAE Systems.
10.15 to 10.30
10.30 to 10.45
Optical metrology supporting the complete manufacturing process Speaker: Kevin Hawley, Sales and Marketing Manager, GOM UK Limited
Optical 3D non-contact measurement of precision components in the aerospace and automobile industry Speaker: Brian Kyte, Sales Director, Alicona UK Ltd
open forum 2 Automotive
Automotive Development & Test Engineering
10.00 to 10.15
Implementing ISO 26262
10.15 to 10.30
Test data postprocessing in a distributed environment
10.30 to 10.45
Achieving an Integrated Test Facility – Beyond Scope Budget: Meeting your functional objectives
(Hosted by MIRA)
Speaker: Dr. Ben Bradshaw, Principal Engineer, Systems and Safety, TRW Conekt
Speaker: Bernhard Sünder, Managing Director, AMS GmbH
Speaker: Kurtis Bell, Managing Director, ACS Ltd
open forum 3 COMPOSITES
Emerging Technology from UK Universities – Research Showcase (Hosted by Composites UK)
10.00 to 11.00
Part 1 – Overview of research projects
Part 2 – High Performance Ductile Composites Technology (HiPerDuCT)
Part 3 – Low-cost Damage-tolerant 3D Composites at Manchester
Part 4 – Strengthening of Existing RC Structures in Shear using Externally Bonded CFRP Sheets
Part 5 – High Performance Carbon Fibre Reinforced Polymer Composites with Controllable Stiffness
Speaker: Dr. Peter Schubel, National Centre Manager, EPSRC Centre for Innovative Manufacturing in Composites
Speaker: Julie Etches, Advanced Composites Centre for Innovation and Science, University of Bristol
Speaker: Prof. C Soutis, Director of the NW Composites Centre
Speaker: Monika Grusova, Department of Architecture and Civil Engineering, University of Bath
Speaker: Dr. Koon-Yang Lee, Department of Chemical Engineering, Imperial College University of London
open forum 4 plastic electronics
‘Plastic Electronics 101’
10.00 to 10.30
Introduction to the concepts, technologies, processes and applications in printed & organic electronics
plastic electronics
Speaker: Dan Rogers, Managing Editor, +Plastic Electronics magazine
Focus: Printed Displays and Lighting
Programme subject to change
10.45 to 11.00 Novel nanocopper based inks and pastes for printed electronics applications Speaker: Dr. Richard Nixon, Managing Director, Intrinsiq materials
thursday 8th November 11.00-12.00
Parallel Sessions
FREE
11.00
open forum 1 advanced engineering Enabling Future Capability 11.00 to 11.20
11.30 to 11.50
Access to R&D Funding Speaker: Dr. Neil Calder, Engineered Capabilities Ltd
R&D Tax Credits Speaker: David Pepper, Consultant, The MPA Group
open forum 2 Automotive
EV Battery, Fuel Economy Testing & Homologation
11.00 to 12.00
Introduction to session
EV Battery Testing – shake and bake
Track based fuel economy testing
A regulatory timeline for Europe
Speaker: Tony Soper, Principal Engineer, Homologation, Millbrook
(Hosted by Millbrook)
Speaker: Neil Fulton, Group Head Powertrain Engineering & Sales, Millbrook
Speaker: Jim Hooper, Senior Engineer – Component Test Laboratories, Millbrook
Speaker: Anthony Sale, Senior Engineer – Powertrain, Millbrook
open forum 3 COMPOSITES
Emerging Technology – Thermoplastic Materials (Hosted by NetComposites)
11.00 to 11.15
Polyhydroxybutyrate: a thermoplastic derived from bacteria
11.15 to 11.30
Thermoplastic Composites for Industrial and Aerospace Applications
11.30 to 11.45
Self-reinforced Polymer composites – The results of ESPRIT
Speaker: Dr. Anthony Stevenson, Project Manager, NetComposites
Speaker: Dr. Conchúr Ó Brádaigh,R&D Director, ÉireCompositesTeo
Speaker: Dr. Clara Frias, Development Engineer, NetComposites
open forum 4 plastic electronics
Printed Displays and Lighting
11.00 to 11.15
Low Cost, All Printed-OLED Displays
11.15 to 11.30
Polar OLEDs
Speaker: Dr. Arne Fleissner, Senior Scientist, Cambridge Display Technology Ltd
Speaker: Professor Stephen Kelly, Polar OLED Technical Advisor, Polar OLED & University of Hull
plastic electronics
Focus: Plastic Electronics in Automotive / Plastic Electronics – Support for SME’s
11.30 to 11.45
Printed Electronics in Automotive Applications
Speaker: Dr. Tom Taylor, Director of CPI Printed Electronics, Centre for Process Innovation Ltd,
National Printed Electronics Centre
11.45 to 12.00
Plastic Electronics for SME’s – opportunities for funded support and project case studies
Speaker: Dr. Ben Wood, Technology Transfer Specialist, SME Programmes Team, WMG
thursday 8th November 12.00-13.00
Parallel Sessions
FREE
12.00
open forum 1 AEROspace 12.00 to 12.30
12.30 to 13.00
SC21: 21st Century Supply Chains – Insight, Updates and Case Studies (Hosted by ADS Group) SC21 Programme update and future developments Speaker: Phil Curnock,SC21 Programme Manager, ADS
SC21 Collaborative framework launch Speaker: Ian Taylor, Supplier Development Manager, Aero Engine Controls
open forum 2 Automotive
Low Carbon Vehicle Engineering
12.00 to 12.15
Key technologies Developed within the Low Carbon Vehicle Technology Project
12.15 to 12.30
Inrekor – Lightweight Structural Solutions
12.30 to 12.45
Fuel Cell Electric London Taxi Fleet Introduction – Initial Operational Results
and Chair of the UK Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Association
Speaker: Lisa Bingley, Project Manager, MIRA Ltd
Speaker: Freddy Page-Roberts, Sales Director, Inrekor
Speaker: Dennis Hayter, Vice President of Business Development & External Programmes, Intelligent Energy,
open forum 3 COMPOSITES
Process & Capability Advances – Non Destructive Testing
12.00 to 12.15
Advances in Active Thermography for Inspection of CFRP and GFRP Components
12.15 to 12.30
Precision composite material property measurement using live video in Formula 1 and high technology motorsport
12.30 to 12.45
Laser Shearography: Non-Destructive Testing for Composites
Speaker: Dr. Shayz Ikram, Director, LOT Oriel Ltd
Speaker: Tim Hawes, Sales Manager, Imetrum
Speaker: Rob Wood, Application Specialist, Dantec Dynamics Ltd
open forum 4 advanced engineering Meet the LEPs – Advanced Engineering initiatives from newly formed 12.00 to 12.30
Greater Birmingham & Solihull LEP
12.30 to 13.00
Sheffield City region LEP, Helen Rusholme, Skills Lead, Sheffield City region LEP
Programme subject to change
Local Enterprise Partnerships under the spotlight
thursday 8th November 13.00-14.00
Parallel Sessions
FREE
13.00
open forum 1 AEROspace 13.00 to 13.30
13.30 to 14.00
SC21: 21st Century Supply Chains – Insight, Updates and Case Studies
(Hosted by ADS Group)
Global Partner development through Supply chain performance Speaker: Geoff Hill, Managing Director, Astute Electronics
Sub Tier Supply chain management through SC21 Speaker: Phil Inness, Managing Director, Axis Electronics
open forum 2 Automotive
Automotive Development & Test Engineering (Hosted by MIRA)
13.00 to 13.15
Interlinked Double Wishbone Suspension System
13.15 to 13.30
Monitoring for NMHC and Greenhouse Gases in a test cell
13.30 to 13.45
Fuel evolution and recent engine impact
Speaker: Ian Willows, Vehicle Dynamics Engineer, MIRA Ltd
Speaker: Susannah Clements, Automotive Product Specialist, Signal Group Ltd
Speaker: Mieke Mortier, Senior Product Technical Support Chemist, Chevron Lubricants
open forum 3 COMPOSITES
Composites in Action
13.00 to 13.15
Closed mould infusion and pre preg manufacturing – Why should manufacturers consider a change to Reusable Vacuum Bags?
13.15 to 13.30
Getting the most from your autoclave while achieving real value for money
13.30 to 13.45
Introducing the Estakleen System for the replacement of Acetone in the cleaning of laminating tools, rollers and brushes
Speakers: Alan Harper, Director, Alan Harper Composites Ltd
Speaker: Ian Jenner, Managing Director / Ian Simpson, Service Director, AIC Group
Speaker: Michael Hughes, Technical Director – Solvwaste Environment Ltd in partnership with Euroresins UK
open forum 4 advanced engineering Meet the LEPs – Advanced Engineering initiatives from newly formed
local Enterprise Partnerships under the spotlight
13.00 to 13.30
The Northamptonshire High Performance Technologies Network Speaker: Tim Bagshaw, Head of Investment, Northamptonshire Enterprise Partnership
advanced engineering Feature Presentation: The Aston Innovation Scheme for SME’s 13.30 to 14.00
Aston Innovation Scheme for SMEs Speaker: Professor Michael Wood, School of Engineering and Applied Science Aston University
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04/10/2012 13:38
thursday 8th November 14.00-15.00
Parallel Sessions
FREE
14.00
open forum 1
AEROspace 14.00 to 14.15
Process and Capability Advances Optical Projection of Complex Assembly Data
Speaker: Ben Morgan, Senior Automation Engineer, AMRC with Boeing
14.15 to 14.30
3D printing of metals, NDT challenges
14.30 to 14.45
Everlasting Life
Speaker: Katy Milne, Research Engineer, Manufacturing Technology Centre Ltd, (MTC)
Speaker: Warren Leigh,University Research: Composite Stress and Design, Stress Adaptive Profiles Ltd
open forum 2 Automotive
14.00 to 14.15
14.15 to 14.30
14.30 to 14.45
Pushing the Limits – Special Feature Session Agile engineering innovation – the Bloodhound experience Speaker: Mark Chapman, Chief Engineer, Bloodhound Supersonic Car
Creating the ‘Bolt’ Virtual Car by pushing the limits of a close coupled value chain Speaker: Rachel Eade, Supply Chain Specialist, Manufacturing Advisory Service (MAS)
Project Torpedalo – Project and Technology Insight Speaker: Mike Sayer, Project Manager & Crewman, Project Torpedalo
open forum 3 COMPOSITES
Emerging Technology – Nano-Level Developments (Hosted by NetComposites)
14.00 to 14.15
Carbon Nanotube-Biopolymer Nanocomposites: Design, Process, Structure and Properties
14.15 to 14.30
14.30 to 14.45
Speaker: Dr Wenhui Song, Senior Lecturer, Brunel University
Damage Sensing In Fibre-Reinforced Composites Using Carbon Nanotube Networks By Spray Coating Speaker: Dr. Emiliano Bilotti, School of Engineering and Materials Science, Queen Mary University of London
Graphene-based Thermoplastic Masterbatches for Conventional and Additive Manufacturing Processes: The NanoMaster Project Speaker: Dr. Ben Hargreaves, Project Manager, NetComposites
open forum 4 plastic electronics
Focus: Printed and Organic Solar
14.00 to 14.15
High Efficiency Polymer Semiconductors for Organic Photovoltaics (OPV)
Speaker: Dr Priti Tiwana, Research Physicist, Merck Chemicals Ltd.
14.15 to 14.30
Physics based design automation software for large area electronic devices and circuits
14.30 to 14.45
Barrier Technology: A key element of Plastic Electronics
Speaker: Dr Ahmed Nejim, R&D Project Coordinator, Silvaco Europe Ltd
Speaker: Dr. Jon Helliwell, Business Development Manager, National Centre for Printable Electronics
thursday 8th November 15.00-16.00
Parallel Sessions
FREE
15.00
open forum 1 AEROspace
15.00 to 15.15
15.15 to 15.30
15.30 to 15.45
Surface Engineering for Aerospace / Advanced Engineering How surface engineering technologies can improve the performance of critical aeroengine components Speaker: Ben Hayes, UK Sales & Marketing Manager, Curtiss-Wright Surface Technologies
The Use of Nano Particles in Surface Coatings for the Aerospace and Allied Industries; The Benefits and the Challenges Speaker: Christopher White, Nano Coating Research Engineer, Indestructible Paint Ltd
Sustainable high precision cleaning solutions with solvents in the Aerospace industry Speaker: Mr Richard Starkey, Regional Sales Manager UK/Ireland, SAFECHEM Europe GmbH
open forum 2 automotive
Process and Capability Advances
15.00 to 15.15
Self-Piercing Fasteners for one sided assembly and part reduction
15.15 to 15.30
Overcoming issues faced by wire harness designers in the automotive industry
15.30 to 15.45
Speaker: Steve Wynn, Industrial Sales Manager, Ejot
Speaker: Patrick Hackney, Senior Technical Marketing Manager – E3.series, Zuken
Incremental Sheet Forming (ISF) Speaker: Roger Onions, Business Development Director – GTMA
open forum 3 COMPOSITES
Emerging Technology – Sustainability (Hosted by NetComposites)
15.00 to 15.15
Impact of advanced materials technologies on the environment
15.15 to 15.30
UD-prepreg made from flax fibres for high-performance eco-composites
15.30 to 15.45
Using Recovered Carbon Fibre in Composite Applications – The Fibrecycle Project
Speaker: Professor Alma Hodzic, Research Director of Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre, AMRC with Boeing
Speaker: Matthias Hoornaer, Sales Manager, Procotex Corporation
Speaker: Chris Hare, Technical Manager, NetComposites
open forum 4 plastic electronics
The Future of Electronics
15.00 to 15.15
Using Printed Electronics to Improve Electronics Sustainability
15.15 to 15.30
FlexNet – Network of Excellence for European FOLAE research, higher education, and exploitation of knowledge (www.noe-flexnet.eu)
15.30 to 15.45
Toward One-step Manufacturing of Inks for Printed Electronics
Speaker: Martin Wickham, Consultant, National Physical Laboratory
Speaker: Constantin von Dewitz, Consultant, VDI/VDE Innovation + Technik GmbH
Programme subject to change
Speaker: Dr. Sandy Reid, Business Manager, Promethean Particles
thursday 8th November 16.00-16.30
Parallel Sessions
FREE
open forum 2 Advanced engineering Open tutorial: Saving Energy in your business 16.00 to 16.30
How to REALLY Save Energy in your business Speaker: Tim Hipperson, Energy Services Director, Utilitywise Plc
open forum 3 polymers
Open Tutorial: REACH for Polymers
(Hosted by RAPRA Limited)
16.00 to 16.30
Understanding and complying with REACH legislation in the polymers sector Speaker: Steve Shaw, Operations Director, RAPRA Limited
open forum 4 plastic electronics
Focus: Healthcare, Wearables and Smart Textiles
16.00 to 16.15
Plastic electronics – beyond polymers
16.15 to 16.30
Surface Analysis for Plastic Electronics – a problem solving tool
Speaker: Dr. Zlatka Stoeva, Managing Director, DZP Technologies Ltd
Speaker: Dr Michael Petty, Director, Loughborough Surface Analysis Ltd
16.00
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Exhibitor Listings
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+Plastic Electronics Magazine
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3M & Revolution
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Composites UK Members
Absolent AB
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Address: Revolution The Factory 43 North Avenue Coalville Leicestershire LE67 3QX Tel: 0800 298 5086 or +44(0)15 Fax: +44(0)1530 833700 Email: sales@revolutiontransfers.co.uk Website: www.labelsondemand.co.uk
Address: c/o Filtermist International, Faraday Drive, Bridgnorth, Shropshire, WV15 5BA Tel: 01746 765361 Fax: 01746 767807 Email: info@absolent.se Website: http://www.absolent.co.uk
Dan Rogers, Head of Digital Publishing, Smithers
Contact:
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+Plastic Electronics magazine provides authoritative analysis of the latest developments and emerging trends in the printed and organic electronics industry.
Jan Edgecombe, Managing Director/Owner, Revolution
Stuart Plimmer, Sales Manager, Filtermist International
Revolution’s new “bullet proof” labelling solution combines 3M Performance Label Materials and Roland DG digital printers to provide a cost-effective way to produce durable and vibrant labels for automotive, aerospace, chemicals, manufacturing and beyond. Utilising advanced adhesive systems from 3M, these labels are ideal for identifying, warning, reminding, instructing, informing and tracking throughout the life of your product. In addition, this solution is ideal for labels that must stay intact in the most demanding of conditions, including resisting exposure to extreme temperatures, abrasion or to the harshest chemicals, such as Skydrol, Brake Fluid, Acetone, Xylene and MEK.
Swedish based Absolent AB manufactures and markets a wide range of oil smoke, oil mist and dust filters. Its units are specifically designed for heavy oil-smoke applications such as die-casting and heat treatment. Absolent units are also proven to effectively extract oil mists created by high pressure coolant processes. Its filters offer a high degree of separation, long service intervals of up to several years, and can run continuously 24 hours a day, seven days a week with minimal maintenance. The filters’ long life span enables customers to minimise production down time and other costs, such as filter replacement – good news for the bottom line as well as the working environment.
Address: Cleeve Road, Leatherhead, KT22 7RU Tel: +44 (0)1372 802 000 Fax: +44 (0)1372 802 243 Email: publications@smithersapex.com Website: www.plusplasticelectronics.com Contact:
1st Machine Tool Accessories Ltd
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Address: Unit 1, The Headlands, Downton, Salisbury, Wiltshire, SP5 3JJ Tel: 01725 512517 Fax: 01725 512529 Email: enquiries@1mta.com Website: www.1mta.com
3M UK Plc
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Catherine Kelly, General Manager The UK’s premier workholding/machinery equipment supplier, offering an unparalleled range of top quality products: collets; chuck jaws; Kitagawa chucks, work grippers, NC rotary tables, machine vices; IEMCA short, long, multi-spindle barfeeders and Automata gantry loader; Chick Workholding the leader in modern workholding for CNC machines; OK Vice low-profile clamps; Leave modular jig/fixturing equipment; Darex tool sharpeners; Abbott jaws and tombstones, Cooljet high pressure coolant systems; magnetic workholding, and much more. With an experienced Technical Department offering customised solutions, a Technical Sales force providing product demos and dedication to excellent customer relations 1MTA offers the complete workholding solution.
2KM UK Ltd
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Address: 1 Buntsford Park Road, Bromsgrove. B60 3DX Tel: 01527 834720 Fax: 01527 834729 Email: sales@2km.co.uk Website: www.2km.co.uk Robert McLaren, M.D 2KM will be demonstrating its wide range of metering mixing equipment and systems for the composite Industry with emphasis on the processing of Epoxies, Silicones, Polyurethanes and Methacrylate materials. The company has delivered numerous solution into the marine, aerospace and renewable industries. This coupled with over 35 years’ experience in the industry, make 2KM the first choice in reactive polymer processing. The company has successfully supplied turnkey solutions for Resin Infusion and RTM applications for wind blade production including the possibility to in line degas materials directly from bulk. The Show will see the launch of the new generation P.G.M 301 system with new control options providing economic solutions for RTM.
3C Test Ltd
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Address: Silverstone Technology Park, Northants NN12 8GX Tel: 01327 857500 Fax: 01327 857747 Email: christine_hodgins@3ctest.co.uk Website: www.3ctest.co.uk Contact:
Christine Hodgins, Marketing Executive Offering a cost effective service and short lead times, 3C Test Ltd is one of the UK’s leading Independent Test Houses. The UKAS accredited Test Laboratory is based at Silverstone Northants and features some of the best EMC test facilities in the UK. Covering a wide range of industries including Automotive, Defence, Medical, Rail, Marine and Commercial, 3C Test Ltd has built a solid reputation for quality and excellence worldwide. 3C Test now have the capability of testing 4-wheel drive vehicles running under power at speeds of up to 60km/h, as a full 4-wheel drive chassis dynamometer, custom built for EMC testing, has now been installed.
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ACB-FORMPROD
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Address: 3M Centre, Cain Road, Bracknell, Berkshire. RG12 8HT Tel: 0845 604 6395 Fax: 0870 607 0099 Email: aerospaceuk@mmm.com Website: www.3m.co.uk/aerospace
Address: 27 rue du Ranzai-BP 31908, 44319 Nantes Cedex 3, France Tel: +33 2 51 13 84 00 Fax: +33 2 51 13 84 40 Email: acb@acb-ps.com Website: www.acb-ps.com
Contact:
Contact:
Anna Kellachan, Marketing Supervisor At 3M, we work with Aerospace suppliers to solve the toughest problems in aircraft manufacturing and maintenance & repair. With over 40 technology platforms, manufacturing expertise, global networks and unrivalled technical support, we are on a constant quest to generate innovative, efficient and cost-effective solutions for future generations of aircraft. From specialist adhesives and void fllers to quality abrasives and paint shop solutions, 3M can offer complete solutions for most Aerospace processes.
3T RPD Ltd
Contact:
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Our vision is to become a leading supplier of complex metal formed aerospace components in Titanium, Inconel or Aluminium. Initially a R&D centre to support the ACB France & Cyril Bath USA press and machine manufacturing capability the ACB FORMPROD facility with certification to ISO9001; ISO 14001 and EN9100, has become an industrial entity in its own right to support the aerospace manufacturing sector requiring Super Plastic Forming; Linear Friction Welding; Cold Drawing; Rotary Welding and Hot Stretchforming of Titanium.
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ACC Silicones Ltd
Address: Fulton Court, Wofford Way, Greenham Business Park, Newbury, Berkshire, RG19 6HD, UK Tel: +44(0)1635 580284 Fax: +44(0)1635 569857 Email: post@3trpd.co.uk Website: www.3trpd.co.uk
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Address: Showground Rd, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA6 6AJ, UK Tel: 01278 411400 Fax: 01278 411444 Email: info@acc-silicones.com Website: www.acc-silicones.com
Contact:
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Sue Burnip, Marketing Executive Experts in 3D Printing (Additive Manufacturing [AM]), 3T produces plastic and metal parts that are unachievable by traditional manufacturing techniques. From one-off prototypes through to end-use production components, aerospace engineers are being inspired to design parts specifically for the AM process, freeing them up from previous design constraints. Parts can be optimised to retain strength whilst reducing their weight using high performance materials including Nylon, Aluminium, Titanium and Inconel. Capable of withstanding the extreme environments found within the aerospace sector, any savings in weight can result in a quantifiable reduction in an aircraft’s CO2 emissions. Some of 3T’s parts are being sent into space in satellites.
Aberlink Innovative Metrology
Pierre-Yves Fouche, Parts Unit Manager
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Address: Vatch Lane, Eastcombe, Gloucestershire, GL6 7DY Tel: 01453 884461 Fax: 01453 882348 Email: info@aberlink.co.uk Website: www.aberlink.com Contact:
Chris Davies, Sales Manager Aberlink will be demonstrating their best selling Axiom Too CMM and Project X Optical Measuring Machine at Advanced Engineering. Axiom Too provides the measuring capability of an advanced CNC CMM at a fraction of the cost of other brands. Aberlink’s groundbreaking Project X Optical Measuring Machine boasts a large X-Y capacity, feature recognition and, remarkably, costs the same as a conventional profile projector. Aberlink will also be showing their new version IV Aberlink-3D software.
Chris Dawson, Marketing Manager ACC Silicones manufacture silicone moulding rubbers, adhesives, sealants and electronic compounds in the UK and Italy. For over 35 years they have been supplying the moulding, composites, aerospace, MOD and automotive industries. ACC will be demonstrating VBS26, a sprayable liquid silicone that cures quickly at room temperature, and is used to manufacture of reusable vacuum bags. They recently launched their new SILCOTHERM® range of thermally conductive silicone adhesives, compounds and Gap Fillers used to dissipate heat in high power electronic components used within automotive and aerospace applications.
ACF-50.co.uk (Adams Aviation Supply Co Ltd)
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Address: Mercury House, Vulcan Way, New Addington CR0 9UG Tel: +44 (0) 1689- 808978 / 84 Fax: +44 (0) 1689-808966 Email: mail@acf-50.co.uk Website: www.acf-50.co.uk Contact:
Dave Heppell, Product Manager, Adams Aviation Supply Co Ltd ACF-50, Anti-Corrosion Formula, is a state of the art, anti-corrosion lubricant compound, specifically designed for the Aero Space Industry. It is an ultra Thin Fluid Film Compound (TFFC) that actively treats metal using advanced polar bonding technology. Supplied by Adams Aviation Supply Co Ltd - Europe’s Leading Wholesale Distributor of Aircraft Parts.
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ACS
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Address: Unit 6A Merus Court, Meridian Business Park, Leicester LE19 1RJ, UK Tel: +44 116 289 9323 Fax: +44 116 289 7232 Email: kbell@acscm.com Website: www.acscm.com Contact:
Kurtis Bell, Managing Dir EU/UK Operations ACS delivers total engine and vehicle test facility integration services. From planning, design, equipment procurement and installation, to construction and commissioning, ACS provides single source project responsibility, which means early identification & clarification of project scope and costs, an accelerated schedule, and reduced administrative burden for clients. Our expertise ranges from turnkey delivery of new technical centers to single test cell renovations and retrofits, and includes development and production facilities.
AcSoft Ltd
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Address: 8B Wingbury Courtyard, WIngrave, Aylesbury, HP22 4LW Tel: 01296 682686 Fax: 01296 682860 Email: prubens@acsoft.co.uk Website: www.acsoft.co.uk Contact:
Paul Rubens, Marketing Director AcSoft provide the very best in sound and vibration sensors and instrumentation for the automotive and aeronautical engineer. We will be exhibiting products from the world’s premier manufacturers including multi-channel systems from HEAD Acoustics, microphones from GRAS, acoustic cameras from GFaI and acoustic analysers from Sinus. We’ll have an acoustic camera set up so why not come and “see the sound”!
Adaptive Control Solutions Ltd
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Address: Unit 5 Thackley Court Industrial Estate, Thackley Old Road, Shipley, BD18 1BW Tel: 01274 593597 Fax: 01274 596319 Email: sales@adaptivecontrol.com Website: www.adaptivecontrol.co.uk Contact:
Richard Armitage, Managing Director With offices in the UK, USA and Asia-Pacific, Adaptive supply high specification control solutions to manufacturing sectors across the globe. Always keeping ahead of industry trends and needs, Adaptive have successfully automated and integrated production plants, reduced labour costs and energy usage, and improved productivity. Recently added to their factory wide software ‘Plant Explorer’ is a mobile device app that enables real-time streaming of machine data on the go. Partnered with Roaches International.
Aderis Speciality Adhesives
ADS Group Ltd £
Address: AIP Ltd, Ashbby House, 5 Mylord Crescent, Newcastle upon Tyne. NE12 5UJ Tel: 0191 216 1566 Fax: 0191 216 1567 Email: graham@advancedadhesives.co.uk Website: www.advancedadhesives.co.uk Contact:
Graham Crozier, MD, Advanced Industrial Products Ltd With over 30 years’ experience in adhesion and sealing technology, ADERIS™ develops and produces an innovative range of Methacrylate Structural Adhesives designed for the Transport, Construction, Marine, Building, Sport and Leisure sectors. A proven track record with our Methacrylate Technology Adhesives; Application knowledge and Technical ability play a key role in the success of our clients’ projects. We have a partnership with Advanced Industrial Products Ltd to represent our company and products to the UK market.
AEROMACHINERY Ltd
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Address: Tudor House, 913A Uppingham Road, Bushby, Leics LE7 9RR UK Tel: 0116 2415791 Fax: 0116 243 3406 Email: MikeB@aeromachinery.com Website: www.aeromachinery.com
Contact: Ashley Gasson, Membership Acquisition Manager, ADS Group Ltd ADS is the Premier Trade Organisation for all companies operating in the UK Aerospace, Defence, Security and Space sectors. ADS operates to create the best possible climate in which its Members can do business, including lobbying and media relations work alongside networking and other business-to business activities. ADS offers a wide range of products and services to help Member companies grow their businesses and widen their contact networks with the supply chains in all relevant sectors, including the UK Home Office, UK MoD and in export markets. ADS organises many seminars and events to help Members build their export market knowledge and widen their contact networks.
Contact: Mike Brown, Managing Director AEROMACHINERY focuses on high-end advanced Machine Tools and Engineering solutions for Aluminium, Titanium and Composite components for the Defence & the aerospace industries.Our World Class principals are experts in Stretchforming, Super Plastic Forming & Diffusion Bonding plus Linear Friction Welding of aeroengine and aerostructures components + Hot Stretchforming of Titanium components. 5 axis machining, Multidrilling & Ultrasonic cutting of Honeycomb & Composites. Fully Automated Non-Destructive testing of Composites.High Speed One-Hit 6 axis machining of Stringers& Longerons. Consultancy in Lean Engineering and factory layout. Aluminium Fuselage MMS Panel Machining
Advanced Chemical Etching
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Address: 33-34 Hortonwood 33, Telford, Shropshire, TF1 7EX Tel: +441952416666 Fax: +441952416667 Email: ian@ace-uk.net Website: www.ace-uk.net Contact: Ian Wiles, Sales Director Advanced Chemical Etching is a manufacturer of custom precision metal components for all industries and is well placed to meet changing demands in terms of quality, speed, precision and innovation. Typical products vary from a simple round shim to complex formed and fully assembled components. With the flexibility of its processes, quantities of manufactured parts can be from one to one million, Advanced Chemical Etching can meet these demands. With our modern manufacturing facility, supported by a dedicated staff of highly skilled technicians, Advanced Chemical Etching offer unrivalled service, with comprehensive technical support to customers.
AEI (Affiliated Engineers Ltd)
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Address: 5802 Research Park Boulevard Madison, WI 53719 Tel: 44 (0) 116 263 2330 Fax: 608.238.2614 Email: dscadlock@aeieng.com Website: www.aeieng.com Contact: Kurtis Bell, ACS Affiliated Engineers, Inc. (AEI) is a technical consulting, design, and engineering firm providing integrated solutions for complex and large-scale projects worldwide for a diverse clientele. Specializing in R&D laboratories and test systems design for the transportation sector, AEI provides engineering-led facilities design and technical centre master planning, and offers product-independent consultancy. Turnkey or design/bid/build, our manufacturing and engine/vehicle test facilities throughout Europe, the US, India, China, and South America, are distinguished by sustainable, LEED®certified expertise. For more information see www.aeieng.com, or contact David Scadlock (UK/EU) at 44 (0) 116 263 2330, or Dave Sereno (US) at 608 235-1231.
Aero Consultants (UK) Ltd 547
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Address: ETPS Road, Show Centre, Farnborough, Hants, GU14 6FD Tel: 0207 091 7802 Fax: 0207 091 4545 Email: ashley.gasson@adsgroup.org.uk Website: www.adsgroup.org.uk
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Address: 13-14 Clifton Road, Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire, PW29 7EJ Tel: +44 (0) 1480 432111 Fax: +44 (0) 1480 412910 Email: sales@aero-consultants.co.uk Website: www.aero-consultants.co.uk Contact: Darren Coniff, Sales and Marketing Director Aero Consultants UK offer a comprehensive range of materials, equipment and allied services to manufacturers of composite components. From structural adhesives to surface treatment systems; lightning strike protection to laser projection and measurement, Aero Consultants UK provides high-performance products designed to cope with the demands of the modern aerospace engineering sector. The Company is a Preferred Partner for all materials distributed by them including: - Henkel Aerospace - LPT - Advanced 3D Laser Templating - Aqua Water Soluble Mandrels/Tooling - Dexmet Lightning Protection - Gunnar Advanced Cutting Solutions Whatever your Lightweight Composite needs, Aero Consultants UK are here to help.
Aerospace Manufacturing
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Address: Featherstone House, 375 High Street, Rochester, Kent. ME1 1DA Tel: 01634 830566 Fax: 01634 408488 Email: mdeadman@aero-mag.com Website: www.aero-mag.com Contact: Mark Deadman, Sales Manager Since its launch at the 2006 Farnborough Airshow, Aerospace Manufacturing has grown to become the leading business-tobusiness publication that focuses on the design, production and supply chain elements of the civil and defence aerospace sectors. Published 10 times each year, the magazine provides industry news and exclusive features on the latest technologies, along with comment from key aerospace organisations and industry figureheads. Distributed to 11,000 decision-making industry professionals within Europe, Aerospace Manufacturing’s informed editorial content serves as a regular source of vital information for those in the aerospace industry making the important decisions that will help shape the aircraft of tomorrow.
Aerotherm Group
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Address: Scotia Road Business Park, Tunstall, Stoke on Trent, Staffs, ST4 8AZ Tel: +44 (0) 1782 820960 Fax: +44 (0) 1782 820961 Email: sales@aerotherm.co.uk Website: www.aerotherm.co.uk Contact: Chris Bramhall, Group Marketing Manager Aerotherm Group is a management-owned private set of companies with a strong international reputation for the bespoke design, manufacture and installation of a wide variety of industrial ovens, autoclaves, product finishing systems and fume and dust extraction systems, as well as heating, ventilation and air conditioning solutions. Founded by industrial engineers, the company now has an ISO9001 production facility where all its products are made and assembled. Services Offered: Custom Bespoke Systems, Modification, Relocation Automation, Turnkey systems, Research & Development Systems Market Sectors we Specialise in: Aerospace, Automotive, Defence, Industrial, Electronics, Chemical Come and visit us on Stand 562 where we will be happy to help...
Affiliated Engineers, Ltd
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Address: Unit 6A, Merus Ct., Meridian Bis. Park, Leicester LE19 1RJ Tel: 44 (0) 116 263 2330 Fax: 44 (0) 116 289 7232 Email: dscadlock@aeieng.com Website: www.aeieng.com Contact: David Scadlock, Project Manager/Engineer, Affiliated Engineers, Inc. Affiliated Engineers, Inc. (AEI) is a technical consulting, design, and engineering firm providing integrated solutions for complex and large-scale projects worldwide for a diverse clientele. Specializing in R&D laboratories and test systems design for the transportation sector, AEI provides engineering-led facilities design and technical centre master planning, and offers product-independent consultancy. Turnkey or design/bid/build, our manufacturing and engine/vehicle test facilities throughout Europe, the US, India, China, and South America, are distinguished by sustainable, LEED®-certified expertise. For more information see www.aeieng.com, or contact David Scadlock (UK/EU) at 44 (0) 116 263 2330, or Dave Sereno (US) at 608 235-1231.
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AIC Group
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Airbond
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Address: 2 Allens Lane, Hamworthy, Poole BH16 5DA UK Tel: (0)1202 630033 Fax: (0)1202 630022 Email: sales@aicservice.com Website: http://www.aicservice.com
Address: Unit 1, Pavilion Industrial Estate, Pontypool NP4 6NF Tel: 01495 755661 Fax: 01495 752619 Email: enquiries@airbondsplicer.com Website: www.airbondsplicer.com
Contact: Billy McKenna, Director, Aro Consulting AIC delivers service. We provide technical support, planned preventative maintenance and calibration. In addition, we provide upgrades, refurbishments, modifications and new machines for the composite component industry. Our focus is on autoclaves, ovens, hot drape formers and related ancillary equipment.
Contact: Graham Waters, Director Leaders in composite joining for aerospace.
Accredited to ISO 9001, 14001 and 17025, AIC provide on-site UKAS calibration and thermal surveys, together with training, spares and consultancy. Our successful ‘AMCS’ Control System delivers proven software to upgrade any autoclave or oven by combining experience with many innovative features. We have partnered with Honeywell to provide first class control and support to meet the highest process and QA demands.
AIM Composites Ltd £
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Address: Pembroke Avenue Waterbeach Cambridge CB25 9QR Tel: 01223 441000 Fax: 01223 862336 Email: sales@aimcomposites.com Website: www.aimcomposites.com Contact: Graham Crow, Sales Director AIM Composites Ltd is one of the leading composites companies in Europe working with the latest materials and technologies for a wide range of customers including the Aerospace Defence,Rail and Marine industries. AIM can supply a complete service in composite technology, including materials, component manufacture and mechanical/ FST testing. AIM has a composite component repair capability for both Aerospace and Industrial parts. The company can also offer its unique Chameleon decorative finish which brings a wide range of options to décor composite mouldings and panels. AIM is an authorised distributor of Hexcel materials, including honeycomb, prepregs and adhesives and also produces a wide range of Flitelam sandwich panels for all appl.
Air Cleaning Systems Ltd
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Address: B1-B3 Coed Cae Lane Industrial Estate, Pontyclun, CF72 9HG Tel: 08442256100 Fax: 08442256111 Email: mark.lemkey@acs-ltd.com Website: www.acs-ltd.com Contact: Mark Lemkey, Managing Director For over 25 years Air Cleaning Systems (acs) has been providing innovative and practical solutions for a range of industrial air filtration problems to the aerospace, automotive, F1 and medical industry to name a few. With a reputation as a specialist in these markets for the control of coolant mist, oil mist and smoke generated by lathes, grinding machines, milling machines etc, acs has developed a range of HSG258 compliant downdraught filter benches designed to control the dust generated by fettling, sanding, de-burring and linishing applications. Additionally there are downdraught benches utilising carbon filters for solvent and gluing applications.
AirBench Ltd g
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Address: 14 Grange Farm Road, Colchester, Essex. CO2 8JW. Tel: 01206 791191 Fax: 01206 791091 Email: sales@airbench.com Website: www.airbench.com Contact: Simon Cook, Managing Director, AirBench Ltd AirBench is a self contained downdraught bench that captures dusts that are generated during the finishing of composite components by drawing the dust down through the ventilated worksurface for capture within filters before returning clean air back to the working environment, We can offer no obligation on site demonstrations & will have an AirBench on our stand where we look forward answering any questions regarding Dust & Fume extraction.
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We are the experts in joining yarns for composites, such as carbon fibre, glass fibre and basalt. Our specialist splicers incorporate cutting-edge technologies to create the highest strength joints in a wide range of yarn counts up to 15,000 tex. Our devices are revolutionising the aerospace sector by providing a simple way to increase productivity and make savings by decreasing wastage and down-time. Being ahead of developments in the advanced engineering sector is what drives us. And we know that our innovation helps drive it.
Airex AG
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Address: Industrie Nord 26, 5634 Sins, Switzerland Tel: +41 41 789 6629 Fax: +41 41 789 6660 Email: alan.byrne@3acomposites.com Website: www.corematerials.3acomposites.com Contact: Alan Byrne, Sales Manager UK/Ireland With its trademarked products AIREX® and BALTEK®, 3A Composites is a world-wide group of leading manufacturers of core materials. Our materials are employed in applications where minimal weight and maximum strength is required. Formed into sandwich components in combination with resin or adhesive and various outer skins, they are used in a vast number of diverse applications. Our wide range of products offers the right product solution for any application, whether using AIREX® polymer foams or BALTEK® balsa wood. Our core industries include the wind energy, marine, automobile, railroad, and aerospace, as well as many other industrial applications.
AKTON Recruitment Ltd
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Address: Grosvenor House, 20 Barrington Road, Altrincham, Cheshire. Tel: 0161 233 0034 Fax: 0161 233 0034 Email: info@aktonrecruitment.com Website: www.aktonrecruitment.com Contact: Paul Gorton, Director AKTON Recruitment is one of the UK’s fastest growing Manufacturing and Engineering recruitment consultancies. We focus on providing a premier, value added service, by partnering with companies who we choose to work alongside, in order to build long lasting relationships. Our short history speaks volumes for its self, with OEM’s, 1st & 2nd tier companies returning to AKTON time and time again. We specialise in the following industries, Automotive, Aerospace, Electronics, and Composites & General Manufacturing
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Address: 4 Gwel Avon Business Park, Saltash, Cornwall, PL12 6TW Tel: 07768 335 600 Fax: 1752 451999 Email: alan@alanharpercomposites.com Website: www.alanharpercomposites.com Contact: Alan Harper, Director Market leaders in Reusable Vacuum Bag technology offering a complete machine range, vacuum bag ancillaries and training. An alternative to consumable vacuum bags as used for vacuum resin infusion, pre preg and de-bulk manufacturing. Our unique range of affordable ancillaries, provide a simple solution to replace unsound consumable vacuum bag waste. Our independent research results prove reusable bags safe for use in aerospace and advanced composite production that no other competitor has undertaken. Cost savings in consumable materials, waste management and bag up time are well proven. Those not using reusable bags are sure to follow those who are!
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ALCHEMIE Ltd
Composites UK Members 558
Address: Warwick Road, Kineton, Warwick, England. CV35 0HU Tel: 0044 (0) 1926 641600 Fax: 0044 (0) 1926 641698 Email: sales@alchemie.com Website: www.alchemie.com Contact: Cliff Jones, Sales Director Alchemie Ltd is a privately owned U.K. manufacturer of Epoxy Laminating resins, Gelcoats, Styling Pastes, Repair putty and Casting materials for the composites industry. The company also manufacture Polyurethane resins for R.I.M. prototyping and modelmaking applications. We also supply Epoxy and Polyurethane Modelboard products and have one of the largest ranges available in the U.K. On the stand you will be able to view examples of Carbon fibre pre-preg tooling in resin and modelboard materials, clear gelcoats with laminating resin for Custom Carbon applications, RTV silicone moulding rubbers and R.I.M. materials. The company is accredited with the quality standard ISO 9001 2008, and also operates a Toll manufacturing service.
Alicona UK Ltd
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Address: 15 Lime Tree Walk, Sevenoaks, Kent, TN13 1YH Tel: 01732746262 Fax: 01732 440749 Email: sales.uk@alicona.com Website: www.alicona.com Contact: Brian Kyte, Director Alicona are an Austrian manufacturer of optical non-contact surface profile measuring systems. Their technology of FocusVariation is used in all the products to produce 3D models of a surface allowing measurement of features and finish in the mm to submicron range. The products can be used in the cutting tool industry to measure edge prep and radius, in the engineering sector to measure form and finish and in the micromanufacturing area to measure small features and components. The products offer robust measurements traceable to international standards and can be used in R&D, measurement rooms and production environments. Unique algorithms allow wear measurement, surface texture measurements on full colour 3D models.
Allport
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Address: Allport House, 1 Cowley Business Park, High Street Cowley, UB8 2AD Tel: 01895 206 000 Fax: 01895 206 290 Email: info@allport.co.uk Website: www.allport.co.uk Contact: Fiona Mckay, Sales Director Local Knowledge Worldwide Founded in 1963 Allport has grown to become a truly global freight forwarder with 5,500 personnel, investments in 35 countries and a worldwide turnover exceeding £600 million. Headquartered in Cowley, Middlesex the company operates from twenty UK locations, transporting five million kilos of global freight every day by land, sea and air, on behalf of 3,000 customers in a range of sectors. The company provides specialised logistics, delivery and installation services to the automotive, aviation and high tech sectors and designs packaging solutions for luxury car marques the UK based Formula 1 teams and the defence industry.
Alpha Techniek
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Address: Pascalstraat 12 3261 LS Oud-Beijerland Netherlands Tel: 0031-186618077 Fax: 0031-186618510 Email: sales@metal-degreasing co.uk Website: www.metal-degreasing.co.uk Contact: Lex Blok, Sales Manager, Alpha Techniek Alpha Techniek is participating in Advanced Engineering UK 2012 Group of Events for the first time. For many years now, we are distributor for AMA Universal in the Benelux, however since the beginning of 2011 we are also supplier for the UK market. AMA Universal, known as producer of closed degreasing machines for chlorinated solvents (perchloroethylene, trichloroethylene), hydrocarbon or modified alcohols, has been taken over by Cemastir, an experienced producer for aqueous cleaning machines that delivered machines in various fields. Our know-how, the wide range of standard machines and the possibility to offer customized specialized machines with water or solvent solutions make us the right partner in cleaning.
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Altair Engineering Ltd
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Address: Imperial House, Holly Walk, Royal Leamington Spa, CV32 4JG Tel: 01926-468-600 Fax: 01926-468-601 Email: info@uk.altair.com Website: www.altairhyperworks.co.uk Contact: Jean-Jacques Appleby, Marketing Coordinator Altair empowers client innovation and decision-making through technology that optimises the analysis, management and visualisation of business and engineering information. Privately held with more than 1,500 employees, Altair has offices throughout North America, south America, Europe and Asia/Pacific. With a 26-year-plus track record for high-end software and consulting services for engineering, computing and enterprise analytics, Altair consistently delivers a competitive advantage to over 3,000 customers in a broad range of industries, including automotive, aerospace, energy, government and defence and consumer goods. To learn more, please visit www.uk.altair.com
Alucast Ltd
AMF ANDREAS MAIER GmbH & Co. KG 709 Address: Waiblinger Str. 116 / 70734 Fellbach Germany Tel: +49 711 57660 Fax: +49 711 575725 Email: amf@amf.de Website: www.amf.de Contact: Tony Fornsworth, Clamping systems from AMF Optimising cost efficiency entails making savings somewhere. The most effective way to do this is to utilise our analysis and consulting service on the potential savings to be made with our clamping solutions. Shorter set-up times save time and money while our high-tech solutions rapidly pay for themselves, especially when it comes to finish machining, test fixtures and changer systems. With sensor monitoring, media ducts, indexing, isolated applications and blow out for automated use, you can always get ahead and will see the impact on your bottom line.
AMI-CON 317
Address: Western Way Wednesbury West Midlands WS10 7BW Tel: 0121 556 6111 Fax: 0121 505 1302 Email: aes@alucast.co.uk & sales@alucast.co.uk Website: www.alucast.co.uk Contact: Tony Sartorius, Managing Director Alucast is an award-winning aluminium component manufacturer, offering fully machined and finished castings from the three processes, sand, gravity and high-pressure die-casting. This unique ability offers customers a choice to provide the optimum solution for every component from a single source. The ISO 9001:2008 facilities are contained on one site with full laboratory, machining, testing and x-ray facilities, committed to the goal of supplying precision engineered, high quality components to a range of markets.
Contact: Kully Robinson, Operations Manager AMI-CON is a leading complete supply solution of composite and engineering materials. We are your ultimate supply partner and support a comprehensive and complementary range of both new technology and proven chemistry. Dealing with highly challenging applications, within very tight deadlines has become the frame work that AMI-CON has been specifically designed around. Our technical partnerships, distribution agreements and supplier relationships enables necessary product development and new technological advancements ultimately driven by you. AMI-CON proudly boast a dedicated logistics department enabling full flexibility and an international service utilising our in-house IATA packing service, which is managed by our registered DGSA.
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Address: Amber Drive, Langley Mill, Nottingham NG16 4BE Tel: +44 (0) 1773 530899 Fax: +44 (0) 1773 768687 Email: enquires@ambercomposites.com Website: www.ambercomposites.com Contact: Andrew Dugmore, Sales Director Amber Composites is a leading manufacturer of composite materials for high-performance, lightweight structures. We work with customers to help them improve their products and processes - to make them faster, stronger, lighter, more efficient, and easier to produce. We have a busy show planned this year. We’ll be speaking in an open forum about the benefits and uses of composites in automotive, and we’ll be speaking about the role of composites in solving our global energy problems. We’ll also be showcasing a championship-winning motorcycle which combines composites with electric drive to achieve record-breaking speed and sustainability.
American Autoclave Company
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Address: 29 Station Road, Severn Beach, BS35 4PL Tel: +44(0)2032 391623 Fax: +1(619) 996-2100 Email: aacbill@yahoo.com Website: www.americanautoclave.com Contact: Bill Castaneda, Vice President American Autoclave CO manufactures new autoclaves to customer requirements. All our autoclaves meet the ASME Code requirements as well as the CE Certification and the NB of Boiler and Pressure Vessel. Sizes include small R & D autoclaves 1 meter in diameter to large production autoclaves of 7 meters in diameter or larger. In addition, we provide inspection, relocation and renovation of existing autoclave systems. We also provide on-site service, TUS Certifications, replacement parts, repair, maintenance, and upgrading autoclaves, including updating the Control Systems. American Autoclave also has an Office open 24 hours a day 7 days a week for sales and service. Contacts: UK +44(0)2032 391623, USA +1(619) 991-6372, Portugal +351 932967941
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Address: Unit 1, Swan Business Park, Sandpit Road, Dartford, Kent. DA1 5ED Tel: 01322 224 726 Fax: 01322 221 934 Email: sales@ami-con.co.uk Website: www.ami-con.co.uk
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Address: Bahnhofstraße 6, 09111 Chemnitz, Germany Tel: +49 371 918668 0 Fax: +49 371 918668 99 Email: bernhard.suender@jbeam.de Website: www.jbeam.de Contact: Dr Bernhard Suender, Managing Director, AMS AMS is the software-specialist for client/server and web-based data postprocessing solutions in the test & simulation area. Terabytes of data, hundreds of users, different application areas: the open framework jBEAM™ together with the EnCom™ communication protocol contains the technology for future oriented solutions with enduser satisfaction. Worldwide leading car manufacturers as well as level one suppliers are already using our software for global strategic solutions in R&D. jBEAM can run as a legacy desktop application but also as an engine for customized web applications. Our software runs Windows, Linux, and Solaris, even the newest devices (iPad™) can be used as a client. Visit us on Automotive Engineering 2012, stand 417!
Anglo-Krempel £
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Address: AAVF, Clovelly Road, Bideford, Devon, EX39 3EX Tel: 01237475501 Fax: 01237479879 Email: ujain@anglo-krempel.com Website: www.anglo-krempel.com Contact: Martyn Jones, Sales Manager ANGLO is a world-class supplier of composite and polymer products to the aerospace, defence, medical, automotive and industrial markets across the globe. ANGLO is a member of KREMPEL-GROUP, an independent manufacturer of high quality semi-finished products and a leading global system supplier of advanced materials. The GROUP employs over 1,000 staff in the production facilities in Germany, the UK, Poland and China. At its large, modern manufacturing facility in the South West of England, ANGLO operates four Business Units: ADVANCED COMPOSITES, TECHNICAL MOULDING SUPER PRECISION MACHINING, TECHNOLOGY ASSEMBLY ANGLO is accredited to: AS 9100 Revision B, ISO/TS 16949, ISO 9001, SC-21 Bronze Award
Anochrome Group
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Address: Wood Lane, Fordhouses, Wolverhampton, WV10 8HN Tel: 01902 567567 ex 250 Fax: 01902 567777 Email: chris@anotec.co.uk Website: www.anochrome.com Contact: Chris Gorvin, Director, Anochrome Technologies Ltd Anochrome Group is a specialist applicator of surface coatings and pre-applied technologies, serving diverse industries such as automotive, aerospace and telecommunications. With over 50 years of expertise in the application of corrosion protective coatings for ferrous and non-ferrous components, Anochrome Group offer numerous finishes, including the latest hexavalent chromium free coatings, sacrificial zinc flakes and black topcoats. A comprehensive range of pre-applied thread locking/ sealing products is also available, as well as underhead sealants, including new duplex seals and patches. The Anochrome Group continues to develop with further investment, into high speed application machinery, new coatings and new locations.
ANSYS UK Ltd
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Address: Sheffield Business Park, 6 Europa View, Sheffield S9 1XH Tel: +44 (0) 1344 767550 Fax: +44 (0) 0114 281 8818 Email: ukinfo@ansys.com Website: www.ansys.com Contact: Bimal Dharsi, UK Marketing Manager ANSYS develops, markets and supports engineering simulation software used to foresee how product designs will behave and how manufacturing processes will operate in real-world environments. Come and see the new release of ANSYS 14.5 suite of solutions and in particular ANSYS Composite PrepPost 14.5 which will showcase the most recent advances in the modelling of complex shapes for composites parts, including the ability to easily combine such models with non-composites parts in global assemblies. During the show you will also be able to attend specially designed Composite tutorial sessions. To make a booking or to find out more, visit us in Hall 1, stand 430 or email us at ukinfo@ansys.com
Antich & Sons Ltd
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Address: Daropeant Buildings, Bradley, Leeds Road, Huddersfield, Yorkshire Tel: 01484 435454 Fax: 01484 512901 Email: cantich@cjantich.com Website: www.cjantich.co.uk Contact: Christopher Antich, Managing Director, Antich & Sons Ltd Antich & Sons (Huddersfield) Ltd are known Worldwide for their quality and Craftsmanship in the high value Worsted business.It operates out of a new building with 70 employees .7years ago we started to look at the concept of a completely woven 3D preform structure.We have now developed a new machine and a extensive design programme which is capable of creating many shapes in 3D Alumina,Carbon&Glass.We are currently working with tow thickness of 200 to1300 tex.Our USP is a final woven shape with no layering or laminating .We have joined with CMT under the Trade Name “Fibacore” which combines our alumina woven preform with an advanced aluminium casting process to give extremely light, strong,cost effective preform which has many applications.
Armstrong Optical Ltd
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Address: 31 Caxton House, Northampton Science Park, Northampton, NN3 6LG UK Tel: 01604 654220 Fax: 01604 654221 Email: info@armstrongoptical.co.uk Website: http://www.armstrongoptical.co.uk Contact: Ian Johnstone, Director, Armstrong Optical Ltd Armstrong Optical Ltd is the UK representative of InfraTec GmbH and is a supplier of optical metrology systems, thermal imaging and thermography camera systems and optical components & assemblies. Products include distance and angle measuring interferometers, non-contact surface profilers and precision motion systems. A demonstration of the use of Active, or lock-in, Thermography to detect subsurface defects in composite materials and structures will be running on a VarioCAM high resolution thermography system on booth 1026, Hall 1.
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Address: Unit 1 Fleetsbridge Business Centre, Poole, Dorset, BH17 7AF Tel: +44 (0)1202 662180 Fax: +44 (0)1202 662181 Email: boyd.read@aschome.com Website: www.aschome.com Contact: Boyd Read, Director Business Development ASC manufactures process equipment including Autoclaves, Ovens, Out Of Autoclave equipment, RTM systems and Hot Drape Formers. We are ISO 9001:2008 accredited and hold pressure vessel manufacturing approvals for Europe, USA, China and Russia. ASC designs and manufactures its own control systems, our CPC™ Autoclave and Oven control software is utilised by OEM’s such as Boeing, Lockheed, 3M, BAE, GE and Goodrich. ASC has offices in the UK, USA and China. ASC can design and build autoclaves from 300mm diameter x 600mm long to 10m diameter x 60m long. Operating conditions up to 70 bar and 700°C are within our capabilities. ASC can provide turnkey installations for all our autoclave systems, from site planning and preparation through to install.
Assembly Guidance
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Address: 27 Industrial Avenue, Chelmsford, MA 01824, USA Tel: 9782441166 Fax: 9782449288 Email: ss@assemblyguide.com Website: www.assemblyguide.com Contact: Scott Blake, President Assembly Guidance provides 3-D laser projection solutions for design, analysis, manufacturing and quality verification in Aerospace, Automotive and Wind Turbine applications. LASERGUIDE projectors display CAD data on complex surfaces. ProjectorVision provides automatic measurement, verification and documentation of FIBER ORIENTATION, as well as automatic FOD PREVENTION for manual or automated processes. ProjectorVision minimizes variations between “as-built” and “as-designed”, reducing uncertainty, overdesign, material, weight and cost. www. assemblyguide.com
Assyst Bullmer Ltd
Contact: David Bell, Director Composite ply cutters from Assyst Bullmer are in use in all aspects of carbon fibre composite cutting. Our UK customers include some of the biggest aerospace and automotive companies, F1 teams and smaller composite workshops, cutting pre-preg, dry carbon, glass, Kevlar etc. Our cutters can cut single ply straight from the roll or multi-ply, are built in Germany and are renowned for their precision and low running costs. We also supply everything to make the ply cutter productive: - CAD software for optimum nesting and cost control - Robotic takeoff of cut components - Laser ply alignment and identification (for those without a robot!) - Automated composite feeding to allow cutting straight off the roll - Automated film removal
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Address: Club Street, Bamber Bridge, Preston PR5 6FN Tel: 01772 645 000 Fax: 01772 645 001 Email: iduerden@assystemuk.com Website: assystem.com Contact: Ian J Duerden, Business Manager ASSYSTEM is a key partner to the world’s largest industrial groups: Airbus, Alstom, EDF, EADS, GE, MTU, Peugeot, Renault, R-R, Safran, Thales,.. Designing and developing the products and services of tomorrow, building and ensuring the optimum use of their investments throughout the life cycle, coordinating and executing the realisation of their projects and infrastructure: our engineering teams make the difference and instil trust. ASSYSTEM Production Engineering is supporting Aerospace, Energy & Nuclear, Automotive and Marine Technology related areas with the design and engineering of specialised tooling and handling solutions in support of component manufacture, complex assembly processes and for manufacturing solutions.
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Automated Cable Solutions Ltd
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Address: Unit B, ATA House, Boundary Way, Hemel Hempstead, Herts. HP2 7SS Tel: 01442 264411 Fax: 01442 231383 Email: sale@ataeng.com Website: www.ataeng.com
Address: Unit 5 Home Farm Business Centre, Eynsford, Kent. DA40AE Tel: 441322866891 Email: sales@automatedcablesolutions.co.uk Website: www.automatedcablesolutions.co.uk
Contact: Mark Whitbread, Sales Office Manager ATA Engineering Processes have been trading for nearly 50 Years, supplying Air Tools, Fastener Installation Tooling, Wedglok Temporary Fasteners, Rivet Squeezers, Counter Sink cutters and Cages, Anchor Nut Drill Jigs, Rivet Guns and Router Cutters to Airframe, Automotive and Composite Machining Industries. We hold large Stocks and are able to delivery stocked items on a Next Day service. Our Sales Engineers are from an Aerospace Background so understand our Customer Needs.
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Address: Peregrine House, Merlin Way, Quarry Hill Industrial Estate, Ilkeston, Derbyshire Tel: +44 (0) 115 930 40 58 Fax: +44 (0) 115 930 45 58 Email: lee.day@atlascomposites.com Website: www.atlascomposites.com Contact: Lee Day, Marketing Manager Atlas Composites are industry leaders in the design and manufacture of composite structures and are one of the UK’s most accredited and trusted composites manufacturers.
Mark Warner, Director Automated Cable Solutions Ltd offer tailor made solutions for all wire crimping and cable preparation. We offer a large range of New and Used machines for Wire & Cable Cutting and Stripping, Cable Pre feeders, Coax stripping, Pull Testers, Crimping Presses and Mini Applicators. Our suppliers offer high quality and performance with being very price competitive. We also offer a comprehensive design and manufacture of blades and crimp tooling. Showing a new range of machines from Carpenter Mfg. Inc USA and Gamma Italy. Come and see us on Stand 304a for a demonstration on the NEW (budget) Model 93 cut and strip machine and NEW Model 70C-S wire strip and twist machine.
