Advanced Engineering Launches Survey to Gain Industry Views
Advanced Engineering, the UK’s largest annual gathering for engineers, manufacturers and supply chain professionals, has launched its Voice of Industry Survey, which aims to gauge the views of those across the industry. The survey, which questions respondents’ views on topics such as the political climate, the skills gap and the future of the sector, is open for those across the industry to complete ahead of the show on October 30 and 31, 2019. Earlier this year, Advanced Engineering launched its Voice of Industry report, which presented a range of insight from large scale and SME businesses on a variety of industry challenges and topics. Now, the organisers of Advanced Engineering are looking to exhibitors and visitors of the show, as well as those across the wider engineering and manufacturing sector, to provide their views and opinions on the state of the UK industry. “The times we find ourselves in are full of uncertainty, but the UK engineering sector can come out of this era stronger than ever before,” said Jeremy Whittingham, Head of Marketing at Advanced Engineering. “It is our aim to give a voice to the engineering industry to show how resourceful and resilient it can be, regardless of whatever challenges it may face. “By creating a unified perspective from those in the industry, not only will responses help direct us and ensure we are covering topics that are important to our exhibitors and attendees in years to come, it also has the potential to influence industry stakeholders and government directives moving forward. Now, more than ever, those in the industry need to speak up about what kind of support is still needed in order for the UK to prosper.” In addition to its report and survey, the Advanced Engineering show held at the National Exhibition Centre (NEC) in Birmingham, gives exhibitors and attendees the opportunity to network with some 15,000 professionals in multiple fields of engineering and manufacturing. This year Medical Device Engineering will become the sixth show zone, joining zones covering Aerospace, Composites, Automotive, Performance Metals and Connected Manufacturing. To take part in the Voice of Industry Survey, please visit: Voice of Industry Survey. Manufacturing & Engineering Magazine | The Home of Manufacturing Industry News
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New Report by Advanced Engineering Gauges the Voice of Industry
Ahead of this year’s show, Advanced Engineering, the UK’s largest annual exhibition for manufacturers and supply chain professionals, has launched a new report gauging uncertainty in the engineering sector. The report, entitled Voice of Industry, brings together the experiences of leading manufacturers, on topics ranging from Brexit and the skills shortage to the rise of electric vehicles and product innovation. The Voice of Industry report delves into the unique challenges that businesses have faced in the last two years and explores the positive results they’ve had in overcoming uncertainty. It features Q&A-style interviews with senior figures in a variety of engineering businesses including Renishaw, Atlas Copco, Kawasaki Robotics and others. The report opens with a foreword from Mike Wilson, Managing Director of KUKA UK and Ireland as well as Chairman of the British Automation and Robot Association (BARA). In it, Wilson challenges the conventional view that uncertainty should be a fact of life. “The UK is well known as a source of excellence in engineering and innovation. We are the home for leading global businesses such as Rolls Royce and BAE Systems as well as many much smaller, highly creative engineering companies,” explains Wilson. “The current economic climate is uncertain, but I have confidence the resilience of our engineering sector will weather the changing environment and may well become stronger as a result.” The report also interviews one of these smaller companies, Xi Engineering, a digital twinning company that uses its multi-physics simulations to help businesses speed up innovation. “We offer services like simulation that help our customers create accurate models that represent the real world,” explains Mark-Paul Buckingham, Managing Director of Xi Engineering. “These simulations offer a robust test-bed for companies to trial various scenarios that would take much longer if done manually. As a result, we’ve helped companies innovate in a wide variety of sectors, from high-end audio and automotive to renewable energy and transport.” This year’s Advanced Engineering show, which takes place at the National Exhibition Centre in Birmingham between 30–31 October, 2019, will also feature an Innovation Zone. The Innovation Zone will give UK start-ups the chance to exhibit for free, showcasing the latest innovations to the market. To download the Voice of Industry report, or to find out more about what’s on offer at this year’s Advanced Engineering show, visit the website and register your attendance at the show today. Manufacturing & Engineering Magazine | The Home of Manufacturing Industry News
Advanced Engineering Returns with the Medical Device Engineering Zone
The UK’s largest annual gathering of engineering professionals, Advanced Engineering, is back and bigger than ever on October 30 and 31, 2019 at the NEC, Birmingham. With a two-day attendance of some 15,000 engineering professionals, the eleventh edition of the trade show will provide companies with the opportunity to meet with OEMs and supply chain partners from sectors spanning the engineering industry. Bringing together thousands of attendees, Advanced Engineering incorporates all aspects of engineering, from design, test and measurement, inspection, materials and production, within aerospace, automotive, marine, medical and many more. At the show, representatives from across the entire supply chain of the UK’s advanced engineering industry will present their latest innovations and business developments in front