Autonational B.V.
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Address: De Finne 2, 8651 CW, IJlst, Netherlands Tel: +31(0)515 53 23 25 Fax: +31(0)515 53 25 75 Email: info@autonational.com Website: www.autonational.com
Having attained AS9100 accreditation in 2005, Atlas Composites were one of the first UK composites manufacturers to attain the prestigious AS9100 REV C accreditation.
Contact:
We are currently working towards SC21 Bronze recognition in conjunction with the Midlands Aerospace Alliance.
Autonational is an experienced partner for the engineering, production and turn-key delivery of production equipment for composite products.
Our customer base includes some of the most dynamic and forward thinking companies in the industry who expect and demand continuous improvement from their supply chain. These include Airbus, Agusta Westland, BAE Systems, Bombardier, GKN Aerospace, Lockheed Martin UK, MBDA, Meggitt and Thales.
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Address: Unit 3B, Wakefield 41 Business Park, Wakefield WF2 0XJ Tel: 01924 373900 Fax: 01924 374044 Email: info@assystbullmer.co.uk Website: www.assystbullmer.co.uk/composites_and_ carbon_fibre.shtml
Assystem Uk Ltd
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Attwater Group & Custom Composites Ltd u£ g
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Address: Hopwood Street Mills, Hopwood Street, Preston PR1 1UN Tel: 01772 258245 Fax: 01772 203361 Email: rachael.kennedy@attwater.com Website: www.attwater.com Contact: Rachael Kennedy, Sales Director Attwater Group is a British company who manufacture and machine thermoset plastic composites in sheet, tube and rod format. These are used in a wide variety of engineering and electrical insulation applications and materials include: • Epoxy Glass • Polyimide Glass • Phenolic Fabric • Carbon Fibre Attwater offers CNC cutting and machining of the composites manufactured and has Solid Works 3D Model capability. AS9100 / ISO9001 approvals held, in addition to many customer specific approvals
Autoclaves Group g
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Address: Crown Works, Worth Way, Keighley, BD21 5LR Tel: 01535 687450 Fax: 01535 687455 Email: info@autoclavesgroup.com Website: www.autoclavesgroup.com Contact: Andrew Leatt, Sales Manager, Autoclaves Group Autoclaves Ltd; specialists in the design, project management and manufacture of autoclave systems globally. These systems range from complete turnkey Aerospace autoclave systems for the manufacture of composite parts to Municipal Solid Waste processing systems used to process unsorted or residual waste maximising recycling and minimising landfill. Autoclave Systems for, Composites, Investment casting, MSW processing, Rubber Curing, Glass Lamination. Premier Autoclaves Service & Solutions; Service and System Providers to the Autoclave Industry in the UK and European markets, specialist in Autoclave Planned Preventive Maintenance, Autoclave Controls Systems, Autoclave Repair, Autoclave Service, Autoclave relocating and Autoclave Calibration
Elnaz Keizer, Sales Engineer, Autonational B.V.
Because of the variety of composite products, Autonational engineers have a wide range of capabilities, know-how and solutions to optimize the product and production process. For 35 years Autonational has done multiple projects with a combination of the following techniques: composite product design, composite technology, filament winding (continuous, discontinuous), RTM, mandrel pretreatment, resin storage and dosing, curing, mandrel release, product machining, pressure testing, laser engraving, track and trace…..
Aviation Composites Ltd
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Address: Lasham Airfield, Alton, Hants, GU34 5SR. Tel: 01256 384231 Fax: 01256 381359 Email: neil@aviationcomposites.com Website: www.aviationcomposites.com Contact:
Neil Fripp, MD A Leading Edge Partner In The Composite Industry Providing Innovative Composite Solutions.
Axson Technologies
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Address: Unit 15 Studlands Park Industrial Estate, Newmarket, Suffolk CB8 7AU Tel: 01638 660062 Fax: 01638665078 Email: sales@axson.co.uk Website: www.axson.com Contact:
Colin Evans, MD Axson Technologies, part of the Axson Group, a global formulator and manufacturer of Epoxy and Polyurethane systems, have ranges of products important to the Composite Industries encompassing Automotive, Marine, Mass Transit and Wind Energy applications. The products presented at this Exhibition include structural adhesives for the Marine and MassTransit Industries, Epoxy Laminating system 2017 for the Marine Industry and Lab 975 an Epoxy Tooling block for the F1 and Racing car Industries. All products show innovation and benefits over existing products in the market place.
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AXYZ Automation
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Address: Albrighton Business Park, Newport Road, Albrighton, Wolverhampton, WV7 3ET, Tel: 01902375600 Fax: 01902375662 Email: enquiries@axyz.com Website: www.axyz.co.uk Contact: Mark Sweeney, Manager When it comes to specialist engineering AXYZ International offer an unbeatable range of high performance routing and engraving machines suited to a wide variety of applications. These include the profiling of control panels, cutting of 2D and 3D parts for fabrications and also full 3D milling for the creation of prototypes, models and moulds. The solidly constructed base, bed and gantry components allow for multiple spindles, tool changers and multiple carriages which make them ideally suited for the automotive, aerospace, marine and construction industries, all looking for the ultimate in high volume production.
BAE Systems u£
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Address: Warton Aerodrome W354 Tel: 01772 855568 Email: damian.austin@baesystems.com Website: www.baesystems.com Contact: Damian Austin, Business Development Manager, BAE SYSTEMS BAE Systems is a premier global defence, security and aerospace company delivering a full range of products and services for air, land and sea forces. Engineering Integrated Solutions (EIS) provides a real one-stop-shop for testing and full certification requirements these air, land and sea vehicles and platforms. EIS ‘state of the art’ facilities cover all aspects of test & evaluation with capabilities including Electronic Warfare, EMC, Structural Testing, Computational Electromagnetics, Wind Tunnels Testing, Simulation, Synthetic Environments, Rapid Prototyping, Human Factors, and Safety Critical Software.
Baker & Finnemore Ltd
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Address: 199 Newhall Street, Birmingham, B3 1SN Tel: +44 (0) 121 236 2347 Fax: +44 (0) 121 236 7224 Email: sales@bakfin.com Website: http://www.bakfin.com Contact: Ian Styles, Sales Office Manager Baker & Finnemore Ltd manufacture the Starlock® Push-on Fastener, a product designed for use where a quick, permanent, cost effective and efficient means of assembly is required to retain plain shafts of steel, non-ferrous and plastic materials. Starlocks® eliminate costly threading and grooving operations, assist rapid assembly and once in position will not let go, they cannot be removed without destruction. The company also manufactures custom precision pressings made from spring or stainless steel, and other ferrous and nonferrous materials. Our major customers are household names in the automotive, electronics, household goods and transportation industries. We export over half our production to every continent.
Barkley Plastics (Exhibiting as part of MAN Group)
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Address: 120 Highgate Street, Highgate, Birmingham, B12 0XR Tel: 0121 440 1303 Fax: 0121 440 4902 Email: mpowell@barkley.co.uk Website: www.barkley.co.uk Contact: Matthew Powell, Business Development Manager Barkley Plastics provides high quality, cost effective, value added plastic injection moulded products and assemblies to a wide range of industries including automotive and medical. Our in house services include product design, tool design, tool making, injection moulding, and assembly. Our injection moulding abilities also include twin shot, gas injection and our patented In-Mould Welding process. Accredited to ISO/TS16949, ISO140001, Barkley Plastics is a forward thinking, highly technical company.
Base Chemicals
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Address: Unit 18 Ashville Trading Estate, Whetstone, Leicestershire LE8 6NU Tel: 0116 286 5073 Fax: 0116 275 3128 Email: sales@base-chemicals.co.uk Website: www.base-chemicals.co.uk Contact: Samantha Littler, Group Sales Manager, Base Group Ltd Base Chemicals focuses on four main business sectors, developing solutions across a wide range of disciplines, including aerospace, automotive, construction and industrial. Our product range offers a wide range of solutions for many applications including infusion, filament winding and injection moulding.
Base Patterns
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Address: Unit 19 Ashville Trading Estate, Whetstone, Leicestershire LE8 6NU Tel: 0116 286 5073 Fax: 0116 275 3128 Email: sales@base-patterns.co.uk Website: www.base-patterns.co.uk Contact: Samantha Littler, Group Sales Manager, Base Group Ltd Base Patterns is an advanced engineering business providing a fully integrated design and manufacturing facility to support the requirements across a wide range of applications, materials and market sectors.
Baty International Ltd
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Address: Victoria Road, Burgess Hill, West Sussex, RH15 9LR Tel: 01444 235621 Fax: 01444 246985 Email: kevinsmith@baty.co.uk Website: www.baty.co.uk Contact: Kevin Smith, Sales Manager Baty International Ltd is a respected global leader in the field of vision-based measurement systems. Its portfolio of products includes non-contact Co-ordinate Measuring Systems and Optical Profile Projectors, with an extensive range of gauging products. A centralised UK sales, service and customer support function and worldwide distribution network, help strengthen the cornerstone of Baty’s ethos; to offer its global customer base solutions to the most demanding measurement challenges. See Baty International at Stand 1213 sales@baty.co.uk
Belotti Spa
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Address: Via San Giovanni Bosco 12 - 24040 Suisio Italy Tel: +39 0354934411 Fax: +39 035902742 Email: belotti@belotti.com Website: www.belotti.com Contact: Fabiano Villa, Product Manager Providing automotive, aerospace and composites industries with smart and cost-effective solutions: for applications on advanced materials such as carbon, kevlar and light alloys, special systems have been designed to achieve the best accuracy and machining reliability. The major operators in the aeronautical field have chosen our machining centres for milling light alloys, sandwich panels and composites. The outstanding performance and the wide range of machining centres enable to satisfy every customer’s request.
Bentley Advanced Materials
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Address: Frederick Road, Hoo farm Ind Est, Kidderminster, Worcs. Tel: 01562 515121 Fax: 01562 515847 Email: info@benam.co.uk Website: www.benam.co.uk Contact: Matt Willmott, Technical Sales Advisor, Bentley Advanced Materials Bentley Advanced Materials, who have been at the forefront of moulding and casting technology since 1978, will be showing the new vacuum bagging system on Stand 936. This new vacuum bagging system features “instant” custom made silicone bags that are created using either spray-on or brush-on silicone. The new silicone, which is completely neutral and leaves no footprint at all, creates bags that can be used over and over again. The process is much faster, cheaper and greener than the traditional methods widely used in aerospace, automotive and marine composite moulding. We will also have details of our new range of Epoxy resins, to include castable epoxies that are used for a variety of industrial applications, all being very easy to use.
Bespoke Composite Panels
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Address: 22 Stonehill, Stukeley Business Park, Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire, PE29 6DR Tel: +44 (0)1480 415043 Fax: +44 (0)1480 450181 Email: sales@bespokecompositepanels.com Website: www.bespokecompositepanels.com Contact: Steve Adams, Technical Sales Engineer Bespoke Composite Panels (BCP) manufactures and refurbishes a range of composite sandwich panels and vacuum plates. Drawing on almost 25 years’ experience in the composites industry, BCP works with companies globally to supply lightweight and rigid structural panels. These panels consist of two sheets bonded to strong yet lightweight aluminium honeycomb, corrugated aluminium core or PU form core. Bespoke Composite Panels works to a strong policy of continuous improvement and investment in key technologies, making use of the latest CADCAM software and CNC machinery to provide a complete, single-source manufacturing process. The process of making the core within each BCP panel is accredited to ISO 9001.
Bioresins.eu
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Address: 7 Osier Way, Olney, Bucks, MK46 5FP Tel: 01234714477 Fax: 01234713221 Email: andrew.page@bioresins.eu Website: www. bioresins.eu Contact: Andrew Page, Sales Office Manager, Bioresins.eu Europe’s leading bioresin distributor including PHA, PLA and Keratin fibre filled plastics. Industry leading expertise and free technical advice. What is your preference biodegradable or sustainable.
Blackman & White Ltd g
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Address: Unit 8 The Street Industrial Estate, Heybridge, Maldon, Essex, CM9 4XB Tel: 01621 843404 Fax: 01621 842 115 Email: lmelia@bwcutters.com Website: www.blackmanandwhite.com Contact: Lewis Melia, Business Development Blackman& White are the only UK manufacturer of CNC blade and laser cutting machines. Boasting 45 years of experience, they are proud to offer not just cutting machines but solutions for even the most complex cutting challenges. Highly regarded for quality and innovation within the aerospace, automotive and wind energy markets to name a few, Blackman & White are continuously working to develop solutions that can handle even the most difficult to manage composites accurately and efficiently. Providing dedicated aftersales support including training and maintenance, customers can be sure that they will get the most from their investment.
Blundell Production Equipment
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Address: Unit C-D, Quinn Close, Seven Stars Ind. Est. Coventry CV3 4LH Tel: 447880546380 Fax: 02476 210280 Email: paulc@blundell.co.uk Website: www.blundell.co.uk Contact: Paul Cooper, Product Manager, Blundell Production Equipment Ltd Blundell Production Equipment has been proactive in supplying high quality inspection, cleaning and selective processing for over 25 years. Quality and reliability of equipment and first class customer service and support have provided us with a track record second to none. We work with the best manufacturing companies in the industry like, Yamaha, Ersa & PVA whilst still maintaining our own manufacturing facilities to provide that added flexibility. The Advanced Engineering Show is an ideal opportunity for you to see just a glimpse of the Blundell equipment portfolio and in particular selective coating & dispensing machines, deionise detergent product washing equipment and High definition inspection equipment.
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Address: Crown Road, Enfield EN1 1TX, UK Tel: +44 (0)20 8443 9000 Fax: +44 (0)20 8443 9009 Email: sales@polyco.co.uk Website: www.polyco.co.uk
Address: Benacre Road, Ellough, Beccles, Suffolk Tel: 01502 7129 310 Fax: 01502 471 942 Email: vince@broadwater.co.uk Website: www.broadwater.co.uk
Contact: John Burton, Hand Protection Specialist Polyco is the UK’s market leader in designing, developing and supplying high quality hand protection and is now one of Europe’s leading glove companies. As specialists in hand protection it is at the forefront of technological innovation, ensuring products are designed to the highest specification and fit perfectly to allow the job in hand to be carried out without restriction. It’s success is based upon the simple principles of innovation, quality and service, and stringent quality control ensures that Polyco products are designed to be category leaders. By responding to the demand and working in collaboration with end-users, its expertise has enabled it to develop a broad range of products that guarantee results in safety and efficiency.
Contact: Vincent Mortlock, Commercial Manager & Head of Production Engineering Broadwater Mouldings Ltd, was established in 1973 and is a subsidiary of the Betts Group of companies which employs approximately 178 people. Broadwater operates from a 6,500m² (70,000ft²) purpose built manufacturing facility, on a 17,500m² site (4.3ac) in Suffolk. The size of the workforce may vary slightly depending on workload, but at the time of writing this text 112 people were employed. With an experienced and highly skilled team, offering engineering solutions in the manufacture and supply of Glass Reinforced Plastic (GRP) mouldings and assemblies, Broadwater has a diverse and considerable experience accumulated over more than 35 years, providing a service spanning many industries worldwide.
Border Technologies Ltd
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Address: Whitechapel Road, Cleckheaton, West Yorkshire, BD21 6HY Tel: +44(0)1274866200 Fax: +44(0)1274866220 Email: philh@bordertechnologies.co.uk Website: www.bordertechnologies.co.uk
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Contact: Phil Hextall, Director Border Technologies is a supplier of machinery and systems for the composite, nonwoven and textile industries. Equipment supplied includes Mahlo QMS-12 monitoring systems for basis weight measurement, thickness and moisture content, also automatic web inspection systems. In addition our machinery portfolio also includes V-Lap nonwoven formation, coating and drying lines, fibre chopping machines, inspection and packaging lines, foam generators and chemical dispensing equipment, mechanical and ultrasonic cutting and welding operations, and process controllers. This is backed up by a UK service centre for installation and maintenance accompanied by a comprehensive spare parts service.
Bracebridge Engineering Ltd
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Address: 75-97 Walsall Road, Perry Barr, Birmingham, West Midlands, B42 1TX Tel: +44 (0)121 331 1503 Fax: +44 (0)121 331 1506 Email: keith.street@bracebridgeengineering.co.uk Website: http://www.bracebridgeengineering.co.uk/ Contact: Keith Street, General Manager Bracebridge Engineering are specialists in metal fabrication, sheet metal fabrication, metal pressing, metal stamping, metal forming and deep drawing. We manufacture bespoke presswork in sheet coil or tube form and metal pressings using ferrous and non-ferrous metals like Aluminium, Stainless Steel, Copper, Brass and Mild Steel. These can be produced in large batch / volume form where progression tooling can be utilised, or smaller batch / volume form where single operation tooling is more applicable. Bracebridge Engineering offers deep drawn tooling options and work closely with client specifications and needs. We can offer deep drawn pressings to a depth of 400mm. Visit our team on stand 605 to discuss your presswork and tooling enquiries
British Institute of NDT (BINDT)
Address: Unit 2, Abbey Road Industrial Park, Commercial Way, Park Royal, London, NW10 7XF Tel: 020 8965 9281 Fax: 020 8965 3239 Email: info@brownell.co.uk Website: www.brownell.co.uk Contact: Martin Partridge, Managing Director Brownell Limited design, manufacture and develop desiccators, desiccant bags, humidity indicators and pressure relief valves. Their main purpose is to protect against condensation, high humidity and atmospheric related problems which can occur in electronics, optics and storage containers etc. New Products on show include: Deluge a range of high flow, low pressure relief valves. ERHi an electronic relative humidity indicator, which occupies the same space as a conventional colour change indicator. Continuing expansion of the NEPS family of dry gas purging products. A range of polymer desiccant products, which fulfil many applications which cannot be addressed by conventional desiccant solutions is another new development from the company.
Burgmann Packings Braided Composites
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Address: 48 Cookstown Industrial Estate, Tallaght, Dublin 24 Tel: +35314047067 Fax: +35314596020 Email: greg.byrne@burgmannpackings.ie Website: www.braidingcomposites.com Contact: Greg Byrne, Engineering Burgmann Packings Group has over 100 years’ experience in providing high quality braided solutions to customers. In 2011 our dedicated Composite Materials Team was established to produce braided composite materials to match your performance requirements. From feather light Carbon/Epoxy to resilient thermoplastic based composites we can provide braided preforms or moulded parts tailored to your specific requirements. Customer and quality focused, our team of braiders and engineers are continually working to bring the performance advantages of braids to the composites market. Currently the Group consists of manufacturing plants in Ireland, Turkey & China, and offices in Germany.
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Address: Newton Building, St George’s Ave, Northampton NN2 6JB Tel: 01604 893811 Fax: 01604 893861 Email: info@bindt.org Website: www.bindt.org Contact: Cameron Sinclair, CEO The British Institute of Non-Destructive Testing (BINDT) is the focal point of NDT in the UK, and, in addition, is increasingly taking on a global perspective. The object of BINDT is to promote and advance the science and practice of NDT, condition monitoring, diagnostic engineering and all other materials and quality testing disciplines. In achieving this aim, BINDT, which employs a permanent staff at its Northampton, UK, headquarters, relies on the support of personnel, companies and other organisations in the NDT industry. Membership is open to anyone or any company working in or having an interest in NDT, condition monitoring, diagnostic engineering, or materials and quality testing in general.
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Byrne-Mech Ltd
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Address: Raheen Industrial Estate, Athenry, Co Galway, Ireland Tel: +353 91 844271 Fax: +353 91 844677 Email: info@byrnemech.ie Website: www.byrnemech.ie Contact: Emmet Byrne, Production Manager Byrne-Mech is a family owned and run Sheet-metal Fabrication Company established in 1977. Byrne-Mech is based in the West of Ireland and specializes in the Aerospace, Automotive, Hi-Tech and Utilities sectors. Byrne-Mech’s end-to-end service includes Laser-cutting, Robotic Punching, Bending and Welding, Polishing, De-burring, Plating and PEM Insertion as well as a five stage powder-coated paint facility. Byrne-Mech’s are ISO14001 and ISO9001:2008 certified.
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C. Brandauer & Co Ltd
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Address: 235 Bridge Street West, Birmingham, B19 2YU Tel: +44 (0) 121 359 2822 Fax: +44 (0) 121 359 2836 Email: rcrozier@brandauer.co.uk Website: www.brandauer.co.uk Contact:
Rowan Crozier, Sales & Marketing Director Brandauer is one of the largest, high volume contract press-shops in Europe, manufacturing precision metal components for customers around the world. We celebrate our 150th year of trading firmly established as a world-class manufacturer of precision stamped components to exacting requirements. Accredited to ISO 9001:2008 and ISO 14001, we are specialists in the development and manufacture of tooling and processes required to deliver innovative stamped component solutions, in difficult materials.
Camcoat Performance Coatings
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Address: 129 Hoyle Street Tel: 441925445003 Email: petercarter@camcoat.com Website: www.camcoat.com Contact:
Peter Carter, General Manager Camcoat are known specialists in the application of polymer ceramics to automotive oem and aftermarket applications. Primarily to exhausts for thermal insulation and exhaust finishers for aesthetics. Camcoat are also the European Agent for the coating manufacturer Tech Line Coatings Inc. who recently jointly developed a new ceramic anodising process called DiamonDyze. The introduction of a ceramic element into the aluminium anodising process gives a surface which is very hard wearing with excellent corrosion resistance yet retains the original component dimensions. The DiamonDyze process is now available to European customers through the establishment of a new facility in the UK by Camcoat who are using this show for the official launch.
Canadian High Commission
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Address: 1 Grosvenor Square, London, W1K 4AB Tel: 02072586619 Fax: 02072586384 Email: lee.thornton@international.gc.ca Website: www.tradecommissioner.gc.ca Contact:
Lee Thornton, Technology Development Officer, Canadian High Commission The Commercial and Economic Division of the Canadian High Commission in London works with Canadian companies, universities and research institutes that are seeking market opportunities, collaborative R&D partnerships or technology transfer deals in the UK. We also offer confidential advice and service to UK companies interested in investing in Canada or in finding collaborative opportunities with Canadian partners.
CANDA Systems Ltd u£
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Address: 244a Lichfield Rd, Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands. B74 2UD Tel: 0121 323 4455 Fax: 0121 323 4544 Email: chris.hayward@candasys.co.uk Website: www.xactio.com Contact:
Chris Hayward, Director CANDA Systems – an IT and Internet Solutions Company specialising in the development of the Web Based Supply Chain Portal – XACTIO an online web portal that improves Supply Chain performance, providing client’s suppliers with real time data online. Supplier statistics on performance, quality, cost, delivery & responsiveness, it is a relationship management web portal that helps communication at all levels between the client and their supply chain. It delivers vast improvements on delivery performance of suppliers with proven results of “on time in full” and “right first time”. The Cloud based software is modular - RFQ’s, Quality Questionnaire, Open Orders, Work Orders, Inventory, designed to work as a bolt on to existing in-house systems
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Address: 184 Milton Park, Milton, Abingdon, Oxon OX14 4SE Tel: 01235 232000 Fax: 01235 232001 Email: sales@cannonpacking.co.uk Website: www.cannonpacking.co.uk
Address: Wakefield House, Gildersome Spur, Morley, Leeds, LS27 7JZ Tel: 0113 201 2240 Fax: 0113 253 0717 Email: info@cdukltd.co.uk Website: www.cdukltd.co.uk
Contact: Arthur Lugg, Business Development & Marketing Manager Cannon Packing & Logistics is an established contract packing company based in central England, well placed for all areas in the UK. We specialise in contract packing in the automotive, engineering, electrical and electronics industry though many of our loyal customers lie in other sectors including cosmetics and giftware. Some of these areas we excel. include: Component handling from washers to large kits, Light assembly and reworking, Reverse engineering, Packaging engineering and procurement, Clean room facilities, Quality inspection and rectification services, Automated component bagging, Shrink wrapping, Labelling and coding, Heavy abnormal sized packing.
Contact: Mr Geoff Baker, Chairman Distributors of Corian® for over 30 years, CD (UK) has been key in the development of the solid surface market in the UK and, in addition to solid surface material supply, the company is also a leading machinery and power-tool distributor for the solid surface fabrication market.
Come and talk to us on stand 513.
Cannon S.p.A.
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Address: Via Resistenza, 12 - 20068 Peschiera Borromeo (Mi) - Italy Tel: +39 02 484511 Fax: +39 02 48451222 Email: welcome@cannon.it Website: www.cannon.com
CEL Components
Cannon is an international Group supplying a wide range of equipment and engineering solutions to industrial end-users. Founded in the early 1960’s with the aim of manufacturing dispensing machines for Polyurethane foams, Cannon has soon reached the leading position in its market and kept it since. In 1988 Cannon has diversified its activities in synergetic fields of the industry, and counts today among its Companies leading suppliers of equipment for Thermoforming, Composite Materials, Moulds, Aluminum Die-casting, Industrial Electronics, Industrial Boilers, Special Heating Ovens, Water and Environmental Treatment technologies.
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Address: Parsons Lane, Hope, Hope Valley, SS3 6RB, United Kingdom. Tel: 0044 (0) 1433 620011 Fax: 0044 (0) 1433 621198 Email: info@carbolite.com Website: www.carbolite.com Contact: Richard Turner, Sales Office Manager, Carbolite Carbolite are a UK based manufacturer of furnaces & ovens with over 70 years practical experience. Our products are in widespread use for the heat treatment of aircraft components, both for initial manufacture & for MRO as well as in R&D applications. All of our products are designed & manufactured in the UK under a quality assurance scheme certified to ISO 9001:2000. Carbolite’s in depth understanding of aerospace industry standards means that for those companies seeking to provide heat treatment to NADCAP / SAE Standard AMS 2750 we are able to specify exactly the right furnace or oven to operate within a specific compliance class. In addition to the standard ranges Carbolite is able to customise designs to specific requirements.
CARR REINFORCEMENTS Ltd
ELKOM has pioneered the development of vacuum membrane pressing systems for composites and is recognised worldwide for its superior heating and cooling platen technology. LANGZAUNER’s main focus is the design and manufacture of hydraulic moulding presses for carbon and composites.
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Address: Via Santi 1, Villanova di Castenaso, 40055 (BO), Italy Tel: +39 051 782505 Fax: +39 051 782477 Email: info@cel.eu Website: www.cel.eu
Contact: Daniela Valisi, Cannon Communication The CANNON Group
Carbolite
ELKOM and LANGZAUNER, two leading names in press technology for the composites industry, are now represented in the UK by CD (UK) Ltd.
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Address: GORDON STREET MILL, WORSTHORNE, BURNLEY, BB10 3NA Tel: 01282 420924 Fax: 01282 437985 Email: info@carrreinforcements.com Website: www.carrreinforcements.com Contact: ERIC TAYLOR, DIRECTOR Carr Reinforcements will be showing a wide range of carbon fibre, aramid and hybrid fabrics and tapes. In addition to fabrics for structural applications, Carr will also be showing an extensive range of decorative carbon fibre fabrics. The fabrics include not only woven fabrics but bi-directional and uni-directional fabrics. New for this year will be the emphasis on thermoplastic composites and Carr Reinforcements will be exhibiting a wide range of fabrics for the production of thermoplastic composites, some using low temperatures and vacuum pressure. We will also introduce the new range of multi axial carbon fibre reinforcements using spread tow technology.
Contact: Andrea Vacchi Suzzi, Director CEL is one of Europe’s biggest suppliers of honeycomb, foam cores and finished sandwich panels. Founded in 1992, we are active across diverse markets, including shipping, clean rooms and rail transport. Our strength in off-the-shelf and custom panels lies in our wide range of products and the quality of our manufacturing. CEL supplies honeycomb processing machinery, including saws, expanders, vacuum lifts, jig cranes and dust extractors. In addition, we provide the most cost-effective way of entering the prepreg production market with the Tipton-Goss hotmelt resin impregnation system. Tipton-Goss is a turnkey machinery solution including expert training in resin formulation and mixing. CEL is represented exclusively in the UK by Fibrecore.
Cemastir Lavametalli srl
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Address: Via C. Bonazzi, 2, 40013, Castel Maggiore, Bologna, Italy. Tel: +39 051 6256111 Fax: +39 051 6256604 Email: info@cemastir.it Website: www.cemastir.it Contact: Alberto Tromponi, President CEMASTIR Lavametalli s.r.l. is an Italian leading manufacturer of degreasing machines for industrial purposes. The company was established more than 35 years ago, since then, the company has been projecting and producing aqueous metal degreasing machines for the treatment of industrial components and parts. In 2006, Cemastir started a new updating process of the company philosophy, addressing to a technologic development which aims at the satisfaction of the increasingly demanding cleaning issues. In 2010, the company managed to gain the ownership of AMA Universal thus extending the range of products to solvent-based degreasing machines: chlorinated solvents, modified alcohol and hydrocarbons (class AIII).
Censol Ltd
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Address: New Tythe Street, Long Eaton, Nottingham NG10 2DL Tel: 0115 9727070 Fax: 0115 9461107 Email: info@censol.co.uk Website: www.censol.co.uk Contact: Dave Crabtree, Sales Director Censol Managed Absorbent Stations... Everyone agrees that Oil Absorbents are a good idea and that they work. The problem is, if you can’t locate your absorbents or your spill kits are empty you could end up with a major problem. Having Absorbent Stations strategically placed around the workshop is the solution. Instantly you know where your absorbents are. Quite simply our unique Absorbent Station gives you peace of mind knowing that: All your absorbents, are in the right place, at the right time, all of the time
CENTI – Centre for 1126 Nanotechnology and Smart Materials Address: Rua Fernando Mesquita, 2785 4760-034 Vila Nova de Famalicão Portugal Tel: (+351) 252104152 Fax: (+351) 252327358 Email: acarneiro@centi.pt Website: www.centi.pt Contact: Andrea Carneiro, Project Leader CeNTI – Centre for Nanotechnology and Smart Materials is a distinct European research and development centre, equipped with cutting-edge technologies, and conducting world-class research and development. CeNTI provides, in a business to business approach, applied R&D, engineering and scaling-up production of innovative smart materials and devices, with special focus in electronics (organic electronics and embedded systems), polymers (fibres and coatings), functional materials (nanomaterials and processes) and products numerical optimization (buildings and materials). CeNTI was founded in 2006 by University of Porto, University of Minho, University of Aveiro, CITEVE and CTIC.
CENTRAL SCANNING Ltd
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Address: UNIT 9, WILDMOOR MILL, MILL LANE, WILDMOOR, BROMSGROVE, B61 0BX Tel: 01527 558282 Fax: 01527 558189 Email: SALES@CENTRAL-SCANNING.CO.UK Website: WWW.CENTRAL-SCANNING.CO.UK Contact: NICK GODFREY, DIRECTOR Central Scanning will be supporting Steinbichler UK at the Aero Engineering show on stand 606A. During the past 18 months, our business has grown with the introduction of new staff and measuring systems and we are one of the UK’s leading 3D Scanning service companies. Our close connection with Steinbichler, allows us to use industry leading equipment to provide our clients with the best possible service in the areas of reverse engineering, inspection and rapid prototyping to name a few. The Steinbichler range of equipment offer very high quality results with excellent accuracy and repeatability and can be used as stand-alone or attached to automation for use in the volume production environment.
CentraTEQ Ltd
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Address: 15 Arundel Crescent, Solihull, B92 8RQ Tel: 0121 706 2319 Fax: 0121 706 2319 Email: jim.flanagan@centrateq.com Website: www.centrateq.com Contact: Jim Flanagan, Director CentraTEQ has established itself as a supplier of quality test systems into the environemental and package testing industry. As the exclusive distributor for ETS Solutions, QED, LAB and Benchmeark we fulfil all the requiements for vibration, package, shock and bump testing. Through QED we can provide a unique contact measurement system measuring interuptions as low as 20 nano seconds. Through ETS we can provide vibration test systems from 200N to 300kN, including head expanders, sliptables, and bespoke installation. Through LAB Equipment we can provide the full range of package testers including drop testers, bump machines, and hydraulic shcok machines and a data acquistion system. Through Benchmank we can provide repetative bump machine.
The Centre for Process Innovation (CPI)
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Address: Wilton Centre, Wilton, Redcar, TS10 4RF Tel: 01642 455 340 Fax: 01642 447 298 Email: steven.bagshaw@uk-cpi.com Website: www.uk-cpi.com Contact: Steven Bagshaw, Marketing Executive The Centre for Process Innovation is a UK-based technology innovation centre and part of the High Value Manufacturing Catapult. We use applied knowledge in science and engineering combined with state of the art facilities to enable our clients to develop, prove, prototype and scale up the next generation of products and processes. Our open innovation model enables clients to develop products and prove processes with minimal risk. We provide assets and expertise so our customers can demonstrate the process and prove it is feasible before investing substantial amounts of money in capital equipment and training. New products and processes can be proven; on paper, in the lab and in the plant before being manufactured at an industrial scale.
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CGTech Ltd u
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Address: Curtis House, 34 Third Avenue, Hove, BN3 2PD Tel: 01273 773538 Fax: 01273 721688 Email: info.uk@cgtech.com Website: www.cgtech.com/uk Contact:
John Reed, MD 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. VERICUT is used extensively to increase the efficiency of complex 5 axis machining centres and Mill/Turn machines. VERICUT is a stand-alone product but can also be integrated with all leading CAD/CAM/PLM systems including Dassault Systemes Catia, Siemens NX, PTC, Delcam PowerMill, Vero EdgeCAM, MasterCAM, GibbsCAM, Open Mind HyperMill, SolidCAM, Esprit and Missler TopSolidCAM.
Chem-Trend
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Address: Robert-Koch-Straße 27, D-22851 Norderstedt, Germany Tel: +49 40 529550 Fax: +49 40 529552111 Email: service@chemtrend.de Website: www.chemtrend.com Contact:
Michael Woodcock, European Business Director Chem-Trend is a global organization with a singular focus of providing high performance release agents and related chemical specialties. Our more than fifty year history is built on delivery of value. Our products and people have proven themselves by helping industry produce better quality parts more efficiently while reducing operational costs. Our advantage comes from combining shop floor, problem solving, expertise in molding processes with our ability to develop industry-standard mold release agents and other process enhancing products including mold cleaners, primers and sealers.
China Outsourcing Ltd
Address: Unit D6 Arena Business Centre, Holy Rood Close, Poole, Dorset, BH17 7FP Tel: 01202606141 Fax: 01202606064 Email: sales@chinaoutsourcing.com Website: www.chinaoutsourcing.com Contact: Steve Nicholson, Sales Manager China Outsourcing Ltd is a supplier of cast, forged, machined, fabricated and sheet metal propriety parts and sub-assemblies manufactured to our customers’ drawings and specifications. We use the best of Chinese manufacturing to provide great prices without compromising on quality or delivery. We have a very experienced team of engineering, quality and procurement professionals both in the UK and China. Our customers deal with and place orders on our UK office. Our team in the UK discuss and agree your requirements - the team in China, headed up by our British GM, look after everything else. For 10 years we have continually successfully delivered because our team inspect the components before they leave China, every time.
CIKC Cambridge Integrated Knowledge Centre
Chevron Products UK Ltd
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Craig Walsh, Key Account Manager Chevron Products UK Limited will be showcasing the latest generation of Techron Fuel System Cleaners which are now available in Europe for the first time. Chevron personnel will be on hand to discuss the technology behind Techron, the automotive engineering and fuel technology issues which Techron can address, as well as explaining the overall vehicle performance benefits that can be gained through the use of Techron fuel system cleaning technology. For additional information visit www.techronworks.com
China National Building Materials (Group) Corp.
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Address: Beijing, China Tel: 0086 10 6879 6962 Fax: 0086 10 6801 5525 Email: cindy@fiberchina.com Website: www.cnbm.com.cn Contact:
Cindy Zhang, Sales Manager, China National Building Materials Supply Fiberglass, including chopped strand mat, woven roving, direct roving, all kinds of assemble roving, tissue mat, mesh and so on.
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Address: Electrical Engineering Division University of Cambridge 9 JJ Thomson Avenue Cambridge CB3 0FA Tel: +44 (0)1223 748370 Fax: +44 (0)1223 748370 Email: mll35@cam.ac.uk Website: www-g.eng.cam.ac.uk/CIKC Contact: Mark Leadbeater, CIKC Programme Manager The Cambridge Integrated Knowledge Centre (CIKC) is a centre of excellence for low temperature processing of macromolecular materials, such as polymers, liquid crystals and nanostructures, for applications in computers, displays and communications. CIKC brings together world-class research activities in Cambridge University in molecular and macromolecular materials in the Electrical Engineering Division and the Cavendish Laboratory with the expertise of the Judge Business School, the Institute for Manufacturing (IfM) and the Centre for Business Research (CBR) and industry partners to accelerate the commercialisation of emerging technology.
CIMAG INTERNATIONAL Address: 1 Westferry Circus, Canary Wharf, London E14 4HA Tel: +44 (0)20 7719 2357 Email: texlubgen@chevron.com Website: www.techronworks.com
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Address: 1 allée des Garays 91120 PALAISEAU FRANCE Tel: 33 1 69 19 13 70 Fax: 33 1 69 19 13 68 Email: cimag.int@wanadow.fr Website: www.cimagint.com Contact: Patrick Barzic, Director Development and sale of MAGICS/COMPOSITE FEA software Efficient engineer tool for stress analysis of composite materials Airbus validation.
Claytex Services Ltd
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Address: Edmund House, Rugby Road, Leamington Spa, CV32 6EL. Tel: 01926 659658 Fax: 01926 Email: chris.denly@claytex.com Website: www.claytex.com Contact: Chris Denly, Sales and Marketing Manager Claytex is an engineering consultancy and provider of modelling and simulation tools. We specialise in Systems Engineering using Modelica and related tools and processes. We are also distributors of Dassault Systemes portfolio of Systems Engineering tools which includes Dymola, Reqtify, ControlBuild, AUTOSAR Builder and CATIA Systems. Claytex supplies and supports these tools in the UK, Ireland, South Africa, Belgium, Netherlands and Luxembourg. As well as acting as a DS VAR, we also develop a number of application libraries using Modelica. The Modelica modelling language is designed for physical modelling and is developed by the Modelica Association.
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CMA Moldform Ltd
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Address: Unit 17a, Spitfire Park, Ashold Farm Road, Birmingham B24 9PR Tel: +44(0)121 350 7707 Fax: +44(0)121 333 6010 Email: sales@cmamoldform.co.uk Website: www.cmamoldform.co.uk Contact: Peter Turnock, MD CMA Moldform Ltd is a 1st Tier supplier of Rapid Prototypes to major companies in the automotive industry, specialising in reaction injection moulding (RIM), vacuum/pressure casting and metal centrifugal casting. Services include producing exceptional quality master patterns & moulds using CAD design, scanning, SLA/SLS and CNC machining, all completed to the highest possible quality standard, ISO 9001. Using a wide range of rigid, semi-rigid, flexible, high impact, high temperature-resistant and water clear resins, CMA can produce dimensionally accurate castings/assemblies from a few grams up to many kilos in weight. CMA’s client base includes automotive, marine, medical, electronic, aerospace, medical industries and engineering sectors.
CMS Industries
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Address: Via A. Locatelli, 49 24019 Zogno (BG) Italy Tel: +39.0345.64111 Fax: +39.0345.64281 Email: g.cartwright@cmsukltd.co.uk Website: www.cmsukltd.co.uk www.cms.it Contact: Graeme Cartwright, Sales Manager – UK Founded in1969, CMS SpA is the head of CMS Industries, a brand name that brings together 3 companies, has reached a turnover of 100 millions Euros, with 4 subsidiaries and a worldwide sales network. CMS Industries products, CNC machining centres, thermoforming machines, CNC cutting robots, waterjet systems, compete to produce space shuttles, military and civil aircrafts, Formula 1 cars, competition and road vehicles, America’s Cup boats and yachts, wind power generators, joining together processing quality and precision, studied technology based on the customer’s needs, able to cover several production phases, but also optimized for every single process. CMS SpA by 2002 is part of SCM GROUP
Commercialising Organic and Large Area Electronics
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Address: c/o VTT, Kaitoväylä 1, Oulu P.O. Box 1100 FI-90571 Oulu, Finland Tel: +358 (20) 722-2121 Fax: +358 (20) 722-2320 Email: ilkka.kaisto@vtt.fi Website: http://www.colae.eu/ Contact: Ilkka Kaisto, Project Leader, VTT COLAE accelerates the commercialization of organic and large area electronics by creating supply chains, providing access to training resources and enabling effective product development. In order to strengthen Europe’s position as a technology leader and to promote the goal of development in the field of organic and large area electronics, COLAE uses the extensive resources and expertise of all partners involved. COLAE sees itself as a central point of contact in Europe for companies establishing themselves in the market for organic and large area electronics support. COLAE concentrates the expertise of the partners that it is in a position to be able to finance an extensive portfolio of services.
Composite Innovations Ltd
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Address: Radford Tel: Woodside Email: tim.searle@compositeinnovations.co.uk Website: www.compositeinnovations.co.uk Contact: Tim Searle, Director The company offers a distinctive range of specialist engineering and design services, these are not just aimed at the Composites Industry, but also to other creative and innovation sectors. Our clients come from several industry sectors... from medical through to wind energy. In short we like a challenge... come to us with something seemly impossible and we will work hard with you to solve it. With a particularly strong and practical background in composites manufacture and composite engineering science, we can combine these uniquely.
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Composites in Manufacturing
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Address: Featherstone House, 375 High Street, Rochester, Kent. ME1 1DA Tel: 01634 830566 Fax: 01634 408488 Email: mdeadman@aero-mag.com Website: www.composites-manufacturing.com Contact:
Mark Deadman, Sales Manager Circulated to a carefully researched and selected readership of 10,000, Composites in Manufacturing (CiM) delivers the latest news, product developments, topical features, application stories and event previews from across the UK composites industry every quarter. Published in February, May, September and November, each issue of CiM will include exclusive application stories reporting on the latest news affecting the aerospace, automotive/autosport, construction, marine, medical, military, sports equipment, wind energy/power generation and railway industries.
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Address: Unit 1 Burraton Road, Saltash Parkway Industrial Est, Saltash, Cornwall PL12 6AY Tel: 01752 849998 Fax: 01752 846414 Email: info@composite-integration.co.uk Website: www.composite-integration.co.uk Contact:
Stephen Leonard-Williams, Director Composite Integration Ltd provides market-leading, innovative and well-engineered solutions to the composites industry, specialising in RTM (Resin Transfer Moulding) and infusion processes. The company manufactures a full range of RTM and infusion machinery and ancillary equipment supported by comprehensive tooling and training services. Customers include manufacturers in the aerospace, automotive, defence, construction, wind energy and marine industries. Based in the UK, the company exports to a wide range of countries supported by an experienced distributor network.
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Address: Unit 20 Ashville Trading Estate, Whetstone Leicestershire Tel: 0116 286 5073 Fax: 0116 275 3128 Email: info@compositematerialsltd.com Website: www.compositematerialsltd.com Contact:
Samantha Littler, Group Sales Manager, Base Group Ltd The activities of Composite Materials Limited span across the entire advanced composite manufacturing process, from initial pattern to component materials.
Composite Metal Technology Ltd
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Address: Prisma Business Park, 3 Berrington Way, Wade Road, Basingstoke, RG24 8PL, UK Tel: +44 (0)1256 477741 Fax: +44 (0)1256 477751 Email: dave.price@cmt-ltd.com Website: www.cmt-plc.com Contact:
David Price, Commercial Director CMT manufactures continuous fibre reinforced aluminium matrix composite (AMC) components via its patented ALPF casting process. This new class of strong, stiff materials enables highly loaded ferrous components to be replaced by lightweight, low inertia parts, or aluminium components to be significantly reduced in volume. CMT and its partner Antich have developed FIBACORE, a material incorporating true-3D woven fibre preforms, making economic use of fibre whilst allowing mechanical properties in the X,Y & Z directions to be separately tailored. FIBACORE inserts can be cast inside an aluminium component to produce a predominantly aluminium part that is reinforced locally as required, providing a highly cost-effective production solution.
Concept Visual Management Ltd
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Address: Unit 10 Birches Road, Derby, DE22 2HY Tel: 01332 556791 Fax: 01332 556792 Email: info@conceptvm.co.uk Website: www.conceptvm.co.uk
Contact: Paul Yeo, Technical Director CTE Ltd is an Independent UKAS 17025 approved test laboratory specialising in the testing of a variety of non-metallic materials such as composites, adhesives, foam and honeycombs to name a few. The company draws on over 10 years of experience in the testing of non-metallic materials within the aerospace industry and can offer its customers access to this technical expertise as well as a variety of testing services. CTE is a well-equipped facility with the ability to provide solutions to its customers ranging from simple material batch release testing through to full material qualification programmes. CTE’s current customer base includes companies such as:AgustaWestland Ltd, Cobham Advanced Composites Ltd and Tods Aerospace Ltd
Contact: Chris Brodrick, Director ConceptVM provides Visual Management Boards for companies such as Rolls Royce and UTC Aerospace. We print BESPOKE customer designs and apply them to various sized magnetic whiteboards to assist in areas such as Lean Manufacturing, H&S, Concern/Action and Production Planning. We can also help with the Visual Management aspect for the SC21 Accreditation. Where space is limited the boards can be mounted to a free standing frame on wheels. ConceptVM also offer innovative ways of displaying info with magnetic windows and status symbols.
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Address: Unit 4 Kingsgate, Duchy Road, Heathpark Ind. Est., Honiton, Devon, EX14 1YG Tel: 01404549293 Email: paul.yeo@compositetest.com Website: www.compositetest.com
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Address: 5 Pioneer Court, Morton Palms Business Park, Darlington, DL1 4WD Tel: 01325740918 Fax: 01325740901 Email: info@composites-skills-alliance.com Website: www.composites-skills-alliance.com Contact: Tom Preece, Composites Business Manager, National Skills Academy Process Industries The Composites Skills Alliance is a partnership of organisations led by the National Skills Academy Process Industries and Semta, the Sector Skills Council for Science, Engineering and Manufacturing Technologies. Working together with training providers and a high-level, crosssector employer steering group, we develop and deliver qualityassured training programmes aimed at composites businesses and those looking to diversify into the market. We can help you to build a skilled composites workforce that is equipped with the techniques and processes to produce high value goods at greater volumes and to a consistent standard.
Composites Testing Laboratory Ltd
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Address: An Choill Rua, Indreabhán, Co Galway, Ireland Tel: 0117 951 8296 Email: mike@ctlcomposites.com Website: www.compositestestinglab.com Contact: Mike Naylor, Managing Director Co-located with ÉireComposites is Composites Testing Laboratory (CTL) Ltd. CTL is a wholly owned subsidiary of ÉireComposites and is the only independent test laboratory within the EU specialising in composite materials testing. Testing services include mechanical testing (static, dynamic and impact), environmental, physical and fractography testing. CTL’s testing facility is accredited to PRI Nadcap and ISO 17025 standards, and has numerous aerospace client approvals.
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Address: 4A Broom Business Park, Chesterfield SG94QG Tel: 01246 266245 Fax: 01246 266249 Email: info@compositesuk.co.uk Website: www.compositesuk.co.uk Contact: Sue Halliwell, Company Secretary Composites UK is the accredited trade association for the UK composites industry. Our mission is to enhance and promote the safe and effective use of composites, supporting the UK industry so that it may continue to grow and participate in the increasingly competitive world of global composite production. Composites UK is a founding partner of the Composites Hub and is a key voice on the UK Composites Leadership Group with direct links to government. What we do: Disseminate information Support our members through networking and business development opportunities Consult with government Support the CSA in providing accredited training Stage annual industry awards celebrating achievements in composites within the UK
Confederation of British Metalforming (CBM)
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Address: National Metalforming Centre, 47 Birmingham Road, West Bromwich, West Midlands, B70 6PY Tel: 0121 601 6350 Fax: 0121 601 6373 Email: kirsi.lintula@britishmetalforming.com Website: www.britishmetalforming.com Contact: Kirsi Lintula, Marketing & Communications Manager Confederation of British Metalforming (CBM) is THE leading trade association for UK manufacturers of fasteners, forgings, pressings and cold rolled products; the very building blocks of UK manufacturing. CBM members provide high quality components to key industry sectors; indeed virtually every manufacturing sector buys components from a CBM member company. In addition to CBM’s manufacturing companies, its associate members include suppliers of materials, equipment, consumables and services, universities (both in the UK and overseas) and research bodies – a true reflection of CBM’s support of a totally integrated metalforming community.
CorrosionBlock (Adams Aviation Supply Co Ltd)
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Address: Mercury House, Vulcan Way, New Addington CR0 9UG Tel: +44 (0) 1689-808978 / 842 Fax: +44 (0) 1689-808966 Email: mail@corrosionblock.co.uk Website: www.corrosionblock.co.uk Contact: Dave Heppell, Product Manager, Adams Aviation Supply Co Ltd Corrosion Block Anti-Corrosion Formula, is a state of the art, anticorrosion lubricant compound, specifically designed for the Marine and Indutrial Industries. It is an ultra Thin Fluid Film Compound (TFFC) that actively treats metal using advanced polar bonding technology. Supplied by Adams Aviation Supply Co Ltd - Europe’s Leading Wholesale Distributor of Aircraft Parts.
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Address: Priory Street, Coventry, CV1 5FB Tel: +44(0)24 7765 9030 Email: business.ec@coventry.ac.uk Website: www.coventry.ac.uk/ecbusiness Contact: Laura Harris, Marketing Manager Coventry University is an evolving and innovative university with a proven reputation for excellence in working with business. Our success over the past 160 years is the result of delivering real impact for business through a synergised approach to our research, consultancy and bespoke education. This means that the knowledge and skills explored in our research are applied to our courses and consultancy projects, providing our clients with precisely optimised and up-to-date solutions. We have particular automotive expertise in: • Metrology • Low Carbon Vehicles • Vehicle & System Dynamics • Vehicle Structures & Safety • Engineering Management Come visit us on stand 201 or find out more at www.coventry.ac.uk/ecbusiness.
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Cowie Technology Group Ltd
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Address: Ridgeway, Coulby Newham, Middlesbrough, Cleveland, TS8 0TQ, England Tel: +44 (0)1642 599190 Fax: +44 (0)1642 596810 Email: enquiries@cowie.com Website: www.cowie.com Contact: Sioned Harris, Business Director Cowie Technology are specialists in the design and manufacture of PTFE products which we supply around the world. From Original PTFE Resin to Finished Products we use our inhouse expertise for the Design, Manufacture, Technical KnowHow and Problem Solving to manufacture a huge range of high quality, exceptional value PTFE Custom and OEM Products used in industries such as Aerospace, Pharmaceutical, Medical, Laboratory, Chemical Processing, Semiconductor & Instrumentation. Our operation is ISO9001:2008 certified and we manufacture PTFE Custom Products & Components in any quantity from one-offs to thousands using PTFE Moulding, Fusion, Encapsulation & Precision Machining. Please send your enquiry to enquiries@cowie.com
Cranden Diamond Products
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Address: Mounts Hill, Benenden, Cranbrook, Kent. TN17 4ET Tel: 01580 241252 Fax: 01580 241838 Email: stuart.cleary@diamondtoolsuk.com Website: www.cranden-diamond.com Contact: Stuart Cleary, Sales & Marketing Manager Cranden Diamond products are manufacturers of precision electroplated diamond and cbn profile grinding wheels. We are a 30 year old independent British company based in Kent. We pride ourselves on the quality and fast delivery of bespoke superabrasive tooling. Our profile wheels and grinders are used in all sorts of industries, from turbine blade grinding to designing specialist tooling for grp minesweepers. Our skills in grinding profiles into hard materials are used worldwide. We are happy to quote for any job large or small, involved from the design stage right through to being there, assisting with tooling set-up and trials. We also can boast a very prestigious list of existing satisfied customers.
Crimson Industrial Vision Ltd
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Address: 2, Park Road, Tunbridge Wells, Kent, TN4 9JN, UK Tel: +44 (0)1892 539 503 Fax: +44 (0) 1892 539503 Email: info@crimsoniv.co.uk Website: www.crimsoniv.co.uk
Address: Unit 5 Borman, Lichfield Road Ind Est, Tamworth, Staffs, B79 7TA Tel: 01827 30 77 33 Fax: 01827 30 77 08 Email: sales@ctmachinetools.com Website: www.ctmachinetools.com Contact:
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Address: Thorpe Park, Thorpe Way, Banbury, Oxfordshire, OX16 4SU Tel: +44(0)1295 220130 Fax: +44(0)1295 220138 Email: enquiries.ctg@utas.utc.com Website: www.ctgltd.com Kate White, Marketing, CTG CTG is a leader in the design, development and manufacture of advanced composite products across a wide business spectrum; using filament winding and precise fibre placement techniques. Product examples are transmission shafts for actuation systems in aircraft wings and flywheels for clean energy generation. CTG has demonstrated technical innovation and secured valuable IP in meeting the challenge of how a composite part can be joined to a metal part or structure; it has developed, tested and marketed a unique press-fit system that requires no adhesive. CTG is part of the newly formed UTC Aerospace Systems and is benefiting from significant new investment. CTG is moving into a new stateof-the-art facility in mid-2013.
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Address: Units 1 & 2, Ensor Mill, Queensway, Castelton, Rochdale OL11 2NU Tel: 01706 526255 Fax: 01706 350187 Email: info@custom-composites.com Website: www.custom-composites.com
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Contact: Bruce Craig, Director, Cristex Ltd Formed in 1990, Cristex Ltd. has steadily evolved to become the UK’s premier supplier of High Performance Fibres and Fabrics for the UK Composites and Reinforced Plastics Markets. Representing several World Class companies in the UK, including Saertex GmbH, Eurocarbon, G.Angeloni and Elantas Cristex supplies a comprehensive range of products manufactured from Glass Fibre, Carbon fibre, Aramid, Dyneema®, Thermoplastic and Natural fibres. The scale of product usage is extensive, ranging from Automotive, Aerospace, Marine, Wind Energy Generation, Sports and Recreation, through to National Utility Provision. With many years of experience, Cristex is available to assist in the development of intelligent solutions to meet your every requirement.
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Mark Smiley, Managing Director Cutting Industries is a converter of high quality rubber, foam & plastics components. It has a team of highly skilled & experienced production operatives. From design to delivery, the company offers a complete service, supported by our excellent technical & after sales teams. Cutting Industries are experts in their field, & provide a cutting service from prototyping single units to full production run supply. The company is experienced in supplying demanding OEM clients, who accept nothing less than excellence. Products include; • Insulating pads • Air filter foam for breathing and industrial • Sealing foam • Abrasion resistant rubber • Rubber & urethane grading screens • Fuel tank strap extrusion
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Contact: ADAM GILLARD, GENERAL MANAGER, Cutwel Cutwel Ltd is one of the UK’s largest independent cutting tool distributors. Established in 1998, Cutwel sells direct to end users across the UK offering next day delivery from their UK distribution centre. Originally set up to be the UK agent for Korean manufacturers YG-1 & Korloy, Cutwel in recent years have become specialists in the composite market as the agent for Karnasch Professional Tools of Germany, one of Europe’s leading tooling manufacturers in the composite market and the only company whose main product range is designed for the composite market. It is this focus that has allowed Karnasch to become a market leader in the market. Karnasch have 3 ranges for composite manufacturing available to view on the Cutwel stand.
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Address: Unit 7, Aston Way, Midpoint 18, Middlewich, Cheshire, CW10 0HS Tel: 01606 818145 Fax: 01606 338747 Email: michael.kitchen@cygnet-is.com Website: www.cygnet-is.com Contact: Michael Kitchen, Sales Manager Cygnet Integrated Solutions is a specialist in providing industrial automation, bespoke machinery and fully integrated materials handling solutions. The company is part of the Cygnet group, established in 1974 and now a leading diversified group of engineering companies providing bespoke engineered solutions to niche global markets. Our range of services is comprehensive, supporting our clients from initial concept through to design, implementation and ongoing service support for customers the world over. Examples of these include: Single Robot Systems, Multi Robot Systems, High Speed Pick & Place, Motion Control & PLC Programming, Machine Vision & Inspection, Automated Storage & Retrieval Systems, Bespoke Production Machinery
Dalau Ltd
Address: 12-13a Derriaghy Industrial Park The Cutts, Dunmurry, Co. Down BT17 9HU Tel: 028 9060 5550 Fax: 028 9060 5535 Email: mark@cuttingindustries.co.uk Website: www.cuttingindustries.co.uk
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Address: Ford Road, Clacton on sea, Essex CO15 3DZ Tel: +44 1255 220220 Fax: +44 1255 221122 Email: joy.tappenden@dalau.com Website: www.dalau.com
Manufacturers of glass fibre, carbon fibre and composite tubes for industrial, electrical, military, nuclear, communications and sports industries.
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Address: Unit 3 Laneside, Metcalf Drive, Altham Industrial Estate, Accrington, BB5 5TU Tel: 01282 770666 Fax: 01282 770677 Email: sales@cristex.co.uk Website: www.cristex.co.uk
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Contact: Paul Sacker, Managing Director Specialising in remote visual inspection and thermal imaging camera systems, Crimson Industrial vision is a supplier dedicated to delivering high quality products and excellent support to UK and Irish customers. Our range of products include long range video endoscopes able to deliver 4 way articulation at distances over 30m, tank and vessel inspection systems as well as the full range of industrial thermal imaging cameras from FLIR Systems.
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Contact: Joy Tappenden, UK Account Manager Dalau specialises in the precision machining of all engineering plastics to the medical, electronic and aerospace industries most stringent technical specifications. We turn PTFE, PEEK, POM, PA, PE, ETFE, and numerous engineering plastics for prototyping, small batches and large volume runs. We pride ourselves on our flexibility and adaptability in delivering parts regardless of quantity. We have a fully equipped climate controlled machine shop where we use Multi axis CNC machining centres, 5 axis turning and milling centres and micro CNC machines supported with CAD design. Quality is assured by our in-house computerised Statistical Process Control (SPC) system, non-contact inspection &CMM equipment. Approval’s: AS9100, UL & WRAS.
Dantec Dynamics Ltd
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Address: Garonor Way, Royal Portbury, Bristol, BS20 7XE Tel: 01275 375 333 Fax: 01275 375 336 Email: uk@dantecdynamics.com Website: www.dantecdynamics.com Contact: Mr Rob Wood, Application Specialist Dantec Dynamics is a leading supplier of integrated optical measurement systems for solid mechanics and fluid dynamics. Shearography is an NDT technique widely used in Aerospace, Wind and Marine sectors for inspecting composite materials. Shearography covers large areas quickly providing live results on the detection of delaminations, disbonds and impact damage. R&D, in-service inspection and fully automated production systems are available. Digital Image Correlation measures strain and deformation, providing full field, 3D, non-contact results from mm² to m² on any material. It is ideal for material & component testing, FEA validation and high speed impact & vibration analysis.
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Darchem Engineering Ltd u£ 613 Address: Ironmasters Way Stillington Stokton on Tees TS21 1LB Tel: 01740630461 Fax: 01740630529 Email: allison.harmison@esterline.com Website: www.darchem.co.uk Contact: Allison Harmison, Marketing Manager Darchem Engineering is a world class engineering company providing engineered solutions to high temperature/thermal engineering problems. Honeycomb systems specialize in the design, manufacture and installation of welded honeycomb structures, primarily for the aerospace industry. Products include: Wind tunnel flow straighteners, Turbulence control screens, EMC shielding, Turbine blade tip seals. Insulation Systems is a world leader in the manufacture of lightweight engineered thermal insulation systems for the aerospace, construction, industrial and high performance vehicle markets. Products include: Thrust reverser, Jet pipes, Ducting systems, Braking insulation systems, Reduced engine bay temperatures and Local acoustic benefit.
Dark Matter Composites Ltd g 939 Address: Unit 8 Redbourn Industrial Estate, High Street, Redbourn, Hertfordshire, AL3 7LG Tel: +44 (0)1582 791001 Fax: +44 (0)1582 791001 Email: info@darkmattercomposites.co.uk Website: www.darkmattercomposites.co.uk Contact: Rodney Hansen, Director Dark Matter Composites provides world class training and consultancy services for composites. Our comprehensive range of training courses and services set the standard for composite training. Combining our experience with dedicated training facilities, equipment and process knowledge, we are second to none. Expert consultancy services provide our customers with composite design support and solutions, knowledge transfer and product/ process solutions to suit their individual needs. Our customers range from SMEs to OEMs Worldwide, and we have a proven track record throughout the composites supply chain as well as key OEM and Tier 1 programmes in the Marine, Motorsport and Aerospace sectors. We have always exceeded our customer’s expectations.
DARK Sheet Metal Products Ltd 233 Address: Unit 2, Bilston Industrial Estate, Oxford Street, Bilston, W Midlands. WV14 7EG Tel: 01902 504118 Fax: 01902 504228 Email: sales@darksmp.com Website: www.darksmp.com Contact: Mike Dell, Managing Director DARK Sheet Metal Products has the capabilities to laser cut, punch, bend and weld sheet metals. A significant investment has been made in equipment which included a 4kW laser with automatic load/unload capability. This allows components to be produced “lights out” offering a competitive advantage to our customers. DARK operates on RADAN CAD/CAM software which allows for most drawing files to be converted and used without any loss of time. In-house we have the capability to MIG, TIG and spot weld. Additional assembly processes include rivets, threaded inserts and fasteners and the use of adhesives. All plating, galvanising and painting is sub-contracted to one of our approved partners.
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Delcam UK u 526 Address: Small Heath Business Park Tel: 0121 683 1000 Fax: 0121 766 5511 Email: marketing@delcam.com Website: www.delcam.co.uk Contact: Mark Corrigan, UK Sales Manager Delcam supplies software and services that help companies to maximise their profitability by increasing productivity, improving quality and reducing lead times; it is the world’s largest specialist supplier of computer-aided machining software. PowerMILL, FeatureCAM, PartMaker and ArtCAM complete the broadest range of CAM systems from any developer. Delcam also develops product design, tooling design and quality control programs, including PowerINSPECT, the world’s leading hardware-independent inspection software. Delcam software is used in over 90 countries worldwide by over 40,000 organisations, from large multi-nationals to small sub-contractors, in industries including aerospace, automotive, footwear, healthcare and toolmaking.
Delpro Ltd 934 Address: Peakdale Road, Brookfield Ind Est, Glossop. Derbyshire. SK13 6XE Tel: +44(0) 1457 862776 Fax: +44(0) 1457 862433 Email: sales@delpro.co.uk Website: www.delpro.co.uk Contact: Sarah Lowe, Managing Director Formed in 1975 as manufacturers for the converting industries, Delpro has built on its experience and expanded its product range to include the design and manufacture of pre-preg machines and other composite material processing equipment. Specialist equipment for the composite industry include reel stands with splice facility and accumulators, precision knife over roll and reverse roll coaters for high viscosity coatings and resins and laminating/gauging nips with servo controlled gap setting. All Delpro equipment is available for inclusion in original machinery installations or for retrofit to existing plant to improve efficiency. Highly qualified staff engineer a project from concept and design through to commissioning.
DIAB Ltd 556 Address: Unit 1141, Regent Court, Gloucester Business Park, Gloucester. GL3 4AD. Tel: 01452 614234 Fax: 01452 623941 Email: info@uk.diabgroup.com Website: www.diabgroup.com Contact: Keith Evans, Managing Director DIAB is a world leader in composite solutions and high-performance core materials. We support our customers with high performance and lightweight products and deliver all the benefits of the DIAB experience: worldwide supply, availability in kit and sheet form and a range of finishes tailored to production processes. Delivering high value by providing solutions, we work in close co-operation with our customers. To faciltate this, our strategy is to have sales representation close to our customers. Global sales and customer support in 17 countries, including DIAB Ltd based in the UK and a global network of distribution channels. DIAB has manufacturing units in Italy, Sweden, USA, Ecuador, China, India and Lithuania.
DJB Instruments UK Ltd 503 Address: Finchley Avenue, Mildenhall, Suffolk IP28 7BG Tel: (01638) 712288 Fax: (01638) 717531 Email: sales@djbinstruments.com Website: www.djbinstruments.com Contact: Maria Kyriacou, Sales Manager DJB Instruments LTD have been leaders in the manufacture of vibration measuring sensors for 40 years. Their range of accelerometers and dynamic pressure transducers utilise the latest technology to provide solutions for R&D and Industrial applications. Everything from miniature single and triaxial accelerometers through to impact hammers and special water cooled accelerometers for 800C measurements are part of a wide product range. With UK manufacture and large stock, products are available for quick delivery backed by an extensive warranty and an enviable reputation for quality. The accelerometer range is supported by a cable assembly facility and a wide range of instrumentiation for complete solutions.
Desktop Engineering Ltd 652 Address: 6-7 Bankside, Hanborough Business Park, Long Hanborough, Witney OX29 8LJ Tel: 01993 883555 Fax: 01993 883201 Email: info@dte.co.uk Website: www.dte.co.uk Contact: Geoffrey Haines, Director Founded in 1986, Desktop Engineering (DTE) has developed an extensive customer base in the automotive, aerospace, architecture and general mechanical engineering markets. Desktop Engineering is an accredited business partner with Dassault Systemes and MSC Software, supporting the industry standards of CATIA, DELMIA, ENOVIA, Nastran, Patran, Marc, and Adams. As a full service provider, DTE trains and supports its customers in the use and application of these solutions, together with methodology development to improve design productivity and efficiency. Above all, DTE prides itself on quality, responsiveness and technical excellence which is why we have such a high customer retention rate.
DOPAG (UK)Ltd 716 Address: Ryelands Business Centre, Ryelands Lane,Elmley Lovett, Nr Droitwich, WR9 0PT Tel: 01299 250740 Fax: 012990250860 Email: uksales@dopag.co.uk Website: www.dopag.co.uk Contact: Darren Holyhead, General Manager Dopag (UK) Ltd is a subsidiary of the Hilger u. Kern/Dopag Group, who for almost 36 years has been at the forefront of developments in metering, mixing and dispensing technology for plural and single component adhesives and sealants. With more than 300 employees, 8 subsidiaries and 24 distributors worldwide, the group is one of the leading manufacturers in the world serving many industry sectors with advanced metering, mixing and dispensing systems. In the UK, the Company is located near to Droitwich in Worcestershire, where a team of experienced engineers offer a professional service from design through to commissioning, for both manual and automated dispensing.
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Address: RILEY COURT SUITE 10 MILBURN HILL ROAD CV4 7HP COVENTRY Tel: 02476857400 Fax: 02476857400 Email: ns3@3ds.com Website: www.3ds.com
Address: Summerside Rd, Buckland, Oxon, SN7 8QY Tel: 01367 871000 Fax: 01367 871001 Email: dewetron@dewetron.co.uk Website: www.dewetron.com www.dewesoft.com
Contact: Nathalie Saintuma, Marketing Specialist, DASSAULT SYSTEMES Dassault Systèmes, the 3DEXPERIENCE Company, provides business and people with virtual universes to imagine sustainable innovations. Its world-leading solutions transform the way products are designed, produced, and supported. Dassault Systèmes’ collaborative solutions foster social innovation, expanding possibilities for the virtual world to improve the real world. The group brings value to over 150,000 customers of all sizes, in all industries, in more than 80 countries. For more information, visit www.3ds.com. CATIA, SOLIDWORKS, SIMULIA, DELMIA, ENOVIA, GEOVIA, EXALEAD, NETVIBES, 3DSWYM and 3DVIA are registered trademarks of Dassault Systèmes or its subsidiaries in the US and/or other countries.
Contact: Barry Towner, Director Dewetron designs and manufactures a range of measurement systems, amplifiers, A-D boards and software, with focus on Automotive, Transportation, Aerospace and Industrial markets. In addition to their existing range of measurement systems Dewetron will be launching their latest product family, DEWE2-TRION, with a modular amplifier/A-D architecture, available in different formats for portable or laboratory based measurement applications. In addition, SIRIUS data acquisition instruments from Dewesoft sample at 200KHz per channel with dual core 24bit ADC and offers a range of input amplifiers for accelerometers, strain gauges and voltage measurement up to 1000V, all fully isolated. The 8 channel, USB instrument can be stacked with other SIRIUS.
DOUBLE S EXHAUSTS Ltd 108a Address: Station House, Station Works, Cullompton, Devon, EX151BW Tel: 01884 33454 Fax: 01884 32829 Email: info@stainlesssteelexhausts.com Website: www.stainlesssteelexhausts.com Contact: Andrew Goddard, Director, Double s Exhausts Ltd Double S Exhausts Ltd are a specialist designer and fabricator of automotive parts in stainless steel. New for 2012 is our purpose built Design & Development Centre to house our R & D, which is equipped with the latest 3D CAD modelling system. As a way of introducing our services to new clients, the first thirty specificer/buyers to visit our stand will receive a stainless steel rule with our compliments, to see how we measure up to their expectations!
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Dürr Ecoclean 903 Address: Quay Lane, Gosport, Hampshire PO12 4LB Tel: +44 (0) 23 92580371 Fax: +44 (0) 23 9250 1741 Website: www.durr.com / www.gkholdings.com Contact: Matthew Cooper, Business Manager World leading cleaning machine design and builder. Standard and specialist machines using Aqueous, Solvent and Polar solvent medias. Stand alone and in line systems – manual, automated and Robotic systems. Processes include Injection flood wash, spray, ultrasonics, vapour phase, recycling within closed loop machines. www.durr.com or www.gkholdings.com See stand 903 Geo Kingsbury Machine Tools Ltd
Dutch Thermoplastic Components 811 Address: Bolderweg 2, 1332 AT Almere, The Netherlands Tel: +31 36 2000 123 Fax: +31 36 2000 130 Email: david.manten@composites.nl Website: www.composites.nl Contact: David Manten, Managing Director DTC is a moulder of structural components from continuous reinforced thermoplastic composites. DTC manufactures more than 1.500 different parts for various aircraft. Typical materials are carbon fiber reinforced PPS/PEEK/PEKK/PEI/PA. With rapid press forming we can support production volumes from 10 to 1.000.000 parts per year. DTC is a member of TPRC and engages in various development programs, including ones targeted at automotive applications and process automation.
Dustcontrol UK Ltd 345 Address: Old Barn, Home Farm Business Park, Church Way, Whittlebury, NN12 8XS Tel: 01327 858001 Fax: 01327 858002 Email: sales@dustcontrol.co.uk Website: www.dustcontrol.co.uk Contact: James Miller, General Manager Dustcontrol offer a comprehensive range of system and mobile vacuum equipment ideal for extraction of dust or particulate at the point of its production and for powerful general vacuuming or air cleaning. We have been manufacturing, designing and supplying systems for forty years now and our new range of ‘plug and play’ centralised vacuums lend themselves very well to individual production lines. Our customers range from yacht builders, automotive parts production and engineering companies through all levels of the aerospace industry, from maintenance to airline manufacturers. As well as our high efficiency filtration and ATEX approved equipment, we focus on Green System Controls, enabling high energy savings.
Dutton Simulation Ltd 912 Address: Lyndsey Crescent, Kenilworh, CV8 1FL Tel: +44 (0)1926 732147 Fax: 00 Email: trevor.dutton@duttonsimulation.com Website: www.duttonsimulation.com Contact: Matt Hieatt, Commercial Manager, Dutton Simulation Dutton Simulation sells and supports CAE software in the UK for product and forming simulation. FTI FormingSuite, incorporating industry-standard modules offer upfront feasibility analysis as well as cost estimation and optimisation for sheet metal parts. DYNAFORM from ETA is used to analyse a wide variety of metal forming processes with advanced modules for Dieface Engineering, Die System Analysis and Springback. NEi Nastran is the renowned and cost effective alternative NASTRAN solver. These solutions are available standalone or as CAD integrated systems. This can be for SolidWorks, ProE, IronCAD and others and as such represent ideal tools for the designer-analyst. Please come and say hello and hear more about our expanded portfolio.
DZP Technologies Ltd 1232 Address: 22 Signet Court, Cambridge CB5 8LA Tel: +44 (0)1707 358721 Fax: +44 (0)1707 356115 Email: info@dzptechnologies.com Website: www.dzptechnologies.com Contact: Dr Zlatka Stoeva, Managing Director We will be exhibiting our latest technology developments in printed plastic electronics and opto-electronics including conductive printing, thin film photovoltaics, components for lighting and displays, graphene and carbon nanotube printing. We will be presenting our advances in the printing of inorganic and composite functional materials which offer high performance, yet low-cost and low-temperature manufacturing solutions for advanced engineering, renewable energy, aerospace, healthcare and consumer electronics. Visit us at stand 1232 to discover how we can work together to bring plastic electronics innovation to the market place and our everyday lives.
ECi Software Solutions (ECi M1) 1010a Address: Si One, St Ives Business Park, Parsons Green, St Ives Tel: 0333 123 0333 Fax: 0333 123 0313 Email: eu-sales@ecisolutions.com Website: www.ECi.eu Contact: Steve Smith, M1 Business Consultant ECi M1™ is an enterprise resource planning (ERP) solution, providing total integration and automation from quoting through invoicing. This intuitive software solution is designed for growing manufacturers including job shops, custom and mixed mode manufacturers and make-to-order manufacturers. M1 is used by more than 1200 manufacturing businesses worldwide and our customer base spans across a wide variety of manufacturing sectors. M1 was designed specifically for small to medium manufacturers and includes some unique features that set it apart from the alternatives.
EJOT UK Ltd 413 Address: Hurricane Close, Sherburn Enterprise Park, Sherburn-in-Elmet, Leeds LS25 6PB Tel: 01977 68 70 40 Fax: 01977 68 70 41 Email: info@ejot.co.uk Website: www.ejot.co.uk Contact: Steve Wynn EJOT is a solutions driven business, manufacturing high quality fastening products and providing unrivalled technical support. German owned, the Group operates out of 27 countries worldwide, sharing a vast knowledge pool relating to countless sectors. EJOT fasteners are used extensively to create one sided assemblies or part-reduced solutions - achieving significant ‘bottom line’ savings through high performance. EJOT’s product portfolio includes engineered fixings for thin sheet through to cast metals, alloys and thermo plastics. Brand names include the original PT plastics screw, Delta PT, ALtracs PLUS, SHEETtracs and FDS. Project management is led by experienced application engineers, supported by EJOT’s R&D unit, APPLITEC.
Elder Engineering (Herts) Ltd 817 Address: City Park Watchmead Welwyn Garden City Herts AL7 1LT Tel: 01707 325513 Fax: 01707 375121 Email: sales@elderengineering.co.uk Website: www.elderengineering.co.uk / www.meldinrulon.co.uk Contact: Sarah Shadbolt, Internal Sales With over 30 years of experience in the precision machining of high performance engineering plastics, Elder Engineering has an established reputation for quality and excellence. Operating in key technical markets such as Aerospace, Defence, Medical and Motorsport. Elder Engineering can cope with one-off development parts, to small batch and high volume requirements using the latest CNC machining centres. Our priority is focused on quality and service; all backed with our AS9100 Rev C certification.
EEF the manufacturers’ organisation 215 Address: Broadway House, Tothill Street, London, SW1H 9NQ Tel: 0845 250 1333 Fax: 020 7222 2782 Email: jroberts@eef.org.uk Website: www.eef.org.uk Contact: Julie Roberts, Marketing Project Executive EEF is dedicated to the future of manufacturing. We work with the UK’s manufacturers, from the largest to the smallest, to help them work better, compete harder and innovate faster. With our unique combination of business services, government representation and industry intelligence, no other organisation is better placed to provide the skills, knowledge and networks they need to thrive. Not a member? Join us and benefit. Call us on 0845 250 1333 or visit www.eef.org.uk.
ÉireComposites Teo 1054 Address: An Choill Rua, Indreabhán, Co Galway, Ireland Tel: +353-91-505430 Fax: +353-91-505432 Email: l.coyne@eirecomposites.com Website: www.eirecomposites.com Contact: Lyndon Coyne, UK Sales Manager ÉireComposites is an innovative design, manufacturing and testing company, involved in lightweight, high performance fibre-reinforced composite materials, with an international customer base in the Aerospace, Wind Energy, Marine, Transportation and Automotive sectors. The company is accredited to EN/AS 9100 for aerospace composites manufacturing and design, and to ISO 9001:2000 for non-aerospace composites manufacturing. ÉireComposites carries out manufacturing of components and assemblies in both thermoplastic and thermoset composites, using autoclave and oven processes, liquid moulding and press moulding operations as well as their proprietary MECH TOOL integrally-heated tooling system.
Electrox Laser Marking 122 Address: Avenue One, The Business Park, Letchworth Garden City, Herts, SG6 2HB Tel: 01462 472400 Fax: 01462 472444 Email: sales.uk@electrox.com Website: www.electrox.com Contact: Peter Ramsden, Sales Director, Electrox Electrox designs and manufactures laser marking systems for permanent product identification, decoration and traceability on a wide material range including most metals and plastics, wood and glass for use in industries such as aerospace, automotive, electronics and medical devices. Electrox’s product range includes fibre, CO2 and Ultra Violet laser marking systems, which can all be integrated into production lines or supplied with a safety workstation to provide turnkey solutions for your application. Electrox will be showcasing the new low cost Raptor fibre laser marker and D-Box workstation at the show, which is the most cost-effective benchtop laser marking system in the industry today.
Elkom UK 1139 Address: Wakefield House,Gildersome Spur, Morley Leeds, LS27 7JZ Tel: 0113 201 2240 Fax: 0113 253 0717 Email: eric.whorne@cdukltd.co.uk Website: www.cdukltd.co.uk Contact: Eric Whorne, Manager, Cd Uk Ltd Elkom, specialist heating/ cooling platen and Composite vacuum forming machinery manufacture. Electric, Oil and Water heating platens are manufactured in accordance with specific customer requirements for installation into new and existing equipment. Our Vacuum forming machinery have controllable heating and cooling tables with additional inlets beneath the membrane for direct, heating, cooling and vacuum connections to the more complex moulds.
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EMCC DR. RAŠEK 1016 Address: Moggast, Boelwiese 8 - 91320 Ebermannstadt - Germany Tel: +49 9194 9016 Fax: +49 9194 8125 Email: emc.cons@emcc.de Website: www.emcc.de Contact: Nathalia Rasek-Abach, Managing Director, EMCC EMCC: Since 1977 Quality in EMC and Environment – Especially for Space Tech: Accredited and multiple acknowledged: A2LA, EA, DAkkS, KBA, BNetzA, FCC up to VCCI Japan, EBA, AIRBUS, BOEING, DEFSTAN, EFA, EUROCAE, EUROCOPTER, FOKKER, GAM, MIL-STD, RTCA, SAAB, SAE, VG etc EMCCert: Expert Witness Office for EMC. Certification Institute. International Approval Management EMCCons: EMC-, Radio-, Environmental-, Safety- Tests, Modifications, Consulting, Engineering,R&D. EMC-, EMI-, EMS-, EMP-, HEMP-, HERF-, HIRF-, HPM-, LEMP-, NEMP-, Direct Lightning Stroke
Ensinger Ltd 901 Address: Wilfried Way, Tonyrefail, Mid Glamorgan, CF39 8JQ Tel: 01443 678400 Fax: 01443 675777 Email: sales@trig.co.uk Website: www.ensinger.co.uk Contact: Steve Tipples, Director & General Manager, UK Operations Ensinger is a world leader in engineering plastics. For over 40 years our machined parts division has been at the forefront of technological machining of engineering plastics, establishing our reputation in the demanding field of high performance precision plastic components. We offer the engineering excellence made possible by specialising in plastic precision parts – ranging from one-off prototypes and small batch production of specialist parts, through to high volume runs. Investment in state-of-the-art equipment backed by comprehensive technical support enables our engineers to offer constructive advice; innovative solutions and material selection which help you drive your quality and cost requirements.
EMCComp: Distribution of Test Instruments/Generators EMCC Japan: EMC, Radio, Certification, Consulting, Seminars, Technical Support, Expert Witness, Witness Testing
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Address: 420 Brookes Drive, Hazelwood, MO 63042 USA Tel: +1314 731 2200 Email: gary.marble@emeraldautomotive.com Website: www.emeraldautomotive.com Contact: Gary Marble, Sales and Corporate Communications Director Emerald Automotive was formed by a team of leading automotive industry professionals focused on low carbon, low-volume vehicle manufacturing. Its UK operation has developed the t-001, an allnew, lightweight, extended-range - electric delivery vehicle to serve the commercial fleet market. The vehicle offers a low carbon solution that will drastically reduce operational costs compared to current market offerings.
Emkay Plastics Ltd 846 Address: Unit 11 Charles Watling Way Barnard Road Norwich Norfolk NR5 9JH Tel: 01603746000 Fax: 01603746001 Email: info@emkayplastics.co.uk Website: www.emkayplastics.co.uk Contact: Steve King, Director Steve King and Paul Meek formed Emkay Plastics Ltd in 2000 and are Stockist for the distribution of Rohacell IG-F/WF and IG-UF foam in the UK and Eire.Emkay Plastics Ltd has invested in a state of the art horizontal band saw. This enables Emkay Plastics Ltd, to cut Rohacell IG-F/WF/UF to various thicknesses and sizes, to a tolerance of +/-0.2mm depending on customer’s requirements. With Rohacell IG stock in its raw block form now held at Emkay Plastics factory in the UK this now means delivery time has been dramatically reduced from a typical six to eight weeks delivery time from Germany to a next day service from Emkay Plastics.We also stock a range of high quality tight tolerance cast acrylic ranging from 0.2mm to 5.0mm.
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EOS GmbH Electro Optical Systems 704 Address: Robert-Stirling-Ring 1, 1 Kralling, D-82152, Munich, Germany Tel: +49 89 89336-0 Fax: +49 89 89336-285 Email: info@eos.info Website: www.eos.info Contact: Stuart Jackson, Regional Manager UK, EOS Ltd. EOS is the technology and market leader for design-driven, integrated e-Manufacturing solutions for industrial applications. EOS offers a modular solution portfolio including systems application know-how, software, process parameters, materials and its further development. The portfolio is completed by services, maintenance, application consulting and trainings. Aeronautics is one of the main growth markets for e-Manufacturing. Typical applications include engine and turbine parts, as well as components for cabin interiors. The particular advantages of the technology are the speed and cost effectiveness with which fully operative parts with complex geometries and aerodynamic properties can be made available.
epm: technology group g 647 Address: 20 Victoria Road, Draycott, Derby DE72 3PS Tel: 01332 875451 Fax: 01332 875415 Email: natalie@epmtechnology.com Website: www.epmtechnology.com Contact: Graham Mulholland, Managing Director/Owner Here at epm technology we combine industry know-how with a can-do attitude that constantly pushes the boundaries of composite technology. Our highly-skilled workforce manufactures components for high performance engineering industries from aerospace to motorsport, from an existing product to a truly bespoke solution. Like you, our customers are likely to be world leaders in their field, demanding quality and delivery, 24 hours a day, seven days a week. So, whether you find yourself visiting us on Stand 647 at the show or our Technical Centre in Derby, we’ve created an environment that’s customer-centric, displays attention-to-detail, drives innovation and built on loyalty. Winning takes talent, to repeat takes dedication.
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Address: 9 CENTENARY BUSINESS PARK, HENLEY ON THAMES, OXON. RG9 1DS Tel: 01491 411117 Fax: 01491 412252 Email: sales@engis.uk.com Website: www.engis.uk.com
Address: B02d ITRC Building, University of Nottingham, University Park, Nottingham, NG7 2RD Tel: 0115 9513979 Email: peter.schubel@nottingham.ac.uk Website: www.epsrc-cimc.ac.uk
Contact: MARK FOSTER, SALES MANAGER Engis (UK) Ltd is part of the Engis Corporation, a world-wide organisation, which manufactures and markets superabrasive finishing systems for operations that demand precision surface polishing and close tolerance requirements. Engis provides products, services and technological advances in several key areas including diamond flat lapping/polishing, diamond and CBN plated wheels, bore finishing tools and machines, toolroom products and accessories and R&D technical support.
Contact: Dr Peter Schubel, Centre Manager The EPSRC Centre for Innovative Manufacturing in Composites undertakes early-stage research to enhance the competitiveness of the UK composites industry by investigating core industrially relevant composites manufacturing technologies. The EPSRC Centre is a partnership between four leading universities (the Universities of Nottingham, Bristol, Cranfield and Manchester), the National Composites Centre and several leading companies. The EPSRC Centre provides world-class composites manufacturing facilities and expertise.
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ERGOMAT A/S 507 Address: Sunekær 13-15 ; 5471 Søndersø, Denmark Tel: Phone: +45 70 22 18 40 Fax: Fax: +45 70 23 18 40 Email: info@ergomat.com Website: www.ergomat.com Contact: Guyard Philippe, Sales – Europe ERGOMAT® is your single source for production floor ergonomics, safety and visual communication elements. Our uniquely designed family of ergonomic matting includes profiles and materials tailored to the specific requirements of a variety of work functions and environments. Our comprehensive DuraStripe® line of peel-andstick floor marking and signage solutions provides a full range of easily employed, flexible tools to support industrial safety and lean manufacturing programs.
ESI UK Ltd 946 Address: ESI UK Ltd | 16 Morston Court | Cannock | Staffordshire | WS11 8JB | UK Tel: 01543 397900 Fax: 01543 504 898 Email: info.uk@esi-group.com Website: www.esi-group.com Contact: Hannah Amiss, Marketing Coordinator ESI is a pioneer and world-leading provider in Virtual Prototyping that takes into account the physics of materials.ESI boasts a unique know-how in Virtual Product Engineering, based on an integrated suite of coherent, industry-oriented applications. Addressing manufacturing industries, Virtual Product Engineering aims to replace physical prototypes by realistically simulating a product’s behaviour during testing, to fine-tune fabrication and assembly processes in accordance with desired product performance, and to evaluate the impact of product use under normal or accidental conditions. ESI’s solutions fit into a single collaborative and open environment for End-to-End Virtual Prototyping.
ESP KTN 1130 Address: Bailey House, Barttelot Road, Horsham RH12 1DQ Tel: 01403 251354 Fax: none Email: louisa.chanter@espktn.org Website: https://connect.innovateuk.org Contact: Nigel Rix, Director The Electronics, Sensors, Photonics KTN is a Knowledge Transfer Network funded by the UK Government through the Technology Strategy Board. One of our key work programs is the promotion and support of the printed & plastic electronics community in the UK. We carry out these duties through a variety of knowledge exchange tools and activities including industry events, strategy workshops, training courses, international missions, seminars & tutorials. Activities cover the entire value chain, from basic science at universities through process development and manufacturing up to and including end user interaction with brand holders. The KTN is free to join and provides access to people and organisations across the whole ESP technology space.
ESTECO SpA 533 Address: Area Science Park, Pardriciano 99, Triests 34149, ITALY Tel: +3904037555478 Fax: +3904037555479 Email: marketing@esteco.com Website: www.esteco.com Contact: Danilo Di Stefano, Scientific Business Development ESTECO is a technology provider of numerical optimization and modeling solutions. We are specialized in research and development of engineering software solutions for optimization and integration of all stages of the design and simulation process. Our technology is applied to: - inspire decision making processes in several industrial sectors - increase efficiency of simulation tools for designing new and perfecting existing products - help designers and researchers in acquiring new skills with optimization tools.
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ETPS Ltd 422 Address: Unit 14, Beresford Way, Chesterfield, S41 9FG Tel: 01246 452909 Fax: 01246 452942 Email: sales@etps.co.uk Website: www.etps.co.uk Contact: Randolph McDonald / Luca Fiore, Director / Sales Manager ETPS supplies Multi Quadrant power sources from 20kW to 1MW with up to 1000V source capability. With regen back to the 3 phase supply this range is ideal for vehicle drive train and battery testing. A wide range of standard DC sources are also available from 75W to 32kW modules. A comprehensive range of both AC & DC Loads provide test capability to 1000V and 15kW as standard. Both custom and modified standard units are possible on all ranges.
Eurocharts 1011a Address: Unit 5, The Old Coal Yard, Hall Gate Lane, Preesall, Lancashire, FY6 0PJ. Tel: 01253 811011 Fax: 01253 811810 Email: Sales@Eurocharts.co.uk Website: www.Eurocharts.co.uk Contact: Phil McCaffrey, Partner Planning Boards: Old technology or computer necessity? The computer is essential but continual scrolling and instantly outdated printouts fail to provide a complete planning schedule. Eurocharts production and project planning systems provide a perpetual overview or ‘big picture’ that is rapidly updated and simple to view. Display Systems: Kanban, Lean and Continuous Improvement management methods are increasing the demand for office & factory workstation information display systems. Wall mounted or free standing visualisation boards, steel cascading racks and mountable document display pockets form professional, colour coded information displays enabling documentation to be fully visual, protected and simply updated.
European Composite Applications Ltd 741 Address: Unit 3C Shipley Court, Ilkeston, Derby, DE7 8EF Tel: 0788 756 4057 Fax: 01524 753003 Email: john@ecapps.co.uk Website: www.ecapps.co.uk Contact: John Perry, Technical Director European Composite Applications Ltd specialises in the manufacture of products specifically aimed at reducing moulding cycle times, reducing waste and improving repeatability for all closed moulding systems, RTM, Vacuum Infusion, Press Moulding, SRIM etc.
Euroresins UK Ltd 931 Address: Cloister Way,Ellesmere Port, Cheshire CH65 4EL Tel: 0151 348 8800 Fax: 0151 348 8806 Email: david.coleman@euroresins.com Website: www.euroresins.com
Address: PO Box 11, Fin-48201 Kotka. Finland Tel: 01562 60233 Fax: 01562 748387 Email: kurt@fse.co.uk Website: www.fse.co.uk
Contact: David Coleman, Telesales Coordinator Euroresins is the UK’s largest distributor of premium products to the composites industry throughout Europe.Euroresins is a joint venture company between DSM Composite Resins and Bufa and as such is uniquely positioned to offer its customers a ‘total system solution’.As well as our comprehensive range of ‘own brand’ resins,gelcoats and bonding pastes (from DSM and Bufa) we also extend the benefits of our own dedicated in-house machinery division via Bufatec. We are also allied with leading undustry manufacturers including PPG Fiberglass, United Initia tors,Farecla,SPC,Estakleen and Trident Foams.Euroresins also supplies a wide range of ancillary and consumable products to complete the package for its customers.
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Evonik Industries AG 941 Address: Kirschenallee, 64293 Darmstadt, Germany Tel: +49 6151 18 3570 Fax: +49 6151 18 843570 Email: rohacell@evonik.com Website: www.evonik.com Contact: Torsten Jahn, Marketsegment Manager Evonik Industries is the creative industrial group from Germany. In its core business of specialty chemicals, it is a global leader. For manufacturing composites Evonik supplies the structural foam ROHACELL® and polymers for thermoplastic matrices. ROHACELL® is used as a core material in sandwich constructions between two cover skins reinforced by carbon or glass fibers. The result: extremely rigid and lightweight molded articles capable of withstanding extreme stresses. The polymers VESTAKEEP® PEEK and VESTAMID® polyamide 12 and polyphthalamide are the matrices to produce fiber composites with unidirectional fiber layouts or fabrics made of glass, carbon or aramid fibers. They provide remarkable physical and high chemical resistance.
Excel Technical Consulting 725a Address: 7 Grange Park, Bourn, Cambridge, CB23 2TA Tel: 01954 715361 Fax: 01954 718649 Email: cv@exceltechnicalconsulting.com Website: www.exceltechnicalconsulting.com
• The manufacture of high definition continuous filament glass fibre preforms specifically aimed to reduce reinforcement loading time and increase component production.
Contact: Ian Thompson, Director Our composite recruitment team are specialists within their field and work with all aspects of composite recruitment. Our forward thinking attitude, technical knowledge and flexibility means Excel have a class leading bespoke recruitment solution for any composite requirement.
• The manufacture of sprayable high temperature/high pressure resistant silicon bags specifically designed for Vacuum Infusion, RTM and oven/autoclave cure pre-preg systems.
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• Supply of precision die/press cut glass fibre profiles ready to load into the mould tool.
Euro-Projects Recruitment Ltd 426 Address: No.1, Cartwright Court, Cartwright Way, Bardon Hill, Leicestershire, LE67 1UE Tel: 01530 833825 Fax: 01530 835063 Email: customers@europrojects.co.uk Website: www.europrojects.co.uk Contact: Stephen Brown, Managing Director, Euro-Projects Recruitment Ltd. Engineers from the Composites Industry launched Euro-Projects Recruitment Ltd in 1996. It is now the leading recruitment consultancy, which organisations turn to for specialist engineering, technical, scientific, manufacturing, operations, QA, project management and sales professionals in the automotive, aerospace, defence, marine, manufacturing & process sectors. To discuss current or future hiring plans, or to propel your career in any of these sectors, visit us on stand 426 and talk to one of our industry experts. All visitors will receive a complimentary Guide to Recruitment including industry salary survey. Alternatively call us on 01530 833825 or visit www.europrojects.co.uk
Extor Oy 945
Address: Fairoak Lane, Runcorn, Cheshire, WA7 3DU, United Kingdom Tel: +44 1928 701515 Fax: +44 1928 713572 Email: office.runcorn@exelcomposites.com Website: www.exelcomposites.com Contact: Peter Holland, Technical Sales Manager Exel Composites is a technology company embracing design and manufacture of composite profiles for demanding industrial applications. Pultrusion and Pullwinding processes are used to make highly reinforced profiles with high dimensional accuracy, consistency and surface finish. Products range from standard profiles, such as tubes, through to complex, bespoke designs up to 1.2m wide. Reinforcements include glass, carbon and aramid fibres. Thermoset resins types include polyester, vinyl ester, acrylic, epoxy and phenolic; depending upon application requirements. With our extensive range of materials, processing capabilities and design expertise, we work closely with our customers to provide innovative composite solutions.
Kurt Cinnamond, Sales Director, Filtration Service Engineering Ltd Extor manufactures dust removal and central cleaning systems for machine shops and stand alone machine tools specializing in the removal of harmful airborne dust and contamination. Extor were established in 1976 and have a wealth of experience within this specialized market.
F W CABLES Ltd 317 Address: 90 MOORSOM STREET, ASTON, BIRMINGHAM. B64NT Tel: 0121 685 3000 Fax: 0121 685 3001 Email: sales@fwcables.co.uk Website: www.fwcables.co.uk Contact:
ANDY WATTS, MD F W CABLES PRODUCE CABLE ASSEMBLIES, CUT LEADS AND ELECTRICAL ASSEMBLIES TO ISO STANDARDS FOR A WIDE VARIETY OF INDUSTRY SECTORS. WE ALSO PROVIDE FULL KITTING AND SOURCING SERVICES.
Faro Technologies UK Ltd 923 Address: 9-10 Cobalt Centre, Siskin Parkway East, Coventry, CV3 4PE Tel: 02476 217690 Fax: 02476 305572 Email: marie.meade@faroeurope.com Website: www.faro.com Contact:
Marie Meade, Office Manager FARO is the world’s most trusted source for 3D measurement technology. The company develops and markets measurement system in the field of metrology and and 3D documentation. Principal products include the world’s best-selling portable measurement arm – the FaroArm®, the ScanArm, the Gage, the Laser Trackers Vantage and ION, the Laser Scanner Focus3D and the CAM2 family of advanced CAD-based measurement and reporting software. Worldwide, 15,000 customers are operating more than 30,000 installations of FARO’s systems. Further information: http://www.faro.com
FasTest UK 415a Address: Unit 1, Birds Royd Mill, Birds Royd Lane, Brighouse, West Yorkshire, HD6 1LQ Tel: 01484401648 Email: mmcparland@controlvalveservices.co.uk Website: http://www.fastestinc.co.uk/ Contact:
Mark McParland, Manager, FasTest FasTest Inc. (Established 1985) are world leaders specialising in the design and manufacture of test equipment for pressure and vacuum applications providing connecting solutions for a wide range of industries including the Aerospace, Automotive, Manufacturing, HVAC and Medical. FasTest manufacture and supply a wide range of connectors, plugs and caps which provide fast leak tight connections for testing, filling, flushing, plugging, calibrating and venting applications. The connectors are competitively priced and assist in increasing productivity in repetitive test operations. We also custom design a wide variety of connectors to suit our client’s specific requirements. FasTest are represented in the UK by Control Valve Services Ltd.
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Fibracon-Insoll Machined Plastics 806
Findlay Media 1042
Flowcrete UK Ltd 701
Address: Bowden Hey Road, Chapel en le Frith, Derbyshire, SK23 0QZ, UK Tel: +44 (0)1298 811800 Fax: +44 (0)1298 811801 Email: aerospace@fibracon.com Website: www.fibracon.com
Address: Hawley Mill,Hawley Road,Dartford,Kent DA2 7TJ Tel: 01322 221144 Fax: 01322 221188 Email: jopitz@findlay.co.uk Website: www.findlay.co.uk
Address: The Flooring Technology Centre, Booth Lane, Sandbach, Cheshire, CW11 3QF Tel: 01270 753 000 Fax: 01270 753 333 Email: uk@flowcrete.com Website: www.flowcrete.co.uk
Contact: Mike, Fryer We provide a tailored manufacturing service to meet the most demanding outsourcing requirements for machined engineering plastic components.
Contact: Joe Opitz, Sales Director, Findlay Media Findlay Media is the UK’s leading business media company for the manufacturing and engineering industry. Its vision is to build on this market leading status; Findlay offers an outstanding portfolio of brands across a diverse range of highly attractive vertical manufacturing and engineering sectors, and is the ideal marketing partner for suppliers wanting to reach this sector.
Contact: Ian Jones, Marketing Manager RESIN FLOOR FINISHES, FLOOR SCREEDS, UNDERFLOOR HEATING, CAR PARK DECKING AND ANTI-CORROSION COATINGS… Welcome to Flowcrete UK - the market-leading manufacturer of innovative industrial flooring products that are simply bursting with enhanced features to bring our clients the very best in performance flooring technology. Flowcrete’s resin floor finishes have been used extensively across the globe by many of the world’s largest automotive and aerospace companies to suit the variety of service conditions found in these demanding sectors including fuel, oil, heat, chemical and slip resistance. Speak to the Flowcrete team on stand 701 to see how a new resin floor finish can improve your working environment.
Based across two UK manufacturing sites, we focus on responsiveness and flexibility and aim to help our customers improve their supply chain performance. Our broad range of CNC technology covers sizes from less than 1mm to more than 2500mm in prototype through to high volume. Materials expertise includes in-house processing of PTFE / TFM® from powder to part, unbiased guidance on material selection and help with component design using an extensive range of plastics including PEEK, Polyimide, Vespel®, PAI, PEI, Torlon®, Fluoropolymers, Nylon, POM, Acetal and many other engineering polymers.
Fibrecore 342 Address: 86 Radford Road, Leamington Spa, Warwickshire, CV31 1JX, UK Tel: +44 (0)1926 315 885 Email: tom@fibrecore.uk.com Website: www.fibrecore.uk.com Contact: Tom Mallens, Director Fibrecore is the UK agent for CEL Components – one of the biggest European suppliers of honeycomb and foam cores together with finished sandwich panels. CEL specialises in aluminium, polypropylene and polycarbonate honeycomb and has 20 years’ experience in making off-the-shelf and custom panels for diverse construction applications. Through its partnership with CEL, Fibrecore is the UK agent for Tipton-Goss prepreg machinery. The Tipton-Goss system offers the most cost-effective way into the lucrative prepreg production market. Fibrecore also supplies EMS Grilon and Griltex speciality copolymer fibres, yarns and powders and represents Reliant Machinery, manufacturers of industrial laminating equipment.
Filtermist International Ltd 908 Address: Faraday Drive, Bridgnorth, Shropshire, WV15 5BA, England Tel: 01746 765361 Fax: 01746 767807 Email: sales@filtermist.com Website: http://www.filtermist.com Contact: Stuart Plimmer, Sales Manager Filtermist International was established in 1969 and manufactures a range of centrifugal oil mist extraction units at its headquarters in Shropshire. Filtermist has established a global reputation for producing robust products that last. There are currently almost 150,000 Filtermist units in daily operation worldwide, in a wide range of applications including turning, milling, grinding and spark erosion. Filtermist UK also offers comprehensive maintenance contracts to ensure optimum performance throughout the units’ lifespan as well as compliance with H&S legislation. The UK operation is also a distributor for a number of complementary products including Loc-Line coolant hose, filter rolls and general filters.
Filtration Service Engineering Ltd 945 Address: 15 Oldington Trading Estate, Kidderminster. Worcestershire. DY11 7QP Tel: 01562 60233 Fax: 01562 748387 Email: info@fse.co.uk Website: www.fse.co.uk Contact: Kurt Cinnamond, Sales Director FSE have been the UK’s leading manufacturer of chip management and coolant filtration systems for over 50 years. FSE also supply and support a range of environmental ancillary products designed to enhance machine tool safety and air quality, products include oil smoke mist filtration, machine tool fire suppression systems and the Extor dry extraction system. Extor Oy is a leading manufacturer of filtration systems specialising in the removal of difficult dust from machine tool enclosures. The Extor unit is arguably the world’s most effective filtration system for stand alone machine tool duties.
Finishing Techniques Ltd 1005a Address: Halter Inn Works, Holcombe Brook, Ramsbottom, Lancs, BL0 9SA Tel: 01706 825819 (dd 283924) Fax: 01706 825748 Email: sales@fintek.co.uk (general enquiries) Website: www.fintek.co.uk Contact: Richard Ainsworth, Office Manager Finishing Techniques Ltd is the UK’s leading supplier of deburring and polishing solutions, capable of surface finishing of metals, plastics & coatings down to 0.01Ra – even on large components. On the stand there will be an ECO disc finishing system, providing an opportunity to see wet process deburring/polishing firsthand, ideal for small components. Also being demonstrated will be the GFM MikroCAD 3D non-contact measuring system, designed for high speed profile and roughness checking in a production environment, this works for a variety of materials, including soft structures which could be deformed during the measurement process. With over 30 years of experience, we are able to offer sub-contract processing, including laser engraving.
Fischer Instrumentation (GB) Ltd £ 412 Address: Gordleton Industrial Park, Pennington, Hampshire SO41 8JD Tel: 01509 684100 Fax: 01509 684110 Email: info@fischergb.co.uk Website: www.fischergb.co.uk Contact: Peter Ho, General Manager Fischer Instrumentation (GB) Ltd is part of Helmut-Fischer GmbH; innovative market leaders in coating thickness measurement and material analysis. With over 60 years of research and development, Fischer is able to recommend the best measurement or coating analysis solution for any industrial or research application. Fischer’s Inspection Plan Software and professional handheld measuring devices take statistical monitoring of processes to a new level and specialist probes offer extensive measurement capability; the cavity probe reaching areas previously inaccessible. SIGMASCOPE® specialist gauge for conductivity measurement is widely used in the aerospace industry. XRF analysers serve incoming inspection or quality testing departments.
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Fluidform Design Ltd g 447 Address: Fluidform Design Ltd, Unit G3 Beeding Close, Southern Cross Trading Estate, Bognor Regis, West Sussex, PO22 9TS Tel: 01243840022 Email: tim.gulland@fluidformdesign.co.uk Website: http://www.fluidformdesign.co.uk/ Contact: Tim Gulland, Managing Director Fluidform is one of the UK’s leading Composite Design and Analysis consultancies. We have a proven track record of composites design spanning a variety of industries. We take pride in offering our clients options and solutions to enhance their composites designs. Whether the client is well versed in composites or new to the field, Fluidform have a unique understanding of your needs and stand ready to deliver on your requirements. With a passion not just for composites design, but to offer comprehensive analysis and virtual prototyping services for a broad spectrum of products we take pride in pushing the boundaries of FEA. Fluidform has delivered innovative solutions to its clients and seeks to maintain a state of continuous improvement.
Formaplex 743 Address: 1 Dakota Business Park, Downley Road, Havant, Hampshire, PO9 2NJ Tel: 02392 499276 Fax: 02392 499277 Email: data@formaplex.com Website: www.formaplex.com Contact: Jon Payne, Composites Director FORMAPLEX is a dynamic manufacturing company experienced in supplying Tooling and Master Patterns to the Automotive, Aerospace and Motor Sport industries for Composite Part Manufacture. With the ability and experience in creating tool designs from customer part data, and using leading edge 3 & 5 axis CNC machining technology (25 machines up to 5m bed size), dynamic work practices and unlimited 24/7 hours production in a modern purpose built manufacturing facility, FORMAPLEX proves as total service solution to the Composites Industry.
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Address: 2 Tanners Drive, Milton Keynes, Bucks. MK14 5BN Tel: 01908 327200 Fax: 01908 327202 Email: uk1_market@flexlink.com Website: www.flexlink.com
Address: Cutters Close, Narborough, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE19 2FZ Tel: +44 116 275 2200 Fax: +44 116 284 1912 Email: info@formax.co.uk Website: www.formax.co.uk
Contact: David Holliday, Sales Manager For more than 30 years, FlexLink has been a worldwide supplier of production logistics solutions to manufacturing industries. FlexLink provides a wide range of conveyor systems and handling functions enhancing efficiency in filling, packaging, machining and assembly lines. FlexLink production logistics solutions allow manufacturers to achieve full production efficiency
Contact: Rob Wilder, Sales and Marketing Director, FORMAX UK Ltd FORMAX, a global manufacturer of composite reinforcements, specialises in the production of lightweight carbon fibre multiaxials, glass and aramid fibres. Through continuous investment in research, development and new technology, FORMAX aims to make its reinforcement fabrics stronger, lighter and more cost effective. FORMAX excels in delivering optimised and bespoke solutions in many end-use applications to customers throughout Australasia, the Middle East, the USA, South America and Europe. The company’s key markets include Wind Energy, Marine, Sports, Automotive and Industrial Products. All manufacturing processes adhere to ISO 9001 standards and the company’s full range of carbon multiaxials has recently achieved a DNV qualification.
Typical FlexLink hallmarks are; compactness, efficiency, flexibility and durability. Common effects are reduced manufacturing costs, less WIP, shorter line resetting, and a reduction of non-value adding operations. At the same time, FlexLink solutions increase the delivery service, quality assurance and the factory profitability.
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GAZECHIM COMPOSITES UK g 729 Address: 5 THAMES PARK - LESTER WAY WALLINGFORD, OXON OX10 9TA Tel: 01491835335 Fax: 01491833280 Email: enquiries@ggc-gazechim.co.uk Website: www.gazechim.co.uk Contact: ANNE ROUVIERE, GENERAL MANAGER Gazechim Composites UK is part of Gazechim Group a Europe wide specialist composites distributor offering top quality products and service second to none. Our portfolio represents many of the leading products in the composites industry including: - Glass Reinforcement - Technical Glass Fabrics - Glass Tissues - Twintex - Carbon fabrics and prepregs - Core materials - Resins / Gel coats - Epoxy Resins - Polyester and vinyl ester spraycores - Pigments
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Gerber Technology 449 Address: Unit 7, Mercury Way, Trafford Park, Manchester M41 7LY Tel: +44 7850 437587 Fax: +44 (0)161 864 6495 Email: yvonne.heinen@gerbertechnology.com Website: www.gerbertechnology.com Contact: Yvonne Heinen-Foudeh, Marketing Director Gerber Technology Inc. the leader in automated composite nesting and cutting. Virtek Vision International, the leader in high precision laser-based templating, inspection and CNC manufacturing, member of the Gerber group. Gerber Technology and Virtek together offer the widest range of solutions for composite assembly productivity improvement combined with first-class composite process expertise and more than four decades of experience in high-technology, Virtek and Gerber offer LaserQC™, LaserEdge™, LaserPlanner™, GERBERcutters® to help streamline operations. Our proven solutions increase productivity, improve turnaround times and significantly reduce material waste and labor costs at customers around the world.
GBR Technology Ltd 405 Address: Unit 6, Jupiter House, Calleva Park, Aldermaston, Reading, Berkshire, RG7 8NN Tel: 0118 9820567 Fax: 0118 9820590 Email: info@gbrtech.co.uk Website: www.gbrtech.co.uk Contact: Paul Morris, Managing Director GBR Technology Limited has been supplying lubricants and fluids since 1993. As distributor for DuPont Krytox® performance fluids – we offer a range of PFPE lubricants for highly demanding applications. Krytox fluids are widely used in aerospace, automotive and motorsport where reliable performance under extreme conditions is required. The unique properties of PFPEs provide engineers with solutions to specific performance issues. GBR Technology also represent PetroCanada. A patented process produces high purity base oils which are used to provide a diverse, high quality range of lubricants and greases. Product development and OEM approvals ensure products are suitable for engines built to meet the latest Euro emission standards.
G-code Technology Ltd 424 Address: 12 Hadrian Close, St Albans, AL3 4JY Tel: 01727 810270 Fax: 01727 853359 Email: info@g-codetechnology.co.uk Website: www.g-codetechnology.co.uk Contact: Robert Wright, Director G-code Technology is a supplier of industrial CNC milling / routing machines. Our machines have a wide range of applications and sizes to suit customers solutions for prototyping, manufacturing, turnkey special projects and product development. With a extensive range of machine sizes and work areas, starting from small desktop to large floor standing CNC machines. Our systems also include complete 3, 4 and 5 axis simultaneous motion and are complete with high frequency spindle motors. Accessory options are also available for 3D scanning for reverse engineering, to automatic tool changing, tool spray cooling and vacuum beds.
Geo Kingsbury Machine Tools Ltd 903 Address: Quay Lane, Gosport, Hampshire, PO12 4LB Tel: 023 9258 0371 Fax: 023 9250 1741 Email: matthew.cooper@gkholdings.com Website: www.gkholdings.com Contact: Matthew Cooper, Business Manager Dürr Ecoclean a major international supplier of industrial cleaning systems is represented in the UK by sole sales and service agent, Geo Kingsbury Machine Tools. New for the show, is the in-line measuring system, called EcoCLab. Integrated directly into a cleaning line or standalone process, provides automatic monitoring of production and cleaning processes in accordance with VDA 19. New also is the EcoCSteam system, environmentally-friendly process for cleaning parts & surfaces - based on the combined action of saturated steam and a high-velocity stream of air. The Ecoclean range is vast, encompassing aqueous, steam, solvents, polar & other systems for precision cleaning of parts manually or automatic with standard & bespoke designs.
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Granta Design 1137 Address: 300 Rustat House, 62 Clifton Road, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB1 7EG Tel: 01223 518895 Fax: 01223 506432 Email: info@grantadesign.com Website: www.grantadesign.com Contact: Dan Oldridge, Account Manager Granta is the leading provider of materials information technology for aerospace, automotive, and composite engineering. We help you to manage, analyze, and apply critical data on materials and processes, meeting key requirements such as traceability and security. Our development is driven by close collaboration with members of our industrial consortia including Boeing, Eurocopter, NASA, Rolls-Royce, GE, Honeywell, TRW Automotive, and Emerson Electric. Our solutions help such companies to: manage data on composites, metals, plastics, and other materials; apply this information to make better materials decisions; ensure regulatory compliance; support engineering design, analysis, and simulation; and drive innovation. www.grantadesign.com
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GRM Consulting Ltd 140 Glas-Craft (UK) Ltd g 1001 Address: Unit 5B Lowercroft Business Park, Bury, Lancs BL8 3PA Tel: 0161 764 2977 Fax: 0161 764 2963 Email: sales@glascraft.co.uk Website: www.glascraft.co.uk Contact: P Hallsworth, MD GLAS-CRAFT is a leading European Distributor for GRACO. As such we provide all Fluid Handling Solutions. If you want to Pump, Meter, Mix, Dispense, Spray, Inject or Heat a fluid - we can help. Providing all Composite Equipment and Specialising in Plural Component Meter-Mix Dispense. Dispensing the following materials: - Polyester Resin - Polyester Gel-Coat - PU Foam - PU Elastomer - Polyurea - Epoxies - Acrylics - Coatings - Paints Hand Tools available via web-shop with free delivery to UK mainland www.glascraft.co.uk NEW FOR 2012: Glas-Craft launches the NEW GRACO FRP SYSTEMS All new pump set bringing Graco’s industry proven pump technology to Composites and incorporation the revolutionary New RS Guns and Chopper.
GOM UK Ltd 502 Address: 14 The Cobalt Centre, Siskin Parkway East, Coventry, CV3 4PE Tel: 02476 639 920 Fax: 02476 516 990 Email: info-uk@gom.com Website: www.gom.com Contact: Kevin Hawley, Sales Manager, GOM UK Ltd GOM – Professional 3D optical metrology. Optical metrology is today providing an alternative approach to traditional dimensional inspection tools. With no limits on component size, fast complete measurements enable parts to be thoroughly checked. The GOM ATOS 3D scanner is developed for the dimensional control requirements of the manufacturing industry. Fast, accurate, GOM scans are now an established way of reducing product development times and ensuring highest quality components. For material and component testing GOM Deformation products include digital image correlation and 3D point tracking. By measuring surface strain over large areas comprehensive results provide developers with the information they require.
Address: Edmund House, Rugby Road, Leamington Spa, Warwickshire, CV32 6EL Tel: 441926 889300 Fax: 441926 885910 Email: info@grm-consulting.co.uk Website: www.grm-consulting.co.uk Contact: Martin Gambling, Managing Director GRM is a leading engineering consultancy based in the UK, providing design, simulation and optimisation solutions to many industry sectors, including Motorsport, Automotive, Aerospace, Medical and Defence and more. With its origins in the field of structural design optimisation almost 10 years ago, GRM develops and distributes leading structural optimisation tools such as OptiAssist, a composite laminate optimisation toolset which has been supplied to the Formula 1 world championship winning team for 6 of the last 7 years. GRM is able to provide customers with tailored software solutions and training, advanced simulation and turnkey product design services, all driven by a core of design optimisation for mass, cost and performance.
Grove Automotive Design 319 Address: The Grove, Pembridge, Leominster, Herefordshire HR6 9HP Tel: 01544 388 901 Email: Austin@grovedesign.co.uk Website: www.groveautomotivedesign.co.uk Contact: Brendan Cropper, Sales and Marketing Manager Grove Automotive Design is a leading drive train design consultancy. Specialising in All Wheel Drive systems including transmission components and control software. We have specific experience in the conversion of base vehicles, allowing manufacturers to cost effectively convert existing models to All Wheel Drive. At our base in Herefordshire we have extensive off road testing facilities where we can refine and prove our designs and systems. We are currently working on mechanical and electrical All Wheel Drive systems and can offer innovation and expertise to OEM and tier 1 suppliers.
GTMA 1113 Address: National Metalforming Centre, 47 Birmingham Road, West Bromwich, B70 6PY Tel: 01216016350 Fax: 01216016378 Email: david@gtma.co.uk Website: www.gtma.co.uk Contact: David Beattie, Membership Manager The GTMA is a UK-based Engineering & Manufacturing trade association representing leading companies in precision engineering, composites, rapid product development, toolmaking, tooling technologies, metrology and other critical manufacturing related products and services. We have a committed strategy to focus on major market sector opportunities, from aerospace and automotive to medical and marine. The GTMA organise Industry Sector events and networking opportunities for it’s members and our work with OEMs and Tier 1s is now seen as a valuable resource for buyers building manufacturing supply chains. For further Information about the GTMA then please contact 0121 601 6350 or visit our Website: www.gtma.co.uk
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Address: Unit 1, Pavilion Industrial Estate, Pontypool NP4 6NF Tel: 01495 755661 Fax: 01495 752619 Email: enquiries@airbondsplicer.com Website: www.airbondsplicer.com
Address: Unit 20, Chelworth Park, Swindon, Wiltshire SN6 6HE Tel: 01793 754 444 Fax: 01793 754 445 Email: group@gwp.co.uk Website: www.gwp.co.uk
Contact: Graham Waters, Director Leaders in composite joining for aerospace.
Contact: Ian Heskins, Sales Director, GWP Group GWP Group offer market leading expertise in re-usable and supply chain packaging solutions. We are a leading UK designer and manufacturer of custom protective cases, engineered foam inserts, ESD Conductive packaging, Correx packaging, and are stockists of SSI Schaefer tote bins and products. This ensures that we offer fully integrated service that covers the entire spectrum of packaging and protective products.
We are the experts in joining yarns for composites, such as carbon fibre, glass fibre and basalt. Our specialist splicers incorporate cutting-edge technologies to create the highest strength joints in a wide range of yarn counts up to 15,000 tex. Our devices are revolutionising the aerospace sector by providing a simple way to increase productivity and make savings by decreasing wastage and down-time. Being ahead of developments in the advanced engineering sector is what drives us. And we know that our innovation helps drive it.
Guhring 614 Address: Tameside drive, Castle Bromwich Business Park, Castle Bromwich Birmingham B35 7AG Tel: 0121 749 5544 Fax: 0121 776 7224 Email: info@guhring.co.uk Website: www.guhring.co.uk Contact: David Hudson, Sales Manager, Guhring Guhring Ltd, the UK division of one of the world’s leading manufacturers of rotary cutting tools offers extensive facilities for research and development, manufacture, service and support to the aerospace industry. With the advances of composite, exotic and tougher materials Guhring can be considered as the optimum tooling partner to assist the aerospace industry to be at the forefront of machining technology whilst at the same time working to drive productivity costs down.
Gurit 833 Address: St Cross Business Park, Newport, Isle of Wight, PO30 5WU, UK Tel: +44 (0) 1983 828 000 Fax: +44 (0) 1983 828 100 Email: gurit@gurit.com Website: www.gurit.com Contact: Joe Summers, Director of Business Development Gurit is a leading global supplier of composite materials and technical solutions to the wind energy, transportation, tooling, marine markets and other selected application areas. Gurit is focussed on providing excellence in engineering, materials science, prototyping and manufacturing to its target markets, while proving the value of composites in the next generation of applications. With one of the largest, most capable composite engineering teams, located across three continents, Gurit is ideally placed to support the most challenging, global projects.
Guyson International Ltd 715 Address: Snaygill Industrial Estate, Keighley Road, SKIPTON, North Yorkshire BD23 2QR Tel: 01756 799911 Fax: 01756 790213 Email: info@guyson.co.uk Website: www.guyson.co.uk Contact: Simon Bridge, Marketing Executive Guyson International will be showcasing their range of industrial finishing equipment including representative equipment covering the company’s blast, ultrasonic and spray wash equipment. Blast equipment will include a Euroblast cabinet with a micro tipped Pencil Blaster – ideal for localised aerospace MRO on turbine blades. There will also be a robot system, demonstrating the principles of robotically controlled blasting. Ultrasonic equipment includes the Kerry UCR 450 aqueous ultrasonic clean and rinse system and a selection of sizes of Kerry ultrasonic baths; all capable of precision cleaning. Additionally showing will be an Orbit 600 rotary basket washer, a fast and effective cleaning and degreasing unit.
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Hardcoating Technologies EU Ltd 1203 Address: 11, Ashville Way, Wokingham Berkshire, RG41 2PL Tel: +44 (0) 1189 099720 Fax: +44 (0) 1189 099721 Email: markd@hardcoatingtech.eu Website: www.hardcoatingtech.com/ Contact: Mark Dixon, Senior Coating Technician As the only company in Europe able to offer CemeCon’s Patented HiPIMS advanced coating technology, Hardcoating Technologies Limited (HTL) is providing an enhanced coating service focused on quality to engineering businesses in the UK. Visitors to the company’s stand will be able to find out about HTL’s PVD (physical vapour deposition) coatings, which include Titanium Nitride (TiN), general purpose coating; Titanium Carbonitride (TiCN), an industry favourite for increased performance; Aluminium Titanium Nitride (AlTiN), a popular proprietary formula; and, Titanium Diboride (TiB2), one of the toughest coating available, recommended for use with silicon aluminium and titanium alloys.
H Roberts & Sons u 1024 Address: 65 Henton Road, Leicester, LE3 6AY Tel: +44 (0) 116 2530346 Fax: +44 (0) 116 2514487 Email: info@hroberts-di.com Website: www.hroberts-di.com Contact: KARL BROWN, SALES MANAGER Founded in 1964, H Roberts & Sons are the UK’s sole agent for Allen Vanguard search and inspection line of products and Plastiforms full range of precision moulding compounds. Offering the UK’s largest choice of metrology, search, detection and torque products, we are also able to offer our customers a bespoke, application specific gauge design and build solution. Our workshop is able to service and repair a whole host of metrology tools. As an integrated supplier to a number of the UK’s largest Aerospace manufacturers and certified to BS EN ISO9001 accreditation, you can be assured of first class customer service as well as sound advice for all of your metrology, search and torque applications. Please feel free to call us to discuss.
Haas Group International g 904 Address: Newton Road, West Sussex, RH10 9TY Tel: +44 (0)1293 459 500 Fax: +44 (0)1293 459 600 Email: sales@haasgroupintl.com Website: www.haasgroupintl.com Contact: Neil Nicklin, Sales Manager Haas Group International is the largest supplier of chemicals and associated products into the aerospace and defence industries. Working proactively with key suppliers, Haas Group International provide their customers access to innovative products and technologies required to support their business with engineering solutions and cost reductions. Our extensive range of products includes adhesives, sealants, tapes, lubricants, coatings, chemicals, composite materials and workshop consumables. Haas Group international provide an array of value-added services encompassing consignment inventory, managed stocks, vending solutions and direct line feed capability, complete inventory management. A true one-stop-shop.
Harrison Goddard Foote 423 Address: Belgrave Hall, Belgrave Street, Leeds LS2 8DD Tel: 0113 2330100 Fax: 0113 2330101 Email: marketing@hgf.com Website: www.hgf.com Contact: Vanessa Staingthorpe, Partner, Harrison Goddard Foote HGF Patent and Trade Mark Attorneys and HGF Law, solicitors, (collectively HGF) form one of the leading IP firms in the UK with nine offices in Aberdeen, Edinburgh, Glasgow, London, Leeds, Manchester, Oxford, Sheffield, and York. The firm will be opening a tenth office in Birmingham on November 1st 2012. The firm’s offering integrates patent attorneys, trade mark attorneys and IP lawyers into one team to create specialists who are able to provide a full service in relation to a company’s intellectual property needs. The firm works with companies from start-ups, SMEs, large domestic clients through to multi-national and global companies. Visit us at stand 423 or contact Vanessa Stainthorpe on 0114 274 3700 or vstainthorpe@hgf.com
HBM UK Ltd 603 Address: 1 Churchill Court, 58 Station Road, North Harrow, Middx HA2 7SA Tel: +44 (0) 208 515 6100 Fax: +44 (0) 208 515 6149 Email: info@uk.hbm.com Website: www.hbm.com Contact: Jon Green, Senior Sales Engineer HBM Test and Measurement present 3 top innovations at the Aero Engineering Show: Innovation 1: QuantumX MX1615 - the amplifier for experimental stress analysis. Compact, yet reliable! Innovation 2: PMX - the new amplifier system for industrial use. Powerful, yet cost-efficient! Innovation 3: GEN2i - the award-winning touch screen data recorder that offers more than just brilliant design. Get your results faster. Reach your goals more efficiently. With absolute reliability and lower cost: Invest now in up-to-date test and measurement equipment and save time and money. Live demonstrations on our stand, of our testing solutions for electric motors, the complete optical measurement chain, and much.
Hamuel Reichenbacher Ltd 336 Address: 7 Halifax Road, Dewsbury, WF13 2JH Tel: 01924 950600 Fax: 01924 451421 Email: sales@reichenbacher.co.uk Website: www.reichenbacher.co.uk Contact: Samantha Haigh Since August of 1954, when Hermann Reichenbacher first established his company, with six staff members, to produce automated woodworking machinery, the company has continued to create machines justifiably described as being at the cutting edge of CNC technology. From the first ‘copy carve’ machines (still produced in small numbers) to the current range of highly advanced 5-axis machinery, Reichenbacher has evolved as the ultimate choice of exacting manufacturers throughout the woodworking, plastics, automotive and aerospace industries. To facilitate the advances Reichenbacher made in machining technology, they were the pacemakers in the development of the advanced software solutions to drive the technology.
HellermannTyton £ 528 Address: Sharston Green Business Park, 1 Robeson Way, Altrincham Road, Wythenshawe, Manchester, M22 4TY Tel: 0161 947 2200 Fax: 0161 947 2220 Email: sales@hellermanntyton.co.uk Website: http://www.hellermanntyton.co.uk Contact: Kevin Bunfield, Business Development Manager HellermannTyton is a leading manufacturer and supplier of identification, fastening, fixing and insulation cable management solutions, which prides itself on developing innovative products for the automotive and aerospace industry. The extensive product portfolio includes PEEK cable ties, suitable for multiple applications. They have been designed for the aerospace industry and will withstand temperatures from -55° C up to +260° C. The contoured head takes up less space therefore ideal in areas with space restrictions. In addition, for automotive applications one piece ties with integral fixings will be shown. For more information please visit www.hellermanntyton.co.uk
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Heraeus Noblelight Ltd 446 Address: Unit One Millennium Court, Clayhill Industrial Estate, Neston, Cheshire, CH64 3UZ Tel: 01513532710 Fax: 01513532719 Email: jon.wood@heraeus.com Website: www.heraeus-noblelight.co.uk Contact: Jon Wood, Sales Engineer Heraeus will exhibit their range of Infrared emitters for heating and drying processes and demonstrate the advantages of Infrared. Careful selection of Infrared spectra can achieve energy savings of 50% whilst custom made emitters facilitate heating of 3 dimensional objects reinforcing Heraeus ability to intergrate heat into the manufacturing process. A range of applications that have benifited from this technology will be exhibited on the stand.
HORIBA UK Ltd 431 Address: Northampton, NN3 6FL Tel: 01604542500 Fax: 01604542699 Email: enquiries.hil@horiba.com Website: www.horiba.com/uk Contact: Kelly Scowen, Operations & Marketing Assistant The HORIBA Group of worldwide companies provides an extensive array of instruments and systems for applications ranging from automotive R&D, process and environmental monitoring, in-vitro medical diagnostics, semiconductor manufacturing and metrology, to a broad range of scientific R&D and QC measurements. HORIBA manufactures and sells automotive emission measurement systems, environmental measuring instruments, wide range of scientific analysers, and medical diagnostic analysers, and measuring equipment used in the semi-conductor industry. Proven quality and trustworthy performance have established widespread confidence in the HORIBA Brand.
HOSOKAWA MICRON Ltd 1100 Hexagon Metrology Ltd 803 Address: Metrology House, Halesfield 13, Telford, Shropshire Tel: 0870 446 2667 Fax: 0870 446 2668 Email: enquiry.uk@hexagonmetrology.com Website: www.hexagonmetrology.co.uk Contact: Steve Shickell, Sales Manager – Portable Hexagon Metrology offers a comprehensive range of products and services for all industrial metrology applications in sectors such as automotive, aerospace, energy and medical. We support our customers with actionable measurement information along the complete life cycle of a product – from development and design to production, assembly and final inspection.
High Value Manufacturing Catapult 1003 Address: Advanced Forming Research Centre, 85 Inchinnan Drive, Inchinnan, Renfrew, PA4 9LJ Tel: 0141 534 5200 Email: allan.j.walker@strath.ac.uk Website: www.catapult.org.uk/manufacturing Contact: Allan Walker, HVM Catapult Coordinator, Advanced Forming Research Centre The High Value Manufacturing Catapult, set up and overseen by the Technology Strategy Board to accelerate the commercialisation of new and emerging manufacturing technologies, provides an integrated capability and embraces all forms of manufacture using metals and composites, in addition to process manufacturing technologies and bio-processing. It consists of seven partners; Advanced Forming Research Centre (AFRC), Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre with Boeing (AMRC), Centre for Process Innovation (CPI), Manufacturing Technology Centre (MTC), National Composites Centre (NCC), Nuclear AMRC, and WMG.
Hone-All Precision Ltd £ 719 Address: Cherrycourt Way, Leighton Buzzard. Beds. LU7 4UH Tel: 0845 5555 111 Fax: 0845 5555 222 Email: sales@hone-all.co.uk Website: www.hone-all.co.uk Contact: Andrea Rodney, Director Fully approved to BS EN 9100:2009 & ISO9001:2008 and SC21 Bronze Award holder, Hone-All provide a wide variety of fully machined components to the engineering industry & fully understand the critical nature of excellence required at every stage of manufacture. We specialise in Deep Hole Boring, Deep Hole Drilling, Gundrilling, CNC Honing & CNC Turning but offer a full range of manufacturing services including Material Procurement & Heat Treatment. As all procedures are carried out within our own facilities we are able to continuously improve controls over cost, quality & lead times ensuring we not only meet but exceed your production demands. We’re precise about what we do... From start to perfect finish.
Address: RIVINGTON ROAD, WHITEHOUSE INDUSTRIAL ESTATE, RUNCORN, CHESHIRE. WA7 3DS Tel: 01928 755100 Fax: 01928 714325 Email: info@hosokawa.co.uk Website: www.hosokawa.co.uk Contact: MICHAEL COFFEY, PRODUCT MANAGER New range of clean air technology Fettling Booths for use in manufacturing, aerospace, automotive and composite industries are now available from Hosokawa Micron Limited. Designed to reduce operator exposure to potentially harmful fettling dust and swarf - created in the production of painted and nonpainted metal & composite components. The Booths create a safe working environment for operators undertaking handcraft activities where airborne particles are generated. Two types of booth available: Mobile Fettling Trolley and Static Fettling Bench. The design incorporates rear extract filter plenums, causing a horizontal air flow to entrain airborne particles away from the operator’s breathing zone.
IEN Europe 501 Address: H. Consciencestraat 1B - B-2800 Mechelen Brussels Tel: 00441217052120 Fax: 00441217043102 Email: daveharvett@btconnect.com Website: www.ien.eu Contact: Dave Harvett, UK Manger, IEN Europe Thomas is a pioneer in providing specialised information to the industrial purchasing process. We serve the whole of Europe with IEN Europe, PCN Europe, Power in Motion and, since 2011, icatalogs.eu. Local markets are provided with the following: Technische Revue in Germany; PEI France and Electronique Composants & Instrumentation in France; IEN Italia, Il Distributore Industriale and Manutenzione Tecnica e Management in Italy; and Endustri Dunyası in Turkey
Imetrum Ltd 649 Address: Unit 4 Farleigh Court, Old Weston Road, Flax Bourton, Bristol BS48 1UR Tel: +44 (0)1275 464443 Fax: +44 (0)560 344 3664 Email: info@imetrum.com Website: www.imetrum.com Contact: Tim Hawes, Sales Manager The Imetrum Video Gauge measures strain and displacement on materials, components and structures. It is a unique noncontact, video-based system with applications in material testing, component testing and structural monitoring. The Video Gauge utilises Imetrum’s easy-to-use patented technology to precisely measure the 2D position of targets in images from one or more video cameras and can measure objects <1mm to 100m>. Up to 100 targets can be measured in real-time at 15Hz. Frequently used to overcome challenging measurement problems such as high-temperature or high-speed material testing, the Video Gauge has many benefits which save the user time and money, while providing a capability far beyond any other technology on the market today.
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Address: Klybeckstrasse 200, CH-4057 Basel, Switzerland Tel: + 41 61 299 11 11 Fax: + 41 61 299 24 99 Email: advanced_materials@huntsman.com Website: www.huntsman.com/advanced_materials Contact: Patricia Albisser, Promotion and Branding Manager Huntsman Advanced Materials is a leading global supplier of synthetic and formulated polymer systems for customers requiring high-performance materials which outperform the properties, functionality and durability of traditional materials. Combined with strong technical support to the industries using fiber reinforcement technologies, our solutions open new possibilities in design and systems integration. Over 3000 companies around the world use them in key markets such as adhesives, aerospace, automotive, coatings, construction, electronics, marine, power transmission and distribution, sports equipment and wind power generation.
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Address: 8th Floor, Signal Point, Station Road, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN1 1FE Tel: 01793 688 990 Fax: 01793 522021 Email: andrewbrewerton@imsm.com Website: www.imsm.com Contact: Andrew Brewerton, Marketing Manager IMSM are leading ISO specialists, operating on a fixed fee and trouble free basis, supporting companies with tangible business growth and competitiveness. IMSM are recognised as industry leaders since 1994, serving an international client base, across 6 continents and operating in 18 different countries. IMSM promotes success through the globally recognised international ISO business credentials, satisfying the expanding quality focused engineering market. Supporting companies of all sizes and sectors developing business relationships built on integrity and results.
INCOM COMPOSITES 1249 ENGINEERING UK. LTD.
Address: Unit 7-9 College Close, Sandown PO36 8ED Tel: 01983 404997 Fax: 01983 401751 Email: sales@hydromar.co.uk Website: www.hydromar.co.uk
Address: UNIT 10-11 CROWN WAY, WALWORTH IND. EST. ANDOVER, HAMPSHIRE SPL10 5LU Tel: +44 1264 333400 Fax: + 44 1264 359610 Email: Leo.Loaiza@incom.es Website: www.incom.es
Contact: Paddy Lightfoot, Managing Director The leading water jet company in the UK, helping your business to succeed. Industry leading ultra-pressure waterjet profiling service, cutting any material up to 250mm thick, whether composite, ferrous, or non-ferrous materials. Advanced cutting control allows us to offer a true 90 degree cut edge or a fixed taper up to 9 degrees. Standard cutting envelope 4 x 2m however we have cut composite panels up to 9.5m long. Cutting at 92,000 psi, enables us to cut thicker material than other service providers. ISO 9001 registered with major clients in the Aerospace / Marine / Automotive / Defence / Renewable energy sectors. Come and talk to us to register for your FREE waterjet profiling consultation. Contact Paddy Lightfoot – MD.
Contact: LEONARDO LOAIZA, MARINE SALES DIRECTOR Incom is a global company dedicated since 1997 to the innovation, design, production, and service of components supplied in Kit Form fully adjusted to the demands of our customers. Incom serves Wind, Marine, Aerospace and Automotive industries, specializing in reinforcements and core materials ready for production (fibreglass, carbon, polyester, PVC, SAN, PUR, Balsa Wood,). Incom has focused on a constant process of innovation and improvement in order to provide maximum value to our customers. InCom production of kits system provides direct feed to our customers production line just in time, ensuring important reduction costs in infrastructure, raw materials and logistics.
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IncoTest 712 Address: (Special Metals Wiggin Ltd), Holmer Road, Hereford, HR4 9SL Tel: 01432 382 812 Fax: 01432 353 545 Email: info@incotest.co.uk Website: www.Incotest.co.uk Contact: Jason Skerratt, Sales Manager, IncoTest IncoTest Materials Testing Service, based in Hereford, UK, is one of Europe’s leading independent UKAS and NADCAP approved Test Houses. From purpose built facilities we offer high quality and cost effective materials testing. Encompassing some of the best equipped laboratories in the world, we supply high integrity testing data at competitive prices to clients in the automotive, aerospace, chemical, nuclear and offshore sectors. For further information please contact: Jason Skerratt – Sales Manager T: 01432 382 812 M: 07885 333 216 E: Jason.Skerratt@Incotest.co.uk Eve Grisenthwaite – Sales Representative T: 01432 382 773 M: 07792 180 352 E: Eve.Grisenthwaite@Incotest.co.uk
Indestructible Paint Ltd 1103 Address: 19-25 Pentos Drive, Sparkhill, Birmingham, B11 3TA Tel: 0121 702 2485 Fax: 0121 778 4338 Email: sales@indestructible.co.uk Website: www.indestructible.co.uk Contact: Graham Armstrong, Technical Sales Manager Indestructible are manufacturers and suppliers of high performance surface coatings for use within the aerospace, defence and allied industries, particularly the aero engine, aero engineering and acillary sectors. Our coatings are engineered to meet the very exacting standards in corrosion protection and chemical resistance required in these industry sectors. We have authorised distributors in America, Europe and the Far East, and export to over 60 countries from our UK base. Seventy-five per cent of the coatings manufactured are bespoke and engineered to meet specific requirements of the customer. Research and Development is a large part of our business. The comany is accredited to AS9100:2009 Rev C, ISO 9001:2008 and ISO 14001:2004.
Industrial Tooling Corporation Ltd 1025 Address: 1 Kepler, Lichfield Road Ind Est, Tamworth, B79 7XE Tel: 01827 304500 Fax: 01827 304501 Email: sales@itc-ltd.co.uk Website: itc-ltd.co.uk Contact: Paul Marriott, Technical Engineer ITC are the leading UK manufacturer, modifier, re-grinder and distributor of precision round cutting tools. In addition to possessing one of the most modern and well equipped grinding facilities in the UK, ITC is also sole UK stockist and approved re-grinder of cutting tools from Widia Hanita, Widia Rubig and Metal Removal (USA).
IndySoft Europe Ltd 1205 Address: 500 Avebury Boulevard, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, MK9 2BE Tel: 0870 460 4234 Fax: 01908 540 639 Email: sales@indysoft.co.uk Website: www.indysofteurope.com Contact: Jake Bishop, Managing Director IndySoft is recognised as the best ‘commercially available’ Enterprise-wide Asset Management and Instrument Calibration Software on the market today, largely due to its recognition of compliance with AS9100, QS9000, TS16949, ISO9000, FDA 21CFR Part 11 and ISO17025 etc. Almost 20 years of continuous development – based upon thousands of global license sales has enabled IndySoft to understand industry requirements. There is no restriction to what equipment you can Track, Calibrate or Service with our software.
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Influx Technology Lrd 124 Address: The Annexe, 81 Horslow Street, Potton, Bedfordshire Tel: 01767 262922 Fax: 01767 262922 on request Email: fkeen@influxtechnology.com Website: www.influxtechnology.com Contact: Fiona Keen, Business Manager Influx Technology is a UK based company specialising in vehicle CAN. Our engineering tools have proven reliability and durability and are currently in use world-wide by major organisations. The Rebel xt data logger can record the full range of CAN and GPS data onto a SDHC card and transmit via GPRS, anywhere in the world! The Rebelxt is also available with an instrumentation extension, our H Box which allows the user to collect analogue and temperature data. Module Analyser is a CAN bus analyser with 5 key functions in one software tool. From just £85 • Automotive OBD Scan tool and J1939 • Automotive Diagnostics - ( ISO14229, ISO15765) • Monitor live data graphically • CAN BUS monitoring • Data Acquisition Find out more at Stand 124
Infodream Ltd 825 Address: Cardiff Business Technology Centre Senghennydd Road CF24 4AY Cardiff Tel: +44 (0)2920 647010 Fax: +44 (0)2920 647 009 Email: contact@infodream.co.uk Website: www.infodream.co.uk Contact: Jenna Loman, Marketing Coordinator Infodream is one of Europe’s leading providers of Shop-floor Quality Control and SPC Software. Developed with our prestigious industrial partners and meeting international standards, our software systems have a proven track record and over the last 20 years have helped hundreds of manufacturing companies Improve Quality, Reduce Costs and comply with Industry Regulations. Our ‘Qual@ xy’ suite includes modules for Paperless process planning and execution, Real time data collection and SPC, Process capability analysis, Gauge R&R, Non-conformance management and Key Characteristics management, making it an invaluable tool for managing production quality, driving process improvement and industrialising new products.
InfraTec GmbH Infrarotsensorik 1026 und Messtechnik Address: Gostritzer Str. 61 – 63, 01217 Dresden Tel: +49 351 871-8620 Fax: +49 351 871-8727 Email: Thermo@infratec.de Website: www.InfraTec.de Contact: Jens Vogt, InfraTec GmbH The Dresden-based company InfraTec GmbH Infrarotsensorik und Messtechnik is a specialist for products and services in the field of infrared technology. InfraTec was founded in 1991 and, with its own capacities in manufacturing and development, employs more than 200 staff now. The business sector of infrared measuring technology is active in all areas thermographic applications, with its scope of performance ranging from the sales of thermographic cameras to the supply of turn-key thermographic automation solutions and thermal imaging systems. The equipment was tailored to their respective needs and specialized to their criteria of application, e.g. the competences are in the fields of NDT-solutions, automotive- and aerospace applications.
INNOVALIA METROLOGY 611 Address: Camino de la Yesera, 2, Pol. Ind. Islarra, 01139, Altube, Spain Tel: +44 (0)7588 025279 / +34 Fax: +44 (0)20 8346 5068 / +34 Email: shardiman@innovalia-metrology.com Website: www.innovalia-metrology.com Contact: SIMON HARDIMAN, SENIOR CONSULTANT Innovalia Metrology systems and solutions are designed to provide our customers with a guarantee of measurement accuracy for parts and components that are vital to the manufacturing process, and to enable the achievement of higher levels of productivity and efficiency in production processes. Innovalia Metrology is a strategic alliance between Trimek, Datapixel and Unimetrik – three Innovalia Group companies that have joined forces to offer our customers best-in-class metrology solutions. Innovalia Metrology offers solutions that integrate traditional metrology with the latest technological developments, from laboratories to production lines.
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Inrekor 328 Address: Poole BH12 4PE Tel: 01202 721 211 Email: fpr@inrekor.com Website: www.inrekor.com Contact: Freddy Page-Roberts, Sales Director inrekor technology forever changes the way that lightweight structures are designed and manufactured. inrekor combines industry standard materials with proven manufacturing processes to create light weight sandwich panels that form tensile rigid structures. The sandwich is formed with metallic or composite facings and an ARPRO core - it is very cost efficient and requires no tooling. inrekor was launched in 2010 and will be showing a 4 seat electric vehicle chassis that has reduced weight from a typical 300kg to 160kg. This decrease alone would save 14g CO2/km on an average vehicle.
Instron g 1018 Address: Coronation Road, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, HP12 3SY Tel: +44 1494 464646 Fax: +44 1494 456814 Email: info_news@instron.com Website: http://www.instron.co.uk Contact: Bob Fuller, UK Sales Manager Instron is a leading provider of testing equipment for the material testing and structural testing markets. Instron’s products test the mechanical properties and performance of various materials, components and structures in a wide array of environments. A global company providing single-source convenience, Instron is a full-service materials testing company that manufactures and services testing instruments, systems, software and accessories. Instron’s proficiency in designing and building testing systems to evaluate materials ranging from the most fragile filament to advanced alloys, affords Instron’s customers a comprehensive resource for all their research, quality and servicelife testing requirements.
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Address: Charnwood Building, Holywell Park, Ashby Road, Loughborough. LE11 3GB Tel: 01509 271271 Fax: 01509 271274 Email: info@intelligent-energy.com Website: www.intelligent-energy.com Contact: Kelly Pell, Marketing Co-ordinator Intelligent Energy is a leading power technology company, with a global business model, operating in the Automotive, Stationary Power and Consumer Electronics sectors. Our proprietary fuel cell technologies are designed to be integrated into high volume, mass market products. In 2012, Intelligent Energy and Suzuki Motor Corporation formed a joint venture company, to develop and manufacture fuel cells for zero emission vehicles and other industry sectors. Intelligent Energy also led the delivery of a fleet of zero emission Fuel Cell Electric Cabs onto London’s roads in 2012.
Interface Force Measurements Ltd 530 Address: Unit 19 Wellington Business Park, Dukes Ride, Crowthorne, Berkshire RG45 6LS Tel: +44 (0)1344 776666 Fax: +44(0)1344 774765 Email: info@interface.uk.com Website: www.interface.uk.com Contact: Tony Rokins, Business Development Interface Force Measurements has been supplying leading names in the Aerospace Industry with force and torque measurement solutions since 1996. In this time we have won a reputation for supplying accurate, robust and reliable measurement solutions backed by a reputation for pre and post sale support which is second none. While our reputation is built on the supplying Interface load cells and torque transducers, we are increasingly being recognized as being the industrial supplier of • Multi Axis load cells and force plates from AMTI • Pressure Mapping solutions from XSENSOR Technology Corp We will have examples of all these industry leading product on display, with live seat pressure mapping displays being run continually.
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FEMPLY is a Composite Ply-Based Modelling tool fully integrated into Siemens’ FEMAP Pre/ Post-processor offering fast, efficient and simple definition of complex component layups.
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Parts reduction equals cost reduction. High strength fastening technology from EJOT
EJOT UK presents a unique mix of British innovation and German engineering. It’s this fastening technology that allows engineers to create highly effective and trusted solutions that can be found in countless assemblies worldwide. Our high strength fasteners join thin sheet metals, light alloys and thermoplastics. They are all designed to perform at speed, under the most extreme forces... or both. Key to product performance is our capability to develop customer specific applications that rationalise components and reduce system costs in the process.
Visit us on Stand 413 in the Automotive Hall Also at the ‘Open Forum’ on Thursday 8th November at 3.00pm
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Intertek u 428 Address: The Wilton Centre, Redcar, TS10 4RF Tel: 01642 435788 Fax: 01642 435777 Email: mshenquiries@intertek.com Website: www.intertek.com Contact: Dr Simon Allen, Laboratory Director, Intertek MSG Intertek offers a full range of services to all those industries using plastics, polymers, speciality chemicals, composites and metals, particularly in aerospace, automotive and plastic electronics applications. Services include Materials consultancy, testing & analysis, Physical / Chemical investigations (Materials, Coatings, Polymers, Composites, Fuels, Lubricants, Textiles), Failure Investigations, Metallurgy expertise, Inspection & NDT Services, EMC Testing, Supply Chain Management and Systems Certification (major certification body for ANAB accredited certificates - AS9100 series of standards). Intertek supports R&D, production, product quality and failure analysis for a wide range of chemicals and materials in these industries.
Intrinsiq Materials Ltd 1325 Address: Cody Technology Park, Building Y25, Ively Road, Farnborough, Hampshire GU14 0LX Tel: 07776 457255 Fax: 01252 397184 Email: ianclark@intrinsiqmaterials.com Website: www.intrinsiqmaterials.com Contact: Ian Clark, Sales & Marketing Director Intrinsiq Materials is an advanced materials company with facilities in Farnborough UK and Rochester US, providing nanoparticle based copper ink formulations for printed electronics applications. Our copper inkjet ink, ‘Intrinsiq CI’, and copper screen print paste, ‘Intrinsiq CP’, are innovative ink formulations designed for photonic curing at room temperature in air, by laser or broad band flash techniques. Conductivities are comparable to commercial silver inks on a range of substrates, including paper. The company has additional inks under development, including nanoparticle based nickel and silicon.
Intrinsys 1155 Address: Denbigh Road, Bletchley, Milton Keynes, MK1 1DB Tel: 01908278600 Fax: 01908278601 Email: awoodman@intrinsys.co.uk Website: www.intrinsys.co.uk Contact: Darren Cairns, Director Intrinsys uniquely combines PLM solution provider with a thriving engineering business, delivering mission critical projects to world-class companies in the Automotive, Aerospace, Formula 1, Yachting, and Oil/Gas sectors. Our team has a full range of PLM design, analysis, manufacturing and PDM skills to complement our software programming and IT capability. Within the engineering consultancy our composite services are based on applying the latest software techniques in design and simulation based on the CATIA and ABAQUS products alongside manufacturing support – providing a complete turnkey service.
Ipeco Composites £ 339 Address: Unit 15 Windmill Business Park, Windmill Road, CLEVEDON Somerset BS21 6SR Tel: 01275 335 800 Fax: 01275 335 801 Email: composites@ipeco.co.uk Website: www.ipeco.co.uk Contact: Simon Howarth, Business Development Manager Ipeco Composites is a leading advanced composite engineering company with a long standing reputation for the design, development and manufacture of composite components and structures using fibre reinforced materials. Covering a wide range of markets from Aerospace and Defence to Medical and Industrial, our capabilities include autoclave and press moulding, 3 and 5 axis CNC machining and adhesive bonding and assembly. Ipeco Composites design engineers utilise Catia V5, and Smarteam and for structural analysis they are conversant in Hyperworks, Optistruct and PamCrash. Accreditted to AS9100 Rev C and being an active Tier 2 member of the National Composites Centre, Ipeco Composites is truly a one-stop shop for your composite requirements.
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IPF Ltd 917 Address: Unit 28 Nazeing Road Essex Tel: 01992 893231 Fax: 01992 893530 Email: sales@ipfl.co.uk Website: www.ipfl.co.uk Contact:
Gary Miller, Director The UK’s only service bureau supplying 3D printed models using the Objet500 Connex and Objet350v Eden systems. We offer a completely unique service providing rigid and flexible prototype models that are as close as you’ll find to the final product without finishing Prototypes built in high quality 16 micron layers, produced quickly without the need for expensive masters/tooling. Varying shore values and 60 different rigid and flexible materials available. Rigid, flexible and over moulded parts all built in a single prototype without the need for assembly IPF has invested in the latest high-end 3D printing technologies so you don’t have to. Cut your lead times by days, let us make your parts in hours. T: 01992 893231 e: sales@ipfl.co.uk
IPI Solutions Ltd 915 Address: 128 Kingsway Lodge, Kirkby in Ashfield, Nottingham. NG17 7FJ Tel: 01623 272500 Fax: 01623 272600 Email: russ.pursglove@ipi-solutions.co.uk Website: www.ipi-solutions.co.uk Contact:
Russell Pursglove, Technical Sales Engineer, IPI Solutions Ltd IPI is a leading provider in Aero & Defence for process improvement software to reduce the burden of the quality reporting process, from a single site to a whole supply chain. The range of software by IPI enables high technology organisations to maximise their profitability by increasing productivity, improving quality and reducing lead times. VisualFAIR has revolutionised the AS9102 FAI reporting for customers worldwide, with typical savings in excess of 75%. Now our latest generation of software, including PPAP, FMEA, NPI, Control Plan, CMM Data Import, APQP etc, all help increase further the potential for process efficiencies & savings. Our solutions also demonstrate reduced costs associated with 100% inspection.
ISOJET EQUIPMENTS 930 Address: 14 boulevard des Nations,69960 CORBAS, France Tel: 0033478671414 Email: hphiblot@wanadoo.fr Website: www.isojet.com Contact:
Henri Hiblot, Director ISOJET EQUIPEMENTS, provide specialist equipment and expertise for Resin Transfer Moulding (RTM). As one of the pioneers in their field ISOJET EQUIPEMENTS have a wealth of RTM experience and apart from supply of standard machines provide advice and equipment specially designed to suit specific applications ranging from multi component injection machines to simple resin pumps. ISOJET EQUIPEMENTS commission all new machines and give training to new operatives and provide a full maintenance back up service. ISOJET EQUIPEMENTS machines are well recognised and are in use in many industries including aerospace, wind energy, research establishments etc.
ITW Delfast 425 Address: Unit 12 Kingsland Industrial Park Bilton Road Basingstoke RG24 8NJ Tel: 01256 317686 Fax: 01256 317682 Email: jburt@itwdelfast.co.uk Website: www.itwdelfast.co.uk Contact:
Ken Billingham, Project Manager Global fastener manufacturer supplying primarily the automotive industry.
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ITW Stokvis Tapes 529 Address: Unit 8, Tring Industrial Estate, Icknield Way, Tring, Hertfordshire, HP23 4JX Tel: 0044 1442 821700 Email: info@stokvistapes.co.uk Website: www.stokvistapes.co.uk Contact: Alex Kean, UK Sales Manager, ITW Stokvis Tapes ITW Stokvis are a supplier of adhesive tapes and tape solutions. With 23 locations around the globe we are specialists in conversion of adhesive tapes into all manner of shapes and sizes. Our products are found in all industries with particular emphasis on Automotive, Aerospace and Medical for a multitude of demanding applications. Our facilities boast state of the art conversion and processing machinery together within rapid prototyping enabling a fast turnaround of ideas to physical parts. Our knowledge and expertise with years of experience makes ITW Stokvis Tapes your ideal partner for all your adhesives requirements.
Ixthus Instrumentation Ltd 1207 Address: The Stables, Williams Barns, Tiffield Road, Towcester, NN12 6HP Tel: 01327353437 Fax: 01327353564 Email: sales@ixthus.co.uk Website: ixthus.co.uk Contact: John Tyrrell, MD Non-contact measurement of displacement, length and position using one of the following technologies - inductive, capacitive, ultrasonic, fibre optic or laser. Measurement ranges from 50µm to 500 metres, resolution to 0.01 nanometre, high frequency response to 200KHz, all with excellent environmental protection for the toughest of applications. Loadcells for tension and compression forces - miniature and fatigue rated. Custom designed strain gauged bolts and clevis pins for force measurement. Applications include aerospace, automotive and medical for testing. Ixthus provide full technical support for design, installation and calibration to all areas of industry for R&D testing, OEM, quality control and production requirements.
J A Harrison & Co Ltd 1241 Address: Britain Works, Sherborne Street, Manchester M8 8HP Tel: 0161 832 2282 Fax: 0161 832 3263 Email: enquiries@jaharrison.co.uk Website: www.jaharrison.co.uk Contact: Jamie Hill, Technical Sales Manager, J A Harrison & Co Ltd Recognised as a premier supplier to the Chemical Industry, J A Harrison & Co’s dedicated PTFE and Engineering Plastics facility gives us a complete in-house capability to produce a wide range of components, as well as semi-finished billets. Our polymers are purchased strictly from world-recognised manufacturers. We can produce both large and small quantities of machined components; these typically include PTFE envelopes, valve seats, bearings and bushes, bellows, chevron sets and diaphragms. Materials machined include: • PTFE, virgin, glass and carbon filled • PEEK • PCTFE • Acetal • Polypropylene • Nylon 6 + 66 • PVDF • PVC and many other Engineering Plastics. Stop Press – we now compression mould PEEK to produce thin wall tube.
JAM Recruitment u 420 Address: Marsland House, Marsland Road, Sale, Cheshire, M33 3AQ Tel: 08456580415 Fax: 08456580419 Email: r.ormrod@jamrecruitment.co.uk Website: www.jamrecruitment.co.uk Contact: Rebecca Ormrod, Marketing & E-Communication Executive JAM specialise in engineering and manufacturing recruitment. Our track record speaks for itself. Over the past 11 years we have become the recruitment partner of choice through placing over 9,000 professionals into our core sectors including Automotive, Aerospace and Defence. We provide Contract, Permanent and Recruitment Process Outsourcing solutions to clients ranging from Europe’s largest and most successful corporations to startup SMEs. JAM is skills partner to EEF, and together we are helping to source the skills that are required to further the continuing recovery of the UK Manufacturing sector.
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JCS TECHNOLOGY £ 1358 Address: Unit 8, BW Estates,Oldmixon Crescent, Weston-s-Mare,North Somerset. BS24 9BA Tel: +44(0)1934 644866 Email: Ken@jcs-tech.co.uk Website: www.jcs-tech.co.uk Contact: Ken James, Technical Manager Independent Material and product testing serviceUKAS Accreditation, ISO9001:2008 Certification, ISO17025 Certification Serving the manufacturing and processing industries Facilities include:- Structural, Thermal, Environmental, biological, physical and flammability
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JET PRESS Ltd 134 Address: Nunn Close, Huthwaite, Nottinghamshire, NG17 7NG Tel: 01623 551 800 Fax: 01623 551 175 Email: sales@jetpress.com Website: www.jetpress.com
Address: Southgate Industrial Park, Cross Street, Heywood, Lancashire, OL10 1PW Tel: 01706 363 555 Fax: 01706 363 560 Email: sales@junair.co.uk Website: www.junair.co.uk
Contact: Kevin Parr, Sales and Marketing Manager Jet Press, one of Europe’s leading suppliers of industrial components is renowned for servicing it’s customers with a diverse range of high quality fixings, fasteners and hardware. Providing the UK’s only single source for the combined ranges of ITW, Raymond and TRW specialist fastening components, Jet Press will also be showcasing their new Industrial Components catalogue alongside Jetloc bonding fasteners, Jetnut weld nuts and the latest access hardware from Accuride ball bearing slides and Camloc gas springs.
Contact: Jason Douglas, Director The Junair name is synonymous with innovation in spray booth development, providing solutions that deliver energy-savings, higher productivity, enhanced performance and, ultimately, increased profitability for our customers. Junair Spraybooths are the market leader in advanced Spraybooth technology producing high quality spray booths manufactured in the UK to exacting standards. Junair also manufacture and supply dry filter and water wash spray booths and sludge removal systems, conveyor systems, cure ovens, robots and automatic fluid systems, shot blasting and powder coating equipment.
Address: 25 Bd de l’Amiral Bruix - 75116 PARIS FRANCE Tel: +33 (0)1 58 36 15 00 Fax: +33 (0)1 58 36 15 15 Email: reux@jeccomposites.com Website: www.jeccomposites.com
Visitors to stand 134 will also be able to discuss the extensive Jet Press product and service capabilities with the company’s application consultants.
Contact: Frédéric Reux, Editor in Chief JEC Composites Magazine (8 issues per year) is designed for composite industry professionals, suppliers and processors, and for user sectors such as Aeronautics, Automotive, Marine, Land Transport, Building & Construction, Energy, Sports & Leisure, etc. JEC Composites Magazine has the largest circulation among the global composite press, with a total qualified circulation of 32,117 for the November / December issue (BPA December statement 2011 – print circulation of 16,835 & electronic circulation of 15,282).
Address: 74 Albert Rd, Stechford, Birmingham, B33 9AJ Tel: 0121 508 4144 Fax: 0121 508 4145 Email: sales@johnburn.co.uk Website: www.johnburn.co.uk
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JEC GROUP 552 Address: 25 Bd de l’Amiral Bruix - 75116 PARIS FRANCE Tel: +33 (0)1 58 36 15 00 Fax: +33 (0)1 58 36 15 15 Email: info@jeccomposites.com Website: www.jeccomposites.com Contact: Christian Strassburger, Sales Manager JEC is the largest composites industry organization in the world with a network of 250,000 professionals. JEC promotes composite materials worldwide and expands composites markets by providing global and local networking as well as information services through: the JEC COMPOSITES Shows & Conferences in Asia, in America and the global reference JEC EUROPE in Paris, world and European leader (strongly supported by the industry), Business meetings, I.C.S. Conferences, Innovation Programmes and Awards, JEC COMPOSITES Magazine, technical publications and web portal: www.jeccomposites.com. Next JEC events: JEC EUROPE: 12-14 March 2013 in Paris JEC ASIA: 25-27 June 2013 in Singapore JEC AMERICAS: 2-4 October 2013 in Boston Join us at booth #552
Jetcam International s.a.r.l. 536 Address: Milenium 9C, 9 Boulevard Charles III, Monaco MC98000 Tel: +44 (0)870 760 6469 Fax: +377 9350 7626 Email: info@jetcam.com Website: www.jetcam.com Contact: Martin Bailey, General Manager Since 1986 JETCAM has delivered award-winning CADCAM and Nesting software. The company will demonstrate its groundbreaking CrossTrack suite, providing material, material life, ply, kit, nest and order management. The flagship product – JETCAM Expert – delivers savings in three areas: reduced material waste, reduction in machine runtime and reduction or removal of programming time altogether with JETCAM’s remote control processing. CrossTrack builds on this by providing end to end tracking of material and its life – from delivery to the freezer to the final layup going into the autoclave. Visit the JETCAM stand for a demonstration of CrossTrack and to organise a free nest comparison to gauge your current nesting efficiency.
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Contact: Ben Peterson, Marketing Manager As Europe’s largest distributor of Sika Tooling & Composite materials John Burn Ltd is able to offer you materials solutions for all aspects of composite design, development, tooling and manufacture, whether you are using RTM, infusion or many other processes. In addition to our resin systems, this year will see John Burn launching a new range of Carbon Pre-Preg materials at the show, which we believe will give our customers even more choice when it comes to choosing John Burn as their principle materials supplier. We will also have our 3D printing technology on show, with live demos at the stand.
Address: Langstone Technology Park, Langstone Road, Havant, Hampshire, PO9 1SA Tel: +44 (0)844 5619000 Fax: +44 (0)844 5619001 Email: help@jobsite.co.uk Website: www.justengineers.net Contact: Customer Services JustEngineers provides intelligent services that aim to make the recruitment process better for everyone involved. We do this by drawing on the resources of Evenbase, one of the world’s top 5 digital recruitment groups. As a result we can attract the highest calibre candidates to opportunities and offer job hunters a wider choice within the engineering sector. Ultimately, our specialist focus means we provide a one stop source for the full range of UK roles within your industry. Whether you’re looking to advance your career, break into the industry or find your next member of staff, JustEngineers is the place to be. Our dedicated team are here to provide you with the best support and advice every time.
JR TECHNOLOGY Ltd g 930 Address: Brook Barn, 30A Barrington Road, Shepreth, Herts SG8 6QE Tel: 01763 260721 Email: paul@jrtech.co.uk Website: www.jrtech.co.uk Contact: Paul Rogger, Technical Director J R TECHNOLOGY LIMITED, an ISO9001:2008 approved organisation, provide equipment and expertise for NDT testing, manufacture and repair of composite and adhesive metal bonded components, and are the UK Sales & Service Centre for ISOJET RTM injection machines.
Kenard Engineering Group £ 1015 Address: Green Street Green Road, Dartford, Kent, DA1 1QE Tel: 01322 421200 Fax: 01322 421220 Email: sales@kenard.co.uk Website: www.kenard.com
JRTL products and services include workshop tools, processing plant, consumables including bagging, hoses, fittings etc, portable hot bonding control consoles, temperature measurement instruments, IR heater lamps, flexible heater mats and heating systems. NDT damage mapping equipment includes the Woodpecker Auto Tap Tester, vacuum leak detectors and moisture monitors. JRTL has approvals from many industries including aerospace, military, marine, civil, automotive and sports industries.
Contact: Neil Ransom, Sales Director Kenard is an established tier 1 supplier to a number of major OEM organisations within the aerospace industry. With a focus on the role of subcontract precision engineering as a critical element of the supply chain, we provide a complete manufacturing service that supports customers from the product development stage through full production to final assembly. We are also currently implementing a dedicated fast response cell at our Tewkesbury facility to further support our aerospace prototype capabilities. Kenard is fully certified and compliant with AS9100 across its two UK manufacturing sites in Dartford and Tewkesbury.
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Address: Queens Street, Longridge, Preston, Lancashire. PR3 3BS Tel: 0044 (0)1772 783011 Fax: 0044 (0)1772 784200 Email: info@jsi.krempel.com Website: www.krempel-group.com
Address: Unit 12 M3 Trade Park, Manor Way, Eastleigh, Hants, SO50 9YA Tel: 02380 650065 Fax: 02380 650060 Email: sales@kaisertech.co.uk Website: www.kindustrial.co.uk
Contact: Peter Slinger, Sales Development Manager, JSI KREMPEL The KREMPEL-GROUP is a leading global system supplier of advanced materials to the composite and electrica lindustries.
Contact: David Sibley, Director Kindustrial supplier of precision power tools and related accessories for the automotive and mechanical engineering production industries.
We manufacture a range of Textiles and Pre-Preg based carbon, glass, aramid, cotton and polyester in conjunction with high performance resins, complimented by our fabricating and moulding resulting in a complete range of engineering solutions.
Products exhibited will be Hirox 3D digital microscope, Hios electric screwdrivers, Ambersil chemical and Fume – dust extraction systems.
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KMM Metals Ltd 422a Address: Daugavgrivas street 116, Riga, LV-1055, Latvia Tel: +37167607322 Fax: +37167607325 Email: kmm@kmm.lv Website: www.kmmmetals.com Contact: Sabine Reke, Assistant to the Chairman of the Board, KMM Metals Ltd KMM Metals is a foundry manufacturing bronze continuously cast (vertically downward and upward) bars in shapes: rounds, flats, hexagons, octagons also hollowed with different inner sections. Our main alloys: tin bronzes, tin-lead-zinc bronzes SAE, tin-phosphor bronzes and other copper alloys. In addition we offer high precision CNC machining, milling and annealing.
LAMILUX Composites GmbH 344 Address: Zehstrasse 2, Rehau, D-95111, Germany Tel: 0049 (0)92835950 Fax: 0049 (0)9283595290 Email: Markus.Baecher@lamilux.de Website: www.lamilux.de Contact:
Holger Rudert, Sales Manager LAMILUX Composites GmbH has been producing fibrereinforced plastics (FRP) under the brand name LAMILUX for just over 60 years. Due to its technologically advanced continuous manufacturing process, the large manufacturing capacities and the wide product range, the medium-sized company is the leading European producer. LAMILUX supplies customers around the globe in a wide range of sectors, such as the caravan-, commercial vehicle-, bus-, building industries and many other sectors. The family-managed company is based in Rehau, Bavaria.
Krauss-Maffei (U.K.) Ltd. 333 Address: 410 Europa Boulevard, Gemini Business Park, Warrington WA5 5TR Tel: +44 1 92 56 44 100 Fax: +44 1 92 52 34 284 Email: info@kraussmaffei.com Website: www.kraussmaffei.com Contact: Mike Bate, Managing Director, KraussMaffei The KraussMaffei product brand is internationally recognized for its groundbreaking, multitechnology system and process solutions for injection and reaction molding technology and factory automation. With its standalone, modular or standardized machinery and systems, and a wide, customizable service offering, KraussMaffei is a full-system partner for customers in many industry sectors. KraussMaffei bundles many decades of engineering expertise in plastics machinery and is headquartered in Munich, Germany.
Kumi Solutions u 522 Address: Unit 6 Bermuda Innovation Center, St. David’s Way, Nuneaton, CV10 7SG Tel: 02476 350 360 Fax: 05601 277 115 Email: simon@kumi-solutions.com Website: www.kumi-solutions.com Contact: Simon Graham, Managing Director The ever increasing requirement for failure free products is very demanding. Advanced cleaning systems are critical to achieving process controls that ensure the part produced are to the highest standards. That follow on manufacturing processes are not corrupted by the previous process jeopardising part integrity. As sole UK agents to German cleaning system producer Pero we have been supplying advanced parts cleaning systems using solvents or aqueous washing media for more than 10 years. Our high repeat business speaks volumes for the products and the care Kumi Solutions takes of our customers. Visit stand 522 to learn more or arrange a visit to our showroom where you can test Pero equipment and different cleaning solutions.
L. S. Starrett Company 916 Address: Oxnam Road Tel: 01835 863501 Fax: 01835 863018 Email: sales@starrett.co.uk Website: www.starrett-precision.co.uk Contact: John Cove, Marketing Manager, Starrett The L. S. Starrett Company will be launching a new range of Force Measurement Systems at Aero Engineering. Starrett Force Measurement Systems are ideal for tensile, compression, flexural, coefficient of friction and cyclic testing to a huge range of international standards. Also available to view at Aero Engineering will be our optical profile projectors and video measuring systems. Optical Profile Projectors provide a time tested, cost effective, solution for non-contact measurement and are used for an exceptionally wide range of dimensional inspection applications. With the unbeatable combination of precision mechanics, and powerful and intuitive software, Starrett Vision Systems take camerabased measuring systems to the next level.
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LAP GmbH – Laser Applications 534 Address: Zeppelinstr. 23, 21337 Lüneburg, Germany Tel: +49 4131 951195 Fax: +49 4131 951196 Email: info@lap-laser.com Website: www.lap-laser.com Contact: Marie Hooper, Sales, LAP GmbH For the manufacture of composites parts LAP has been supplying for over 10 years laser projection systems to major companies in the aircraft and car industries. Laser projectors project CAD-data on any surface and tool geometry. According to the customer`s requirements and technical specifications LAP is able to supply the right system to improve quality and increase productivity. LAP COMPOSITE PRO system is a complete system of perfectly harmonised components: user interface, projection system and service. In addition to laser projection systems, LAP supplies to various industries a wide range of point-, cross and line lasers for alignement and positioning as well as non contact laser. measurement systems.
Lancashire Enterprise Partnership 1228 Address: County Hall, Fishergate, Preston, Lancashire Tel: 01772 536197 Email: martin.kelly@lancashire.gov.uk Website: www.lancashirelep.co.uk Contact:
Martin Kelly, Director of Economic Development Lancashire County Council Lancashire Enterprise Partnership is a unique private-public sector alliance that promotes investment and job creation in Lancashire. Our county is a great place to do business, with world class industries, forward-thinking small and medium enterprises, excellent locations and transport links, a skilled workforce and high levels of educational attainment. We aim to encourage and support businesses to capitalise on these strengths and deliver sustainable economic growth towards a prosperous future.
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Address: Beaumont Close, Banbury, Oxon OX16 1TH Tel: 01295 672500 Fax: 01295 672550 Email: markt@laserlines.co.uk Website: www.laserlines.co.uk Contact: Mark Tyrtania, Sales Director Laser Lines Limited will be demonstrating the latest FDM (Fused Deposition Modelling) 3D Printing Technology live on the stand. Come and visualise the potential first hand. We will be highlighting successful applications including soluble cores for composite part manufacture, end use parts, jigs, fixture and assembly aids, built utilising the high end FORTUS 3D Production Systems. Including parts built in the new flight approved ULTEM 9085 material. In addition Laser Lines now offers a Rapid Manufacturing Service, this provides an opportunity to evaluate the technology and gain an understanding of the benefits offered without making a significant financial commitment.
Langstone Engineering Ltd 441 Address: Unit D3 Voyager Park, Portfield Road, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO3 5FN Tel: 02392 452430 Fax: 02392 452440 Email: corporate@langstone-engineering.co.uk Website: http://www.langstone-eng.co.uk Contact:
Chris Powles, Co Sec We offer Toolmaking & Precision Engineering Services as well as Prototype Engineering & Component Manufacture. Accredited to BS EN ISO9001:2008 We utilise our engineering expertise to assist customers, to design and develop new tooling and prototypes to meet their precise specification requirements. We offer a full hands on fast-track supply service with a full CAD/CAM support office manufacturing from customer electronic files via our CAD/CAM software to our networked CNC machines, we specialise in 2,3,4 & 5-Axis 3D CNC milling & driven tooling CNC turning, plus spark erosion, mould polishing, fitting etc. Strict non-disclosure & confidentiality undertaking In~F1/Motor Sports, Medical, Automotive, Aeronautical, Marine & Defence
Langzauner GmbH 1139 Address: 4772 Lambrechten 52, Austria Tel: 0043 7765 2310 Fax: 0043 7765 231 85 Email: office@langzauner.at Website: www.langzauner.at Contact:
Thomas Witzmann, Sales Manager Langzauner, based in Austria, is a family owned, long standing press manufacturer since 1924. We have extensive experience in Composite moulding and RTM press production with many leading companies from the Aerospace and automotive industries using langzauner equipment.
Laser Projection Technologies Inc 826 Address: 8 Delta Drive, Londonderry, NH 03053 Tel: 001 603 421 0209 Fax: 001 603 421 0079 Email: Info@lptcorp.com Website: www.lptcorp.com Contact: Roger Waldock, International Sales Director Laser Projection Technologies manufactures the fastest, most accurate and longest range laser projection systems in the world, designed to fit many of today’s advanced manufacturing applications. LPT 3D Templating systems eliminate hard tooling and assembly templates for virtually any manufacturing or component assembly application. LPT has recently developed next generation 3D laser Metrologies with the LPT15/LGS Lasergrammetry and large volume measurement with the LPT100 Laser Radar with TOPO.
Lavender International Ltd 835 Address: Unit 7, Penistone Station, Sheffield, S36 6HP Tel: 01226 765769 Fax: 01226 760707 Email: nicola@lavender-ndt.com Website: www.lavender-ndt.com Contact: Nicola Dodsley, Admin Manager Lavender International provides Non-destructive Testing Training and Examination Services and Level 3 Services for the Aerospace industry using NAS 410 and EN 4179. We will be presenting our new programme in preparation for 2013 - Ultrasonic Testing of Composites. Our investment in the latest technology testing equipment demonstrates our commitment to this significant qualification programme. We will also be advertising our Nondestructive Testing training programs in Advanced Ultrasonics which have achieved accreditation by BINDT – Ultrasonic Time of Flight Diffraction and Ultrasonic Phased Array. Please take the time to visit our stand and review the program – Andy Young and Paul Jones will be in attendance to answer any questions.
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LAYTON TECHNOLOGIES 905 Address: PARKHALL BUSINESS PARK, WESTON COYNEY, STAFFS ST3 5XA Tel: +44(0) 1782 370400 Fax: +44 (0) 1782 333202 Email: aeroeng@laytontechnologies.com Website: www.laytontechnologies.com Contact: VIKKI BREESE, BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT MANAGER As a surface treatment and cleaning technology specialist and manufacturer, we operate in the most technically demanding industries for world-leading companies. Our experience and innovation makes a real difference for our customers. Managing risk, creating value, reducing production costs, improving quality and minimising environmental impact. Our priority is to maximise operational and business benefits for our customers. Surface treatment and cleaning is essential because it has implications for product performance and business reputation. It is therefore critical to ensure that every aspect of the the cleaning process has been developed with the support and professional experience of a world-class cleaning technologies company.
Lectra UK g 433 Address: 4th Floor, 5 Conduit Street, London, W1S 2XD Tel: 01274623080 Fax: 01274623099 Email: j.murphy@lectra.com Website: www.lectra.com Contact: Paul Cartledge, Account Manager Lectra is the world leader in integrated technology solutions dedicated to industries using soft materials— composites, industrial fabrics, textiles and leather. Lectra designs, develops, manufactures and supplies the global composites marketplace with industry specific 3D&2D CAD and nesting software solutions that support Lectra’s comprehensive range of automated cutting technology. Lectra partners with the world’s most prestigious organisations as they manufacture composite structures for Aerospace, Wind Energy, Marine, Automotive, Auto-sport, Defence and PPE sectors. Lectra also delivers industry expertise and consultancy services, training and dedicated support to ensure optimisation of client’s solutions and to protect investments.
Liverpool City Region LEP 1124 Address: 12 Princes Parade, Liverpool, L3 1BG Tel: 0151 227 2727 Email: info@liverpoollep.org Website: www.liverpoollep.org Contact: Steve McKeown, Advanced Manufacturing Manager, Liverpool City Region LEP Formed in March 2012, the Liverpool City Region LEP is the most innovative of its kind in the country. With a private sector led Board and political leaders representing the Local Authority areas of Halton, Knowsley, Liverpool, Sefton, St Helens and Wirral, together with its 450 Members, the LEP is driving forward greatly accelerated economic growth. This is being achieved with a clear focus on, and delivery of, the region’s Key Sector Growth Strategy. Home to over 3,000 manufacturing companies the region has particular strengths in efficient manufacturing processes and can participate in all elements of the supply chain from the design and provision of components to global clients to the final assembly of world class products.
LMT UK Ltd 146 Address: 5 ELM COURT, MERIDEN BUSINESS PARK, COVENTRY CV5 9RG Tel: 01676 523440 Fax: 01676 525379 Email: lmtuk@lmt-tools.com Website: www.lmt-uk.co.uk Contact: John Wright, Managing Director, LMT UK Ltd LMT UK Ltd is part of the international LMT Group whose range of products and services include precision tools and cutting materials for the most diverse applications in cutting and noncutting processing. The sales team at LMT UK specialize on specific applications and processes – from gear-cutting, milling, turning, drilling, reaming, thread-cutting and rolling to mould and die making, composites machining, metallurgy, heavy-duty cutting and the machining of automotive components and tool holding.
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Luna Innovations Incorporated 1030 Address: 1 Riverside Circle, Suite 400, Roanoke, VA 24016, USA Tel: 540.769.8400 Fax: 540.769.8401 Email: solutions@lunainc.com Website: www.lunainc.com Contact: Ian Shannan, Director of Sales Luna develops sensing technology and manufactures instruments that provide precise, distributed temperature and strain measurement to enhance structural design, manufacturing and testing. Luna offers the ultimate in sensing solutions with industryleading, ultra-high resolution distributed sensing with thousands of sensing points. The sensors are suitable for surface bonding or embedding in composites; and enable sensing through all stages of a structure’s life cycle including design, manufacture, installation, deployment and life monitoring.
M Wright & Sons Ltd 942 Address: Quorn Mills, Quorn,Loughborough, Leicester, LE12 8FZ Tel: ++44 (0)1509 412365 Fax: ++44 (0) 1509 415618 Email: info@mwright.co.uk Website: www.3dscarbon.com www.mwright.co.uk Contact: Nick Trueman, Business Development Manager 3DS is the carbon reinforcement project being developed by M Wright and Sons, technical weavers of Engineered Textile Structures designed for integration within high technology, composite specific applications. The Company have commissioned a bespoke CNC loom with the capability to weave innovative 3 dimensional, near net shaped, structural preforms. M Wright and Sons will be exhibiting a range of 2½ and 3D structures along with 2D reinforcement tapes and tubes in carbon fibre, glass, basalt and ceramic fibre, as well as its novel unidirectional ‘scaffold weave’ tapes. The most recent innovation for M Wright & Sons is the introduction of its Monoblock carbon fibre stock plate for customer machining of small composite parts.
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Address: Unit 23, Charnwood Business Park, North Road, Loughborough, Leicestershire, LE11 1LE Tel: 01509 264500 Fax: 01509 264480 Email: sales@lighthouse.uk.com Website: www.lighthouse.uk.com
Address: 1 Mole Business Park, Leatherhead, Surrey KT22 7BA Tel: 01372 378822 Fax: 01372 375353 Email: shayz@lotoriel.co.uk Website: www.lotoriel.co.uk
Contact: Batsi Mashiri, Marketing Coordinator Asset labels, instruction labels, vehicle legal lettering, continuous improvement labelling; equipment ID and rating plates; small data labels; shadow boards; labels incorporating 2D barcodes; electrical marking; safety signs and specialist labels can be produced instantly and economically with a Lighthouse sign and label systems. Lighthouse sign and label systems are used extensively, by vehicle manufacturers, operators, converters and assemblers throughout the UK including Airbus, Cummins Engines, Ford Motor Company and many more. Visit our stand to see the systems in operation, and discover how to achieve substantial operational improvements as well as cost savings with Lighthouse systems.
Contact: Shayz Ikram, Technical Director Visit our stand at the Composites Engineering show next month to see the exciting Voyage IR low-cost portable pulsed thermography system from Thermal Wave Imaging.
Lipco Group 1102 Address: Unit 81, Condor Close, Woolsbridge Industrial Estate, Wimborne, Dorset, BH21 6SU Tel: 01425 476036 Email: andrew.benfold@licpo.co.uk Website: www.lipco.co.uk Contact: Chris Hart, Business Development Director Lipco group is a dynamic customer-focused, advanced specialist sub-contract precision machining group offering the full range of High Precision Rapid Machining of both “One-Off” Development Prototype Components & Large Volume Strategic Production Runs of Standard Components, in a broad range of metallic and nonemetallic materials. Our machines, described in our Capacity List, offer Multi-Task CNC Machining, Turning, Milling and Grinding. We carry out in-house Quality Inspection and manage any required outsourced specialist processes such as Electro Plating, Heat Treatments and Surface Coatings. We also carry out Gun-drilling, CNC Engraving, Slotting, Tapping, and Sawing tasks, as required by our Customers.
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Thermal Wave Imaging is the world’s leading provider of thermal non-destructive testing solutions to the aerospace and automotive industries. The Voyage IR offers a complete NDT solution in a handheld package. Applications include Impact Damage, Disbonds, Delamination, Water Ingress and Adhesion & Corrosion. The system is self-contained in a single, ruggedized case, and incorporates TWI’s industry leading Thermographic Signal Reconstruction (TSR) processing technology.
Lucintel u 1251 Address: 1320 Greenway Drive, Suite 870, Las Colinas, Texas 75038, USA Tel: +1-972-636-5056 Fax: +1-877-883-5140 Email: nigel.odea@lucintel.com Website: www.lucintel.com Contact: Nigel Odea, Business Development Manager Lucintel is a premier global market research and management consulting firm that creates your equation for growth, whether you need to understand market dynamics, identify new opportunities or increase your profitability. Lucintel’s broad scope of services help you plan your growth, not only in the markets you should pursue, but also the technology and strategy required for success. For more than 14 years, our industry knowledge and expertise has helped thousands of clients create the equation for measurable results. Lucintel has hundreds of reports in over 20 industry categories. We also offer a suite of consulting services that empower our customers to increase market share and profitability.
Address: Unit 22a Navigation Drive, Hurst Business Park, Brierley Hill DY5 1UT Tel: 01384 486222 Fax: 01384 486224 Email: info@mvpeurope.co.uk Website: www.mvpeurope.co.uk Contact: Mark Owen, Managing Director, MVP Ltd Magnum Venus Products Europe Ltd. MVP Ltd was established in 1988 to serve the needs of the growing composite market. We are conveniently located in the Midlands, which gives us easy access to all parts of the UK. We provide equipment and materials for the composites industry in the UK, Ireland and many overseas manufacturing facilities. Our highly trained and experienced technical personnel support the equipment, processes and materials we supply. Uniquely, we have experience in manufacturing which allows us to provide full technical assistance in all aspects of the production process through our hands on training approach. We constantly strive to provide our customers with new technology with the support of our major suppliers.
Mahlo GmbH + Co. KG 148 Address: Donaustr.12, 93342 Saal/Donau, Germany Tel: +49-9441-601-0 Fax: +49-9441-601-102 Email: info@mahlo.com Website: www.mahlo.com Contact: Thomas Hoepfl, Sales Director, Mahlo Mahlo produces machines to the highest possible design and manufacturing standards for the composite, nonwovens, textile and paper industries. The Qualiscan QMS-12 is a modular system for measuring, logging and controlling critical process parameters over the entire width of a product, including weight per unit area, coating weight, thickness and moisture content. QMS-12 can be used in every industrial sector in which products are in the form of a web. Measurement can be carried out by our range of intelligent sensors which include beta guages, x-ray, infra-red, microwave, and laser. In addition process control functions can be utilised as standard for coating weight control and aut-die control and other parameters.
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MAKA Machinery UK Ltd 432 Address: C5 Horton Park IE, Hortonwood 7, Telford, Shropshire, TF1 7GX Tel: 01952 607700 Fax: 01952 670405 Email: iy@makauk.com Website: www.maka.com Contact: Iain Young, Sales Manager, MAKA Machinery UK Ltd MAKA, provide the worlds leading manufacturers CNC machines for Composites: - CFRP & GRP machining - High speed milling aluminium plates & profiles - Pattern Making MAKA’s advanced solutions include Carbon Dust Protection & MTB cutter lubrication & cooling, to increase tool life & make high feedrates practicable. The UK subsidiary provides after-sales support and project management to guarantee productive, robust and fully integrated solutions, with strong emphasis on energy efficiency, productivity, accuracy & safety. The company (130 staff, 7 strong UK support team, e20+ m sales,) is focused on service: the foundation of current & future business. NC Engineers will be on-hand to discuss your specific service & production requirements.
Man and Machine Ltd 203 Address: Unit 8, Thame 40, Morby Road, Thame, OX9 3RR Tel: 01844 263 700 Fax: 01844 216 761 Email: marketing@manandmachine.co.uk Website: www.manandmachine.co.uk Contact: Sarah Banfield, Marketing Manager, Man and Machine Man and Machine specialise in the supply of CAD solutions to Manufacturers, Engineers, Architects, and Product Designers. With over 60 years of combined technical experience and industry knowledge our aim is to help you to optimise your design process. Man and Machine’s specialist knowledge of the CAD infrastructure lifecycle has led them to develop an extensive set of services that improve design efficiency, and bring products to market more quickly. Visit us at stand 203 at Automotive Engineering.
Manuplas Ltd 650 Address: Unit 18 Estover Road, Plymouth, PL6 7PY Tel: +44 (0) 1752 771740 Email: andrew@manuplas.co.uk Website: www.manuplas.co.uk Contact: Andrew Wickham, Managing Director The Manuplas Group are designers, engineers and manufacturers of polymer solutions specialising in Near nett shape casting, CNC machining and polyurethane innovation. Manuplas focus on providing innovative superior quality products to meet complex customer demands in many industries including composites, marine, offshore and renewables industries. Manuplas are based in Plymouth and are dedicated to servicing their global customer base. The manuplas team look forward to meeting you to discuss their specialist capabilities.
Marbocote Ltd 849 Address: Unit 9, Dalton Way, Middlewich, Cheshire, CW10 0HU, UK Tel: 01606 738737 Fax: 01606 738846 Email: info@marbocote.co.uk Website: www.marbocote.co.uk Contact: Joanna Rimmer, Commercial Manager Marbocote Ltd manufactures and distributes a wide range of high technology release agents for the Global Composite market. Approved by the world’s leading manufacturers Marbocote release agents are leading the way in advanced processing techniques, enabling their customers to significantly reduce their manufacturing costs. During the show Marbocote will be launching two new technologies, namely high gloss Tool sealers used in the complete sealing of any high porosity substrate such as MDF, Plaster, Tooling gelcoats, Polyurethane and epoxy tooling board. Also a new water based release agent range developed for the manufacture of wind blades but also covering a wide range of applications in the general composite market.
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Address: 6 Crosshouse centre, Crosshouse Road, Southampton Tel: +44 2380 33 02 08 Fax: +44 2380 33 96 67 Email: sales@marineware.com Website: www.marineware.com
Address: Unit E Paintworks, Bath Road, Bristol, BS4 3EH Tel: 0117 9715145 Fax: 0117 9778388 Email: sales@mcmc-uk.com Website: http://www.mcmc-uk.com/
Contact: John Newnham, Managing Director ‘Marineware is a leading provider of high performance coatings and composite materials, bringing innovative and cost effective solutions to many of the world’s most demanding markets, from renewable energy to marine, industrial and automotive. As a composite supplier to household names in the marine industry and the main European distributors for Durepox, Marineware are the first stop for performance Clear Coats and advanced Composite technology. Between the Technical Sales Team and the highly experienced Customer Services Team, Marineware have a huge depth of knowledge and supplier resources to offer help and advice throughout their composites and coatings range.’
Contact: Stuart Deas, Managing Director Matrix are UK Distributor for: Sicomin Epoxy Systems. Matrix Reinforcements. Matrix Peel Ply. 3D Core. Corecork. AEC Polymers Adhesives. Map Yachting Paint Systems. The Sicomin range of Epoxy Systems cover: Hand Lay up. High Temperature. Infusion, Fire Retardent. Bonding pastes. Epoxy Foams. High Elongation Epoxy. Matrix have vast experience in all aspects of handling and processing to get the best results from the products. This includes processing, curing, incorporation of sandwich cores, and different choices of manufacturing technique. All done with an eye for detail and with respect for the bottom line. Professional Advice from a Friendly Composites Company. Call us on Freephone 0800 0744788
Materials and Engineering 1011 Research Institute Address: Sheffield Hallam University, Norfolk 501, City Campus, Howard Street, Sheffield, S1 1WB Tel: 0114 225 3500 Fax: 0114 225 3501 Email: meri@shu.ac.uk Website: http://www.shu.ac.uk/research/meri Contact: Nick Farmilo, Business Development Manager The Materials and Engineering Research Institute are showcasing the Nanofactory (ERDF funded) project, working to promote and encourage the uptake of micro and nano technology by aiding collaboration between universities and companies. We are a multi-disciplinary pursuing high-quality research & consultancy services based at Sheffield Hallam University. Our team has a highly successful track record applying cutting edge research to find innovative solutions to industry problems. Our key areas of strength include: • Engineering simulation • Product supply chain support • Failure analysis Supported by an advanced range of equipment our experts can help you find or develop the right materials. Visit us on stand 1011 for more information.
Materials Solutions 705 Address: Unit 8 Great Western Business Park, Worcester, WR4 9GN Tel: +44(0)1905-732-160 Fax: +44(0)1905-530-224 Email: sales@MaterialsSolutions.co.uk Website: www.MaterialsSolutions.co.uk Contact: Carl Brancher, CEO Materials Solutions is the largest metals Additive Manufacturer outside the USA, with a broad international client base in Europe, Asia and N. America. We specialise in Nickel superalloys for turbines and are experienced in component manufacture for aero engines and autosports. We have AS9100:Rev C approval and multiple customer approvals for Additive Manufacturing and related activities including Inspection. Materials Solutions also acts as consulting engineers developing processes delivered to customers for use on their own equipment.
Materion Aersospace 337 Metal Composites Ltd Address: 1 R A E Road, Farnborough, Hampshire, GU14 6XE United Kingdom Tel: +44(0)125 2375001 Fax: +44 (0)1252 375002 Email: andrew.tarrant@materion.com, jason. clune@materion.com, jahumbarger@ materion.com Website: www.materion.com/beryllium Contact: Dr Andrew Tarrant, Director, Materion Aerospace Metal Composites Materion AMC (formerly AMC) is a leading manufacturer of performance metal composites and alloys. Its technology is based on high quality powder metallurgy processing developed since 1993. The product range offers a combination of outstanding thermal and mechanical performance with lightweight characteristics. Our matrix composites have a proven track record in a wide range of demanding structural applications, offering customers significant advantages over conventional materials. Materion AMC has the capability and experience to confirm material quality through mechanical and non-destructive test techniques. Materion AMC works closely with its customers, enabling them to maximize performance in engineering applications.
MBRAUN UK Ltd 1226 Address: Mansfield Business Centre, Ashfield Avenue, Mansfield, Notts Tel: 01623 404329 Fax: 01623 404277 Email: p.bane@mbraun.de Website: www.mbraun.com Contact: Paul Bane, Managing Director MBRAUN and its partners offer clean environment solutions for all stages of OLED/PLED/OPV development and manufacturing – from laboratory systems to automated lines in leadingedge production environments. Supported by process tools including ovens\hotplates, coating equipment, and encapsulation equipment, MBRAUN covers every aspect of OLED/PLED/OPV research and production
Mecmesin 837 Address: Newton House, Spring Copse Business Park, Stane Street, Horsham, West Sussex, RH13 0SZ Tel: 01403 799979 Fax: 01403 799975 Email: melissa.marketing@mecmesin.com Website: www.mecmesin.com Contact: Melissa Pickburn, Marketing Assistant A leading designer & manufacturer of force and torque test equipment for over 30 years, Mecmesin offers precision test instruments and systems that are accurate, reliable and excellent value for money. We provide a tailor-made service creating the ideal testing platform, which is robust, easy-to-operate and gives top-level performance time after time! Our products enable you to perform checks on products to ensure the following: Quality, Conformance to standards, Optimised design, Cost savings Optimum performance, Efficient production, Minimum wastage
MecWash Systems 602 Address: 64 Hundred, Severn Drive, Tewkesbury Business Park, Tewkesbury, Gloucs, GL208SF Tel: 01684 271600 Fax: 01684 271601 Email: enquire@mecwash.co.uk Website: www.mecwash.co.uk Contact: Jo Hunter, Marketing Assistant MecWash Systems Limited was established in 1993 to specialise in the design and manufacture of aqueous parts cleaning and degreasing systems for engineering components offering a safe and practical alternative to harmful solvents. Our facilities include: Laboratory and R&D area for analysing customer samples Design Office with Solid Works 3D modelling software Manufacture facility for washing and water recycling systems Refurbishment and enhancement capabilities for used machines Manufacture facility for cleaners and inhibitors Agents/Distributors around the world Team of service engineers to maintain systems at peak performance. MecWash parts washers are used in the Aerospace, Automotive, Defence, General Engineering and Medical.
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Address: High March, Long March Industrial Estate, Daventry, Northants, NN11 4PG Tel: 01327 703813 Fax: 01327 871617 Email: sales@meister-abrasives.co.uk Website: www.meister-abrasives.co.uk
Address: Unit 8 The Glenmore Centre, Waterwells, Marconi Drive, Quedgeley, Gloucestershire Tel: 01452 725241 Fax: 01452 883971 Email: sales@metrology-direct.com Website: www.metrology-direct.com
Address: Unit 1, Stafford Park 17, Telford, Shropshire. TF3 3DG Tel: 01952 290961 Fax: 01952 290441 Email: jamesbeirne@midlandalloy.com Website: www.midlandalloy.com
Contact: Paul Batson, Sales & Marketing Director Meister Abrasives are a leading supplier of abrasives for grinding and finishing applications in various markets, but particularly the aerospace industry. Manufacturing a comprehensive range of coated abrasives belts with an impressive 5 day lead time, Meister represent sia, 3M and SGA. Offering Meister superabrasive products and all sizes of conventional grinding wheels, they have the complete precision and surface finishing solutions.
Contact: Steve Herbert, Director Metrology Direct is a major supplier of measurement and inspection solutions throughout the UK and Ireland. The company represents a number of world class manufacturers whose products range from basic hand held measuring instruments through to fully automated CNC controlled measuring systems. We will be exhibiting the latest non-contact measurement technology with the Hommel-Etamic Opticline shaft measuring system and the Micro-Vu Vertex vision measuring system. A range of Wolpert Wilson Hardness Testers and Hommel-Etamic surface roughness measuring systems will also be on display. Metrology Direct is a progressive company and supports its customers with comprehensive installation, calibration, training and service support packages.
Contact: James Beirne, Technical Sales Manager Midland Alloy specialise in aluminium extrusion bending, 5 axis CNC machining and coded TIG welding producing quality critical components for the automotive, rail, aerospace, medical, building and other industries.
Merc Engineering UK Ltd £ 1007 Address: Lower Clough Mill, Pendle Street, Barrowford, Lancs Tel: 01282694290 Fax: 01282613390 Email: jon.hoyle@mercgroup.co.uk Website: www.merceng.co.uk Contact: Jon Hoyle, Commercial Director Merc Engineering is a world-class precision engineering group of companies producing high quality precision parts & sub-assemblies to customer specifications. Based in Barrowford, Lancashire, the company’s team of highly skilled engineers offers over 30 years of expertise serving prolific markets such as Defence, Aerospace, Railway, Nuclear, Power Generation and Commercial sectors. The company employs 130 people across 3 manufacturing sites, including Merc Engineering, Bright Spark Precision Engineering & Stanworth Engineers Ltd. Merc’s core services include: CNC Turning, CNC Milling, CNC Sliding Head Turning, CNC Mill-Turn, EDM Spark Erosion, EDM Wire Erosion, EDM Fast-Hole Drilling, Conventional grinding Assembly capabilities.
Merlin Tools Ltd 1136 Address: Unit 21 North Road, Charnwood Business Park, Loughborough, LE11 1LE Tel: 01509 610300 Fax: 01509 610400 Email: sales@merlintools.co.uk Website: www.merlintools.co.uk Contact: Simon Howse, Sales Manager Merlin Tools is one of the UK’s leading suppliers of Solid Carbide Round Tooling manufactured in the USA in a facility with over 200 CNC Grinding Machines. With one of the largest stocks in the UK we can deliver the quality tools to meet your needs. The comprehensive range includes Standard, Bright & TiALN Coated in both Metric and imperial Sizes, Corner Radius and Corner Rounding Tools, Ultra High Performance for Aluminium and Variable Helix for High Speed Machining and a comprehensive range of Solid Carbide Performance Drills. At Advanced Engineering we are launching some exciting New Products Lines including a High Performance Miniature Range and a Full CNC Regrind Service and Bespoke Specials Service.
Metrology Software Products Ltd 639 Address: 6F Greensfield Park, Greensfield Industrial Estate, Alnwick, NE66 2DE Tel: +44 (0)1665 608193 Fax: +44 (0)1665 608194 Email: info@metsoftpro.com Website: www.metsoftpro.com Contact: Sarah Chapman, Marketing Executive We supply our award-winning 5-axis probing technology, NC-PerfectPart to many industries who use the system to perfectly align various materials from complex composite shapes to titanium parts. Highly curved, composite skins are almost impossible to manually setup. Our technology solves this by automatically aligning the part, using 5-axis machine tool probing, first time, every time giving 100% accuracy. Especially for features such as countersunk holes. NC-PerfectPart also benchmarks your machine so you will understand how well your machine tool is performing. The simple benchmark report can also be used to compare like for like machines identifying flaws and removing the frustrations of part to part variation.
Metyx Composites 1148 Address: Cesme cad. Gulsum sok. no.14 Orhanli/Tuzla Tel: +90 216 394 32 60 Fax: +90 216 394 32 58 Email: tunc.ustunel@metyx.com Website: www.metyx.com Contact: Tunc Ustunel, Vice President, Metyx Composites Metyx Composites is a division of Telateks A.S., which has been producing high quality textiles for over 60 years in Istanbul, Turkey. Among the industries that Metyx Composites serves are marine, automotive, transportation, wind energy, construction and architectural applications, infrastructure, aerospace, sports and leisure. Metyx Composites manufactures a wide range of high-performance technical textiles including multiaxial carbon, aramid and e-glass, RTM, woven reinforcements and vacuum consumables, surface veils. Other business lines are distribution, consultancy & training, fabric & core materials kitting (PVC, Balsa, PET, PUR); plug & mould production by a 5 axis CNC technology and prototyping.
Metal Improvement Company 512 Address: European Corporate Office, Hambridge Lane, Newbury, Berkshire RG14 5TU Tel: 01635 279621 Fax: 01635 279629 Email: eurosales@cwst.com Website: www.cwst.co.uk Contact: Ben Hayes, Regional Sales Manager, UK & Ireland Highly engineered surface treatments can improve the life and performance of critical components, providing protection from premature failures. Metal Improvement Company is a business unit of Curtiss-Wright Surface Technologies (CWST) a leading global organisation serving the largest equipment manufacturers in major industries, such as aerospace, automotive, power generation, oil & gas, petrochemical, marine, medical and other specialty industries. We have over 75 facilities worldwide delivering the latest in hightechnology solutions, including controlled shot/laser peening, engineered coatings and analytical services, working with our customers to solve their complex challenges and improve the life and performance of their products.
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Micro Epsilon UK Ltd 1121 Address: Unit 1 Pioneer Business Park, North Road, Ellesmere, Cheshire, CH65 1AD Tel: +44 (0)151 355 6070 Fax: +44 (0)151 355 6075 Email: info@micro-epsilon.co.uk Website: www.micro-epsilon.co.uk Contact: Glenn Wedgbrow Micro-Epsilon is an innovative company that understands the importance of providing complete solutions for Research & Technology and program applications. The company develops and manufactures sensors and sensor systems that measure displacement and temperature, distance, position, vibration, dimensions and thickness, using both contact and non-contact techniques, including 2D/3D laser optical, confocal chromatic, eddy current, capacitive, inductive, draw-wire, time-of-flight and non-contact infrared temperature sensors. Micro-Epsilon will be showcasing its unique solid state ECT (Embedded Coil Technology) for eddy current sensor technologies which offers significant benefits for aerospace applications over wound coil designs.
Extrusions are shaped to customer design, maintaining high quality, accuracy and consistency throughout production. Complex 5 axis CNC machining of 3D shaped aluminium extruded and cast parts is a core skill. Maximum envelope is 5m x 3m x 1m. Welding is undertaken by experienced coded staff. CMM Inspection assists Quality Control for full component verification. In-house tool design and manufacture using CAD/CAM and simulation software ensures cost effective and efficient introduction of new projects.
Mifa Aluminium bv 940 Address: Deltakade 4-6, 5928 PX Venlo, The Netherlands. Tel: +31 77 389 8888 Fax: +31 77 389 8989 Email: sales@mifa.nl Website: www.mifa.nl Contact: Gary Coe, UK Sales Manager At Mifa we specialise in producing precision extruded aluminium profiles. Our technology, knowledge and experience allow us to produce complex profile forms to a precision of ±0.02mm. We can extrude profile which far exceeds the standards for straightness, torsion, concentricity, parallelism, surface roughness and fit. Further processing is often unnecessary and thus saves the customer money. Due to the complexity of profile design offered by Mifa, the possibilities are endless allowing an enormous freedom of design. This, combined with the outstanding properties of aluminium and that we can supply from just 10kg, makes our precision extrusions ideal for a wide range of applications. Experience precision. Experience the Mifa standard.
Millbrook Proving Ground 303 Address: Millbrook Proving Ground Ltd, Millbrook, MK45 2JQ Tel: +44 (0) 1525 408408 Fax: +44 (0) 1525 403420 Email: info@millbrook.co.uk Website: www.millbrook.co.uk Contact: Neil Fulton, Head of Powertrain Engineering and Sales Millbrook is one of the World’s leading test and development facilities, delivering accurate, repeatable and representative test programmes for whole vehicles, components and systems. Our unique, purpose-built Proving Ground gives you access to extensive test laboratories and 70km of test track facilities including the Alpine Route, High Speed Circuit, Mile-Straight and Off-Road. We offer comprehensive low carbon test and development solutions across the automotive sector including motorcycles, cars, vans, trucks and buses. Millbrook has over 40 years’ engineering experience with industry-leading people and facilities.
MIRA Ltd 427 Address: MIRA Ltd, Watling Street, Nuneaton, Warwickshire, CV10 0TU Tel: +44 (0)24 7635 5000 Fax: +44 (0)24 7635 8306 Email: enquiries@mira.co.uk Website: www.mira.co.uk Contact: George Hartwell, Marketing Communications Co-ordinator MIRA is a world-class vehicle engineering consultancy, with a global reputation for innovation, testing and design. Hosting a core of over 550 industry experts, 90km of specialised proving ground and over 30 major test facilities, our unique offering allows our dedicated staff to provide smarter solutions to our customers’ challenging problems. By combining this with an array of advanced modelling and simulation techniques from within the same location, MIRA provides industry leading vehicle engineering, design and test capabilities for low carbon and automotive vehicles.
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Mirka (UK) Ltd 239 Address: Saxon House, Shirwell Crescent, Furzton Lake, Milton Keynes, MK4 1GA Tel: 01908 375533 Fax: 01908 376611 Email: sales.uk@mirka.com Website: www.mirka.com Contact: Julie Starkey, Marketing Communications Controller Surface preparation specialists, Mirka (UK) Ltd, manufacture a wide range of innovative dust-free sanding systems and polishes. Mirka lead the way in high performance sanding by continual investment in research and development, supported by a nationwide team of technical specialists. Come and see a live demonstration of Abranet, part of Mirka’s patented net sanding range. With a longer lifespan than traditional abrasives, Abranet creates a healthier dust-free working environment, improves cycle times and, ultimately, saves money. Its unique net construction characteristics create a finer scratch pattern ensuring a quality result from start to finish. Visit Mirka on stand 239, to see first-hand the benefits of Abranet.
mouldCAM Ltd 736 Address: 7 Holton Point, Holton Heath Trading Park, Poole, Dorset, BH16 6LT Tel: 01202 620078 Fax: 01202 621940 Email: mikew@mouldcam.com Website: www.mouldcam.com Contact: Mike Warwick, Operations Director mouldCAM – We shape innovative design. Large scale CNC Patterns and Moulds or MC3 direct mould tools. 5axis CNC Envelope of (x) 36.5m (y) 6.2m (z) 3m and 0.5mm tolerances. Production facilities in Poole, Dorset, UK - Brisbane, Australia Bristol, Rhode Island, USA. Aerospace – Architectural – Automotive – Defence – Industrial – Marine – Medical – Renewables – Stage and Screen. Specialists in carbon capable or epoxy monolithic and post cured vacuum capable mould tools and high gloss vinylester systems for low or high volume production. In-house design, engineering, mould FEA and 3D scanning. Innovation in CNC accuracy from a truly global partner that supports you locally.
MJ Allen Group Of Companies 311 Address: Hilton Road, Cobbs Wood Industrial Estate, Ashford, Kent, TN23 1EW. Tel: 01233 622214 Fax: 01233 632979 Email: shayne.walker@mjallen.co.uk Website: www.mjallen.co.uk Contact: Shayne Walker, Technical Sales Manager MJ Allen produces low and medium volume, high integrity, complex core assembly, sand castings in aluminium (to 1 tonne), grey iron (to 2 tonne), SG iron (2 tonne) and copper alloys (to 750kg). The recent expansion of our aluminium gravity die casting (to 50kg) facility has now given us a medium to high volume capability. Coupled with this, our fully equipped CNC (now with fine tolerance boring in temperature controlled environment) and conventional machine shop, with assembly and finishing on-site, enable our customers to place a single order for finished components of almost any size and volume.
Momentive Combined 1149 Composite Technologies u g Address: Unit 3 Trilogy, Concord Way, Segensworth North, Fareham, Hampshire, PO15 5RL Tel: 01489 580444 Fax: 01489 587103 Email: robin.collinson@c-c-t.co.uk Website: www.c-c-t.co.uk Contact: Robin Collinson, Sales Manager Combined Composite Technologies operates as a business unit within Momentive Speciality Chemicals, a global company of $8bn offering financial stability and resources. From Design, to prototyping and component manufacture our collaborative customer driven approach ensures the highest quality solution for tooling and components to the Aerospace, Automotive and Defence sectors. Our excellent reputation is based on providing unique solutions to complex challenges and we do this by bringing our deep technical expertise, market experience and technology portfolio to bear. Our new 44,000 sq ft facility and over 50 years’ experience can help you through the complex process of making the virtual, actual.
MonsterCAM Ltd 1239 Address: Dunning Building, Daedalus, Broom Way, Lee On The Solent, Hants, PO13 9YA Tel: 02392 550088 Fax: 02392 550088 Email: david@monstercam.co.uk Website: www.monstercam.co.uk Contact: David Seymour, Business Development, MonsterCAM With our CNC machine measuring 45m long and a volume capacity of 1,350m3, very few machining projects are out of our scope. Plugs, Patterns and Tools can be produced from styrene and paste through to ureol and epoxy tooling boards. Direct tools that cut out the need for Plugs and Patterns are becoming increasingly popular where one or two components are required. We also offer a complete moulding service to ensure that the project remains on-site from initial design through to production.
Mouldlife Ltd g 943 Address: Miro House, Western Way, WEST, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, IP33 3SP Tel: 01638750679 Fax: 01638751779 Email: julian@mouldlife.co.uk Website: www.mouldlife.co.uk
MULTIAX International CNC 1235 Address: Via Carpenè 14 - 33070 Maron di Brugnera (Pn) Italy Tel: +39 0434 598151 Fax: +39 0434 598175 Email: info@multiax.com Website: www.multiax.com Contact:
Davide Chiarottin, Sales Executive MULTIAX International CNC, based in the Italian North East, designs, manufactures and markets CNC Machining Centers for industries operating in the field of composites, light alloys, aluminum, wood and wood products. MULTIAX uses and applies the ‘twenty years’ experience in producing mainly custom solutions that meet the most challenging operations that customers are demanding in terms of quality and precision milling, drilling, profiling and modeling.
Mussett Composites Ltd 1034 Address: Little Money Road, Loddon Industrial Estate, Loddon, Norfolk. NR14 6JD Tel: 01508 522500 Fax: 01508 528769 Email: graham.muff@mussett.co.uk Website: www.mussett.co.uk Contact:
Graham Muff, Composites Manager
Contact: Julian Ferries, Director Mouldlife was established in 1997, as the UK distributor for Polytek® silicones and polyurethanes, supplying materials to Giftware manufacturers, sculptors, rapid tooling companies and TV & film studios. Throughout that time Mouldlife firmly established itself as an efficient professional and knowledgeable supply company. As a result of our close customer relationships we have been able to expand into new and exciting market sectors. Our growing product range includes; Model and tooling boards, Epoxy and Acrylic tooling resins, release agents, adhesives and many other ancillary products.
Mussett Composites Ltd design and manufacture advanced composite components for high performance industries such as motorsport, automotive and marine. We can take your requirements from concept design to production using our 3D CAD design facilities and then produce components with a range of processing techniques from autoclave and vacuum bag cure to resin infusion and other ‘out of autoclave’ techniques. We can also offer in-house machining of composite components in conjunction with our sister company, Mussett Engineering Ltd and the ability to produce all of the metallic components required for mould loose tooling and component inserts, in a range of materials. We look forward to helping you with your next composite project.
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Address: 21 Johnson Road Ferndown Industrial Estate Wimborne BH21 7SE Tel: 441202850440 Fax: 441202850443 Email: sales@msamfg.co.uk Website: www.msamfg.co.uk Contact: Isobel Bennett-Sime, Administration Manager MSA Manufacturing Limited, the specialist core and laminate materials kit-cutting provider to the composites industry is pleased to announce: New Capability & Extended Capacity We are now able to kit-cut laminate materials, including dry laminates, pre-pregs and aramid materials, and hold pre-preg materials within new freezer storage. This complements our established ability to kit cut a wide variety of core materials, alloys, cured fibre-glass, G10 and carbon via 3 & 5 axis routers and waterjet. The addition of 2 new machines in 2012, including a large cnc knifecutter (laminate kit-cutter), extends our capacity and capability within a new 400m2 production facility expansion. We pride ourselves on making your life EASIER.
MSC Software Ltd 824 Address: Quatro House, Lyon Way, Frimley, GU16 7ER Tel: 01276 804785 Fax: 01276 804814 Email: info.uk@mscsoftware.com Website: www.mscsoftware.com/uk Contact: Peter Roberts, Account Manager MSC Software is one of the ten original software companies and the worldwide leader in multidiscipline simulation. As a trusted partner, MSC Software helps companies improve quality, save time and reduce costs associated with design and test of manufactured products. Academic institutions, researchers, and students employ MSC technology to expand individual knowledge as well as expand the horizon of simulation. MSC Software’s engineering simulation technology is used by leading manufacturers for linear and nonlinear finite element analysis (FEA), acoustics, CFD, multiphysics, optimization, fatigue and durability, multi-body dynamics, and control systems simulation.
Address: Bahnhofstr. 20, 28865 Lilienthal/Bremen, Germany Tel: +49 (4298) 9220 Fax: +49 (4298) 922129 Email: contact@nabertherm.de Website: www.nabertherm.com Contact:
Chris Jackson, Sales Nabertherm with 350 employees worldwide have been developing and producing industrial furnaces for many different applications for over 60 years. As a manufacturer, Nabertherm offers the widest and deepest range of furnaces worldwide. 150,000 satisfied customers in more than 100 countries offer proof of our commitment to excellent design, quality and cost efficiency. Short delivery times are ensured due to our complete inhouse production and our wide variety of standard furnaces.
National Composites Centre 1355 Address: Bristol & Bath Science Park, Emersons Green, Bristol BS16 7FS Tel: 0117 3707 600 Email: info@nccuk.com Website: www.nccuk.com Contact:
Tom Hitchings, Business Development Director The National Composites Centre (NCC), located at the Bristol & Bath Science Park on the north east side of Bristol, brings together dynamic companies and enterprising academics to develop new technologies for the design and rapid manufacture of advanced composites. The 8,500 m2 facility provides an innovative and collaborative environment for companies from all sectors, complete with manufacturing facilities at an industrial scale and rapid manufacturing processes capable of building prototypes to validate design concepts. As a member of the High Value Manufacturing Catapult Centre, the NCC has access to capital investment funds to maintain the Centre as a state of the art facility.
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URT SHARES A SECRET Photo courtesy of Ministry of Defence under the Open Government Licence
At URT Group, much of our work is strictly confidential. URT-made composite components have to satisfy the most secretive clients and withstand the most demanding environments, from F1 race tracks to theatres of war. In addition to motorsport and defence, URT also offers a technology-driven service to other industries, including automotive, marine and leisure. URT designs, machines and manufactures a wide range of composite components, large and small. Another well-kept secret is that URT has quietly grown, from modest beginnings 11 years ago, to become a market leader. Thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s now a 100-strong team at URTâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s state-of-the-art, 98,000 sq ft manufacturing facilities in Bognor Regis. But before you visit us on the south coast to find out more, visit us online. www.urtgroupltd.com
Specialist composite component and assembly manufacturers Phone: +44 (0)1243 829 126 or Email: info@urtgroupltd.com
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Address: Hampton Road, Teddington, Middlesex. TW11 0LW Tel: 020 8977 3222 Fax: 020 8943 7160 Email: andy.morris@npl.co.uk Website: www.npl.co.uk ConTaCT: Andy Morris, Business Development Manager The National Physical Laboratory (NPL) is the UK’s National Measurement Institute, responsible for the maintenance and development of measurement standards, ensuring traceability of UK measurement and defining and improving international standards. NPL combines “science with commerce” to meet the needs of the global advanced manufacturing industry through developing and applying world class metrology solutions, training, and the dissemination of measurement best practice. NPL services include; precision component measurement, CMM programming and programme validation and materials modelling and characterisation. NPL’s training framework offers a range of national measurement qualifications, helping to raise productivity and reduce waste.
natural Performance Composites Address: Tel: Email: Website:
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9 Wolford Road, Todenham +44 7966 478269 tom@natural-performance.co.uk www.natural-performace.co.uk
ConTaCT: Tom Wrigley, Partner Natural Performance Composites aims to deliver a high performance composite solution from sustainable and low CO2 generating products. We offer a range of environmental friendly and cost effective solutions.
nelson Stud Welding UK Address: Tel: Fax: Email: Website:
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47/49, Edison Road, aylesbury, HP19 8TE 01296 433500 01296 487930 roger.fellows@nelson-europe.co.uk www.nelson-europe.co.uk
ConTaCT: Roger Fellows, Sales Engineer Nelson Stud Welding is the original inventor, manufacturer and supplier of stud welding equipment and weld studs. We supply equipment and studs to all industries including specific stud welding equipment for the automotive industry. At the Auto Engineering Exhibition we will have the latest Nelson N4 auto stud welder on display along with our new range of Inverter stud welders. Nelson Stud Welding is a Doncasters Group Limited company and we are also able to offer performance critical, cold formed and deep hole drilling fastener products from EBC Industries, Ferry Cap and Specialty Bar Products.
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Address: 4a Broom Business Park, Chesterfield, S41 9QG, UK. Tel: +44 1246266244 Fax: +44 1246266249 Email: gemma.smith@netcomposites.com Website: www.netcomposites.com ConTaCT: Gemma Smith, Communications Manager We are organised into 4 areas: Technology: R&D, prototyping & testing of novel materials & manufacturing technologies. We’ve equipment for moulding, prepregging, vacuum forming & resin infusion, materials testing machines & component fabrication facilities. Insight: Training & events on a range of composites topics. We produce market reports, technology roadmaps, foresight studies, best practice guides & a number of networks including Composites UK, NGCC, & the EMCN. Information: Website gives access to a wealth of composites information including guides, news, calendar, glossary, directory & jobs. Each week we send a newsletter to over 15,000 individuals. Store: Online store selling composites related books, DVDs, reports, gifts & kits.
netzsch Instruments
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Address: Unit 6, Element Court, Mercury Point, Hilton Cross Business Park, Wolverhampton. WV10 7FE Tel: 01902 306645 Fax: 01902 725954 Email: uk.thermal@netzsch.com Website: www.netzsch-thermal-analysis.com ConTaCT: Eileen Smith, Sales Engineer NETZSCH Analysing and Testing has a product portfolio for applications in thermal analysis and thermophysical properties testing that rank among the best in the market for meeting the high demands associated with reliable manufacturing and state of the art research and development. The main techniques include Differential Scanning Calorimetry (DSC), Dynamic Mechanical Analysis (DMA), Dilatometry (DIL), Laser Flash Analysis (LFA), Thermogravimetric Analysis (TGA) and Evolved Gas analysis. These techniques give insight into the thermal properties of polymers and composites, and can be used to characterise plastic and rubber compounds, and to determine information regarding the condition or processing history of specific samples
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Address: amos Drive, Greencroft Industrial Park, Stanley, Co Durham, DH9 7YE Tel: 01207 523010 Fax: 01207 523011 Email: commercial@nicholsons.co.uk Website: www.nicholsons.co.uk ConTaCT: Liz Green, Business Development Director Nicholsons Sealing Technologies Ltd are global specialists in the design and manufacture of resilient metal seals, gaskets and ancillary components. Our diverse range of precision metal sealing solutions accommodates extreme compression, temperature and pressure. Nicholsons deliver a complete engineering service from design and prototype manufacture to full volume production of standard, optimised and bespoke seals. With ISO/AS/TS and NADCAP accreditations, Nicholsons integrated service includes machining, rolling, forming, heat treatment and chemical processing.
nikken Kosakusho Europe Ltd
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Address: Precision House - Mangham Way Rotherham - S61 4RL Tel: 01709 366306 Fax: 01709 376683 Email: sales@nikken-world.com Website: www.nikken-world.com ConTaCT: Robert Prior, Group Marketing Manager Nikken Kosakusho manufactures CNC Rotary Table & NC Tooling products. Our products are known for their quality, reliability and life-long performance, ensuring customers can compete and win in tough, demanding market sectors. Nikken Kosakusho Europe Ltd is based at the Euro Centre&#65279; in Rotherham. This European sales and distribution hub was officially opened in 1999 and houses teams of application and service engineers.
nikon Metrology UK Ltd
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Address: EMa, argosy Road, Castle Donington, Derby DE74 2Sa Tel: +44 (0)1332 811349 Fax: +44 (0)1332 639881 Email: sales_uk@nikonmetrology.com Website: www.nikonmetrology.com ConTaCT: Becky Lee, UK Marketing Manager Nikon Metrology offers the most complete and innovative metrology product portfolio, including state-of-the-art 2.5D vision measuring systems complemented with optical and mechanical 3D metrology solutions. These reliable and innovative metrology solutions respond to the advanced inspection requirements of manufacturers active in consumer, automotive, aerospace, electronics, medical and other industries. Systems are available in both fixed and portable configurations, equipped with a single or multiple sensors. 2.5D video measuring systems from Nikon Metrology include precision optical and digital imaging systems for noncontact surface inspection, reconciling high precision with maximum productivity.
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Address: 33 Holton Road, Holton Heath Trading Park, Poole, Dorset, BH16 6LT Tel: 01202 623934 Fax: 01202 621940 Email: m.northey@norco.co.uk Website: www.norco.co.uk ConTaCT: Mark Northey, Director NORCO GRP Ltd is an ISO 9001, 14001 and 18001 accredited and business established in 1985 in Poole, Dorset and employing 160 people. We specialise in GRP mouldings and Composite structures for all industries and operate from 4 sites with an overall capacity of 85,000sqft. Our team can provide a genuine one shop solution for your project. Markets we serve include: Aerospace – Architectural – Automotive – Defence – Industrial – Marine – Medical – Renewables – Stage & Screen. Capabilities include: design, development and engineering, 5 axis cnc patterns & moulds, FEA, CMM, Hand lamination, spray gelcoat, rtm light, resin infusion, pre-preg, vacuum, post curing, spray paint finishes and fit out.
noRD CoMPoSITES UK Ltd Address: Tel: Fax: Email:
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ConTaCT: Anne-Sophie Lavens, Director Nord Composites is a formulator of polyester resins and gel coats specialising in innovative products with a solution based approach to product development. With our main manufacturing facilities in Picardy France, we are able to offer cost effective solutions to the composites industry with speed and efficiency. With 3 R&D laboratories, we are constantly developing new products based on current and future market demand and we are the leaders in rapid tooling systems, exporting worldwide. In the UK we specialise in pigment, coloured gel coat and top coat manufacture, with a rapid response to customer needs. We provide a comprehensive portfolio of polyesters, vinylesters, tooling products, reinforcements and ancillary equipment.
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Address: Pendle Business Centre, Commercial Road, nelson, Lancashire, BB9 9BT Tel: 01282604444 Fax: 01282604000 Email: victoria.ingham@aerospace.co.uk Website: www.aerospace.co.uk ConTaCT: Victoria Ingham, Marketing Manager The NWAA is the flagship organisation representing some 750 member companies and stakeholders involved in the UK’s premier aerospace cluster and the model for industry-led organisations throughout Europe. Our Mission: ‘To provide a fully integrated support structure for North West Aerospace companies.’ The NWAA is responsible for shaping the industry through strategic thinking and delivery, by driving innovation and providing supply chain excellence and other business support programmes.The NWAA achieve this through working with key stakeholders within the industry to develop products, services and supply chain development programmes that will shape the industry for the future.
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Address: Enterprise House, 30 Billing Road, northampton, nn15DQ Tel: 01604 609393 Fax: 01604 627401 Email: julia.schumacher@northamptonshireep. co.uk Website: http://www.northamptonshireep.co.uk ConTaCT: Julia Schumacher, Business Partnership Manager Northamptonshire Enterprise Partnership was formed in April 2011 and is the county’s economic development company. Led by business and funded by Northamptonshire County Council, our objective is to attract new business investment and support and achieve business growth in Northamptonshire. Northamptonshire is home to a unique supply chain of over 1000 High Performance Technology businesses, known as the Northamptonshire High Performance Technologies Network. Northamptonshire Enterprise Partnership lead a successful programme of support, including funding, skills, export and supply chain development aimed to enhance the networks prominence within the world leading High Performance Technologies industry.
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NT CADCAM Ltd 100 Address: Waterslade House, Thame Road, Haddenham, Buckinghamshire, HP17 8NT Tel: 01844 295 235 Fax: 01844 295 236 Email: sales@ntcadcam.co.uk Website: www.ntcadcam.co.uk Contact: Neil McArthur, Sales and Marketing Director NT CADCAM introduced SolidWorks 3D design and modelling software to the UK market in 1996 and has over 17 years of SolidWorks experience combined with local industry knowledge. Our Customer base is currently over 2,600 UK Clients and continues to grow within a variety of industries and engineering markets. NT CADCAM have recently been appointed Master Reseller for the UK and Ireland for TransMagic data translation software. TransMagic simplifies the transfer of 3D CAD data between applications, improves the quality of 3D model files and significantly reduces manufacturing costs. NT CADCAM’s success is built upon being 100 percent focused on our customers’ needs: supplying, training and supporting SolidWorks from our 10 regional offices.
Nusil Technology LLC 1006b Address: 1050 Cindy Lane, Carpinteria, CA-93013 USA Tel: 00 1 805 684 8780 Fax: 00 1 805 566 9905 Email: ReneeC@nusil.com Website: www.nusil.com Contact: Renee Chelew, Marketing Coordinator NuSil Technology is a global manufacturer of silicone materials for aerospace products requiring precise and predictable materials performance. NuSil’s silicone materials deliver thermally and electrically conductive adhesives, potting compounds, encapsulants, fast-curing silicones, as well as the most extensive line of low outgassing silicone materials, which are highly resilient in extreme temperatures of space. NuSil operates laboratories and processing facilities in North America and provides on-site, in-person application engineering support worldwide.
Objet Printer Solutions 511 Address: Faraday House, Woodyard Lane, Foston, Derby, Derbyshire, DE65 5DJ Tel: 01283 585955 Fax: 01283 585181 Email: info@ops-uk.com Website: www.ops-uk.com Contact: Andrew Fulton OPS are the UK’s premier factory authorized supplier for Objet’s full range of 3D printers. Objet 3D printers are used for Rapid Prototyping and Rapid Manufacturing, turning CAD designs in physical models for Fit, Form and Functional evaluation. OPS will be demonstrating Objet’s very latest Multi Material desktop 3D printer. This system has revolutionized in house prototyping, producing cost effective models without compromising accuracy and surface quality.
Oceanscan Ltd 808 Address: Bridge of Don, Aberdeen, AB23 8WJ Tel: 01224 707000 Fax: 01224 707001 Email: rental@oceanscan.co.uk Website: www.oceanscan.co.uk Contact: Jonathan Bancroft, Sales and Marketing Manager Oceanscan is a global leader in rental equipment, providing the very latest NDT technologies to the oil and gas, aerospace, power gen, petrochemical, automotive, renewables and nuclear industries. From its United Kingdom offices in Bridge of Don, Aberdeen and supported by a worldwide network of partner companies, Oceanscan offers a 24/7 service to its customers. We supply advanced and conventional non-destructive testing and inspection systems to more than 10,000 customers throughout the world. Oceanscan also offers it’s clients a unique site support service where one of our PCN certified tech’s will support and assist your on site needs.
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Address: Bradbourne Drive, Tilbrook, Milton Keynes, MK7 8AT Tel: 00 44 1908 377 277 Fax: 00 44 1908 361 362 Email: info.balzers.uk@oerlikon.com Website: www.oerlikon.com/balzers/uk
Address: Units 1 and 2, Bicester Business Centre, Telford Road, Oxfordshire OX26 4LD Tel: +44 1869 290003 Fax: +44 1869 369429 Email: Info.UK@openmind-tech.com Website: www.openmind-tech.com
Contact: Toby Middlemiss With over thirty years’ experience in the field of wear protection, Oerlikon Balzers is promoting its advanced surface technologies applied on precision components and performance tools. The unique frictional and wear properties of BALINIT® coatings enable higher performance with smaller dimensions and weight, increased service life and functional reliability, replacement of expensive special materials, reduced consumption of lubricants and lower maintenance costs and dry running. Visitors to Advanced Engineering UK are welcome to visit stand 805 to meet Oerlikon Balzers team of experts who will be on-hand to guide users to the optimum coating solution for their applications.
Contact: Adrian, Smith, Managing Director OPEN MIND Technologies AG is a leading developer of CAD/CAM software designed to increase productivity, reduce manufacturing costs and manufacture parts of the highest possible quality.
OGP UK 827 Address: Faraday House, Tomlinson Business Park, Woodyard Lane, Foston, Derbyshire DE65 5DJ Tel: 01283 585933 Fax: 01283 585181 Email: Andrewf@ogpuk.com Website: www.ogpuk.com Contact: Andrew Fulton, Managing Director Higher versatility, improved productivity and significant reductions in lead time is OGP UK’s demonstration theme for three of its 3-D measuring centres able to combine different measuring processes into a single automatic machine. OGP UK will show its low cost place-and-go, non-contact Snap which takes less than 3 secs to grab all part feature dimensions placed within its 78 mm field of view and its OGP Flash to demonstrate the use of video data capture, Renishaw touch and TTL laser probe for 3-D geometry and fast surface scanning. The OGP Vantage also has the capability to integrate video, touch and micro-probe tactile measurement, laser scanning and white light combined with 5-axis positioning in a single seamless measuring cycle.
The hyperMILL system offer a comprehensive set of tools with systems available from 2D feature-oriented solutions for milling or turning standard parts through to software for complex 5-axis simultaneous machining. hyperMILL is in use in thousands of installations around the globe and is used in aerospace, automotive, motorsport, medical and utility markets.
OPS Ltd 511 Address: Faraday House, Tomlinson Business Park, Woodyard Lane, Foston, Derbyshire DE65 5DJ Tel: 01283 585955 Fax: 01283 585181 Email: andrewf@ops-uk.com Website: www.ops-uk.com Contact: Andrew Fulton, Managing Director Selected for its capability to create 3D printer models, the Objet Connex multi-material 3D printer will be demonstrated using up to 14 different material properties from 2 core material types to produce a single part. Theses can be selected from over 60 materials with a variety of mechanical properties and textures as well as featuring visual transparency to the high rigidity found in ABS grade engineering plastics. The Objet Connex has a build accuracy between 0.1 and 0.3 mm and will print multi-material or work in high speed mode with layer thicknesses of 30 microns. For single material it has an industry-leading high resolution capability of 16 microns. OPS can supply the whole Objet range from the desktop 24 to Connex 500.
Olympus Industrial u 924 Address: KeyMed House, Stock road, Southend on Sea, Essex. SS2 5QH Tel: 01702 616333 Fax: 01702 444266 Email: industrial@olympus.co.uk Website: www.olympus-ims.com Contact: John Crooks, Exhibitions Manager Olympus is renowned as the leading manufacturer and supplier of non-destructive testing and remote visual inspection equipment for engineering and maintenance applications throughout the world. Olympus provides industry leading non-destructive testing technologies including ultrasound phased-array, eddy current, and eddy current array, plus an extensive range of IPLEX videoscopes, fiberscopes, and borescopes for all of your remote inspection needs. i-SPEED High Speed Video Cameras, offering up to 1,000,000 frames per second are also within our product portfolio, and XRF (X-Ray Fluorescence) analysers, with a multitude of applications across industry, including QA or PMI (Positive Material Identification), complete our product range.
ONDRIVES Ltd 821 Address: FOXWOOD INDUSTRIAL PARK, FOXWOOD ROAD, CHESTERFIELD, DERBYSHIRE, S41 9RN Tel: 01246 455500 Fax: 01246 455522 Email: sales@ondrives.com Website: www.ondrives.com Contact: AMANDA LAUGHTON, SALES MANAGER, ONDRIVES Ltd Ondrives Ltd is a precision manufacturer specialising in the production of gears, gear assemblies and gearboxes. These are all produced in-house to exacting standards in the UK. Purpose built warehouse facilities and machine shops housing the latest CNC machinery, gear cutting equipment, de-burring, milling, CMM inspection clean rooms and state-of-the-art computer systems all ensure the highest standards are met, whilst meeting customer’s just-in-time requirements. Gearboxes include worm wheel, helical, spur and epicyclic types as standard whilst the precision gear range has spurs, pinions, bevels, racks, helicals, worms and wheels, pulleys, belts, sprockets and chains compleing the range. Specials are also available to customer’s specs.
OSG UK Ltd 1027 Address: 5 Bentalls, Pipps Hill Industrial Estate, Basildon, Essex, SS14 3BY Tel: 0845 305 1066 Fax: 0845 305 1067 Email: sales@osg-uk.com Website: uk.osgeurope.com Contact: Paul Hiorns, UK Sales Manager OSG operate the most advanced manufacturing facilities worldwide totally dedicated to the precision manufacturing of taps, cutters, drills and tools for composite materials. OSG’s world class R&D facilities are staffed by highly trained engineers, all dedicated to developing the highest quality products available. All our standard products include features offered as premium by our competition, hold closer tolerances, and stand up to the most extreme conditions. Our company has long been renowned for breakthroughs in cutting tool technology. We have been particulary effective within industries such as automotive, aerospace and mould & die that use new high performance machining equipment.
Ostling Etchmark Ltd 907 Address: Unit 5 Romford Road, Astonfields Ind Est, Stafford Tel: 01785 253143 Fax: 01785 223282 Email: etchmark@ostling.com Website: www.etchmark.co.uk Contact: Nick Haynes, Product Manager Ostling Etchmark Ltd are manufacturers and suppliers of a wide range of marking solutions. Ranging from low cost entry model electrochemical through to fully automated dot peening and laser marking systems. Ostling Etchmark Ltd are part of the word wide Ostling group of companies providing solutions and support globally. We supply a full range of consumable items to support our marking systems. We are pleased to be exhibiting the all in one laser marking station ‘LaseBox’ at the advanced engineering exhibition, offering a very competitive solution for many laser marking needs.
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P & S Tools Ltd 1006 Address: Spring Lane South, Malvern, Worcs. WR14 1AT Tel: 01684 563632 Fax: 01684 560825 Email: info@pstools.co.uk Website: www.pstools.co.uk Contact: Tony Perkins, Director UK Aerospace precision engineers with 40 years experience of supplying engineering, toolmaking and design services to the aerospace, petro-chemical and automotive sectors. Sustained investment in modern 5 axis CNC machining centres, metrology equipment together with our long experience in ‘critical and sensitive’ parts has enabled achievement of the highest level aerospace accreditations with Rolls-Royce being a client since 1979. Additionally we have internal design and prototype development skills to resolve complex manufacturing problems with consistent quality and reliability. Further investment in employee training and quality assurance processes has ensured that we are approved to ISO9001:2008 and EN/AS9100 “C”.
u ADS Members Patterns & Moulds Ltd 1035
Contact: ROBERT LEWIS, SALES MANAGER PAB COVENTRY LTD ARE A SUPPLIER OF SHEET METAL COMPONENTS AND FABRICATIONS TO THE AUTOMOTIVE,POWER GENERATION AND DEFENCE INDUSTRIES.WE SPECIALISE IN THE MANUFACTURE OF PROTOTYPE AND NICHE VOLUME COMPLEX COMPONENTS AND FABRICATIONS IN STEEL/ ALUMINIUM/STAINLESS STEEL INVOLVING LOW COST TOOLING TECHNIQUES.WE HOLD ALL THE QUALITY ACCREDITATIONS THAT ARE NECESSARY TO OPERATE IN THE AUTOMOTIVE,DEFENCE AND AEROSPACE INDUSTRIES INCLUDING FORD Q1. OUR TURNOVER REACHED £4.1M IN 2011 AND OUR MAJOR CLIENTS INCLUDE ASTON MARTIN,GENERAL DYNAMICS.JAGUAR LANDROVER ECT.WE ARE A PRIVATLY OWNED COMPANY AND HAVE INVESTED WELL OVER A MILLION POUNDS IN NEW CAPITAL EQUIPMENT IN THE LAST YEAR IN ORDER TO OFFER OUR CLIENTS COST EFFECTIVE MANUFACTURING SOLUTIONS.
PARKHILL TEXTILES Ltd g 535 Address: GORDON STREET MILL, WORSTHORNE, BURNLEY Tel: 01282 458957 Fax: 01282 437985 Email: sales@parkhill.co.uk Website: www.parkhill.co.uk Contact: JONATHAN RIDGE, DIRECTOR Parkhill are manufacturers of woven, knitted and tufted two and three dimensional glass fibre reinforcement fabrics for the composites industry.We manufacture many standard fabrics in synthetics, glass fibre and high modulus fibre such as carbon fibre and aramids, however the vast majority of our fabrics are tailor made to our customers requirements to ensure maximum performance, strength and cost benefit to the product. Our many years of textile knowledge and experience enable us to manufacture two dimensional and complex three dimensional fibreglass fabrics, which are used as pre-forms within the composites industry. Woven glass fibre fabrics are offered in many weave styles along with uni-axial and bi-axial zero crimp glass fabrics.
Patrick Thorn & Co 200 Address: Baytree House, 3 Gloucester Drive, Wraysbury, Berks. TW18 4TY Tel: +44 1784 466474 Fax: +44 1784 466476 Email: patrick.thorn@patrick-thorn.co.uk Website: www.patrick-thorn.co.uk Contact: Patrick Thorn, Proprietor Our vision has been and still is to provide tools for the creative and the right solution for the clients needs. Our business of the last 21 years revolves around capturing 3D and the output to machining systems. Products that are core to out clients on the capture side are the MicroScribe digitisers, that now have the ability to add a laser scanner, and the Artec3D scanners. Output to any CNC milling system of either fixed multi axis platform or moving robotics. The largest selling milling system is the Roland MDX machines with Picasoft’s Mayka. Patrick is Roland DG UK’s 3D consultant and has been with Roland for the last 9 years as part of their 3D team. So we will be showing the popular Roland MDX40A and the New MPX90M marking machine.
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PES (UK) Ltd 717
Address: Unit D2, Wymeswold Ind Park, Burton On The Wolds, Loughborough, Leicestershire LE12 5TY Tel: 01509 881581 Fax: 01509 881681 Email: gary@patternsandmoulds.com Website: www.patternsandmoulds.com
Address: Unit 1, Watling Close, Sketchley Meadows Business Park, Hinckley, Leicestershire, LE10 3EZ Tel: +44 (0) 1455 251 251 Fax: +44 (0) 1455 251 252 Email: sales@pesukltd.com Website: www.pesukltd.com
Contact: Gary Lucas, Director Patterns and Moulds Ltd is exhibiting for the second time at the UK Composites show. The range of services provided is extensive, from CAD/CAM based design, model / pattern making to large scale mould tooling. On our stand (No.1035) visitors will be able to see CNC machined patterns produced on our 2 large scale 5 axis CNC machines and mould parts finished to varying levels. Learn about successful projects recently completed for numerous customers in the composites, marine and automotive industries. We have expertise in the production techniques needed to fabricate a wide range of modelling and tooling products, from CNC machined timber, MDF, modelling and tooling boards, through to polyester and epoxy-based seamless modelling pastes.
Contact: Robert Elsey, Managing Director PES is the world leader in providing high quality engineered products and materials to Global Industries, complemented by our Specialist Installation, Commissioning and Industrial Measurement Services. Since 1979, PES has collaborated with its European Product Partners to deliver innovative Vibration, Acoustic and Levelling solutions to the Aerospace, Construction, F1, Engineering, Printing, Energy (Onshore & Offshore), Automotive, and Defence Industries.
PAB COVENTRY Ltd £ 1217 Address: FALKLAND CLOSE, COVENTRY, WEST MIDLANDS, CV4 8HW Tel: 02476 694419 Fax: 02476 467799 Email: robertl@pabcoventry.co.uk Website: www.pabgroup.co.uk
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Process Engineering 1106 Control & Maintenance Address: Suite 1, Lead Centre, Dane Valley Road, Broadstairs, Kent, CT10 3JJ Tel: 01843 604665 Fax: 01843 863786 Email: dan@pecm.co.uk Website: www.pecm.co.uk Contact: Danny Humphrys, Sales Manager Company Profile: Process Engineering Control & Maintenance is a lively, engaging, insightful independent publication & directory which offers practical advice & solutions on the technical and management challenges faced by engineers and managers in the process & maintenance industries. Every issue of the magazine contains the latest news, in-depth features, together with the latest product innovations, case studies showing how process engineers are implementing new technologies to reduce costs and the impact on the environment.
Pentaxia Ltd 1031 Address: 40-44 Longbridge Lane, Derby DE24 8UJ Tel: 01332 574870 Fax: 01332 573568 Email: sales@pentaxia.co.uk Website: www.pentaxia.co.uk Contact: Stephen Ollier, Managing Director Pentaxia provides a total advanced composites production service at our modern 15,000sqft facility. From design and development in most cad formats to production utilising Delcam PowerMill, of patterns, moulds, jigs and fixtures using our four large full 5 axis machines Our very experienced composites manufacturing team can produce a full range of composite products using our two new state of the art autoclaves and manufacturing facilities. We offer a full inspection service using our CMM’s and Delcam PowerInspect. Naturally we are ISO9001 BSI approved and expect AS9100 shortly. With our highly qualified workforce ( 25% of our 30+ staff have a first degree in engineering), we welcome challenging and innovative development opportunities
Permabond Engineering 1032 Adhesives Ltd Address: Wessex Business Park, Wessex Way, Colden Common, Winchester, Hampshire, SO21 1WP Tel: 01962 711 661 Fax: 01962 711 662 Email: info.europe@permabond.com Website: www.permabond.co.uk Contact: Craig Simpson, Sales Manager, Permabond Engineering Adhesives Ltd Permabond manufactures engineering adhesives including a range designed specifically for bonding composites. Adhesives offer an effective way of joining composites, helping maintain the structural integrity and performance of your composite material, whilst giving a high-strength, high performance bond and an aesthetically pleasing appearance. New for 2012, Permabond is launching a range of new single part and 2 part epoxies developed for bonding carbon fibre and other composites, and an Engineer’s Adhesive Guide in the form of an iPhone app . For more information or to discuss your particular application to identify the optimum adhesive, come and visit us in hall 1, stand 1032.
PES is the proud and exclusive UK & Ireland agent for the following: CFM Schiller – Vibration Isolation Systems for Test Rigs, Seismic Block Design BILZ – Vibration Isolation STOLLE – Bed/Angle/T-Slot Plates, Surface Tables BWF – Fixators PINTA – Industrial Acoustic Control
PES (UK) Limited – 1006c Industrial Measurement Address: Unit 1, Watling Close, Sketchley Meadows Business Park, Hinckley, Leicestershire, LE103EZ Tel: +44 (0) 1455 251 251 Fax: +44 (0) 1455 251 252 Email: sales@pesukltd.com Website: www.pesukltd.com Contact: Pete Beaumont, Metrology Engineer PES is the world leader in providing high quality engineered products and materials to Global Industries, complemented by our Specialist Installation, Commissioning and Industrial Measurement Services. PES Industrial Measurement Division is proud to offer a full range of services: • Industrial Alignment, Inspection, Survey • Jig/Fixtures calibration & certification, Steam Turbine Retrofit, Wing assembly • Wind Turbine – blades & nacelle • Robot Calibration, offline programming, Automated Inspection Cells • SpatialAnalyzer 3D Measurement Software – sales, support, demo, training • iGPS – modular large volume tracking system • Laser Tracker Hire (Leica – AT401, AT901,TDA5000, TDRA6000) • Accessory Supply • Consultation
Peterson Spring Europe 510 Address: Heath House, Hewell Road, Redditch, B97 6AY Tel: 0044 (0)1527 585657 Fax: 0044 (0)1527 588317 Email: nick.scroggs@pspring.eu.com Website: www.pspring.com Contact: Nick Scroggs, Sales Manager Manufacturers of Engineered Metal Products. The product range includes : - Springs – Engine Valve, Torsion, Extension & Compression - Pressings and Stampings - Rings - Wireforms - Assemblies - Clips & Clamps
Pexa Ltd £ 919 Address: Springwood Business Park, Holywell Green, West Yorks, HX4 9BJ Tel: +44 (0) 1422 314400 Fax: +44 (0) 1422 314401 Email: info@pexa.co.uk Website: www.pexa.co.uk Contact: Jim Rowbotham, Managing Director Pexa is a supplier of high technology materials to the aerospace, defence, energy and electronics industries. We are trusted partners of brand leading industrial product manufacturers; we employ progressive supply chain systems to deliver our promises. Our mission is to assist our customers to meet their own business objectives using our products and services; these products include surface finishing materials, aircraft maintenance products, application equipment and unique packaging solutions. Visit us to handle samples of our Spray2Fix 2K paint aerosols and NDT products. We are also focussing on our new 58 series aerospace topcoat production line. See our conductive coatings for RF/EM shielding and urethane finishes for wind turbines.
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Address: Charnwood Building, Holywell Park, Ashby Road, Loughborough, LE11 3AQ Tel: 01509 839000 Fax: 01509 839000 Email: enquiry@phasevision.com Website: www.phasevision.com
Address: Conference House, 152 Morrison Street, Edinburgh, EH3 8EB Tel: 0131 200 6006 Fax: 0131 200 6006 Email: info@plysim.com Website: www.PlySim.com
Contact: Penny Flavill, Sales Administrator Phase Vision Quartz Scanner uses SmartFringe technology, a patented system based on structured white light, to measure 3D objects both accurately and quickly. The Quartz Scanner consists of two main elements - a high specification projector and an industrial digital camera, both of which are controlled by Phase Vision’s Gem Studio software. If you need 3D reverse engineering and inspection support, our 3D Non-Contact scanning service is available to meet your project requirements. Our scanning consultants can offer you a fast, accurate and reliable service.
Contact: Malcolm Wadia, Director PlySim offers a comprehensive range of composite structural design, analysis and software services with expertise in a wide range of market sectors including Marine, Wind Energy, Civil and Ocean Energy. PlySim are also the creators of FEMPLY, a Composite Ply-Based Modelling tool fully integrated into Siemens’ FEMAP Pre/Postprocessor offering fast, efficient and simple definition of complex component layups.
PPG Industries – Semco Packaging g 935 Address: Darlington Road, Co Durham, DL4 2QP, Shildon, UK Tel: 07778 769126 Fax: +44 (0) 1256 880134 Email: johnparkinson@ppg.com Website: www.semcopackaging.com Contact: John Parkinson, Sales Manager, PPG Industries We provide innovative packaging and dispensing solutions for difficult to handle materials: syringe assemblies, sachet packs, cartridges, and systems for multi-component materials, or virtually any package that is essential to your operations. We provide packaging for structural adhesives and many other materials to eliminate waste, improve productivity and safety. No Mess. No Waste. No Problem…
Visit us at Stand 747 to find out more.
Photo-Sonics International Ltd 400 Address: 5 Thame Park Business Centre, Wenman Road, Thame, Oxfordshire, OX9 3FR Tel: +44(0)1844 260600 Fax: +44(0)1844 260126 Email: sales@photo-sonics.co.uk Website: www.photo-sonics.co.uk Contact: Ian Large, Sales Support, Photo-Sonics International Ltd Since 1973 Photo-Sonics International Ltd. has provided imaging and instrumentation systems for engineers involved in research, development and testing for aerospace, automotive, academic and industrial markets. Our products/services include: * High-speed Imaging Systems. * Image motion analysis systems. * Imaging tools for industrial process analysis. * Airborne video cameras and recorders. * Wireless Telemetry measurement of rotating devices. * GPS and IRIG timing systems. * Recording systems for multiple data types (analogue ARINC429, MIL-STD-1553, CANbus, etc.). * Telemetry ground-station receivers and recorders. Based in Thame, Oxfordshire, U.K., the company has unique expertise in image and data acquisition & analysis.
Photron High-Speed Cameras 542 Address: The Barn, Bottom Road, West Wycombe, Bucks.HP144BS Tel: 01494 481011 Fax: 01494 487011 Email: pholloway@photron.com Website: photron.com Contact: Philip Holloway, Sales & Applications Engineer Photron, designer and manufacturer of digital high-speed imaging cameras, has for over 30 years supplied systems to address the most demanding applications in research and development, with unrivalled frame rate, resolution, sensitivity and dynamic range. Application areas include dynamic material testing, automotive safety testing, fluid dynamics and industrial trouble shooting. Fastcam MC2 low cost dual head system for production line trouble-shooting Fastcam MH4 multi-head system for on board crash testing Fastcam SA3 offering mega-pixel resolution at 2,000fps, ruggedised for on-board automotive testing and general research applications Fastcam SA2 system offering 4 mega-pixels at 1,000fps Fastcam SA1 providing mega-pixel resolution at
Plastic Logic Ltd 1132 Address: 322 Cambridge Science Park, Milton Road, Cambridge, CB4 0WG Tel: +44 1223 706000 Fax: +44 1223 706006 Email: info@plasticlogic.com Website: www.plasticlogic.com Contact: Rachel Lichten, Business Communications Manager Plastic Logic leads the way in developing and commercializing the disruptive technology of plastic electronics. We are world renowned for our R&D capability and operate the world’s first commercial, high volume organic electronics factory producing plastic displays. We are leveraging our R&D and manufacturing capabilities to enter new markets through OEMs and other partnerships. Plastic Logic develops, manufactures and supplies flexible plastic displays (colour and monochrome) in different sizes. These displays are ultra-light, superthin and extremely robust with low battery consumption. Visit us on stand 1132 to see our technology in action and find out how it could enable your application today.
PMS Diecasting Ltd 330 Address: Unit 11, Braithwell Way, Rotherham, S66 8QY Tel: +44(0)1709 701901 Fax: +44(0)1709 700833 Email: sales@pmsdiecasting.co.uk Website: www.pmsdiecasting.co.uk Contact: Mark Groake, Sales Manager PMS Diecasting Ltd is the leading UK manufacturer of high pressure diecast components and widely regarded as one of the best equipped diecasting facilities in Europe. We are constantly in pursuit of excellence and operate using only the latest technology. PMS Diecasting is supported by our own tool making business Go Tools Ltd, which uses CNC technology to manufacture extremely accurate tooling. This assists our business to hit demanding lead times for new product introductions. We are also one of the new generations of employee owned businesses with 100% of our staff actually shareholders of the company resulting in personnel commited to quality and customer service who are passionate about the success and future of our business.
Polymer Systems Technology Ltd 1006b Address: Unit 2, Network 4, Lincoln Road, Cressex Business Park, High Wycombe, Bucks HP12 3RF Tel: 01494 446610 Fax: 01494 528611 Email: sales@silicone-polymers.co.uk Website: www.silicone-polymers.co.uk Contact: Derek Williams-Wynn, Managing Director Established 18 years ago as the fingertips of Nusil Technology LLC within the UK and Ireland, Polymer Systems Technology Limited showcase for a wide selection of silicone based product brought to you in association with the manufacturer. The extensive range of silicone materials offered span from adhesives, potting compounds, encapsulants, fast cure adhesives, static dissipation and electrically conductive silicones through to ultra low outgassing products. Geared to assist the Aerospace/Engineering sector with all applications requiring a silicone solution, no matter how small or large, Polymer Systems is here to help!
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Address: 3 Upton Road, Poole, Dorset, BH17 7AA, United Kingdom Tel: +44 (0)1202 680022 Fax: +44 (0)1202 680077 Email: mail@prfcomposites.com Website: www.prfcomposites.com Contact: Hannah Burnell, Sales and Marketing Executive PRF Composite Materials is a leading manufacturer and supplier of one of the widest ranges of high performance products in the advanced composites industry. From our 30 years’ experience, we understand that our materials work within our customer’s framework; we work to achieve results that fit our customer’s technical, manufacturing, lead time and budget requirements. Our product range includes prepregs, reinforcements, epoxy resin systems, aerospace adhesives and release agents. We also offer specialised manufacturing and processing services, including an innovative prepreg service, developing bespoke woven fabrics and kit cutting. Our service is fully supported by our professional team of experienced technicians.
Printed Electronics Ltd 1221 Address: Hedging Lane Tel: +441827263338 Fax: +441827263338 Email: steve.jones@printedelectronics.co.uk Website: www.printedelectronics.co.uk Contact: Steve Jones, Business Development Director, Printed Electronics Ltd Printed Electronics Limited (PEL) is a UK company focussed on the development of process and systems for the commercial fabrication of electronic circuits, structures and devices using inkjet methods. Our work is primarily targeted on the deposition of materials that have electronic attributes (e.g. conductors, insulators, capacitance, luminescence etc.) using systems that are developed to be industrially robust. PEL offers ink development services using its state-of-the art fluid analysis tools. PEL recognises that the fundamentals of successful ink jet printing of functional materials are (i) the fluid (“ink”), (ii) the head and (iii) the substrate; PEL brings expertise in all three areas.
Mixing solutions are also available! Polymer Systems Technology Limited has ISO-9001:2001 & ISO14001 accreditation.
PP ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS Ltd 317 Address: LANDYWOOD GREEN, CHESLYN HAY, WALSALL WS6 7AL Tel: 01922 419109 Fax: 01922 418181 Email: sales@power-panels.co.uk Website: www.powerpanels.uk.com Contact: Tony Hague, MD PP Electrical Systems design and build electrical control systems and assemblies for a diverse range of OEMs in such markets as packaging, machine tool, food processing and medical equipment. By combining lean 6 sigma principals and a high degree of automation, PP can offer a complete manufacturing solution of exceptional value. Employing over 200 people, PP are an SC21 signatory, as well as ISO & UL Approved. In addition to the UK manufacturing site, PP have opened a sales operation in Germany. PP are part of the MAN Group (Midland Assembly Network.)
Proceq UK Ltd 343 Address: Bedford i-lab, Priory Business Park, Stannard Way, Bedford, MK44 3RZ Tel: 01234834513 Fax: 01234834696 Email: info-uk@proceq.com Website: www.proceq.com Contact: Alireza Akhlaghi, Sales and Service Engineer Proceq SA of Switzerland, founded in 1954, is a leading manufacturer of high quality portable instruments for nondestructive testing of materials such as concrete, metal or paper. The company’s strong research and development team continues to create products that set industry standards. Proceq is the inventor of the Equotip - the most established and renowned instrument for portable metal hardness testing. Proceq revolutionized the market in 1975 when it launched the first Equotip. The inventor of the Leeb rebound technique has put its many years of experience into the development of the famous Equotip. Proceqs other NDT portable instruments includes Equostat (Static Hardness Tester), Piccolo/ Bambino and Zonotip (UPV flaw detector).
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Procotex Corporation 832 Address: Rue Theodor Klüber 8 7711 Dottignies BELGIUM Tel: +3256483888 Fax: +3256483889 Email: info@procotex.com Website: www.procotex.com Contact: Matthias Hoornaert, Project Manager Procotex makes UD flax-based prepregs that have exceptional characteristics: natural, high strength and stiffness, light, low density, vibration absorption, thermal and acoustic isolation and low abrasion. We can offer our flax prepregs in combination with a thermoplastic as well as a thermoset matrix. Furthermore, Procotex has become active in the recycling of technical textiles like aramids, carbon etc. We can offer these products as fibres into the market (apart from all other regular synthetic/natural fibres). Procotex also became specialist in the milling, cutting and chopping of carbon (and other). We supply custom-cut reinforcement fibres, the length of which vary from 100µ to 100mm.
Product Assessment 304b & Reliability Centre – PARC Address: Unit 11 Caddsdown Industrial Park, Clovelly Road, Bideford, Devon, EX39 3DX Tel: 01237 421363 Fax: 01237 423541 Email: info@parcsw.co.uk Website: www.parctest.co.uk Contact: Richard Tabor, Sales Manager P.A.R.C. Ltd is one of the leading UKAS accredited test laboratories in the UK. It offers a wide range of environmental tests using modern equipment and experienced engineers. Test services are offered to all major industry types including, but not limited to; Aerospace, Automotive, Defence, Electronics, Marine, Medical, Oil & Gas, Rail and Telecoms. Areas of test include: • Vibration & Shock • High/Low Temperature & Humidity • Combined Vibration & Temperature • Thermal Shock • Salt Corrosion • Ingress Protection (Dust & Water) • Altitude/Temperature • Highly Accelerated Life Testing Accredited standards include, but are not limited to; DEF STAN 00-35 and MIL STD 810, BS EN 60068, BS EN 61373, BS EN 60945 and RTCA DO 160.
Production Engineering Solutions 1131 Address: Featherstone House, 375 High Street, Rochester, Kent. ME1 1DA Tel: 01634 830566 Fax: 01634 408488 Email: mdeadman@pesmag.co.uk Website: www.pesmag.co.uk Contact: Mark Deadman, Sales Manager The editorial team on Production Engineering Solutions is dedicated to covering all of the technological areas pertinent to mechanical and production engineers everywhere. Machining, tooling, quality and inspection, workholding, profiling and sheet metalworking, cutting oils and coolants, computer aided engineering and software are all regularly featured along with the vital services offered by the UK’s leading subcontract specialists. Focused industry sector reports are also covered in detail. With an ABC audited circulation of over 15,000 recipients, this mix of information provides the readers – key decision makers within the industry – with the knowledge and insight required to make informed engineering choices.
Project 12 Ltd g 742 Address: Thorpe Lane, Banbury, Oxon, OX16 4UT Tel: 0845 5214195 Fax: 01295 270226 Email: david@project-12.co.uk Website: www.project-12.co.uk Contact: David King, Director, Project 12 Project 12 specialises in spray painting lacquer, clear coat and wet paint on carbon fibre and composites. We are tier 1 suppliers to a number of OEM’s and are well recognised for delivering the very highest standards in quality of product and customer services alike. Please call by our stand to see examples of our work.
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u ADS Members Project Alpha 1012a Address: King’s College London, 138 The Strand, London, WC2R 1HH Tel: 02078481342 Fax: 02078482748 Email: ian.stewart@kcl.ac.uk Website: kcl.ac.uk/alpha Contact: Ian Stewart, Head, Project Alpha Export licences are required for the export of certain engineering materials such as composites and high-strength/corrosion-resistant alloys and their production equipment, including certain furnaces and CNC machine tools. These materials are controlled for export in most countries because of their potential in military and WMD programmes. Alpha is a free (government-sponsored) resource that provides information, guidance, and assistance to firms in implementing export controls in practice. Project Alpha works to improve implementation of export compliance in individual firms and to counter the illicit trade in these materials that currently sustains the nuclear and missile programmes of Iran and other countries.
PROTEX FASTENERS Ltd 1013a Address: ARROW ROAD, REDDITCH, WORCS., B98 8PA Tel: 01527 63231 Fax: 01527 66770 Email: sales@protex.com Website: www.protex.com Contact: BARBARA BRIGHT Protex manufactures probably the largest range of over-centre fasteners in the world, together with an extensive range of bandclamps, hose-clips, spring-loaded handles and toggle clamps. These diverse products are available in stainless and mild steel zinc plated and fulfil applications all over the world demanding safety, security, ease of use, efficient plant maintenance and cleaning, high productivity, time savings and avoidance of manual strain. Some are unique and protected by international patents. Protex hold large stocks of all standard products and supplies directly to OEMS with a minimum order charge of £20.
PT Technologies Europe 1101 Address: Meenane, Watergrasshill, Co. Cork, Ireland Tel: +353 (0)21 4889922 Fax: +353 (0)21 4889923 Email: info@pttechnologies.com Website: www.pttechnologies.com Contact: Fiona Barron, Sales & Marketing Administrator PT Technologies Europe is an AS 9100 Rev C certified leading manufacturer of specialist solvent and water-based surface treatment & cleaning systems for the Aerospace, Composite & Utility industries. Our mission is to promote the development of improved environmental, health & safety and logistic practices through the supply of environmentally responsible, high performance and fit-for-purpose packaged products. Available in both liquid and impregnated wipes, our products are designed, manufactured and packaged with a focus on cost, consumption and environmental impact reductions, providing real solutions to customers facing challenges with solvent consumption, environmental and waste concerns, health & safety issues and flammable hazards.
Pyromeral Systems 338 Address: 13 rue d’Ognon, F-60810 Barbery, France Tel: +33 344723477 Fax: +33 344720757 Email: info@pyromeral.com Website: www.pyromeral.com Contact: Guillaume JANDIN, Technical Sales Manager Pyromeral Systems specializes in thermostructural composite materials for applications up to 800°C. With our expertise in inorganic polymers and glass-ceramic matrices, we manufacture innovative composite parts and systems exposed to elevated temperatures in motorsport, aerospace, defense and industrial applications. Thanks to a strong focus on process optimization, our technologies are more convenient and quicker to implement than most alternative high-temperature systems. Typical uses include: lightweight structural heat shields, fire barriers, composite exhaust ducts, high temperature composite tooling.
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QMT Magazine – Cranbrook Media Ltd 700 Address: Unit 4, 94 Grove Park Road, London. SE9 4QB. UK Tel: +44 0 2082 89 7011 & +44 Email: media@qmtmag.com Website: www.qmtmag.com Contact: Dawn Wisbey, Director, QMT Magazine – Cranbrook Media Ltd QMT is a multimedia print and digital B2B magazine for the quality, measurement, inspection and test industries. Promoting today’s new technologies, continuous improvements in manufacturing processes and products. Through quality control and quality management, from automotive, aerospace, power to food & pharmaceutical sectors. QMT Magazine is a global publication, available free of charge in the UK. Registered readers receive & read the Magazine in print, App, digital/on-line & e-news letter formats. Quality Manufacturing Today App is available to download free from Apple iTunes App Store or Android Market. More information visit our Website: www.qmtmag.com Supporting Media Partner
Race Technology Ltd 308 Address: After 12, King Street, Eastwood, Nottingham NG16 3DA Tel: 01773 537620 Fax: 01773 537621 Email: sales@race-technology.com Website: www.race-technology.com Contact: Andrew Durrant, Director The UK’s #1 manufacturer of advanced race data logging systems and displays which are supplied to individuals and race teams of all levels all over the world. Our particular strengths include high accuracy GPS data loggers, high quality electronic dashboard displays, innovative combined data/video systems all backed up by the best data analysis software in the business.
Racecar Engineering Magazine 102 Address: 127-131 Sloane Street, London SW1X 9AS Tel: 02079018000 Fax: 02079018001 Email: info@chelseamagazines.com Website: www.racecar-engineering.com Contact: William Delmont, Publisher, The Chelsea Magazine Company Each month, Racecar Engineering brings you the best possible insight into all forms of the continually changing world of motorsport engineering. From keeping pace with the latest technologies to expanding your knowledge of racecar design and operation, no magazine gets you closer. Using the expertise of industry professionals, we look in detail at racecar design and innovation, and bring you the results, whilst also keeping you up to date with industry events, shows and exhibitions, along with the latest recruitment moves and job listings.
Ramfoam Ltd 233 Address: 84, Birmingham Rd, Dudley, West Midlands, DY1 4RJ Tel: 01384 453160 Fax: 0121 535 7108 Email: SALES@RAMFOAM.COM Website: WWW.RAMFOAM.COM Contact: PHIL JOHNSON, MD Ramfoam is Europe’s premier convertor of polyethylene (PE) foams-Plastazote & Ethafoam. PE foams are used in a myriad of day to day applications in Automotive, Aerospace, Electronics & Technology, Construction, Marine, Healthcare, Military,Transit & Returnable Packaging. Ramfoam as unrivalled expertise in knowledge, techniques and conversion equipment enabling it to build long term relationships with Suppliers & Customers alike keeping us at the leading edge of materials technology. Ramfoam will be exhibiting the very latest in High Performance polymer foams: PVDF foam-highly chemically inert NYLON foams – Temperature resistant to 200C SYNERGY closed cell un X linked PE foam offering the Total recycleabilty from a technical grade foam.
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RAMSAY RUBBER & PLASTICS Ltd 233 Address: VULCAN ROAD WOLVERHANPTON WV14 7HT Tel: 01902 407150 Fax: 01902 407160 Email: paul.killeen@ramsayrubber.com Website: www.ramsayrubber.com Contact: PAUL KILLEEN, DIRECTOR Ramsay Rubber & Plastics offers solutions in high performance materials with specialist properties and characteristics using the latest technology and expertise to deliver dynamic, effective and reliable products for OEM’s. In partnership with the leading global material and process equipment manufacturers our capabilities in closed cell foam, cellular sponge and rigid plastic for sealing, thermal and acoustic insulation applications in all environments are the most comprehensive in our industry. Please visit our website www.ramsayrubber.com
RDR Aerospace 1444 Address: Unit 3, St. Margaret’s Way, Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire, PE29 6EB Tel: 01480 450993 Fax: 01480 457668 Email: robert@rdr-aerospace.co.uk Website: www.rdr-aerospace.co.uk Contact: Robert West, Director “RDR Aerospace Ltd is a technical distributor working with the Magnolia Plastics and Zyvax to provide high quality materials to the Aerospace and High Performance Composites Industries Magnolia Plastics manufacture epoxy adhesives, core and edge fill materials, for Structural and Interior (flame retardant) applications for Aerospace and other Industries worldwide. www.magnoliaplastics.com Zyvax qualified WATERWORKS AEROSPACE RELEASE and STAYZ epoxy adhesive for prepregs and infusion, will be featured along with other AS9100 certified products including the new, solventfree NANO RELEASE SYSTEM. www.zyvax.com”
Rediweld Technical Moulding £ 1017 Address: 6-9 Newman Lane, Alton. Hampshire. GU34 2QR Tel: 01420 543007 Fax: 01420 544090 Email: moulding@rediweld.co.uk Website: www.rediweld.co.uk/moulding Contact: Bill Mills, Business Development Manager Rediweld Technical Moulding Is a comprehensive moulding company focusing on technology sectors like Aerospace, Defence and Medical and is an AS9100 RevC accredited company being a member of the FAC having attained the ADS SC21 Bronze award and was also a Finalist in The Plastic Industry Awards 2010. Offering a complete service as follows: Design for Manufacture Product introduction – Offering complete project management. Component Moulding – In thermoplastic, thermoset and rubber materials via Injection, Compression and Transfer moulding. Machining and Finishing – Including bonding, inserting, heatstaking, Ultrasonic welding, RFI/EMI shielding, priming and painting. Assembly and Testing – Including final component assembly and testing
Renishaw Plc 707 Address: New Mills, Wotton-under-Edge, Gloucestershire, GL12 8JR Tel: +44 1453 524524 Fax: +44 1453 524901 Email: uk@renishaw.com Website: www.renishaw.com Contact: Malcolm, Price, Renishaw Plc Renishaw is a world leading engineering company, supplying aerospace and automotive companies with products that improve efficiency and quality in manufacturing. On show will be Equator™, a radical alternative to traditional gauging systems that rapidly collects thousands of data points which can then be used for the comparative measurement of highvolume manufactured parts. Also highlighted will be new additive manufacturing technology which fuses fine metallic powders into fully dense, functional parts, direct from 3D CAD. For CMMs, Renishaw’s PH20 5-axis probe increases touch-trigger probing throughput up to three times, using fast, infinite, rotary positioning and unique “head touch” capability for high-speed point capture.
Resource PLM 813 Address: Teme House, Whittington Road, Worcester. WR5 2RY Tel: 0845 375 2518 Fax: 0845 375 2501 Email: plm@resourcegroup.co.uk Website: www.resourceplm.com Contact: Greg Way, Head of PLM Sales Resource PLM is an approved reseller of Siemens product lifecycle management (PLM) software with over 20 years’ experience within the engineering sector. Whether you are a small engineering company or a global multi-national organisation wanting design licenses or a full Teamcenter installation, we will work to understand your business and find the best solution for you from across the Siemens product portfolio. From initial consultation, through implementation maintenance and after sales care, we will be on hand to help with the smooth running of your chosen solution.
Retrac Composites Ltd £ 735 Address: Unit 2, Bramble Road, Techno Trading Estate, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN2 8HB Tel: 01793618822 Fax: 01793616550 Email: drew@retrac-composites.com Website: www.retrac-composites.com Contact: Ian Drew, Sales Director, Retrac Composites Ltd Retrac Composites Ltd is based in Swindon, specialising in carbon pre-preg mould tool and autoclave cured composite moulded component manufacture, composite machining, composite assembly, phased array NDT and CMM Inspection. Retrac specialises in taking a Cad model and delivering a completed assembly through full project management for a complete composite solution. Our capabilities range from bespoke parts and R&D prototypes to production components in industries spread across Formula 1, motorsport, aerospace, aircraft seating and interiors, defence and automotive. We pride ourselves on innovation, quality and delivery. Certifications include ISO9001/2008, ISO14001/2004, BSOHSAS 18001/2007 and Investors in people.
Retrac Productions Ltd 735 Address: Unit 3, 4 & 5, Bramble Road, Techno Trading Estate, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN2 6HB. Tel: 01793524616 Fax: 01793511899 Email: simonr@retrac-group.com Website: www.retrac-group.com Contact: Simon Riley, Technical Director, Retrac Productions Ltd Retrac Productions Ltd is based in Swindon and this year we are celebrating our 40th year in business. We design and manufacture patterns, components, tooling, and jigs and fixtures for the Aerospace, Formula 1, Motorsport, Defence, and Automotive industries. We have 22 CNC machine tools, including five 5 axis machines with a working envelope of up to 6 metres, all supported by the latest CAD/CAM systems and CMM inspection equipment. We are experts in the machining of complex components in small to medium sized batch quantities in a wide range of materials, from engineering plastics through carbon composites to the toughest of alloys. We are certified to ISO9001/2008 and hold a number of Aerospace approvals.
Reverie Ltd 732 Address: Unit 2 Chandlers Row, Colchester, Essex CO1 2HG Tel: 01206 866663 Fax: 01206 868144 Email: simon@reverie.ltd.uk Website: www.reverie.ltd.uk Contact: Simon Farren, MD Design and manufacture of Epoxy 5 axis cnc Patterns, Tools and autoclaved carbon fibre composite components and tooling. 12 years experience in Automotive, Defense and Telecommunications. Please come and discuss any prospective requirements you may have, we can provide no obligation quotations from your step or iges data. ISO9001 approval underway completion March 2013 latest. Onsite Faro inspection / white light scanning.
RGC Jenkins & Co. 1107 Address: 26 Caxton Street, London, SW1H 0RJ Tel: 020 7931 7141 Fax: 020 7222 4660 Email: info@jenkins.eu Website: www.jenkins.eu Contact: Jenny Pratt, Business Development Manager Jenkins is a firm of patent and trade mark attorneys and certified patent, trade mark and design litigators. The firm was founded in 1937 in London and is now one of the largest and most successful intellectual property practices in the United Kingdom. Jenkins has offices in London, Farnham, Munich and Beijing.
Riley Surface World 816 Address: Redhouse Industrial Estate, Middlemore Lane West, Aldridge, West Midlands, WS9 8BG Tel: 01922 458000 Fax: 01922 458001 Email: info@rileysurfaceworld.co.uk Website: www.rileysurfaceworld.co.uk Contact: Michael Riley, Managing Director Riley Surface World is Europe’s leading reseller of new and used surface technology equipment, including electro plating and metal finishing plant & machinery. Our stock is housed in a 5000 sq m warehouse in Aldridge, near Birmingham, UK and includes: Deburring and Polishing machines, Cleaning and Degreasing Equipment, Ovens, Furnaces and Chillers, Blasting machines and Dust & Fume Extraction plant and equipment. Our premises include workshops, spray booths, parts stores, a fully equipped showroom and on-site parking with load/unload facilities. We also have a comprehensive technical support team and can assist with factory decommissioning and relocation projects. For full details, visit: www.rileysurfaceworld.co.
Rivetnut Technology Systems Ltd 1337 Address: Unit 5 Bridgegate Business Park, Aylesbury HP19 8XN Tel: 01296 330331 Fax: 01296 331018 Email: info@rivetnut.co.uk Website: www.rivetnut.co.uk Contact: Dick Knowles, Director RTS will demonstrate the use of Rivetnuts to provide captive threads in composite materials. The extensive range will give the user the benefits of high sheer and tensile strengths, high corrosion resistance, sealing against moisture and a simple installation method. Available in thread sizes from M3 to M16 and manufactured from Aluminium, Rubber, Steel, Stainless Steel 304 and now also in Stainless Steel 316 for marine and other corrosive environments. Visitors to stand 1337 will see practical applications of Rivetnuts and technical staff will be on hand to offer advice on the selection of the correct Rivetnut for your application.
Roaches International 335 Address: Unit 11 Springwell 27, Dark Lane, Birstall, WF17 9LN Tel: 01924 420083 Fax: 01924 476249 Email: sales@roaches.co.uk Website: www.roaches.co.uk Contact: Sean O’Neill, Technical Director, Advanced Dyeing Solutions Ltd Operating from the UK Roaches International have been supplying high specification pressure vessels and autoclaves for over 40 years. With global installations in Textiles, Food Sterilisation, Composites, Pharmaceuticals, Medical and Research Facilities, Roaches join the Composites Engineering exhibition to showcase their innovative ideas and fresh approach to composite processing. The Roaches philosophy has always been to maximise the efficiency of the autoclave by utilising the highest quality of engineering and components. Roaches International with their flexible and creative design approach will manufacture autoclaves and ovens to suit all specifications and budgets.
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Rockwood Composites Ltd g 1250 Address: 8 Venture Court, Bradley Lane, Newton Abbot, Devon TQ12 1NB Tel: 01626 240026 Email: info@rwcomposites.com Website: www.rwcomposites.com Contact: Mark Crouchen, Managing Director Rockwood Composites specialise in the manufacture of components using ‘Out-of–autoclave’ manufacturing including Bladder, Compression and High CTE and moulding processes. Established in 2010 with a 20 year foundation of composite manufacturing that serves Industrial, Medical, Defence, Aerospace and Leisure markets with precision, high performance structures. We provide manufacturing solutions, by promoting “Design for Manufacture” aimed at minimising tooling cost, maximising quality and reducing component cost and lead time to market. With in-house design, tooling making, CNC machining and assembly capability, we provide finished product manufacture within an ISO 9001:2008 quality management system.
RTL MATERIALS LTD 854 (ROLATUBE TECHNOLOGY) u Address: 130 WELLWORTHY ROAD, LYMINGTON, SO418JY Tel: 01590 688019 Fax: 01590 688019 Email: adl@rolatube.com Website: www.rolatube.com Contact:
Dr Andrew Daton-Lovett, Technical Director, Rolatube Technology RTL Materials designs and manufactures unique and highly versatile products based upon its Bi Stable Reeled Composite Technology. This delivers roll flat tubular composite components that are simple, robust, compact and versatile delivering performance enhancement to projects and users in Space, Defence, Oil and Gas, Mining, Civil Engineering, Nuclear and the Consumer Space.
RUPES S.p.a. 307 Roland DG UK Ltd (3D division) 200 Address: Westway House, Hither Green, Clevedon, North Somerset, BS21 6XT Tel: 0845 230 9060 Fax: 01275 33 55 41 Email: andrew.dudley@rolanddg.co.uk Website: www.rolanddg.co.uk Contact: Andrew Dudley, 3D Manager Roland DG (UK) Ltd is the UK and Irish marketing, distribution and sales arm of Roland DG Corporation. Roland DG Corporation is a worldwide manufacturer of wide-format digital ink-jet print and printand-cut devices, milling and engraving machines, computerised vinyl cutters, 3D scanners, photo impact printers and a jewellery wax model maker. Roland are showing the ever popular MDX40A milling machine and the New MPX90M metal marking machine, in conjunction with other scanning products that are supported by Roland’s premier 3D consultant - Patrick Thorn.
RolaTube Technology Ltd 854 Address: 130 Wellworthy Road, Lymington, Hants. SO31 8JY Tel: +44 1590 688019 Fax: +44 1590 688066 Email: enquiries@rolatube.com Website: www.rolatube.com Contact: Andrew Daton-Lovett, Technical Director, RolaTube Technology RolaTube manufacture devices that extend like a tape measure but form into structural tubes and sections. In use in areas from Aerospace to Military communications, they represent a radical new alternative to telescopic and jointed tubes. They can be welded to form pressure pipes that ship in a highly compact form and can easily be sealed at the point of use. Their composite structure allows cables, optical fibres and other devices to be embedded at the time of manufacture, allowing masts to contain integrated antennas and pipes to carry their own monitoring sensors for leak detection and strain sensing. The range of applications is huge. Why not talk to us and see what this unique technology can do to assist you in growing your business.
Royal Aeronautical Society 1127 Address: No. 4 Hamilton Place, London, W1J 7BQ, UK Tel: + 44 (0) 20 7670 4300 Fax: +44 (0) 20 7670 4309 Email: membership@aerosociety.com Website: www.aerosociety.com Contact: Naomi Page, Membership Manager The Royal Aeronautical Society (RAeS) is the world’s only professional body dedicated to the entire aerospace community and exists to promote the highest professional standards and further the art, science and engineering of aeronautics. Established in 1866 the Society now has over 17,000 members and has become an international multidisciplinary institution dedicated to the global aerospace community. The Society assists with professional development and recognition, provides specialist information on a broad spectrum of technical topics, acts as a central forum for the exchange of ideas and plays a leading role in influencing opinion on aerospace matters
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Address: Via Marconi 3/A, 20080 Vermezzo (Mi) – Italy Tel: +39(0)2946941 Fax: +39(0)294941040 Email: info_rupes@rupes.it Website: www.rupes.com Contact:
Francesco Ginocchio, Marketing Manager RUPES S.p.a., producing professional systems since 1947, has become a leading brand among the tool manifacturers worldwide. Thanks to its innovative Research & Development department as well as to the high quality of its products, it is the ideal “Made in Italy” partner for a range of different professional applications, offering maximum efficiency, safety and reducing both expenses and work time. With its four factories and a pervasive sales network, RUPES S.p.a. is always close to its customers.
S. MACNEILLIE & SON Ltd 331 Address: STOCKTON CLOSE, WALSALL, WS2 8LD Tel: 01922 725 560 Fax: 01922 720 916 Email: memery@macneillie.co.uk Website: www.macneillie.co.uk Contact:
Marc Emery, Sales Manager MacNeillie announces a further step-change in its advanced composites engineering and production capability. As part of a major investment programme, the company’s Composite Division has been re-located and integrated into its Walsall H.Q. A new Autoclave facility has been brought on line. Working at temperatures up to 400° C, pressures up to 20 bar, an internal length of over 3 metres and a capacity of 18,800 litres. MacNeillie also demonstrates the growing diversity of its composite capability from automotive components and body panels to defence, security and aerospace industries.
Safe Technology Ltd g 1038 Address: Willis House, Peel Street, Sheffield, S10 2pq,UK Tel: +44 0114 2686444 Fax: +44 (0) 114 303 0055 Email: enquiries@safetechnology.com Website: www.safetechnology.com Contact:
Cagatay Serin, Business Development Manager (Europe) Safe Technology is the technical leader in the design and development of fatigue analysis software,fatigue from FEA fe-safe®. Previously concerned only with the fatigue of metals in 2010 Safe Technology partnered with Firehole Composites to develop fesafe/Composites, a unique and advanced solution for the fatigue analysis of composite materials. With fe-safe as an integrated part of your design process, you have the ability to optimise designs and test programs, reduce prototype test times, product recalls and warranty costs - with increased confidence that your product designs will be “right first time”.
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SAFECHEM Europe GmbH 520 Address: Georg-Glock-Straße 3, 40474 Düsseldorf, Germany Tel: 00492114389300 Fax: 00492114389389 Email: service@safechem-europe.com Website: www.safechem-europe.com Contact: Christine Lissy, Communications Manager SAFECHEM Europe GmbH, a subsidiary of The Dow Chemical Company, provides sustainable solutions for high quality precision parts cleaning based on chlorinated solvents and modified alcohols. The solution contains extensive chemical consultancy, Dow branded chlorinated and non-chlorinated solvents, tools for active risk management like the SAFE-TAINER closed-loop handling system, service elements to optmise the cleaning process and comprehensive staff trainings. Solvent emissions as well as solvent use can be reduced and the safety of employees on site is considerably improved. Customers can thus profit long-term from the outstanding cleaning qualities of chlorinated solvents.
Safetykleen UK Ltd 1120 Address: Profile West, 950 Great West Road, Brentford, Middlesex, TW8 9ES Tel: 01909 519300 Fax: 0208 4903859 Email: SKUK@SK-EUROPE.COM Website: www.safetykleen.co.uk Contact: Leon McMahon, Marketing Director Safetykleen offers parts washing, spray equipment cleaning and waste management services to aircraft manufacturers, MRO service providers and airport authorities. We assist our customer base in extending asset life, improving safety and meeting carbon footprint reduction targets. Our parts washers use aerospace accredited re-circulating cleaning fluids that are recycled; meeting the requirements of the Waste Framework Directive. Our spray equipment cleaning service is ideal for paint workshops, where fuselage and other components are sprayed against tight schedules. And for waste oil collection and waste management services no request is too small. Combining our services means one supplier, one monthly invoice and minimum disruption.
SAHOS 834 Address: Pistin 134, 373 46 CZECH REPUBLIC Tel: +420 387 203 126 Fax: +420 387 203 126 Email: sahos@sahos.cz Website: www.sahos.cz Contact: Josef Svab, Sales Manager SAHOS designs and produces sophisticated CNC Machining Centres destined for 3 and 5-axis contour milling, drilling and cutting, whatever is the size of the product. Thus, SAHOS CNC Centres are an ideal solution for the machining of composites (CFRP, GFRP, honey-comb, profiles) for the aircraft, automobile and shipbuilding industry as well as for the production of moulds, models and patterns for a wide variety of final products. The company’s individual approach guarantees that the designed and produced technology exactly meets the needs of a particular customer.
Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council 605 Address: Sandwell Council House, Freeth Street, Oldbury, West Midlands B69 3DE Tel: 0121 569 2097 Fax: 0121 569 3174 Email: stephen_massey@sandwell.gov.uk Website: www.sandwell.gov.uk Contact: Steve Massey, Purchasing Officer Sandwell Council has been held up as an example of best practice in how a local authority can generate business opportunities and use its influence and spending power to support the manufacturing sector. The Council builds excellent relationships with senior buyers from major OEM’s who meet face-to-face with potential new suppliers and forge stronger ties with the Midlands’ supply chain at monthly engineers breakfasts hosted at Sandwell Council House. The Council has also pioneered SDR, an award-winning online skills development and certification scheme for engineering firms that coaches businesses on how to reduce their risk and improve their business-winning skills. To learn how Sandwell can help your business - Visit stand 605
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SCIGRIP 532 Address: Unit 22, Bentall Business Park, Glover Rd, Washington, Tyne and Wear Tel: +44 0 191 419 6444 Fax: +44 0 191 419 6445 Email: info@scigrip-europe.com Website: www.scigrip.com Contact: Mike Bligh, Distribution Sales Manager, SCIGRIP SCIGRIP, a global leader in smart adhesive solutions, manufactures products that produce outstanding results on composites, metals and plastics. With a global customer base in the Marine, Transportation, Sign and Display and Building Construction markets, SCIGRIP supplies high performance products suitable for structural, engineering and signage applications. Product Highlights: SG230HV: Market leading high build, low exotherm product that produces tough results after cold cure SG300: A primerless metal bonder that replaces or reduces the need for metal fasteners SG100: A bright white, permanently toughened adhesive designed for marine use. It avoids traditional yellowing and requires minimal surface preparation
Scott & Fyfe Ltd 435 Address: Tayport Works, Links Road, Tayport, Fife, UK. DD6 9EE Tel: 01382 554 000 Fax: 01382 554 005 Email: sales@scott-fyfe.com Website: www.scott-fyfe.com Contact: Paul McMullan, Business Manager Scott & Fyfe is a manufacturer of technical reinforcing fabrics for the composite industry. Utilising a broad spectrum of production techniques, we offer a comprehensive range of textiles produced from glass, aramid, carbon, high performance polymers and hybrid materials. We maintain a strong focus on innovaion and partnership and would welcome your visit to our stand to discuss your needs in more detail.
Scott Bader Co. Ltd g 1147 Address: Wollaston, Wellingborough, NN29 7RL Tel: +44 (0)1933 663100 Fax: +44 (0)1933 666623 Email: enquiries@scottbader.com Website: www.scottbader.com Contact: Sarah Dyas, Assistant Product Manager Scott Bader is a multinational specialty chemicals group with combined global sales in excess of £200 million. The Group manufactures specialty resins, gelcoats and structural adhesives for the composites industry as well as emulsion polymers and alkyd resins for various niche markets. It has its headquarters in Northamptonshire, England, with production plants, research and technical service facilities in the UK, France, Croatia, the Middle East and South Africa, sales and distribution operations in Ireland, Scandinavia, North America, and Eastern Europe, and a global network of distributors and licensees, serving over 90 countries worldwide. For further information please visit www.scottbader.com
Sensorland.com 501 Address: Dartmouth Avenue, Pattingham, Wolverhampton WV6 7DP Tel: 01902 700973 Fax: 01902 700426 Email: info@sensorland.com Website: www.sensorland.com Contact:
Mike Coope, Director Be sure to visit Stand 501 to see Sensorland.com, the online information centre for sensors and measurement equipment. Now in its 13th year, Sensorland.com has become a well established and powerful online reference website for engineers to source and learn about all types of sensors and measurement equipment.
Contact: Paul Lane, Sales Director Seiki Systems has over 20 years experience in the development and provision of real time manufacturing execution and production control systems that provide an immediate, visual and dynamic picture of the ‘plan to make’ production process – your strategic and operational manufacturing management solution. We specialise in software that is designed to maximise the efficiency of production equipment and plant resources by addressing the complete works order lifecycle, from top floor to shop floor. The Seiki solution comprises of a suite of modular software including ERP, real-time scheduling, shop floor communications – DNC and paperless manufacturing, SFDC and machine performance monitoring, W.I.P tracking and performance analysis reporting.
Contact: Helen Doughty, Director SHD Composite Materials work at the leading edge of advanced composite technology and specialise in the manufacture of composite material prepregs and resin films.Centrally located in Lincolnshire SHD are currently expanding, moving to larger premises to house a 2nd prepreg manufacturing line and a uni-directional line.Ideally placed to meet individual customer requirements,good sevice and short lead times are as important as the quality of our products.Come and meet Steve and Helen Doughty on stand 1150
Severn Valley Sailplanes 641 Address: Passage Road, Arlingham, Gloucestershire, GL2 7JR, UK Tel: 01452 741 463 Fax: 01452 741 513 Email: sales@svsp.co.uk Website: www.svsp.co.uk Contact:
Martin Carolan, Owner Established for over 2 decades Severn Valley Sailplanes operates from modern well equipped workshops and supplies predominantly the Aerospace, Motorsport and Defence sectors. Accredited to AS9100 rev C the company specialises in the machining of engineering foams to exacting tolerances. As agents for Evonik’s Rohacell® products the company carries extensive stock of Rohacell® material and can supply raw sheets or machined products. While Rohacell® components makes up a lot of their work the company has many clients who use Diab and Airex materials and are equally at home with these types of foams. The company has a wide range of customers both in the UK and Europe many of whom are Tier 1 suppliers and are acknowledged as market leader.
SGL TECHNOLOGIES GmbH 118 Address: Werner-von-Siemens-Straße 18, 86405 Meitingen / Germany Tel: +49 8271 83 1299 Fax: +49 8271 83-1427 Email: juergen.klinger@sglcarbon.de Website: www.sglgroup.com Contact:
Juergen Klinger We are SGL Group – The Carbon Company, one of the worldwide leading manu-facturers of carbon-based products. We have an in-depth materials, production, applications and engineering exper-tise, a comprehensive graphite and carbon fiber based product portfolio, and an integrated value chain from carbon fibers to composites. We operate close to our customers through a global sales network and state-of-the-art production sites in Europe, North America and Asia. With this Broad Base, we offer Best Solutions to our customers with the help of our Company philosophy of SGL Excellence.
Seiki Systems Ltd 918 Address: Olivier House, 18 Marine Parade, Brighton, BN2 1TL Tel: 01273 666999 Fax: 01273 602564 Email: sales@seikisystems.co.uk Website: www.seikisystems.co.uk
SHD Composite Materials Ltd g 1150 Address: Unit 16 Pride Court, Sleaford, Lincs NG34 8GL Tel: +44 (0)1529 307629 Fax: +44 (0)1529 306990 Email: enquiries@shdcomposites.com Website: www.shdcomposites.com
SGS Carbide Tool UK Ltd g 1023 Address: 10, Ashville Way, Wokingham, Berkshire RG41 2PL Tel: +44 (0)1 18 979 5200 Fax: +44 (0)1 18 979 5295 Email: sales@sgstool.co.uk Website: www.sgstool.com Contact:
David Cawkwell, UK Sales Manager SGS Carbide Tool offers standard and bespoke precision solid carbide rotary cutting tools to leading market sectors such as aerospace, automotive, motorsports, and dental/medical equipment suppliers. Its latest high performance cutting tool designs are equipped with patented three-stage chatter suppression to remove any harmonic influence on the workpiece or the cutting tool. Details of its latest range of composite machining solutions will also be available at the show.
Sheffield City Region – 1222 Local Enterprise Partnership Address: AMP Technology Centre, Brunel Way, Rotherham, S60 5WG Tel: 0772 236 1144 Fax: 0114 254 1201 Email: rachel.clark@sheffieldcityregion.org.uk Website: www.scrinvest.com Contact: Rachel Clark, Business Development Manager, Sheffield City Region – Local Enterprise Partnership The manufacturing sector in the Sheffield region has expertise in undertaking the design and implementation of novel materials and manufacturing technologies and techniques to create solutions required by the needs of high-precision industries. This means it serves the supply chains of many international manufacturing and engineering sectors, including the civil nuclear, offshore wind, aerospace, automotive, defence and medical industries. This expertise is the foundation on which much of the UK’s wealth creation is built. The Sheffield region is a centre for production of super alloys for use in aircraft structures and there are a number of quality machinists who act as product and supply integrators for the likes of Rolls-Royce.
Shimadzu UK Ltd 844 Address: Mill Court, Featherstone Road, Wolverton Mill South, Milton Keynes, MK12 5RD Tel: 019808 552209 Fax: 01908 552211 Email: sales@shimadzu.co.uk Website: www.shimadzu.co.uk Contact: Jeremy Reddish, Business Manager, Material Testing Solutions Shimadzu’s innovative portfolio of Universal Testing Machines (UTM) is now available directly to the UK market. Founded in Japan, Shimadzu has more than 90 years of experience in designing, manufacturing and selling high precision Universal Testing Machines in every continent worldwide. The company’s highly reliable and operable UTM systems are now available across every industry sector from aerospace to zoology. Shimadzu can offer UK customers an extensive and innovative product range to provide the right solution for any specific budget or technical requirements to support applications from academic to R&D and manufacturing.
SIC Ltd 404 Address: 66-70 Morfa Road, Swansea, SA1 2EF Tel: +0044(0)1792454149 Fax: +0044(0)1792456252 Email: leon.james@sicltd.com Website: www.sicltd.com Contact: Leon James, Technical Sales Manager SIC Ltd are established suppliers to major OEM’s via the automotive supply chain. Our Harnesses/Wiring and Sub-Assemblies are used in applications such as:- Electric Vehicles, Column Switchgear, Audio, Air Conditioning, Cab Harnesses, Trailer Harnesses, Vehicle Conversion, Security, Wipers, Mirrors, Lighting & Vehicle Hydraulic Controls. We operate quality control systems that support all the relevant automotive processes such as Feasibility Review, APQP, PPAP’s and PSW submission. These procedures along with our near 50 years of expertise in the automotive sector ensure that our customers receive 100% quality products on time every time at a globally competitive cost.
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SIFCO APPLIED SURFACE 819 CONCEPTS UK Ltd Address: Unit 12-14 Aston Fields trading Estate, Aston Road, Bromegrove, Worcestershire, B60 3 EX Tel: 01527 557740 Fax: 01527 832856 Email: plating@sifco.co.uk Website: www.sifcoasc.com Contact: MARK SMITH, European General Manager SIFCO is the world leader in selective, brush plating technology. We manufacture and sell SIFCO Process® solutions and portable brush plating equipment for use in OEM and repair plating applications to resize, rebuild, and enhance localized surfaces on industrial components. At SIFCO, we combine our 50 years of hands-on experience with industrial brush plating applications with our world class R&D capabilities to provide application development support to our customers.
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The AS9100 Rev ‘C’ accreditation and ISO9001 standards are being incorporated throughout all areas of our business. Our highly experienced composite engineering team, constantly review proven manufacturing methods to develop new, innovative, lighter, stronger and cost effective solutions for the production of high quality advanced composite components.
Sigmatex 642 Address: Manor Farm Road, Norton, Runcorn, WA7 1TE, UK Tel: +44 1928 570050 Fax: +44 1928 570051 Email: sales@sigmatex.co.uk Website: www.sigmatex.com Contact: Jo Maltby, Head of Marketing, Sigmatex Sigmatex develops and manufactures carbon fibre textiles for composite material applications. From global locations, Sigmatex supplies 2D woven, unidirectional, mutliaxial (non-crimp) and 3D textiles across a broad range of industries. Sigmatex’s proven capability converts millions of pounds of carbon fibre each year for major projects that require high levels of quality and reliability. Sigmatex works with customers to create carbon fibre textiles which meet various requirements including fibre orientation, crimp, drapeability, thickness and resin permeability. These textile solutions often require an innovative approach to textile design and process which is the core strength of Sigmatex.
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Sonatest Ltd 537 Address: Dickens Road, Old Wolverton, Milton Keynes, Bucks, MK12 5QQ Tel: 01908 316345 Fax: 01908 321323 Email: sales@sonatest.com Website: www.sonatest.com
Contact: Stuart Flint, Senior CSR Established in 1979, Sil-Mid is a leading international distributor of Adhesives, Sealants, Lubricants, Silicones, Oils, Greases, Cleaning Agents and Surface Treatments. Core markets include defence, aerospace, rail, electronics, marine and general engineering.
Contact: Corinna Cuciureanu, Marcomms Manager, Sonatest Ltd Visit Sonatest Ltd on stand 537 to see and experience our new NDT inspection instruments ranging from the simple hand held thickness measurement gauges through to high end portable advanced instruments all ideal for corrosion inspection, composite and aerospace testing and a wide variety of alternative application areas. Bring your inspection challenges along to the stand to discuss with our team. Sonatest have a proven history in providing bespoke inspection solutions and within high end and challenging environments. Visit us for hands on time with Flaw Detectors, Thickness Gauges, Phased Array Flaw Detectors, Dry Scanning, Scanning Systems, WheelProbes and much more.
Through our technical expertise and vast experience we offer added value to all customers, we drive down unnecessary costs and save valuable time by providing rapid procurement from one supplier. With a comprehensive portfolio of 14,000 products from 400+ leading manufacturers we have a good range of specialist items and offer custom repacks, sourcing materials globally.
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Contact: Graham Sprowell, Sales & Business Development Manager Sigma Composites Ltd (Sigma), part of the aerospace division of Avingtrans Plc, specialises in the design and manufacture of high quality structural and non-structural composite components for F1, Motorsport and Automotive market sectors, plus global industries including Aerospace, Defence, Security, and Medical.
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Visit www.silmid.com for a full online ordering facility; trade and contract pricing available.
Address: 16 Top Angel, Buckingham Industrial Park, Buckingham, MK18 1TH Tel: 01280 824498 Fax: 01280 284408 Email: sales&sigmacomposites.co.uk Website: www.sigmacomposites.co.uk
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Skills Development Recognition (SDR) 605 Address: 11/12 Hingley Street, Cradley Heath, West Midlands, B64 5LA Tel: +44 (0)1384 563090 Fax: +44 (0)1384 563090 Email: info@sdruk.co.uk Website: www.sdruk.co.uk Contact: Paul Long, Director, Skills Development Recognition (SDR) Skills Development Recognition (SDR) is an established certification and pre-qualification scheme aimed at improving the competitiveness of the West Midlands supply chain. Backed by the Black Country LEP and major buyers from the Greater Birmingham Region, SME’s are coached on submitting PQQ’s, tender-writing, risk management and business winning skills. Suppliers submit / upload their engineering capabilities, quality systems, business improvement / continuity plans, carbon reduction initiatives, training/design/IT skills. All suppliers’ credentials are audited and showcased on SDR’s online directory where buyers can view / select competent suppliers and “buy with confidence” For an on-line demonstration of how SDR works visit Stand 605
SMMT 404a Address: 71 Great Peter Street, London, SW1P 2BN Tel: +44 (0)20 7235 7000 Fax: +44 (0)20 7235 7112 Email: membership@smmt.co.uk Website: www.smmt.co.uk Contact: Alex Robinson, Supply Chain Development Manager, SMMT The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) exists to support and promote the interests of the UK automotive industry at home and abroad. Working closely with member companies, SMMT acts as the voice of the motor industry, promoting its position to government, stakeholders and the media. Whether the industry is your business or it impacts on your organisation in any way, SMMT can deliver real business benefits to help your company meet the challenges of the future.
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SpaceClaim Corporation 914 Address: 150 Baker Ave Extension, Concord, MA, USA Tel: +1 978 482 2216 Fax: +1 978 369 5864 Email: info@spaceclaim.com Website: http://www.spaceclaim.com Contact: Peter Kelly, Director of Sales SpaceClaim Engineer is a next-generation smart 3D tool that gives engineers the freedom and flexibility to capture ideas easily, directly edit solid models regardless of their origin, and simplify designs in 3D for analysis, prototyping, and manufacturing. SpaceClaim solves geometry problems, has an intuitive and simple user interface, and provides unmatched file repair capabilities. SpaceClaim lets design and engineering teams work concurrently, finish projects at a fraction of the cost, and accelerate time-tomarket. With SpaceClaim 3D design software, you can edit 3D designs based on your intent, regardless of how the model was created, and experiment freely with design concepts, unrestricted by regeneration and constraints.
SPECIALIST AVIATION 1009 MANUFACTURING £ Address: UNIT 9-10 CAMPUS 5 LETCHWORTH SG62TS Tel: 01462 688030 Fax: 01462 684886 Email: manufacturing@sagroup.aero Website: www.sagroup.aero Contact: DUNCAN HAMMOND, MD SA Group bought Bowman & Sanderson (est 1955) in 2008 and offers CNC component machining of Quality, Capability, Experience, Reliability. At SA Manufacturing we are experts in custom CNC machining and in a number of other manual machine services. Our high level of expertise means we can manufacture precision parts in materials including steel, aluminium, stainless steels, plastics, composites and castings that meet your unique specifications. We support the Aerospace, Automotive and Electronic industries, but can manufacture from prototype to production parts for any application. Our modern facility supports the latest developments in CNC machines with an unrivalled quality and timely process that is compliant to ISO9001:2000 AS9120.
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Address: 12 Doman Road, Camberley, Surrey, GU15 3DF, UK Tel: 01276 682841 Fax: 01276 691302 Email: sales@signal-group.com Website: www.signal-group.com
Address: Unit 1, 8 Heathcote Way, Heathcote Industrial Estate, Warwick, CV34 6TE Tel: 01926 453050 Fax: 01926 453059 Email: sales@smtdevelopments.co.uk Website: www.smtdevelopments.co.uk
Address: Unit D Seymour Wharf, Totnes, Devon TQ9 5AL Tel: 01803 868677 Fax: 01803 868678 Email: sales@specialty-fasteners.co.uk Website: www.specialty-fasteners.co.uk
Contact: Paul Rubens, Sales and Marketing Director Signal Group are world leaders in the design and manufacture of gas analysers. We specialise in providing emissions monitoring solutions to automotive manufacturers, engine producers, research labs and educational facilities. Signal provides highly sophisticated and innovative raw and dilute measurement solutions for a wide range of applications, providing the flexibility and modularity necessary to meet the varying requirements in emissions measurement including Euro 5/6 and EPA 1065. At the show we will be launching our new range of analysers including a dual FID that enables the simultaneous measurement of both methane and non-methane components and a 5-channel multi gas analyser.
Contact: John Jackson, UK Business Development Manager, SMT Developments Ltd SMT Developments provides specialist electronics assembly services, offering the most reliable and exacting standards for surface mount and through hole technologies along with providing fully assembled product solutions. SMT combines impressive technical capabilities along with commitment to client support and proactivity, to deliver solutions that are tailored precisely to each customer’s individual requirements. Accredited to ISO9001:2000, SMT maintains high quality standards with a dedicated in house IPC-A-610 and J standards trainer aswell as being a member of the Midlands Assembly Network and the SC21 programme.
Contact: Peter Boote, Managing Director Specialty Fasteners, an ISO9001:2008 approved company, is a designer, manufacturer and distributor of quick release fasteners and hardware for the Defence, Aerospace and Industrial markets. SFC design and manufacture the AeroCatch range of panel fasteners used in motorsport applications worldwide, Push Turn Fasteners, Snap-in Captive and SEMS screws for the electronics market. SFC distributes the complete Alcoa Fastening Systems range which includes the well known brand names Camloc and Tridair. Hydraflow fuel couplings and hose assemblies for potable water, breathing oxygen and cooling fluids, Quick Release Pins, Accuride drawer slides and Camloc gas springs complete the range.
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Specialty Materials, Inc. 1114 Address: 1449 Middlesex Street, Lowell, MA 01851, USA Tel: 978-322-1972 Fax: 98-322-1970 Email: wgrant@specmaterials.com Website: www.specmaterials.com Contact:
Bill Grant, Director, Product Engineering Specialty Materials Inc. manufactures boron and silicon carbide (SiC) fibers by chemical vapor deposition. Boron is used extensively in aerospace and sporting goods applications. Boron/graphite hybrid preforms are used for selective reinforcement to enhance compression, impact and open-hole compression properties. SiC fibers have outstanding high temperature mechanical properties for increasing strength, stiffness and use temperature of titanium matrix composites, and toughness of ceramic matrix composites. Specialty Materials has developed nano-sized boron powders for MgB2 superconductors.
Steinbichler UK Ltd 606a Address: Unit 9, Wildmoor Mill, Mill Lane, Wildmoor, Bromsgrove, Worcestershire, B61 0BX Tel: 01527 837283 Fax: 01527 558189 Email: info@steinbichler.co.uk Website: www.steinbichler.co.uk Contact: Nick Godfrey, Director Based Nr Munich and still under the ownership of the Steinbichler family, Steinbichler are very proud to be celebrating 25 successful years in business this year and we have seen several new products launched in the last 12 months that has taken the company to a new level. Being part of the Steinbichler group of companies, Steinbichler UK benefits from all of the new products and we have demo systems and the expertise on hand to be able to provide you with a comprehensive demo, sales, training and support package for your digitizing needs. We pride ourselves in our after sales support and have the experience to support your business needs.
Stonehill Engineering 926 Spectron Gas Controls Systems Ltd 129 Address: Unit 4, Advanced Technology Unit 1, University of Warwick Science Park, Coventry, CV4 7EZ Tel: +44 (0) 24 7641 6234 Fax: +44 (0) 24 7641 1987 Email: sales@spectron-gcs.com Website: www.spectron-gcs.com Contact:
Stephen Sale, Internal Sales Engineer For over twenty years, Spectron Gas Controls Systems Limited has been a leading manufacturer of Gas Handling Safety Equipment for All types of Gases and at levels of Purity’s; from Industrial gases all the way up to Ultra-high Purity grade 6.0 Our Product range includes:- Valves, Pressure regulators, Tapping points, Pressure control panels, Purging devices, Gas Cabinets (Manual/Fully Automated) Gas Distribution (Panels / Boxes), Alarm and Control Units We also manufacture fully bespoke equipment to meet customer requirements and carry out UHP sub-contact orbital welding
STADCO 1115 Address: 107 South Avenue 20 Los Angeles, CA 90031 Tel: 323-227-8888 Fax: 323-221-1705 Email: sales@stadco.com Website: www.stadco.com Contact:
J. Halden Hickman, VP Sales & Marketing STADCO, one of several GroupAero companies, specializes in mold, bond, lay-up, and assembly tooling. Materials routinely utilized are INVAR, Steel, & Aluminum with tool sizes ranging from medium-to-large. In addition to our Los Angeles facility STADCO has a low-cost fabrication facility located in Mexicali, Mexico.
Stanford Marsh 721 Address: Haycroft Works, Buckholt Drive, Warndon Business Park, Worcester, WR4 9ND Tel: 0844 856 0701 Fax: 0844 856 0703 Email: info@stanfordmarsh.co.uk Website: www.stanfordmarsh.co.uk Contact:
Matthew Perkins, Director Stanford Marsh is the UK’s independent market leader in providing for your design technology needs. With turnover exceeding £10 million and with four prime UK locations, we are well placed to meet all the demands of a busy drawing office. We are the only company in the UK who can provide in-house manufacturer led service support, hardware and software sales of all the leading market brands: Autodesk, Canon imagePROGRAF, Epson Stylus pro, HP Designjet Range, Stratasys 3D Printers, Oce Wide Format Systems, Reprographic solutions from Kip America, Wide and Narrow Format reprographic technology from Ricoh. The Stanford Marsh Group will finance, service and provide all the CAD software, reprographic equipment and consumables you need.
Address: 22 Stonehill, Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire, PE29 6DR Tel: +44 (0)1480 435302 Fax: +44 (0)1480 450181 Email: sales@stonehillengineering.com Website: www.stonehillengineering.com Contact: Gary Pope, Technical Sales Engineer Stonehill Engineering specialises in precision engineering for expert toolmaking and machining projects. Based in Cambridgeshire, UK, it works for clients within the automotive, aerospace, defence, food and chemical industries. The company uses a complete production process to manufacture high-quality, ultra-accurate components and assemblies that can be used across a range of applications. Stonehill Engineering’s commitment to investment in new technology and engineering machinery has equipped it with a diverse equipment portfolio, which includes strong facilities for CNC machining. A dedicated research and development team is available to engineer and manufacture almost any part to client requirements.
StrainSense Ltd 124 Address: The Old Barn, Woods Lane, Potterspury, NN12 7PG Tel: 01908543038 Fax: 08700940810 Email: liz@strainsense.co.uk Website: www.strainsense.co.uk Contact: Elizabeth Capps, Marketing Manager, StrainSense Ltd See our full range of sensors for pressure, position, force, vibration, acceleration, strain, instrumentation, tilt and torque. You can also see our NEW Linear Potentiometers which are ideal for the Industrial, R&D and Automotive markets. View our extended pressure sensor range, which includes industrial, process and environmental sensors covering pressure and level measurement, many with Atex and TUV approvals. We will also be showing our new accelerometers including the 4807A, an ultra-low noise DC response accelerometer offering micro-g resolution, and the 7131A, which features a hermetically sealed Titanium construction specifically designed for NVH, engine vibration, road response, modal analysis, structural testing and ride handling.
Strand7 UK Ltd g 726 Address: Suite 3, 1st Floor, The Stables, 6 Church Street, St. Neots, Cambs PE19 2BU Tel: 01480 211011 Fax: 01480 211020 Email: info@strand7.co.uk Website: www.strand7.com Contact: Aaron Latty, Sales & Support Manager Established in 1988, Strand7 Pty Ltd (www.strand7.com) is involved in research and development of advanced engineering analysis software. Our flagship product, Strand7 FEA Software is used by several thousand engineering companies around the world across a wide range of industries. With integrated pre-and post- processor and advanced solvers, Strand7 provides a suite of structural and thermal analysis tools to compliment any design process. Strand7 has offices in Australia and the UK, providing engineering technical support and FEA consultancy services. We are also represented by a network of qualified associates worldwide.
Streamlined Flow Solutions Ltd 912 Address: Craven Arms, Southam, Warwickshire. Tel: 01926 814082 Email: info@streamlinedflow.co.uk Website: www.streamlinedflow.co.uk Contact: Matt Hieatt, Commercial Director Streamlined Flow Solutions Limited provide succinct and cost effective solutions for anyone with design challenges related to products that are affected by the flow of fluid/air. Much of this work involves the application of Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) techniques through consulting or software implementation. The director’s have a total of over 40 years experience in the field of CFD analysis and we are UK re-sellers for the highly acclaimed XFlow™ CFD code from Next Limit Technologies which is taking the engineering world by storm with its unique new technologies which genuinely reduce the time and cost of CFD without compromising integrity. Please come and discuss your engineering problems with us at the show. Bring a model!
Synergy Devices Ltd 1006b Address: Unit 2, Network 4, Lincoln Road, Cressex Business Park, High Wycombe, Bucks HP12 3RF Tel: 01494 769020 Fax: 01494 528611 Email: jackie@speedmixer.co.uk Website: www.speedmixer.co.uk Contact: Derek Williams-Wynn, Director Synergy Devices Limited is the exclusive supplier of the DAC Speedmixer within the UK and Ireland. A highly innovative Dual Asymmetric Centrifugal Laboratory Mixer System which is widely used in technical laboratories around the globe. • Used to mix colloids, fluids, powders, pastes, creams, grease, resins, inks, paints and coatings. • Complete pigment dispersion (with media-glass/ceramics) • Sample sizes range from 1GM to 5KG • No air entrapment! Non-Invasive! • An invaluable Mixing Machine for use in Research & Development as well as environments requiring a large number of samples to be screened for Quality Control purpose.
Tajima GmbH 841 Address: Albstr. 50, 72474 Winterlingen,Germany Tel: +49 7577 9 20 66 Fax: 49 7577 9 20 68 Email: info@filacon.com Website: www.filacon.com Contact: Martin Hoffmann, Senior Management, Tajima GmbH Filacon systems is a machine manufacturer, specialized in the efficient fiber placement and fixation. Weight reduction as a key principle of the aerospace industry, machine building and automobile: Advantages of Filaconmachines: • Fiber lines according to stress lines • Reproducible, repeatable, constant manufacturing process without manual influences • Thickness of 10 mm, locally variable • Continuous fiber lines uncut • Net-shape manufacturing => maximum of 5% fiber waste • Multi-head machines with up to 20 heads offer high productivity • Integration of metal parts in the production process possible • Integration of different functions possible => In example integration of a sensor wire • Monitoring systems adaptable
TAPPEX 219 Address: MASONS ROAD, STRATFORD UPON AVON, WARWICKSHIRE CV37 9NT Tel: 01789 206600 Fax: 01789 414194 Email: SALES@TAPPEX.CO.UK Website: WWW.TAPPEX.CO.UK Contact: ANDREW FITZPATRICK, SALES MANAGER Tappex Thread Inserts Limited is proud of its quality product, technical innovation & exemplary global customer service. Design, development & manufacture of Brass, Steel or Stainless Steel threaded inserts for applications in plastics, composites & light metal alloy offers off-the-shelf standard products or bespoke solutions to suit customers exacting requirements. Grooved pins, thread forming screws for thermoplastics & rivet nuts for composites are available. Our Applications Engineers provide a Technical Advisory Service, prototyping & mechanical testing, providing cost effective solutions for fastener applications throughout the world. Markets served include OEMs, Automotive, Aerospace, Rail, Medical, Manufacturing Tools & Telecoms.
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Tata Technologies 609 Address: The Enterprise Centre, Coventry University Technology Park, Coventry. CV1 2TT Tel: 02476 236 000 Email: Gary.Benham@Tatatechnologies.com Website: www.Tatatechnologies.com Contact: Mark Harris, Client Services, Tata Technologies Tata Technologies is a company of innovators, specialists in the design engineering space, who apply cutting-edge technology to provide a competitive advantage to customers in the manufacturing sector. The company is a strategic partner for developing complete vehicles (VPD group), engineering subsystems and components (E&D), managing the NPI process and collaborative engineering (PLM), and tying together information created and used throughout the extended manufacturing enterprise (ESG).
Taylor Hobson Ltd 500 Address: PO Box 36, 2 New Star Road, Leicester, LE4 9JQ Tel: 0116 2763771 Fax: 0116 2460579 Email: taylor-hobson.sales@ametek.com Website: www.taylor-hobson.com/ Contact: Graeme Foulds, Sales Manager Taylor Hobson is an ultra-precision technology company operating at the highest levels of accuracy within the field of surface and form metrology, providing contact and non-contact measurement solutions for the most demanding applications. Our Head Office and manufacturing are based in the UK, and we have 17 direct offices and more than 20 agents worldwide. To ensure quality and reliability, all performance critical components are manufactured in-house in the United Kingdom. We are continually developing our products to meet the ever increasing demands of next generation technologies, particularly in precision optics, automotive, bearings, aerospace and renewable energy technologies.
TCB-Arrow Ltd 925 Address: Watchmoor Rd, Camberley, Surrey Gu15 3AQ Tel: 01276 679394 Fax: 01276 679055 Email: stephen@tcb-arrow.co.uk Website: www.tcb-arrow.co.uk Contact: Stephen Cooper, Director TCB-Arrow is a successful global organisation providing components and assembly solutions in thermoplastic and elastomer materials. Developing long term partnerships with customers, where ideas take shape from concept through to full scale manufacture. TCB-Arrow has been established for 25 years with a proven track record in design, development, mould tooling and manufacturing. Offering total solutions to the Medical, Aerospace, Automotive, Defence and Industrial market sectors. TCB-Arrow had the foresight to invest several years ago in liquid silicone moulding for the automotive industry, and have subsequently developed their compatibilities in other market sectors i.e. Medical, Defence and Aerospace.
Tebis UK Ltd 302 Address: The TechnoCentre Puma Way CV1 2TW Coventry Tel: +44/2476/23 64 13 Fax: +44/2476/23 65 04 Email: tebis-uk@tebis.com Website: www.tebis.com Contact: Paul Scally, Sales / Application Manager Tebis develops CAD/CAM solutions for the automobile and aircraft industry as well as their subcontractors from the styling, model making, tool and mould manufacturing sectors. As of today, more than 8200 systems have been installed at more than 1950 sites world-wide, including automobile manufacturers such as Aston Martin, Audi, Bentley, BMW, Daimler, Ford, Honda, Jaguar Land Rover, Opel, Toyota, Volvo, and VW. One important prerequisite for such high acceptance are the high quality results, which Tebis customers achieve on their milling machines. Ultimately, the high competence of Tebis’ application engineers plays an ever more decisive role in supporting and optimizing existing process lines when integrating Tebis CAD/CAM systems.
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u ADS Members TEC Concepts Ltd u 913 Address: 48 Fentham Road Hampton-in-Arden Solihull West Midlands B92 0AY Tel: 01675443300 Fax: 01675442222 Email: dave.bull@tec-concepts.co.uk Website: www: tec-concepts.co.uk Contact: Dave Bull, Director, TEC TEC are a specialist research, development and implementation organization focused on unlocking the potential of SC21 to provide business improvements both short and long term. TEC have conducted several successful supply chain development programmes in the aeronautical, defence, automotive and rail sectors TEC has a fully qualified and experienced team to deliver SC21 Supply Chain Programmes using the latest technology with our IT partner CANDA Systems who have developed the online Supply Chain Portal “XACTIO”. TEC is an approved SC21 Strategic partner and SC21 Training partner and is working closely with A
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Techni-modul Engineering 1029 Address: Z.A. de Pérache, Coudes, 63114, France Tel: 00 33 (0)4 73 54 53 30 Fax: 00 33 (0)4 73 55 96 35 Email: info@techni-modul-eng.com Website: www.techni-modul-engineering.eu Contact: Chantal Wierckx, Business Development Manager Composites innovator: Techni-modul Engineering has over 25 years of extensive experience in design and manufacture of tooling and special machines for the production of composite parts. Our expertise in various processing methods means we can define the best manufacturing technology for your composite project. Among processes we are familiar with are RTM (Resin Transfer Moulding), Infusion, Thermoforming,, Prepregs and Final Pressure Transfer Moulding (FPTM)... Our solutions are viable and cost-effective to fulfil each specific composite project. All industrial equipment can be supplied on a bespoke basis. We can help you for your development, prototyping and industrialization requirement. Entrust us your needs.
Techni Measure 113 Address: Alexandra Buildings, 59 Alcester Road, Studley, Warks. B80 7NJ Tel: 01527 854103 Fax: 01527 853267 Email: sales@techni-measure.co.uk Website: www.techni-measure.co.uk Contact: Ian Ramage, Sales Manager Techni Measure has a wide range of sensors for measurement of vibration, displacement, strain, pressure, force, and orientation. Vibration sensors from Dytran Instruments and Hansford Sensors, include rugged industrial designs through to miniature triaxial and shock sensors. Piezoelectric sensors for dynamic pressure or force, or strain gauge based sensors for more general-purpose measurements are available, as well as a large range of strain gauges and accessories. Displacement measurement is possible with various sensors, with capacitive sensors for accurate gap sensing. The MicroStrain range of wireless systems and orientation sensors, and temperature sensors and pressure sealing glands from Conax complete the range.
Technology Specialists Ltd 1348 Address: 2, Edmondes Close, Warwick UK Tel: 01926741013 Fax: 01926 741111 Email: sales@technologyspecialists.co Website: WWW.technologyspecialists.co Contact: George Elliott, Consultant, Technology Specialists Ltd SD40 Advanced Material Process System PrePreg and Composite Materials in R&D environs SD40 – Smart Design and Intelligent Innovation World beating design that sets the standard for better quality, affordability and ease of use. Save Time Time between batch productions as little as 1 hour. Cut Costs – 1/10th the cost of Other Systems Save Money Single Person operation, low outlay and running costs, with small footprint. With 50 years’ experience we introduce a ground breaking prepreg process. 3 metres per minute x 1000mm wide Suppliers of: Resin Mixing Equipment. UV Light Curing Systems. Mechanical Handling
Technical Fibre Products 1237 Address: Burneside Mills, Kendal, Cumbria, LA9 6PZ, UK Tel: +44 (0) 1539 818 220 Fax: +44 (0) 1539 818 230 Email: enquiries@tfpglobal.com Website: www.tfpglobal.com Contact: Jonathan Day, Business Innovation Manager, Technical Fibre Products At TFP we develop and manufacture high performance nonwoven veils and mats from an exciting portfolio of raw materials including polymers, particulates and speciality fibres such as carbon, aramid, glass, polyester, metal and metal coated materials. Our Optimat®, Optiveil™ and Tecnofire® ranges can be customised to suit your specific performance requirements. They offer an effective means of applying surface engineering solutions to the many challenges encountered in the advanced composites industry. Our materials can deliver a superior quality surface finish as well as providing additional functionality such as EMI/RFI shielding, electrical conductivity, static dissipation, fire protection and enhanced corrosion resistance.
Technik GmbH 1229 Address: Steinplatz 1, 10623 Berlin, Germany Tel: +49 30 310078-328 Fax: +49 30 310078-223 Email: constantin.vondewitz@vdivde-it.de Website: http://www.noe-flexnet.eu/public Contact: Constantin von Dewitz, Consultant FlexNet: Network of Excellence for Flexible, Organic & Large Area Electronics FlexNet aims to strengthen the top position of Europe in the field of flexible, organic & large area electronics. A focus is set to further integrate small & medium-sized enterprises and to improve university education to match the need of qualified personnel. X10D: Efficient, low-cost, stable tandem organic devices The European project aims to enable organic photovoltaics to enter the competitive thin-film PV market. X10D will achieve this by pooling knowledge & expertise of leading European research institutes & companies. There are 17 enterprises & research institutes involved with a focus to further improve development steps of production chains.
Tekdata Interconnections Ltd £ 416 Address: Innovation House, The Glades, Festival Way, Etruria, Stoke-on-Trent ST1 5SQ Tel: 01782 254700 Fax: 01782 254701 Email: reception@tekdata-interconnect.com Website: www.tekdata-interconnect.com Contact: Ernie Edwards, Managing Director Tekdata Interconnections Limited has over 40 years of innovation transitioning interconnection technologies within the Avionics, Defence, Space and the Autosport sectors. Our knowledge and experience has created some truly unique engineering solutions to exact cost, delivery and quality requirements. We have designed, qualified and manufactured for Autosport leaders in F1™, NASCAR, GT3, World Rally and high end niche automotive manufacturers. We provide a range of standard and specialised wiring solutions, as well as soldering, crimping, weaving, moulding and potting services and hold AS9100 Rev C quality approval. We have the technical capability; a UK based 40,000 ft² factory and employ around 100 committed staff for this marketplace.
Telonic Instruments Ltd 429 Address: Toutley Ind Est, Toutley Road, Wokingham, Berks RG41 1QN Tel: 441189786911 Fax: 441189792338 Email: info@telonic.co.uk Website: www.telonic.co.uk Contact: Bob Lovell, Director Established in the U.K. in 1966 as the sales and service operation of Telonic Industries Incorporated, a U.S. company specialising in R.F. products we became an independent company following a management buy-out in 1982, but continued to sell Telonic Industries products. We became the U.K. distributor for Kikusui Electronics Corporation of Japan in 1976, the U.K. distributor for EPS GmbH (Takasago) in 2000; distributor for Digimess formally Grundig Digimess in 2001 and the U.K Distributor for Magna-Power in 2005. In 1995 we achieved approval to IS09001:2000 with NQA (National Quality Assurance). Last year we intoduced Rigol as a budget range to our portfolio. We have also launched our new instrument hire website www.hireoption.co.uk
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The Black Country and 605 Greater Birmingham LEPs Address: The Deckhouse, Waterfront West, Brierley Hill, West Midlands, DY5 1LW Tel: +44 (0)845 8 151515 Fax: +44 (0)1384 471177 Email: langfordw@walsall.gov.uk Website: www.the-blackcountry.com Contact: Wayne Langford, Head of Investment, Programmes and Development The Black Country and Greater Birmingham LEP’s (Local Enterprise Partnerships) have teamed up with engineering firms to showcase the region’s supply chain credentials and talent on a special LEP pavillion. The Local Enterprise Partnership’s aspirations are to reaffirm the region’s reputation as the place to do business, the place of opportunity, the UK’s hub for design, engineering and manufacturing expertise. With a multi-billion pound regeneration programme underway and big names such as JLR, Moog and other major clients choosing to invest and locate within the Black Country and Greater Birmingham, Visit stand 605 to learn more about exciting opportunities, investment plans and the superb business support that the LEP has to offer.
The Black Country LEP 1224 Website: www.blackcountrylep.co.uk
The Centre for Process 1326 Innovation (CPI) Address: Wilton Centre, Wilton, Redcar, TS10 4RF Tel: 01642 455 340 Fax: 01642 447 298 Email: steven.bagshaw@uk-cpi.com Website: www.uk-cpi.com Contact: Steven Bagshaw, Marketing Executive The Centre for Process Innovation is a UK-based technology innovation centre and part of the High Value Manufacturing Catapult. We use applied knowledge in science and engineering combined with state of the art facilities to enable our clients to develop, prove, prototype and scale up the next generation of products and processes. Our open innovation model enables clients to develop products and prove processes with minimal risk. We provide assets and expertise so our customers can demonstrate the process and prove it is feasible before investing substantial amounts of money in capital equipment and training. New products and processes can be proven; on paper, in the lab and in the plant before being manufactured at an industrial scale.
The Chartered Quality Institute 820 Address: 2nd Floor North, Chancery Exchange, 10 Furnival Street, London, EC4A 1AB Tel: 02072456722 Fax: 02072456788 Email: marketing@thecqi.org Website: http://www.thecqi.org/ Contact: Giulia Foss, Marketing Executive, The Chartered Quality Institute The Chartered Quality Institute (CQI) is a professional membership body which exists to advance education and knowledge of the practice of quality within industry, commerce, and the public and voluntary sectors. The CQI has a professional membership of 10,000 and its courses and qualifications provide the industry standard for quality professionals.
The MPA Group u 310 Address: 98 High Street, Olney, Bucks, MK46 4BE Tel: 01234 912000 Fax: 01234 910833 Email: carly.foster@thempagroup.co.uk Website: www.thempagroup.co.uk Contact: Carly, Foster, Admin The MPA Group is one of the fastest-growing R&D Tax Relief and credit claim businesses in the UK. We specialise in identifying, applying for and claiming your full entitlement under the Government’s Research and Development Tax Credit Scheme. We actively manage your claim from identifying eligible activities, completing the relevant paperwork and dealing with HMRC on your behalf. Our success and wealth of experience means your entitlement will be fully maximised. So if you are innovating, improving, developing or adding value to your product, service or manufacturing process, then you will qualify. Come and visit us at the show and find out how much you are entitled to claim.
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Address: Taylor Lane, Denton, Manchester, M34 3NR Tel: 0161 336 2401 Fax: 0161 335 9134 Email: jonathan@multiplewinding.co.uk Website: www.multiplewinding.co.uk
Address: 3 Brabazon Office Park, Bristol, BS34 7PZ Tel: 03333 443000 Fax: 03333 440041 Email: info@third.com Website: www.third.com
Contact: Jonathan Shaw, Sales Director, The Multiple Winding Co Ltd The Multiple Winding Company Was Established in 1916. Since then we have concentrated on the production of highly specialised industrial textile yarns, for a large variety of end uses. Within our product range the objective is to produce products tailored to the individual requirements of the customer. This is achieved through close liaison with our experienced sales and production personnel. Continuous investment in the most modern machinery has put the company at the forefront of progressive manufacturing capabilities.
Contact: Sara Martin, Marketing Executive, Third Dimension Third Dimension is a world leading developer and manufacturer of non-contact, precision measurement systems. Established in 1995, Third Dimension has a long track record of manufacturing and developing innovate metrology systems for some of the largest names in the aerospace, automotive and energy sectors worldwide. With the stability and experience to help manufacturers realise the benefits of shop floor non-contact measurement, Third Dimension works in partnership with its customers to develop solutions for a range of diverse and operation critical applications.
The National Composites Certification 538 and Evaluation Facility (NCCEF) Address: The University of Manchester, Paper Science Building, Sackville Street, Manchester, M13 9PL. United Kingdom Tel: +44(0)161 275 8160 Fax: +44(0)161 306 3858 Email: nccef@manchester.ac.uk Website: www.nccef.co.uk Contact: Dr Payam Jamshidi, Chief Technical Officer The National Composites Certification and Evaluation Facility (NCCEF) is an accredited laboratory for qualification of composite materials. NCCEF capability includes extensive range of equipment for mechanical testing, characterization, routine manufacturing and Non-Destructive Testing combined with personnel with a wide experience of composite materials both from industry and from academic research. This facility specializes in testing for aerospace, energy and automotive where the quality and precision of results is critical.
The Rimstock Plc Group of companies 605 Address: Church Lane, West Bromwich, West Midlands, B71 1BY Tel: +44 (0)121 525 2525 Fax: +44 (0) 121 553 1083 Email: rth@rimstock.com Website: www.rimstock.co.uk Contact: Richard Tait-Harris, Business Development Manager Rimstock Plc Rimstock are a world leading manufacturer of alloy wheels for the Original Equipment and Aftermarket boasting the largest and most advanced design and manufacturing facilities in the UK. We are the UK’s premier producer of aluminium wheels supplying and distributing finished products to a host of leading global OEM vehicle manufacturers. Our Black Country based design and engineering skills ranges from the conceptual design side, model making, tooling design, complete test house facilities, through to the state of the art lowpressure foundries, machine shops, finishing, treatment bays and latest paint shops. We are market leaders in one of the most competitive industries within the automotive sector - Visit Rimstock plc on Stand 605
Thermal Wave Imaging 1036 Website: www.thermalwave.com
The Routing & Packaging Company 728 Address: Unit 14 Churchill Way, Lomeshaye Ind Est, Nelson BB9 6RT Tel: 01282 864629 Fax: 01282 698596 Email: Sales@trppackaging.co.uk Website: www.trppackaging.co.uk Contact: Nigel Hurlstone, Managing Director TRP LTD provides bespoke packaging to a variety of industry sectors. We appreciate that it is essential in today’s lean fast- paced production environment that the front end of an effective production system should include the use of Visual Component Control With a wealth of experience in the protection, storage and transportation of high value components, including specialist tools and line side supply systems. TRP provide a one stop shop for our customers in the design and manufacture of a complete tool/component control system. We are able to provide site visits to establish the customer’s requirements and both design and manufacture each customised system in- house. ISO 9001 : ISPM 15 PROTECT YOUR INVESTMENT...INVEST IN PROTECTION
The latest GapGun + series, includes GapGun+, GapGun R+, GapGun MX+ and GapGun Robot+ for handheld and automated inspection.
ThreeBond Europe 415 Address: 5 Newmarket Court, Kingston, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, MK10 0AG Tel: 01908 285 000 Fax: 01908 285 001 Email: kevin.horn@threebond.co.uk Website: www.threebond.co.uk Contact: Kevin Horn, Business Development Manager A global Japanese manufacturer of adhesives & sealants with sales in excess of £400 million. Our products are used by many of the world’s best known companies in manufacturing sectors including automotive, electronics, engineering, construction & consumer. Included in ThreeBond’s range of over 4000 products are liquid sealants, adhesive sealants, anaerobic, pressure sensitive, UV light curing, cyanoacrylate, electrically & thermal conductive adhesives, 1 & 2 part epoxy resins. We also supply a range of specialist dispensing & application equipment to better utilise the advantages offered by liquid adhesives & sealants. A comprehensive Precoat fastener adhesive & sealant coating service is also offered. ThreeBond – take a look at our world.
Thomas Dudley Ltd 605 Address: Birmingham New Road, Dudley, West Midlands, DY1 4SN Tel: +44 (0)121 557 5411 Fax: +44 (0)121 557 3368 Email: aburton@thomasdudley.co.uk Website: http://www.thomasdudley.co.uk/cast_home.asp Contact: Andrew Burton, UK Sales Manager, Thomas Dudley Ltd Thomas Dudley are one of the UK’s leading engineering foundries manufacturing high quality engineering castings, cast iron components, Ductile, SG iron castings to a diverse range of industry sectors. As one of the Midlands’ most respected foundries, our state-of-theart in-house production and design facilities include SolidWorks 3D modelling, CNC pattern making, automated grinding and comprehensive range of specialist finishes to provide the complete castings solution. Thomas Dudley invests in the latest technology to produce the highest quality bespoke castings, our unique 6 automated moulding lines include a new Disamatic facility and airset capabilities. For a Technology Driven Castings Solution Visit Thomas Dudley on Stand 605
Tipton-Goss 342 Address: Via Santi 1, Villanova di Castenaso, 40055 (BO), Italy Tel: +39 051 782505 Fax: +39 051 782477 Email: info@cel.eu Website: www.cel.eu Contact: Andrea Vacchi Suzzi, Director Tipton-Goss offers the smoothest and most cost-effective entry into the prepreg production market. Available for processing of woven or unidirectional material in 50” or 60” widths, the TiptonGoss TG-50 and TG-60 machines are uniquely suited to anyone looking to begin low- to medium-volume prepreg production. The Tipton-Goss package offers a complete turn-key solution. It includes five days of on-site training and every piece of auxiliary equipment needed, from hopper mixers and scales to fabric scissors and razor knives. Tipton-Goss is distributed exclusively in Europe by Italian company CEL Components, together with its UK agent Fibrecore.
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Tiro Associates Ltd 318
TRB Lightweight Structures 541
Trig Engineering Ltd 901
Address: Fryerning Place, 4 Fryerning Lane, Ingatestone, Essex, CM4 0DA Tel: 01277 354469 Fax: 01277 356190 Email: recruit@tiroassociates.com Website: www.tiroassociates.com
Address: 12 Clifton Road, Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire, PE29 7EN Tel: 01480 447404 Fax: 01480 447400 Email: terry.mayston@trbls.com Website: www.trbls.com
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Tiro Associates Limited is a leading recruitment consultancy, working with leading Automotive, Aerospace and Electronics OEM’s, consultancies and their suppliers worldwide. Our experienced consultants specialise in specific industry sectors to ensure they are experts in their field and well placed to advise you on your employment prospects, matching your skills, experience and career aspirations with the needs of our clients. Dedicated to quality and professionalism, we are a corporate member of the Recruitment & Employment Confederation (REC) and an ISO 9001.2008 registered firm.
TRB Lightweight Structures has over 60 years’ experience as the UK’s leading manufacturers of composite sandwich panels and lightweight bonded structures for the Aerospace, Defence, Rail, Marine and Motor Sport Industries. The company manufactures a range of composite sandwich panels under the “Cellite” name which can be fabricated into complex assemblies such as large flight simulator structures, race car chassis, rail doors, aircraft galley modules, medical scanning tables and satellite panels etc. The company provides cost effective and innovative technical solutions to the most demanding of applications including design, validation, manufacture and assembly. Excellent quality and on-time delivery is the focus of all its employees.
Chris Mason, Business Development Manager
Titan Motorsport 329 and Automotive Engineering u Address: Harley Industrial Park, Paxton Hill, St Neots, CAMBS, PE19 6TA Tel: 01480 474402 Fax: 01480 405668 Email: zoe.timbrell@titan.uk.net Website: www.titan.uk.net Contact:
Zoe Timbrell, Sales and Marketing Manager Titan specialises in the design and manufacture of precision engineered components, offering full CNC milling and turning facilities as well as rigorous quality systems. In addition, Titan can support product development to optimise on performance and cost, ensuring that parts are supplied on time and on cost.
Titanium Industries UK Ltd u£ 1002 Address: Unit 38 Elmdon Trading Estate, Marston Green, Birmingham, West Midlands, B37 7HE Tel: 0121 782 9708 Fax: 0121 782 9705 Email: uksales@titanium.com Website: www.titanium.com Contact:
Carlyle Joseph, Sales Manager Titanium and high performance metal distributors. 16 sites around the world. Vast stocks with full cutting facilities including onsite water jet cutting AS9100 Rev C Approval Many aerospace and OEM approvals
TotalSim Ltd 516 Address: Top Station Road, Brackley, Northants, NN13 7UG Tel: 01280 840316 Email: info@totalsim.co.uk Website: www.totalsim.co.uk Contact:
Dr Rob Lewis, Managing Director, TotalSim Ltd TotalSim is a leading Computational Fluid Dynamic (CFD) consultancy providing fluid flow analysis and engineering solutions. We specialise in motorsport and vehicle aerodynamics but also work regularly for customers in industries as varied as renewable energy, elite sports and pharmaceuticals. TotalSim has pioneered the use of design optimisation and open source software in CFD consultancy. TotalSim employs nine engineers with many years experience of CFD application and a combined pool of expertise capable of tackling most engineering problems. Our computing hardware and CFD software philosophy is well refined. We combine open source, commercial and in-house codes to provide a competitive and flexible approach to analyses of all sizes.
Address: Huntworth Business Park, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA6 6TS Tel:
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Trig Engineering is synonymous with quality for precision machining, assembly and kitting of high performance engineering plastics to the aerospace and other demanding industries. Our extensive aerospace customers include Airbus, GKN, Rolls Royce, Eaton, GE, Messier Dowty and Goodrich. We offer one of the UK’s most modern and versatile machine shops capable of producing finished parts to your specification and exacting tolerances. Quality is assured to ASEN9100 Rev C Trig Engineering is part of the ENSINGER group, world leaders in the manufacture of engineering plastics achieved through
Trelleborg AEM u 1252 Address: Stanley Way, Skelmersdale, Lancashire, WN8 8EA, UK Tel: +44 (0)1695 712000 Fax: +44 (0)1695 712111 Email: aem@trelleborg.com Website: www.trelleborg.com/aem Contact:
Chris Mellings, Manager – AEM Sales Group, Trelleborg AEM Trelleborg AEM has developed extensive composite material and application expertise for over 50 years. Our core competencies and unique combination of global manufacturing capabilities and material science have led in our involvement in many cutting edge areas that range from the deepest oceans to outer space. Trelleborg provides a range of established solutions under the AEM brand (Advanced Engineering Materials) into markets including aerospace, defence, automotive, marine, renewable and offshore. Key products being exhibited this year include a new epoxy board EP700 providing customers a cost effective solution for composite tooling, a complementary range of adhesives, sealers and pastes and high specification, hollow glass microspheres.
technical knowledge, intensive research, investment and years of experience in the processing and application of high quality engineering plastics
Tri-Tech3D 917 Address: Unit 8 North Staffs Business Park Staffordshire Tel:
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Email: paula@tritech3d.co.uk Website: www.tritech3d.co.uk Contact:
Paula Farrington, Customer Liaison Manager, Tri-Tech3D Tri-Tech3D invite you to experience the very latest 3D printing innovations from OBJET on stand 917 at Aero Engineering 2012. As the UK’s foremost supplier of OBJET Desktop, OBJET Eden Professional and OBJET Connex Multi-material 3d printing systems, we will be on hand to answer your questions and demonstrate how owning an in-house 3d printer can save you time, money and
Tricorn Systems Ltd 604 Address: Oak Park, Heath Lane, Crondall, Farnham, Surrey, GU10 5PB Tel: 01252 821889 Fax: 01252 821880 Email: info@tricornsystems.co.uk Website: www.tricornsystems.co.uk
streamline your product development processes. As the UK’s only authorised OBJET distributor entrusted to service, support and maintain OBJET’s direct install base within the UK & Ireland, we have the technical knowhow and experience to support you. Come and talk with TRI-TECH 3D - EXPERTS IN 3D PRINTING e: sales@tritech3d.co.uk
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Colin Reardon, Managing Director Based in Farnham, Surrey, Tricorn Systems Ltd is one of the UK’s fastest growing suppliers of Job Processing (ERP), Workshop Scheduling (MES) & Management and Quality Assurance solutions for the Engineering and Manufacturing industries with over 200 customers in Aerospace, Defence, Autosport, Oil & Gas exploration and other sectors.
TRW Conekt u 525 Address: Stratford Road, Solihull, West Midlands, B90 4GW Tel:
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Trident Foams Ltd 749
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Address: BKB House Furness Vale High Peak SK23 7SN Tel: 01663 740 120 Fax: 01663 740 121 Email: sales@tridentfoams.co.uk Website: tridentfoams.co.uk
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UKAS accredited test facility, Conekt is uniquely positioned to
Phil Kenyon, Managing Director
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Trident Foams is an established manufacturer of rigid PU products; and is the UK distributor of all the AIREX range of core materials. Trident has a range of 3 and 5 axis CNC cutting equipment and a fully equiped CAD office for all customer needs. The constantly developing extensive range of AIREX core materials compliments all Trident efforts to provide a full range of engineered solutions for todays competitive and innovative composites market.
development through prototype and validation testing to low volume
Dr Kevin Richardson, Engineering & Porfolio Manager TRW Conekt is a consultancy and engineering test services business that generates new ideas and applies science & technology to product development, manufacture and validation. Combining the skills of specialist engineers with our in-house
manufacture and systems integration. Conekt’s experienced engineering teams work closely with customers to define the project requirements, taking account of the skills and knowledge of both partners, whether for a part of or the entire product development pipeline.
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Address: BICKFoRD RoaD, WITTon, BIRMInGHaM, B6 7EE Tel: 07855267837 Fax: 0121 322 2236 Email: adrianlocke@ttigroup.co.uk Website: www.ttigroup.co.uk ConTaCT:
ADRIAN LOCKE, AREA SALES MANAGER TTI Group Ltd provides a full range of Heat & Surface Treatments (including HIP) to the UK engineering industry at 7 locations. TTI offers a combination of accreditations i.e. ISO9001:2008, TS16949 and Nadcap, as well as customer and OEM approvals. The Birmingham site offers two specialised surface engineering processes: (i) Nitrotec - A process used to enhance the surface and strength characteristics of a range of carbon and low alloy steels (wear resistance, fatigue performance and excellent corrosion resistance are some properties). (ii) PVD Coatings -Typically applied to a wide range of cutting and metal forming tools for improved life. Decorative coatings are also popular for PVD because they will not tarnish, chip, fade or corrode.
Turbex Ltd
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Address: Unit 1 Riverwey Industrial Park, newman Lane, alton, Hampshire, GU34 2QL Tel: 01420 544909 Fax: 01420 542264 Email: sales@turbex.co.uk Website: www.turbex.co.uk ConTaCT:
John Huntingdon, Managing Director Turbex has been supplying component cleaning systems to a wide variety of industries, including Aerospace and Automotive for over 30 years. We now offer more than 100 standard models as well as custom engineered solutions to suit individual requirements. The range includes top and front loading spray washers, bench top and floor standing ultrasonic systems, as well as very high precision cleaning machines. All of these systems can be manually operated or plc controlled and are offered with many different options to tailor the machine for the specific requirement.
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Address: octagon House, Concorde Way, Segensworth north, Fareham, Hampshire, Po15 5RL Tel: +44 (0)1489 558100 Fax: +44 (0)1489 558101 Email: info@tuv-sud.co.uk Website: www.tuv-sud.co.uk ConTaCT:
Rob Greenwood, Marketing With over 50 years’ experience, TÜV SÜD Product Service is a leading international expert in providing testing, certification, qualification, training and consultancy services to a range of industries covering the Aerospace, Defence, Machinery, Medical & Health, Radio & Telecoms, Rail, Trade, Electronics & Consumer sectors. Our expert engineers will listen to you and understand your expectations before any service is delivered. Choose certainty. Add value.
Tygavac advanced Materials Ltd
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Address: Kingsway West Business Park, Moss Bridge Road, Rochdale oL16 5LX Tel: 01706 649222 Fax: 01706 649611 Email: sales@tygavac.co.uk Website: www.tygavac.co.uk ConTaCT:
Steve Wright, Sales Manager Tygavac Advanced Materials Ltd is a division of Airtech Advanced Materials Group - innovators in the supply and manufacture of vacuum bagging and composite tooling materials.Tygavac supplies leading aerospace, wind energy, motorsport and marine manufacturers with a complete product range, engineered kitting solutions, strong technical support and a worldwide distribution network.
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Address: 53 High Street, 4 The Mews, Hampton Hill, TW12 1nD Tel: 0208 783 3573 Fax: 0208 783 3573 Email: info@uktechevents.com Website: www.uktechevents.com ConTaCT: Ian Stone, Managing Director Organisers of the largest UK Engineering event covering Aero Engineering / Composites Engineering / Automotive Engineering and Plastic Electronics. The event includes intel via Open Forum presentations and Congress Auditorium, networking portal open to exhibitors/pre-registered attendees alike to ensure making the best use of time. Come and talk to one our project team to discuss your stand requirements for 2013.
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Umeco (recently acquired by Cytec) u 640 Address: 500 Bradford Road, Sandbeds, Keighley, West Yorkshire, BD20 5nG Tel: 01274 550500 Fax: 01274 550501 Email: process-uk@umeco.com Website: www.umeco.com ConTaCT: Claire Michel, Communications Manager, Umeco As an international provider of advanced composite and process materials, Umeco works primarily with organisations and individuals across aerospace and defence, wind energy, recreation and automotive industries. Structural materials is leading the way in the manufacture of advanced composite carbon, glass and specialist fibre reinforced plastic materials.Process materials develops, manufactures and supplies a wide range of products and services to the composites industry. Tooling combines the most innovative range of tooling and process materials from sites in North America, Europe and Asia, as well our two European sites.
Address: Europa Building, 450 argyle Street, Glasgow G2 8LH Tel: +44 (0) 141 228 3617 Email: janet.tingle@ukti.gsi.gov.uk Website: www.ukti.gov.uk
Distribution sets the standards in the advanced composites distribution market. Visit www.tools4grp.com
ConTaCT: Janet Tingle, Head of Aerospace, Chemicals and Engineering With professional advisers across 96 international markets, UK Trade & Investment is the government department that helps UKbased companies succeed in the global economy and assists overseas companies in bringing their high quality investment to the UK.
Address: Ferry lane, Pembroke Dock, Pembrokeshire, Wales. Sa714RE Tel: 01646 686622 Fax: 01646 687710 Email: enquiries@united-aerospace.com Website: www.united-aerospace.com
United aerospace Ltd
UKTI Commercial Officers from China, Brazil, India, Russia and Mexico will be present at the show and able to assist UK companies looking to export for the first time, or improve their export performance.
UKQMS Ltd
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ConTaCT: Gareth Burks, Managing Director United Aerospace Ltd are renowned designers, manufacturers and finishes of compoistes components. Through servicing the Aerospace, Defence, medical, wind energy and automotive industires we have gained a wealth of knowledge and experience in the design and manufacture of composites components. We invite any industry sector to discuss their potential composite requirements with us during the show.
UnITEMP Ltd
ConTaCT: Paul Wilson, CEO UKQMS focuses on being the service provider for all Quality and Product Assurance needs. Our background of experience and results provides you with a robust and rapid solution. We seek repeat business from our customers, so working successfully with you is a core value.
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Our services help businesses increase operating profit through targeted improvement. We tailor our approach to focus on results using the right mix of solutions to get the required benefit for your business.
ConTaCT: Paul Brown, Director, UNITEMP UNITEMP is a leading supplier and manufacturer of environmental test equipment in the UK, and the main distributor for the ESPEC Corp range of equipment covering from Bench-Top to Walk-In chambers, Burn-In and Evaluation systems.
Our Key Services are Business Transformation and Improvement, Quality & Product Assurance, HS&E, Inspection, People Services and our new Total Solution Service.
Also representing CHART Ind, range of HALT & HASS test systems, capable of providing complete turnkey projects, LN2 vessels, pipework, Chamber and Vibration system.
UKQMS reduces the size of the challenge, allowing you to focus on your core business.
Visit the company website for further information: www.unitemp.co.uk www.espec.co.jp/english www.espec.com www.chartchambers.com
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University of Sheffield aMRC
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Address: advanced Manufacturing Park, Rotherham S60 5TZ Tel: 0114 222 1747 Fax: 0114 222 7678 Email: enquiries@amrc.co.uk Website: www.amrc.co.uk
Based in Old Isleworth, West London, Ultrafine is part of the Seven Technologies group of companies.
ConTaCT: Alma Hodzic, Research Director The Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre (AMRC) with Boeing is a world-class centre for advanced machining and materials research for aerospace and other high-value manufacturing sectors.
Ultrafine was established in 1985 and has built up an enviable reputation for supplying innovative solutions to remote visual inspection problems in industrial, scientific, law enforcement and security fields.
We are a partnership between industry and academia, and a model for research centres worldwide. We work with businesses, from global aerospace giants to local SMEs, to identify and resolve problems in advanced manufacturing.
Our industrial customers include companies involved in general engineering, petro-chemical, power generation, turbine blade and wave guide inspection, aircraft and ship inspection and maintenance.
The University of Sheffield AMRC also includes other industryfocused manufacturing R&D centres and supporting facilities, including the Nuclear AMRC, new AMRC Training Centre and Namtec.
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Address: Utilitywise House, 30-31 Long Row, South Shields, Tyne and Wear, NE33 1JA Tel: 0870 626 0559 Fax: 0870 626 0589 Email: info@utilitywise.com Website: www.utilitywise.com
Address: 57 London Road, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, HP11 1BS Tel: +44 / (0) 1189 019091 Fax: +44 / (0) 1189 019094 Email: info.uk@velox.com Website: www.velox.com
Address: Unit 15, Granary Rural Business Center, Helingly, BN27 4DU Tel: 01323 440048 Fax: 01323 440510 Email: jflanagan@v-teq.co.uk Website: www.v-teq.co.uk
Contact: Kaylea Thomas, Senior Energy Consultant We help businesses get more value from their energy contracts, reduce their energy consumption, and lower their carbon footprint. Over ten-thousand businesses of all sizes rely on us for their energy management needs. We manage thousands of meters and have access to prices from every major gas and electricity supplier in the UK. The Utilitywise Manufacturing Power Drive is an energy reduction process designed for manufacturing and engineering businesses. We’re experts in energy and work with hundreds of manufacturing businesses every day. We can significantly reduce your energy consumption and help you avoid the pitfalls of energy procurement, leaving you more time to focus on the important things - like running your business.
Contact: Kenneth Shea, Sales Manager VELOX is a European leader in raw material specialities distribution. VELOX offers its customers an extensive product range and specific market know-how for plastics, composites, rubber and paints & coatings applications. VELOX is your one-stop provider for the full range of speciality product expertise, from detailed technical consultancy to carefully targeted product marketing. Our close cooperation with industry-leading manufacturers and worldwide sourcing mean we are best-placed to meet your requirements for innovative industrial raw material products and know-how.
Contact: James Flanagan, Director V-TEQ Vibration Services Ltd provide high quality service, maintenance, repairs and upgrades of all makes of electrodynamic vibration test systems. Also included in our supply are spare parts, armature rewinds, slip tables, head expanders, and fixtures. Second user vibration systems refurbished to like new condition are available in a range of performance specifications.
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Vac Innovation Ltd g 939 Address: Kilworth Lakes, Kilworth Road, North Kilworth, Leicestershire, LE17 6JG Tel: 44 1858882000 Fax: 05600 492931 Email: karlvasko@vacinnovation.com Website: www.vacinnovation.com Contact: Karl Vasko, Director VAC Innovation Ltd supports the composite industry with a wide and varied range of vacuum bagging consumables and process equipment (such as vacuum pumps), all of which provide a technical solution at a highly competitive price. VAC Innovation has a reputation for superior quality of products and service. This has established its position as the preferred supplier of vacuum bagging process materials to many diverse companies within the composite industry. To complement the VAC Innovation recognised brand and to further support the composite industry, VAC Innovation has become the UK agent for the autoclave manufacturer Italmatic, which has already supplied several affordable autoclaves within the UK.
Variohm EuroSensor Ltd 1104 Address: Williams Barns, Tiffield Road, Towcester, Northants Tel: +44 (0) 1327 351004 Fax: +44 (0) 1327 353564 Email: sales@variohm.com Website: www.variohm.com Contact: Graham Pattison, Sales Director Variohm EuroSensor Ltd are specialist suppliers of Industrial Sensors and Systems, to monitor – Load Position Pressure Temperature Torque Vibration Variohm have a large team of experienced technical sales engineers and we pride ourselves on the technical support we offer, ensuring the best sensor is used for the application. Many of these sensors are supplied from stock or on short lead times, we also have the capability of in-house design, should we not have the ideal sensor from our comprehensive range.
VDI/VDE Innovation 1229 Address: Steinplatz 1, 10623 Berlin, Germany Tel: +49 30 310078-328 Fax: +49 30 310078-223 Email: constantin.vondewitz@vdivde-it.de Website: http://www.noe-flexnet.eu/public Contact: Constantin von Dewitz, Consultant FlexNet: Network of Excellence for Flexible, Organic & Large Area Electronics FlexNet aims to strengthen the top position of Europe in the field of flexible, organic & large area electronics. A focus is set to further integrate small & medium-sized enterprises and to improve university education to match the need of qualified personnel. X10D: Efficient, low-cost, stable tandem organic devices The European project aims to enable organic photovoltaics to enter the competitive thin-film PV market. X10D will achieve this by pooling knowledge & expertise of leading European research institutes & companies. There are 17 enterprises & research institutes involved with a focus to further improve development steps of production chains.
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Address: 1 Turpyn Court, Woughton on the Green, Milton Keynes, MK6 3BW Tel: 08456432501 Fax: 08456432502 Email: rmartin@verify-europe.com Website: www.verify-europe.com Contact: Rachel Martin, Business Development Advisor Verify Europe is part of the Verify Group, a global organisation with over 35 years of experience in high technology and quality critical industries, specialising in aerospace and defence. Using an international network of specialists, we are currently operating in over 40 countries and continuously expanding to meet the needs of our customers. We provide third party activities including auditing, source inspection, supplier surveillance, capacity analysis, product verification and delivery assurance. We partner with a large number of OEMs, tier one and two suppliers, to improve supplier, program and business performance. Registered and certified to ISO 9001:2008, Verify Europe ensures quality product is delivered on time.
Victrex Polymer Solutions 720 Address: Victrex Technology Centre, Hillhouse International, Thornton Cleveleys, Lancashire FY5 4QD, United Kingdom Tel: +(44) 1253 897700 Fax: +(44) 1253 897701 Email: vtcsales@victrex.com Website: www.victrex.com Contact: Dave Adkin, Market Development Manager UK and Ireland Victrex Polymer Solutions specialises in the development and manufacture of high performance polyaryletherketones such as VICTREX® PEEK polymer, VICOTE® coatings, APTIV® films, and VICTREX Pipes™. With more than 30 years of experience, Victrex has a production, technology, customer service and distribution team that spans more than 30 countries worldwide. We work directly with material processors and design engineers in a multitude of industries to help create new applications using Victrex polyketone materials. We help improve processing techniques and find ways to reduce overall costs with the goal to introduce competitive, innovative applications to the market place. Come and see us at booth 720 or visit www.victrex.com
Virtek Vision International 449 Address: Ecelsiorlaan 55, B-1930 Zaventem/Brussels BELGIUM Tel: +32 (478) 375290 Fax: +32 (2) 7160322 Email: yvonne.heinen@gerbertechnology.com Website: www.virtek.ca Contact: Yvonne Heinen-Foudeh, Marketing Director EMEA, Gerber - VIRTEK Virtek Vision International, the leader in high precision laser-based templating, inspection and CNC manufacturing, member of the Gerber group. Gerber Technology Inc. the leader in automated composite nesting and cutting. Gerber Technology and Virtek together offer the widest range of solutions for composite assembly productivity improvement combined with first-class composite process expertise and more than four decades of experience in high-technology, Virtek and Gerber offer LaserQC™, LaserEdge™, LaserPlanner™, GERBERcutters® to help streamline operations. Our proven solutions increase productivity, improve turnaround times and significantly reduce material waste and labor costs at customers around the world.
Through our association with CentraTEQ Ltd we are able to offer replacement amplifiers from ETS Solutions for all makes of shakers. We are also able to provide a variety of new vibration controllers to suit all specifications and budgets.
VTR 1005 Address: 1Turpyn Court, Woughton on the Green, Milton Keynes, MK6 3BW Tel: 08455194810 Fax: 08456432502 Email: kclark@vtruk.com Website: www.vtruk.com Contact: Kevin Clark, UK Business Manager VTR UK provides specialised staffing solutions for the aerospace and defence industries. Part of the international Verify group of companies, we provide temporary staffing, temporary-topermanent placements, permanent recruitment and specialised executive search. VTR’s staffing solutions provide customers with the flexibility needed to handle shifting project demands and workload fluctuations. Our services can also fully integrate with Verify’s supplier performance management options, providing you with a seamless turnkey solution. All candidates are technically screened by experienced, qualified individuals prior to customer submittal, achieving a high-standard unrivalled in aerospace and defence, that our clients can rely on.
Wagner Spraytech UK Ltd 401 Address: The Coach House, 2 main road, Middleton Cheney, OX17 2ND Tel: 01295 714200 Fax: 01295 710100 Email: paul.roberts@wagnerspraytech.co.uk Website: www.wagnerspraytech.co.uk Contact: Paul Roberts, Business Development Manager, Wagner UK Ltd WAGNER is a leading manufacturer for the high technology, high quality equipment & plant for the application of powder, lacquers, paints & other liquid materials onto surfaces. Worldwide the WAGNER group develops high quality products & innovative solutions with forward-looking technologies. We have expertise in the Automotive, Aerospace, Plastic painting, Furniture, joinery and Structural steel industries as well as many more. Transfer pumps, Airspray, Air-assisted Airless, Airless, Electrostatic, 2k 3k or 4k mixing systems, Powder coating guns & booths are just some of the equipment offered as either independent components or as part of a turn-key engineering solution all supported locally via distribution
Ward Hi-Tech Ltd 805b Address: 1 Atlas Way, Sheffield, S4 7QQ Tel: 0114-256-0333 Fax: 0114-256-1629 Email: sales@wardhitech.co.uk Website: www.wardhitech.co.uk Contact: Neil Williams, Marketing Manager We are a large CNC machine tool distributor covering the UK and Ireland offering a wide ranging and diverse portfolio of machines to all major market sectors. With such well-known brands as Dah Lih, HNK, Hwacheon, Kiheung, OKK & SFM you can be assured of top quality solutions when you deal with Ward Hi Tech. We always carry large volumes of stock from 8” lathes right up to large horizontal machining centres and vertical borers, so it’s a must to call us to find out what’s in stock or what’s on its way to us. But it’s not just great machine tools that we offer; we can supply a total turnkey solution including: tooling, fixturing, full robotic automation systems and flexible tailored funding packages making us the perfect one stop shop.
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WATER JET CUTTING g 933 Address: HAVELOCK STREET, DEWSBURY, W.YORKS Tel: 01924 480011 Fax: 01924 480017 Email: davidbennett@waterjetcutting.co.uk Website: www.waterjetcutting.co.uk Contact: David Bennett, Director, Water Jet Cutting Water Jet Cutting have over 20 years experience in offering a sub contract water jet cutting profiling service. With a capacity of 10 abrasive and pure water jet cutting machines we are able to cut virtually any material up to 150mm thick. A a company we are certified to both ISI 9001 and 14001.
WDS Component Parts Ltd 807 Address: Richardshaw Road, Grangefield Ind Estate, Pudsey, Leeds Tel: 01132 909852 Fax: 0845 6011173 Email: sales@wdsltd.co.uk Website: www.wdsltd.co.uk Contact: Louise Helliwell, Sales & Marketing With 60 years trading experience and 15,000+ products currently held in stock, WDS are the UK’s leading manufacturer of Standard Parts, Machine Accessories, Modular Workholding, Spencer Franklin Hydraulics and Marlco Broaches. Products on show, will include Quick Release Pins, Clamps, Gas Struts, Castors, Cast Iron/Aluminium & Steel Section and MicroLoc plus many more. Our products are utilised in industries such as Aerospace, Defence, Automotive, Food and many more. For Design, Research and Development, our 2D/3D CAD Drawings are FREE to download at www.wdsltd.co.uk in all major design programmes. With a Technical Support Line and local experienced representatives, WDS strive to find the solution to your requirements.
Werth Metrology Ltd 1209 Address: Unit 30 SFWBC, Rugby Tel: 07799068239 Fax: 01788 522060 Email: werthuk@werth.de Website: www.werth.de Contact: Paul Nash, Director Quality Innovation: Quality, precision and innovation are the basis of success at Werth Metrology, part of Werth Messtechnik GmbH It has installed over 10,000 measuring machines in many industrial fields. Application examples include: aerospace engineering, automotive manufacturing, electronics, jewellery making, toolmaking, plastic injection moulding, medical technology, turbine manufacturing, and aluminium or plastic extrusions. It is a leader in coordinate measuring technology with optical sensors, multisensors and X-ray tomography, as well as in the measurement of micro features.
Westley Engineering Ltd 317 Address: 120 Pritchett Street, Aston, Birmingham B6 4EH UK Tel: 0044 (0) 121 333 1925 Fax: 0044 (0)121 333 1926 Email: g.dunne@westleyengineering.co.uk Website: www.westleyengineering.co.uk Contact: Gerry Dunne, Managing Director Westley Engineering Ltd., produce small to medium sized Precision Pressings/Stampings & Assemblies in medium to large volumes. Material thicknesses from 0,15mm up to and including 6mm. Covering many industries, including Electronics, Automotive, Battery, Building, Aerospace, Air-Conditioning & Motors to name a few. Using tools either supplied by our customers (re-sourcing) or ones we have designed and manufactured internally. Our presses range from 20 Tons up to 160 Ton progression (26 in total). We also offer, Precision bespoke CNC Machining (including 1 off’s). As well as Design & Manufacture of Press Tools. Quality certification includes, ISO9001, TS16949 & AS9100. Competitive prices, excellent quality, with very good deliveries.
Westmoreland Mechanical 722 Testing & Research Ltd £ Address: 5 Beaumont Road, Banbury, OX16 1RH Tel: 01295 261211 Fax: 01295 263096 Email: salesuk@wmtr.com Website: www.wmtr.co.uk Contact: Baina, Sales Administrator WMT&R Ltd. Aerospace Testing International. In recognition of the fact that the testing of composite materials can present complex problems WMTR has developed specialist testing services for a variety of composite materials and have recently added a range of UKAS accredited tests to their existing portfolio. These are prEN, ASTM and BS EN standards covering Tensile, Compression, In Plane shear, Residual Strength and Fatigue. All of which are steadily becoming the main requirements of composite research and qualification projects. Due to the nature of composite testing a new set of skills and techniques are required, these include solutions for gripping.
Wheelabrator Impact u 708 Address: 107-109 Whitby Road, Slough, SL1 3DR Tel: 01753 215676 Fax: 01753 215670 Email: impact@wheelabratorgroup.com Website: www.wheelabratorimpact.com Contact: Chris Pallot, Business Development Manager Wheelabrator Impact is the specialist subcontract shot peening supplier to industries requiring expertly outsourced shot peening services. With over 50 years experience, Wheelabrator Impact utilitises the latest controlled and automated equipment, providing a comprehensive quality project management process, adhering to high quality standards, in line with the latest international civil and defence industry approvals, including NADCAP accreditation. Our expertise comprises shot peen forming, correction peening, peen straightening, all aspects of fatigue enhancement shot peening, automated aesthetic shot peen and glass bead finishing. Come and visit us on stand 708.
Wheelabrator Plus 708 Address: 43-44 Gravelly Industrial Park, Tyburn Road, Birmingham B24 8TG Tel: 0121 326 6481 Fax: 0121 328 0256 Email: uk-info@wheelabratorgroup.co.uk Website: www.wheelabratorplus.com Contact: Colin Worthington, Vice President Vibratory Finishing We offer the largest aftermarket parts, supply, service and technical support for the surface preparation industry globally. At Aero Engineering, we are specifically focusing on our vibratory finishing area of expertise. If you are having difficulties in meeting customer demand, mastering the vibratory finishing process or introducing new machinery and processes, then why not outsource your vibratory finishing requirements to us. We will conduct an initial, free of charge, empirical process trial with your components to determine the exact process parameters to meet your final requirements and specifications. We will achieve your desired finish in the most efficient and cost effective manner. We are ISO 9001 and AS 9100 Rev C accredited.
Whitford Flexible Composites g 738 Address: 11 Stuart Road, Manor Park, Runcorn, WA7 1TH Tel: 01928571000 Fax: 01928571010 Email: orders@wfceu.com Website: www.wfceu.com Contact: Gareth Berry, Sales Manager WFC is a global solutions provider of durable, nonstick flexible composites. Developing breakthrough technologies designed to meet the most demanding release applications, WFC’s solutions drive value to its customers through longer-lasting release, durable and abrasion resistant materials.
Wilde Analysis Ltd 746 Address: Brindley Lodge, Adcroft Street, Stockport, SK1 3HS Tel: +44 (0) 161 474 7479 Fax: +44 (0) 161 474 7492 Email: info@wildeanalysis.co.uk Website: www.wildeanalysis.co.uk Contact: Darren Wadsworth, Business Development Manager Wilde provides leading FEA, CFD, material and manufacturing simulation software and services to the aerospace, automotive & composite engineering industries. Digimat Multi-Scale Modelling of Composite Materials, including fibre & nano reinforced plastics, rubber, metals, ceramics and wovens. Integrates with ANSYS, Abaqus, NASTRAN, Moldflow and other FEA codes Moldflow, POLYFLOW & DEFORM Plastic and Metal Process Simulation TOSCA FEA and CFD Topology Optimisation ANSYS Structural, Thermal, Fluid and Multiphysics Simulation
WMG centre HVM Catapult u 505 Address: IDL, University of Warwick, Coventry, CV4 7AL Tel: 02476572696 Fax: 02476524307 Email: nick.mallinson@warwick.ac.uk Website: www.wmghvmcatapult.org Contact: Dr Nick Mallinson, Programme Manager WMG, an academic department of the University of Warwick, is an international role model for how universities and business can successfully work together. Established in 1980 by Professor Lord Bhattacharyya, WMG is at the forefront of innovative technology. WMG is a partner in the HVM Catapult which is focussed on Low Carbon Mobility. Three research themes, Lightweight Product / System Optimisation; Energy Storage and Management; and Digital Validation and Verification, address issues in technology roadmaps from the automotive, commercial & off-road, rail & marine transport sectors. In collaboration with industrial partners, WMG centre HVM Catapult will lead projects delivering innovative solutions and competitive advantage to the UK.
WNT (UK) Ltd 615 Address: Sheffield Airport Business Park, Europa Link, Sheffield S9 1XU Tel: 0800 073 2 073 Fax: 0800 073 2 074 Email: glenn.stanton@wnt.com Website: www.wnt.de/en-en/ Contact: Glenn Stanton, Uk & Ireland Sales Manager WNT’s range of cutters for the machining of composites, featuring solid carbide and PCD tools include tools with left, as well as right hand, helix flutes. Milling of materials such as stainless steel, titanium and super alloys is addressed by the high performance SCR Monstermill solid carbide endmill range, with a new carbide substrate and tool coating it is revolutionising milling. Similarly, WNT’s HCX2125/HCN5110 and HCN5115 inserts are taking the turning world by storm by providing a highly productive metalcutting solution. Tooling Centre, WNT’s online catalogue and sales channel, provides 24-hour access to the entire WNT range, order history and gives an additional three per cent discount to customers using the service.
Wolfangel GmbH 448 Address: Roentgenstrasse 31, 71254 Ditzingen, Germany Tel: +49 7152 999200 Fax: +49 7152 58195 Email: info@wolfangel.com Website: www.wolfangel.com
The Eterna® range offers porous and non-porous fabrics & tapes. These can be used as a release product in composite manufacturing. Suitable for use with all conventional resin systems the Eterna range is a logical alternative to clean/seal and release products.
Contact: Andreas Doll, Managing Director FRP parts are produced with Wolfangel equipment since 35 years in more than 30 countries worldwide. Wolfangel equipment is well known as high quality and very reliable products, easy to use and simple to maintain.
Flexible, chemical resistant, operating up to 260oC, the Eterna range gives a nonstick, long-lasting surface, limiting the premature failure of traditional PTFE coated glass cloth.
The product range today includes the whole FRP equipment from small gelcoaters, plc controlled injection and metering systems to high end customized machines for various applications.
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Wolverhampton Business 510a Solutions Centre Address: Development Centre Glaisher Drive, University Of Wolverhampton Science Park, Wolverhampton. WV10 9RT Tel: 01902 321272 Email: g.dimmock@wlv.ac.uk Website: www.wolverhamptonbsc.com Contact: Gary Dimmock, Manager The WBSC provides a single point of contact for access to a wide portfolio of innovative business solutions. It offers tailored business advice and support to a diverse range of businesses from start-up companies to large established organisations. Whether you are starting a new business or are an existing business looking to grow, the Centre can provide access to help and support on a wide range of services. The partnership comprises the University of Wolverhampton, City of Wolverhampton College, Wolverhampton City Council and the Black Country Chamber of Commerce. The Centre also hosts an extensive programme of regular business focused events on relevant issues. We also have a range of modern meeting and seminar rooms for hire.
WOODFORD ENGINEERING 1012 CONSULTANCY UK Ltd Address: METROPOLITAN HOUSE, STATION ROAD, CHEADLE HULME, STOCKPORT, SK8 7AZ Tel: +44 (0)161 4828508 Fax: +44 (0)161 4869810 Email: admin@wecuk.com Website: http://www.wecuk.com Contact: David Bradshaw, Commercial Director Based in Manchester and Bristol, Woodford Engineering Consultancy provides Aircraft Systems Engineering expertise to the Aerospace industry, founded upon decades of OEM experience across multiple civil and military aircraft types. Our in-house capability encompasses a broad range of aircraft systems and ATA chapters. We cover the full engineering life-cycle from system architecture studies to in-service support, including equipment specification, testing and certification of equipment and systems as well as systems safety analysis, management of major modification programmes, research projects and data analysis/incident investigation.
X-Rite Pantone 515 Address: The Acumen Centre, Poynton Cheshire, SK12 1FJ Tel: +44 7714 521122 Fax: +44 1625 871444 Email: PSmith@xrite.com Website: www.xrite.com Contact:
Peter Smith, UK Sales Manager, X-Rite Europe GmbH Colour is a fundamental selling point and consistent colour harmony is essential to achieve success. X-Rite Pantone is the global leader in accurate measurement technology to provide effective colour quality control and management throughout the supply chain and across multiple locations. With solutions that address all the key colour issues – development, harmony, consistency and reliability – X-Rite Pantone helps you get colour right, the first time and everytime, anywhere around the world.
Yaplex Ltd 130 Address: Unit 7 Moore Close, Holmewood Ind Park, Chesterfield, Derbyshire S42 5UX Tel: 01246 857355 Fax: 01246 856965 Email: sales@yaplex.co.uk Website: www.yaplex.co.uk Contact:
Wilf Thompson, Yaplex Ltd On show at Advanced Engineering Show will be the amazing Sapelem Solution Handling System. The winner of many prestigious design awards in Europe, it isn’t only the performance that is out of this world, its futuristic looks make it stand out from the crowd. Combining Health and Safety with Profitability this Intelligent Lifting System is both Smart and Intuitive. Many years of technical development have resulted in a handling system that is faster, safer and more intelligent than anything else available on the market today. Giving completely failsafe operation and total operator safety why not give it a try.
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ZODIAC SEATS UK -– 1116 ZODIAC AEROSPACE Address: Kestrel House, Llantarnam industrial Park, Cwmbran, Gwent, Wales Tel: 01633 795277 Fax: 01633 795277 Email: buddug.britton@contour.aero Website: www.contouraerospace.co.uk Contact:
Buddug Britton, Marketing Administrator Zodiac Seats UK specialise in designing, certifying and manufacturing premium interior products which include First, Business and Premium Economy class seating, together with a variety of cabin monuments. In addition Zodiac Seats UK provides support and services for the world’s airlines.
ZOT Engineering Ltd u£ 1117 Address: Inveresk Industrial Park, Musselburgh EH21 7UQ Tel: 0131 6536834 Fax: 0131 6536025 Email: drewsmith@zot.co.uk Website: www.zot.co.uk Contact:
Drew Smith, Business Development Manager Established in 1975 employing over 230 people and with over £14million turnover last year, Zot has three main manufacturing divisions; we are one of the only UK based companies capable of offering our customers complete turnkey solutions for their products, from conception through to completed product realisation. At Zot we know that every customer and every job is unique. Customer service is our priority and our strongest belief. You will discover this if you choose to work with us in developing your project. With over 35 years experience in all aspects of PCB manufacturing, assembly and Sheetmetal you can trust us to deliver, every time, to budget and on time. Our Mission: Work in Partnership with our customers creating total solutions.
WORLD COURIER UK Ltd u 654 Address: 12TH FLOOR, 25 FARRINGDON STREET, LONDON, EC4A 4AB Tel: 0207 928 7256 Email: fpackman@worldcourier.co.uk Website: www.worldcourier.com/epl Contact: Frank Packman World Courier specialises in providing global emergency solutions for the Automotive, Aerospace, High-Tech, Oil & Gas and Manufacturing industries. We are able to provide the fastest, most reliable global door to door delivery available 24/7/365. We achieve this through Direct Drives, Next Flight Out, Hand Carry or Charter solutions. With our own network of over 150 offices in 51 countries, over 11000 high trained and experienced employees and our advanced tracking systems, we are sure you will not have to worry about getting your shipment delivered ON-TIME. Please call 02079287256 or email fpackman@worldcourier.co.uk for a quote or further information.
X3DMEDIA Ltd 312 Address: Suite 773rd Floor The London Fruit & Wool Exchange 56 Brushfield Street London E1 6EP Tel: 07872691211 Email: tony@x3dmedia.com Website: www.develop3d.com Contact: Tony Baksh, Manager, DEVELOP3D DEVELOP3D is a print and digital resource for designers and engineers that tracks essential technologies and their use throughout the entire product development process. Covering all tools, from CAD and 3D Printing, to PLM Systems and Mould Tool design; we report on how all industries draw the best from them. DEVELOP3D provides an unrivalled resource of independent reviews, analysis, interviews and discussion for our community of designers and engineers. With a globally respected editorial team with unparalleled industry experience, DEVELOP3D disseminates information about emerging technologies, assisting engineers and designers in their increasingly complex software and hardware selection choices.
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Zerust UK Ltd 518 Address: Meadowfield Avenue, Green Lane Industrial Estate, Co Durham, DL16 6YJ Tel: 01388 420333 Fax: 01388 420777 Email: enquiries@zerust.co.uk Website: www.zerust.co.uk Contact:
Adam Taylor, Director Zerust is a provider of Volatile Corrosion Inhibiting (VCI) packaging and rust prevention products (polythene film, foam, paper and oil). Zerust products are used in the automotive, aerospace and oil & gas industries, for protecting metal component parts that are shipped or stored, as well as the protection of electronics and pipelines.
Zircotec Ltd 334 Address: 22 Nuffield Way, Abingdon, Oxfordshire, OX14 1RL Tel: 01235 546050 Fax: 01235 546059 Email: peter.whyman@zircotec.com Website: www.zircotec.com Contact:
Peter Whyman, Sales Director Zircotec are experts in plasma-sprayed high performance surface coatings and finishes. Based on proprietary ThermoHold® technology, and with patents pending, our coatings allow high strength lightweight materials to be used in environments for which they would otherwise be unsuitable. These ultra-high performance ceramic coatings protect carbon composite and plastic components from radiant heat or hot gas, provide fire resistance, and protect materials against delamination and resin melt. In addition Zircotec offer hard metal coatings to prevent damage from wear, stone chips, etc. and a thin electrically conductive coating to shield composite components for EMC.
Zotefoams Plc 531 Address: 675 Mitcham Road, Croydon, CR9 3AL Tel: +44 208 664 1600 Fax: +44 208 664 1616 Email: info@zotefoms.com Website: www.zotefoams.com Contact:
Robert Trinder, Product Manager Zotefoams plc is the world’s leading manufacturer of cross-linked block foams. Its products are used in a wide range of markets including sports and leisure, packaging, transport, healthcare, toys, building, marine and the military. The Zotek N range is a unique Nylon high temperature foam material.
Zuken 521 Address: 1500 Aztec West, Almondsbury, Bristol Tel: +44 (0) 1454 207800 Fax: +44 (0) 1454 207803 Email: stephanie.coombs@zuken.com Website: www.zuken.com Contact:
Sally Wilkes, Zuken Zuken is a global provider of leading-edge software and consulting services for electrical and electronic design and manufacturing. Founded in 1976, Zuken has the longest track record of technological innovation and financial stability in the electronic design automation (EDA) software industry. The company’s extensive experience, technological expertise and agility, combine to create world-class software solutions. Zuken’s transparent working practices and integrity in all aspects of business produce longlasting and successful customer partnerships that make Zuken a reliable long-term business partner. Zuken is focused on being a long-term innovation and growth partner.
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Zund Plotting Systems (U.K.) Ltd
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Address: Unit 1 Spring Valley Business Centre, St. albans, Hertfordshire, aL3 6PD Tel: 01727 833003 Fax: 01727 833006 Email: sales@zund.co.uk Website: www.zund.co.uk
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UKTI – Brazil – Export opportunities and advice Erika Azevedo, Sector Manager for Advanced Engineering, UKTI São Paulo will attend Advanced Engineering UK on Wednesday 5 November. Erika is eager to meet UK companies looking to grow their business in Brazil. Erika’s sectors of responsibility include aerospace, automotive and mining.
Nick Reed, Product Manager Zund UK is a leading supplier of automated cutting systems for the Aerospace and Automotive industries. The Zund brand is synonymous with quality and reliability and with our modular tooling concept the machines are well placed for cutting a wide range of composite materials. Introducing our new workflow software which ensures reduced material and labour costs through precise, one click, component capture and extremely efficient nesting.
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Address: Southern avenue, Leominster, Herefordshire, HR6 0QH Tel: +44 1568 619922 Fax: +44 1568 612626 Email: alan.thomas@zwick.co.uk Website: www.zwick.co.uk
UKTI – China – Export opportunities and advice Ian Lockhart, Head of Advanced Engineering & Transport, UKTI Beijing will attend Advanced Engineering UK on Wednesday 5 November. Ian is eager to meet UK companies looking to grow their business in China. Ian’s sectors of responsibility include aerospace and automotive.
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Address: Gwernaffel Unit, Penybont Road, Knighton, LD7 1SD Tel: 01547 520808 Fax: 01547 520770 Email: info@lam-tech.co.uk Website: www.lam-tech.co.uk ConTaCT: Rob Bridgland, Sales Director World Class Leading Manufacturers of Hot Drape Formers and Heat and Vacuum Applicators. Exporting world wide to over 70 countries. A complete range of machines with programmed temperature and vacuum control. Full installation and training packages with each machine. Customers include Boeing and their subcontractors. Hot Drape Formers meet Boeing and Airbus calibration requirements. Over 80 years experience of building Heat and Vacuum machines.
UKTI – India – Export opportunities and advice Venkatesh Janakiram, Senior Trade & Investment Adviser, UKTI Bangalore will attend Advanced Engineering UK on the 5 and 6 November. Venkatesh is eager to meet UK companies looking to grow their business in India. Venkatesh sectors of responsibility include aerospace. UKTI – Mexico – Export opportunities and advice Alejandra Rodriguez, Trade & Investment Officer for Advanced Engineering, UKTI Monterrey will attend Advanced Engineering UK on the 5 and 6 November. Alejandra is eager to meet UK companies looking to grow their business in Brazil. Alejandra’s sectors of responsibility include aerospace, automotive, mining and Engineering.
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UKTI – Russia – Export opportunities and advice
Zwick Roell is a leading, global supplier of materials and component testing equipment. Its testing products are utilised across a wide range of industries to evaluate the performance of parent materials and finished components and assist in getting products to market in the fastest possible time. The testing equipment is also used extensively in academic establishments for teaching and research purposes. In addition to a wide range of standard products, Zwick Roell also has the capability to design bespoke systems to accommodate non-standard testing applications. All supplied equipment is supported by an extensive customer and technical support department to provide ongoing maintenance, training and calibration facilities.
Olga Makarchuk, Team Leader for the Advanced Engineering & Transport Team, UKTI St. Petersburg will attend Advanced Engineering UK on Wednesday 5 November. Olga is eager to meet UK companies looking to grow their business in Brazil. Olga’s sectors of responsibility include aerospace, automotive and manufacturing.
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Address: Ghyll Industrial Estate, Heathfield, East Sussex, Tn21 8aW Tel: 01435 866011 Fax: 01435 866620 Email: sales@tfc.eu.com Website: www.tfc.eu.com ConTaCT: Greg Templeman, Business Manager TFC, one of the leading European suppliers of fasteners and components to industry, will be displaying their extensive range of space saving Smalley Crest-to-Crest® flat wire wave springs and Spirolox® edge wound retaining rings. As a compact alternative to conventional helical coil springs, Crestto-Crest®wave springs develop similar forces, yet occupy just a third or less of the same axial space. With a uniform radial profile, Spirolox® retaining rings can fit into tighter radial spaces than conventional circlips as there are no protruding lugs to interfere with the assembly.
Address: Stony Lane, Christchurch, Dorset, UK, BH23 1EX Tel: +44 (0) 1202 482296 Fax: +44 (0) 1202 499 449 Email: enquiries@beagletg.com Website: www.beagletechnologygroup.com
The Advanced Engineering Show provides an ideal opportunity to view the products and discuss specific enquiries with our technical team.
ConTaCT: Joseph Crabtree, Head Of Commercial Beagle Composites manufactures complex composite components and assemblies for the Aerospace, Defence, Marine and Consumer industries supplying customer such as BAE Systems, Rolls Royce, General Dynamics, and Sunseeker. Having invested over £1 Million in our NADCAP approved composite facility allows us to deliver a repeatable and reproducible product on time and in full. Key enabling technology includes B+W Automated Pre-Preg Cutters, Laser Ply Positioning Systems, 3.5m(D) x 9m(L) Autoclave, and ISO 8 Clean Rooms. Beagle Composites now also offer a unique carbon fibre manufacture and high performance lacquering system that has applications in top end Marine, Autosport and Consumer products. Stop by our stand today for more information.
Address: Horsley House north, Regent Centre, Gosforth, newcastle Upon Tyne, nE3 3TZ Tel: 0191 213 5555 Fax: 0191 202 8397 Email: marketing@symetri.co.uk Website: www.symetri.co.uk
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ConTaCT: Emma Plant, Marketing Consultant Symetri is Autodesk leading Platinum Partner in the UK, supplying 2D and 3D CAD design software and specific third-party software applications to over 750 customer organisations in the oil, gas, nuclear, transportation and manufacturing sectors. Symetri has achieved Autodesk PLM Specialisation and Simulation Specialisation and is an Autodesk Consulting Services Partner. It is also an Autodesk Authorised Training Centre and is a member of Autodesk’s developer network. Symetri Consulting was launced in early 2012 in recognition of the evolving nature of digital product design, digital prototyping, data and product lifecycle management (PLM) and its customers need for broader expertise and guidance.
Turbo Vacuumentation Ltd
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ConTaCT: Andrew Downes, Director Our first year at the show. We will have on show our range of speciality Vacuum Lifting and Clamping Components, designed for the complex lifting of composite materials. We will also be showing and demonstrating our Quicklift 125, zero gravity lifting device along with our comprehensive range of vacuum lifting equipment. Turbo Vacuumentation Ltd are the UK representatives for the Schmalz Company of Germany who have a vast range of Vacuum Lifting System and Vacuum Components. Schmalz is now the largest Vacuum Handling supplier in the world.
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e.g. Automation, Robotics, Sensors, Mechanisation, Instrumentation
Low Carbon Vehicle & Engine Engineering x
x
x
x x
x
x
x
x
x
Metals Processing x
x
x
x
x
x
x x
x
x
x x x
x
x
x
x
Composites Processing x
x
x x
x
x
x x
x
x x
x
x x x
x
x
x
x x
x x x x x x
Plastics Processing x
x
x
x x
x x
x
x
x
x
x
x x
x
x
x x
x
x
x x
x
x
x
x
x
Surface Engineering
OEM Parts Components Sub Systems
x x
x
x x
x
x
x
x
x
x x
x
x
x
x x
x
x
x
x
x
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x
x
x x
x
x
x
x x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x x x x x x
x
x x
x
x
Communication
x
x
x
x
x
x x
x
x x x
x x x x
x x x x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
e.g. Media, Information, Technology Transfer, Intelligence
e.g. Skills, Training & Recruitment
Human Capability
e.g. Auto / Aero / Wind Turbine OEM parts & components, Fasteners, Fastening Solutions
e.g. LEP's
e.g. Finance, Consultancy, Business support, Legal
e.g. Recycling, Sustainability, Environmental protection
Industrial / Business Services
Safety, Health & Environment
e.g. Manufacturing, Processing, Engineering, Electronics
Electronics System Engineering
e.g. Cutting & Forming Tools, Tooling Contract / Sub Systems, Work holding, Jigs & Fixtures, Contract Services Mould & Die
Tooling
Industry / Govt Electronics System e.g. PCB's, Components, Sub-systems, Trade Professional Flexible Electronics Engineering Body
e.g. Engineering Polymer/Elastomer Processing
Plastics Processing
e.g. Development Testing & Evaluation, Data Acquisition, Metrology / Quality Inspection & Management
Test, Measurement & Inspection
AEROSPACE
Industrial Automation & Process Engineering
AUTOMOTIVE
e.g. Hand Lay-Up, VARTM, RTM, SMC/BMC, Pultrusion, Filament Winding, Sheet Winding, Autoclave
COMPOSITES
Composites Processing
PLASTIC ELECTRONICS
e.g. Metals, Composites, Ceramics, Functional/Smart Materials, Adhesives, Additives, Resins
WIND POWER
Materials (raw, semiproducts, technology)
R&D
Tooling
Digital Engineering
e.g. Machining, Metal Forming, Casting & Forging, Heat Treatment, Joining, Additive Manufacturing
Materials
Metals Processing
Test, Measurement & Inspection
e.g Design, Prototyping, Modelling, Simulation, Analysis, Multiphysics
Digital Manufacturing
Digital Engineering
Industrial Automation & Process Engineering
e.g. PLM , PDM , ERP, CRM, MRP, CAM
Contract / Sub Contract Services
Digital Manufacturing
OEM Parts Components Sub Systems
e.g. Treatments, Coatings, Finishing
Industry / Govt Trade Professional Body
Surface Engineering
x
x
x
x
x
Communication
Low Carbon Vehicle e.g. Drivetrain, Energy Storage, Renewable & Engine Sources Engineering
x
x
x
x
x
x
Human Capability
e.g RTO's, Centres of Excellence, Consultancy, Research capability
x
x
x x
x
x
x
Industrial / Business Services
2012 | SHOWGUIDE x
x
x
x
x
x
Safety, Health & Environment
R&D
150 | capability matrix
STAND
923 415a 1047 806 342 908 945 1042 1005a 412 327 701 447 743 546 317 424 729 405 933 903 449 1001 502 1137 140 319 1113 842 614 833 715 1008 1024 904 336 1203 423 603 528 446 803 719 431 1100 655 505 740 649 1012b 1249 712 1103 917 1025 1205 124 825 1026 611 328
EXHIBITOR
FARO Technologies UK Ltd FasTest UK Feature area - Norco GRP Ltd Fibracon-Insoll Machined Pastics Fibrecore Filtermist International Limited Filtration Service Engineering Ltd Findlay Media Finishing Techniques Ltd Fischer Instrumentation (GB) Ltd FlexLink Systems Ltd Flowcrete UK Ltd Fluidform Design Ltd Formaplex FORMAX UK Ltd FW Cables Ltd (MAN GROUP) G-Code Technology Ltd Gazechim Composites UK Ltd GBR Technology Ltd Gee Graphite Geo Kingsbury Machine Tools Ltd Gerber Technology Ltd Glascraft UK Ltd GOM UK Ltd Granta Design Ltd GRM Consulting Ltd Grove Design GTMA GTW Developments Ltd Guhring Ltd Gurit UK Ltd Guyson International Limited GWP Protective H Roberts & Sons (DI) Ltd Haas Group International Hamuel Reichenbacher UK Hardcoating Technologies EU Ltd Harrison Goddard Foote HBM UK Ltd Hellermann Tyton Ltd Heraeus Noblelight GmbH Hexagon Metrology Ltd Hone-All Precision Ltd Horiba Instruments Ltd Hosokawa Micron Ltd Huntsman Advanced Materials HVM Catapult Hydromar Ltd Imetrum Limited IMSM Ltd Incom Composite Engineering UK Ltd IncoTest (Special Metals Wiggin Ltd) Indestructible Paint Industrial Plastic Fabrications Ltd (IPF) Industrial Tooling Corporation Indysoft Europe Ltd Influx Technology Infodream Ltd InfraTec GmbH Innovalia Metrology Inrekor x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x
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SHOWGUIDE | 2012 x
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e.g. Automation, Robotics, Sensors, Mechanisation, Instrumentation
OEM Parts Components Sub Systems
e.g. Cutting & Forming Tools, Tooling Contract / Sub Systems, Work holding, Jigs & Fixtures, Contract Services Mould & Die
Low Carbon Vehicle & Engine Engineering x
x
x
x x
x
x
x
Metals Processing x
x
x x x
x x
x
x
x
x
x x
x x
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x x
x x
x
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x x x
x
x x
x x
x
x
x
x
Plastics Processing
x
x
Composites Processing x
Surface Engineering x
x
x
x x
x
x x
x x x
x x x
x
x
x x
Tooling x x x
x x
x
x
x x
x
x
x x
x
x
x x x x x
x
x
x x
x
x x
x
x
x
x
x
x x x x
x
Industrial Automation & Process Engineering
Industry / Govt Electronics System e.g. PCB's, Components, Sub-systems, Trade Professional Flexible Electronics Engineering Body
e.g. Engineering Polymer/Elastomer Processing
Plastics Processing
e.g. Development Testing & Evaluation, Data Acquisition, Metrology / Quality Inspection & Management
Test, Measurement & Inspection
AEROSPACE
Industrial Automation & Process Engineering
AUTOMOTIVE
e.g. Hand Lay-Up, VARTM, RTM, SMC/BMC, Pultrusion, Filament Winding, Sheet Winding, Autoclave
COMPOSITES
Composites Processing
PLASTIC ELECTRONICS
e.g. Metals, Composites, Ceramics, Functional/Smart Materials, Adhesives, Additives, Resins
WIND POWER
Materials (raw, semiproducts, technology)
R&D
Tooling
Digital Engineering
e.g. Machining, Metal Forming, Casting & Forging, Heat Treatment, Joining, Additive Manufacturing
Materials
Metals Processing
Test, Measurement & Inspection
e.g Design, Prototyping, Modelling, Simulation, Analysis, Multiphysics
x x
x
x x
x x x
x
x
x
x
x
x
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x
x
x
x
x x
x
x x
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x
x
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Communication
x x
x x x x x
x
x
x x
x
x x
x
x
x x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
e.g. Media, Information, Technology Transfer, Intelligence
e.g. Skills, Training & Recruitment
Human Capability
e.g. Auto / Aero / Wind Turbine OEM parts & components, Fasteners, Fastening Solutions
e.g. LEP's
e.g. Finance, Consultancy, Business support, Legal
Industrial / Business Services
e.g. Recycling, Sustainability, Environmental protection
e.g. Manufacturing, Processing, Engineering, Electronics
Digital Manufacturing
Digital Engineering
Electronics System Engineering
Safety, Health & Environment
Contract / Sub Contract Services
e.g. PLM , PDM , ERP, CRM, MRP, CAM
OEM Parts Components Sub Systems
Digital Manufacturing
Industry / Govt Trade Professional Body
e.g. Treatments, Coatings, Finishing
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
Communication
Surface Engineering
x
x
x
x
x
Human Capability
Low Carbon Vehicle e.g. Drivetrain, Energy Storage, Renewable & Engine Sources Engineering
x
x
x
x
x
x
Industrial / Business Services
e.g RTO's, Centres of Excellence, Consultancy, Research capability
x
x
x
x
x
x x
Safety, Health & Environment
R&D
capability matrix | 151
Instron Interface Force Measurements Ltd Intertek - (ITS Testing Services (UK)) Intrinsiq Materials Ltd Intrinsys Ipeco Composites IPI Solutions Ltd ISOJET Equipment ITW Delfast Ixthus Instrumentation Ltd J A Harrison & Co. Ltd JAM Recruitment JCS Technology JEC COMPOSITES JET PRESS Ltd JETCAM International s.a.r.l. John Burn & Co. (B'ham) Ltd JR Technology Ltd/ISOJET Junair Spraybooths Ltd Just Engineers Kenard Engineeingr Co Ltd Kindustrial (Kaisertech Limited) Kings College London KMM Metals Krauss Maffei (UK) Ltd Kumi Solutions Ltd LAMILUX-Heinrich Strunz GmbH Lancs. LEP Langstone Engineering Ltd Langzauner Gesellschaft Mbh LAP GmbH Laser Lines Ltd (Composites) Laser Lines Ltd (Automotive) Laser Projection Technologies Inc. Lavender International Layton Technologies Ltd Lectra UK Ltd Lighthouse (UK) Ltd Lipco Eng Ltd Liverpool City Region LEP LMT UK Ltd LOT - Oriel Ltd Lucintel Luna Inc M Wright & Sons Ltd Magnum-Venus Products (Europe) Limited MAKA Machinery UK Ltd Man and Machine Manuplas Ltd Marbocote Ltd Mahlo GmbH + Co KG Marineware Ltd Materials Solutions Materion - Aerospace Metal Composites Ltd Matrix Composite materials Co. Ltd MBRAUN UK Ltd Mecmesin - Force & Torque Test Solutions Mecwash Meister Abrasives UK Ltd Merc Engineering UK Ltd Merlin Tools
EXHIBITOR
1018 530 428 1325 1155 339 915 930 425 1207 1241 420 1358 552 134 536 235 930 711 414a 1015 315 1012a 422a 333 522 344 1228 441 1139 534 739 213 826 835 905 433 115 1102 1124 146 1036 1251 1030 942 843 432 203 650 849 148 1033 705 337 553 1226 837 602 822 1007 1136
STAND
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e.g. Automation, Robotics, Sensors, Mechanisation, Instrumentation
Low Carbon Vehicle & Engine Engineering x
x
x
x x
x
Metals Processing x
x
x x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
Composites Processing
OEM Parts Components Sub Systems
x
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Plastics Processing
x
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x x
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x x
x
x
x
Surface Engineering
x
x
x
x
x x
x
x
x
x x
x
x
x
x
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Communication
x x
x x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x x x
x
x
x
x
x x
x x x
x x x x
x
x
x
e.g. Media, Information, Technology Transfer, Intelligence
e.g. Skills, Training & Recruitment
Human Capability
e.g. Auto / Aero / Wind Turbine OEM parts & components, Fasteners, Fastening Solutions
e.g. LEP's
e.g. Finance, Consultancy, Business support, Legal
e.g. Recycling, Sustainability, Environmental protection
Industrial / Business Services
Safety, Health & Environment
e.g. Manufacturing, Processing, Engineering, Electronics
Electronics System Engineering
e.g. Cutting & Forming Tools, Tooling Contract / Sub Systems, Work holding, Jigs & Fixtures, Contract Services Mould & Die
Tooling
Industry / Govt Electronics System e.g. PCB's, Components, Sub-systems, Trade Professional Flexible Electronics Engineering Body
e.g. Engineering Polymer/Elastomer Processing
Plastics Processing
e.g. Development Testing & Evaluation, Data Acquisition, Metrology / Quality Inspection & Management
Test, Measurement & Inspection
AEROSPACE
Industrial Automation & Process Engineering
AUTOMOTIVE
e.g. Hand Lay-Up, VARTM, RTM, SMC/BMC, Pultrusion, Filament Winding, Sheet Winding, Autoclave
COMPOSITES
Composites Processing
PLASTIC ELECTRONICS
e.g. Metals, Composites, Ceramics, Functional/Smart Materials, Adhesives, Additives, Resins
WIND POWER
Materials (raw, semiproducts, technology)
R&D
Tooling
Digital Engineering
e.g. Machining, Metal Forming, Casting & Forging, Heat Treatment, Joining, Additive Manufacturing
Materials
Metals Processing
Test, Measurement & Inspection
e.g Design, Prototyping, Modelling, Simulation, Analysis, Multiphysics
Digital Manufacturing
Digital Engineering
Industrial Automation & Process Engineering
e.g. PLM , PDM , ERP, CRM, MRP, CAM
Contract / Sub Contract Services
Digital Manufacturing
OEM Parts Components Sub Systems
e.g. Treatments, Coatings, Finishing
Industry / Govt Trade Professional Body
Surface Engineering
x
x
x
x
Communication
Low Carbon Vehicle e.g. Drivetrain, Energy Storage, Renewable & Engine Sources Engineering
x
x
x
x
x
x
Human Capability
e.g RTO's, Centres of Excellence, Consultancy, Research capability
x
x
x
x
Industrial / Business Services
2012 | SHOWGUIDE x
x
x
x
Safety, Health & Environment
R&D
152 | capability matrix
Metal Improvement Company Metrology Direct Ltd Metrology Software Products Ltd Metyx Composites Midland Alloy Ltd MIFA Millbrook Proving Ground Ltd MIRA Ltd Mirco Epsilon UK Ltd Mirka (UK) Ltd MIT Publishing MJ Allen Group of Companies Momentive Combined Composites Technologies Ltd MonsterCAM Ltd mouldCAM Ltd Mouldlife MSA Manufacturing Limited MSC Software Ltd Multiax International Mussett Composites Ltd Nabertherm GmbH National Composites Centre National Composites Certification & Evaluation Facility National Physical Laboratory Natural Performance Composites LLP Nelson Stud Welding UK Ltd NetComposites Netzsch Thermal Analysis Nicholsons Sealing Technologies Ltd Nikken Kosakusho Europe Ltd Nikon Metrology Norco GRP Ltd Nord Composites North West Aerospace Alliance Northamptonshire Enterprise Partnership Northamptonshire LEP NT CADCAM Limited Nusil Technology Objet Printer Solutions Oceanscan Oerlikon Balzers Ltd OGP Ltd Olympus Industrial Ondrives Ltd OPEN MIND Technologies AG ORGANISER - BOOK FOR 2013 OSG UK Ltd Ostling Etchmark Ltd P&S Tools Ltd P.A.B. Coventry Ltd Parkhill Textiles Ltd Patrick Thorn & Co. Patterns and Moulds Ltd PECM Pentaxia Ltd Permabond Engineering Adhesives PES (UK) Ltd PES (UK) Ltd Peterson Spring Pexa Ltd Phase Vision
EXHIBITOR
512 1219 639 1148 305a 940 303 427 1121 239 1131 311 1149 1239 736 943 1141 824 1235 1034 1013 1355 538 823 548 418 1143 1243 916a 713 1109 736 144 703 1044 1227 100 1006b 511 808 805 827 924 821 1125 126 1027 907 1006 1217 535 200 1035 1106 1031 1032 1006c 717 510 919 902
STAND
x x x x x
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SHOWGUIDE | 2012 x
x x x
x
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e.g. Automation, Robotics, Sensors, Mechanisation, Instrumentation
OEM Parts Components Sub Systems
e.g. Cutting & Forming Tools, Tooling Contract / Sub Systems, Work holding, Jigs & Fixtures, Contract Services Mould & Die
Low Carbon Vehicle & Engine Engineering x
x
x
x
x
x
Metals Processing x
x x
x x
x x x x
x
x
x
x x
x
x
x x
x
x
x x
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Composites Processing x
x
x
x
x
x x
x x x x
x
x x x x x x
Plastics Processing x
x
x
x
x x x
Surface Engineering x
x x
x
x
x
x
x
x
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Tooling x x
x
x
x
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x
x
x
Industrial Automation & Process Engineering
Industry / Govt Electronics System e.g. PCB's, Components, Sub-systems, Trade Professional Flexible Electronics Engineering Body
e.g. Engineering Polymer/Elastomer Processing
Plastics Processing
e.g. Development Testing & Evaluation, Data Acquisition, Metrology / Quality Inspection & Management
Test, Measurement & Inspection
AEROSPACE
Industrial Automation & Process Engineering
AUTOMOTIVE
e.g. Hand Lay-Up, VARTM, RTM, SMC/BMC, Pultrusion, Filament Winding, Sheet Winding, Autoclave
COMPOSITES
Composites Processing
PLASTIC ELECTRONICS
e.g. Metals, Composites, Ceramics, Functional/Smart Materials, Adhesives, Additives, Resins
WIND POWER
Materials (raw, semiproducts, technology)
R&D
Tooling
Digital Engineering
e.g. Machining, Metal Forming, Casting & Forging, Heat Treatment, Joining, Additive Manufacturing
Materials
Metals Processing
Test, Measurement & Inspection
e.g Design, Prototyping, Modelling, Simulation, Analysis, Multiphysics
x
x
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x
x
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Communication
x
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x x x x
x
x
x
x
x x x
x x
x
x x x
x
x
x
x
e.g. Media, Information, Technology Transfer, Intelligence
e.g. Skills, Training & Recruitment
Human Capability
e.g. Auto / Aero / Wind Turbine OEM parts & components, Fasteners, Fastening Solutions
e.g. LEP's
e.g. Finance, Consultancy, Business support, Legal
Industrial / Business Services
e.g. Recycling, Sustainability, Environmental protection
e.g. Manufacturing, Processing, Engineering, Electronics
Digital Manufacturing
Digital Engineering
Electronics System Engineering
Safety, Health & Environment
Contract / Sub Contract Services
e.g. PLM , PDM , ERP, CRM, MRP, CAM
OEM Parts Components Sub Systems
Digital Manufacturing
Industry / Govt Trade Professional Body
e.g. Treatments, Coatings, Finishing
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x x
Communication
Surface Engineering
x x
x
x
Human Capability
Low Carbon Vehicle e.g. Drivetrain, Energy Storage, Renewable & Engine Sources Engineering
x
Industrial / Business Services
e.g RTO's, Centres of Excellence, Consultancy, Research capability
x
Safety, Health & Environment
R&D
capability matrix | 153
Photo-Sonics International Ltd Photron Plastic Logic GmbH Plysim Ltd PMS Diecasting Ltd Polymer Systems Technology Ltd PP Electrical Systems (MAN GROUP) PPG Industries - Semco Packaging Premier Autoclave Service and Solutions PRESS ZONE PRF Composite Materials PRF Composite Materials Printed Electronics Limited Proceq UK Ltd Procotex Corporation Product Assessment and Reliability Centre Ltd Project 12 Ltd Protex Fasteners Ltd PT Technologies Europe Pyromeral Systems S.A. QMT Race Technology Ltd Racecar Engineering Magazine RAES Ramfoam Ltd Ramsey Rubber & Plastics Ltd RDR Aerospace Rediweld Technical Moulding Renishaw plc Resource PLM Retrac Composites Ltd Retrac Productions Ltd Reverie Limited RGC Jenkins & Co. Riley Industries Ltd Rivetnut Technology Systems Ltd Roaches International Rockwood Composites Roland DG UK RTL Materials (Rolatube Technology) Rupes S.p.A S. MacNeillie & Son Ltd Safe Technology SAFECHEM Europe GmbH Safetykleen Ltd Sahos s.r.o. SCIGRIP Europe Scott & Fyfe Scott Bader Company Ltd Seiki Systems Ltd Sensorland/IEN - Thomas Publishing Severn Valley Sailplanes SGL Technologies GmbH SGS Carbide Tool (UK) Ltd SHD Composite Materials Ltd Sheffield Hallam University Sheffield City Region LEP Shimadzu UK Limited SIC Ltd SIFCO Applied Surface Concepts Ltd Sigma Composites Ltd
EXHIBITOR
400 542 1132 747 330 1006b 317 935 543 128 340 341 1221 343 832 304b 742 1013a 1101 338 700 308 102 1127 233 233 1444 1017 707 813 735 735 732 1107 816 1337 335 1250 200 854 307 331 1038 520 1120 834 532 435 1147 918 501 641 118 1023 1150 1011 1222 844 404 819 944
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OEM Parts Components Sub Systems
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e.g. Skills, Training & Recruitment
Human Capability
e.g. Auto / Aero / Wind Turbine OEM parts & components, Fasteners, Fastening Solutions
e.g. LEP's
e.g. Finance, Consultancy, Business support, Legal
e.g. Recycling, Sustainability, Environmental protection
Industrial / Business Services
Safety, Health & Environment
e.g. Manufacturing, Processing, Engineering, Electronics
Electronics System Engineering
e.g. Cutting & Forming Tools, Tooling Contract / Sub Systems, Work holding, Jigs & Fixtures, Contract Services Mould & Die
Tooling
Industry / Govt Electronics System e.g. PCB's, Components, Sub-systems, Trade Professional Flexible Electronics Engineering Body
e.g. Engineering Polymer/Elastomer Processing
Plastics Processing
e.g. Development Testing & Evaluation, Data Acquisition, Metrology / Quality Inspection & Management
Test, Measurement & Inspection
AEROSPACE
Industrial Automation & Process Engineering
AUTOMOTIVE
e.g. Hand Lay-Up, VARTM, RTM, SMC/BMC, Pultrusion, Filament Winding, Sheet Winding, Autoclave
COMPOSITES
Composites Processing
PLASTIC ELECTRONICS
e.g. Metals, Composites, Ceramics, Functional/Smart Materials, Adhesives, Additives, Resins
WIND POWER
Materials (raw, semiproducts, technology)
R&D
Tooling
Digital Engineering
e.g. Machining, Metal Forming, Casting & Forging, Heat Treatment, Joining, Additive Manufacturing
Materials
Metals Processing
Test, Measurement & Inspection
e.g Design, Prototyping, Modelling, Simulation, Analysis, Multiphysics
Digital Manufacturing
Digital Engineering
Industrial Automation & Process Engineering
e.g. PLM , PDM , ERP, CRM, MRP, CAM
Contract / Sub Contract Services
Digital Manufacturing
OEM Parts Components Sub Systems
e.g. Treatments, Coatings, Finishing
Industry / Govt Trade Professional Body
Surface Engineering
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Communication
Low Carbon Vehicle e.g. Drivetrain, Energy Storage, Renewable & Engine Sources Engineering
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Human Capability
e.g RTO's, Centres of Excellence, Consultancy, Research capability
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Industrial / Business Services
2012 | SHOWGUIDE x x
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Safety, Health & Environment
R&D
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Sigmatex Signal Group Ltd SIL-MID Ltd SMMT SMT Developments (MAN GROUP) Sonatest Ltd SpaceClaim Corporation Specialist Aviation Ltd Specialty Fasteners & Components Ltd Specialty Materials Inc Spectron Gas Controls Systems Ltd STADCO Inc Stanford Marsh Ltd Steinbichler (UK) Ltd Stokvis Tapes Ltd Stonehill Engineering StrainSense Strand 7 UK Ltd Streamlined Flow Solutions Synergy Devices Ltd Tajima GmbH Tappex Group of Companies Tata Technologies Taylor Hobson Ltd TCB-Arrow Ltd Tebis UK Ltd TEC Concepts Ltd Techni Measure Technical Fibre Products Techni-modul Engineering Technology Specialists Tekdata Interconnections Telonic Instruments Ltd The Black Country LEP The Black Country and Greater Birmingham LEPs The Chartered Quality Institute The Greater Birmingham & Solihull LEP The L.S. Starrett Company Limited The MPA Group The Multiple Winding Co. Ltd The Routing + Packaging Company Third Dimension Three Bond Europe Tipton-Gloss Tiro Associates Titan Motorsport and Automotive Engineering Titanium Industries UK Ltd TotalSim Ltd TRB Lightweight Structures Trelleborg AEM Tricorn Systems Ltd Trident Foams Ltd Trig Engineering Tri-Tech Engineering Ltd TRW Conekt TTI Group Ltd Turbex Ltd TUV SUD Product Service Tygavac Advanced Materials Ltd UKQMS Ltd UKTI
EXHIBITOR
642 108b 911 404a 317 537 914 1009 801 1114 129 1115 721 606a 529 926 124 726 912 1006b 841 219 609 500 925 302 913 113 1237 1029 1348 416 429 1224 605 820 1225 916 310 439 728 1108 415 342 318 329 1002 516 541 1252 604 749 901 917 525 514 903 829 551 800 815
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Industrial Automation & Process Engineering
Industry / Govt Electronics System e.g. PCB's, Components, Sub-systems, Trade Professional Flexible Electronics Engineering Body
e.g. Engineering Polymer/Elastomer Processing
Plastics Processing
e.g. Development Testing & Evaluation, Data Acquisition, Metrology / Quality Inspection & Management
Test, Measurement & Inspection
AEROSPACE
Industrial Automation & Process Engineering
AUTOMOTIVE
e.g. Hand Lay-Up, VARTM, RTM, SMC/BMC, Pultrusion, Filament Winding, Sheet Winding, Autoclave
COMPOSITES
Composites Processing
PLASTIC ELECTRONICS
e.g. Metals, Composites, Ceramics, Functional/Smart Materials, Adhesives, Additives, Resins
WIND POWER
Materials (raw, semiproducts, technology)
R&D
Tooling
Digital Engineering
e.g. Machining, Metal Forming, Casting & Forging, Heat Treatment, Joining, Additive Manufacturing
Materials
Metals Processing
Test, Measurement & Inspection
e.g Design, Prototyping, Modelling, Simulation, Analysis, Multiphysics
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e.g. LEP's
e.g. Finance, Consultancy, Business support, Legal
Industrial / Business Services
e.g. Recycling, Sustainability, Environmental protection
e.g. Manufacturing, Processing, Engineering, Electronics
Digital Manufacturing
Digital Engineering
Electronics System Engineering
Safety, Health & Environment
Contract / Sub Contract Services
e.g. PLM , PDM , ERP, CRM, MRP, CAM
OEM Parts Components Sub Systems
Digital Manufacturing
Industry / Govt Trade Professional Body
e.g. Treatments, Coatings, Finishing
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Surface Engineering
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e.g RTO's, Centres of Excellence, Consultancy, Research capability
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R&D
capability matrix | 155
Ultrafine Technology Ltd UMECO United Aerospace Unitemp Ltd University of Wolverhampton Utilitywise PLC Vac Innovation Variohm EuroSensor Ltd VDI/VDE Innovation + Technik GmbH Velox UK Ltd Verify Europe Victrex Polymer Solutions Ltd Virtek VTEQ Ltd VTR UK Wagner Sprayech UK Ltd Ward Hi-Tech Ltd Waterjet Cutting WDS Component Parts Ltd Werth Metrology Ltd Westley Engineering (MAN GROUP) Westmoreland Mechanical Testing & Research Ltd Wheelabrator Group Whitford Flexible Composite (WFC) Wilde Analysis Ltd WMG WNT (UK) Ltd Wolfangel GmbH Woodford Engineering Consultancy World Courier (UK) Ltd X-Rite Europe GmbH Yaplex Ltd Zerust UK Zircotec Ltd Zodiac Seating UK Ltd ZOT Engineering Ltd Zotefoams Plc Zuken Zund Plotting Systems (UK) Zwick Testing Machines Ltd
EXHIBITOR
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e.g. Auto / Aero / Wind Turbine OEM parts & components, Fasteners, Fastening Solutions
e.g. LEP's
e.g. Finance, Consultancy, Business support, Legal
e.g. Recycling, Sustainability, Environmental protection
Industrial / Business Services
Safety, Health & Environment
e.g. Manufacturing, Processing, Engineering, Electronics
Electronics System Engineering
e.g. Cutting & Forming Tools, Tooling Contract / Sub Systems, Work holding, Jigs & Fixtures, Contract Services Mould & Die
Tooling
Industry / Govt Electronics System e.g. PCB's, Components, Sub-systems, Trade Professional Flexible Electronics Engineering Body
e.g. Engineering Polymer/Elastomer Processing
Plastics Processing
e.g. Development Testing & Evaluation, Data Acquisition, Metrology / Quality Inspection & Management
Test, Measurement & Inspection
AEROSPACE
Industrial Automation & Process Engineering
AUTOMOTIVE
e.g. Hand Lay-Up, VARTM, RTM, SMC/BMC, Pultrusion, Filament Winding, Sheet Winding, Autoclave
COMPOSITES
Composites Processing
PLASTIC ELECTRONICS
e.g. Metals, Composites, Ceramics, Functional/Smart Materials, Adhesives, Additives, Resins
WIND POWER
Materials (raw, semiproducts, technology)
R&D
Tooling
Digital Engineering
e.g. Machining, Metal Forming, Casting & Forging, Heat Treatment, Joining, Additive Manufacturing
Materials
Metals Processing
Test, Measurement & Inspection
e.g Design, Prototyping, Modelling, Simulation, Analysis, Multiphysics
Digital Manufacturing
Digital Engineering
Industrial Automation & Process Engineering
e.g. PLM , PDM , ERP, CRM, MRP, CAM
Contract / Sub Contract Services
Digital Manufacturing
OEM Parts Components Sub Systems
e.g. Treatments, Coatings, Finishing
Industry / Govt Trade Professional Body
Surface Engineering
Communication
Low Carbon Vehicle e.g. Drivetrain, Energy Storage, Renewable & Engine Sources Engineering
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Human Capability
e.g RTO's, Centres of Excellence, Consultancy, Research capability
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Industrial / Business Services
2012 | SHOWGUIDE x
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R&D
156 | capability matrix
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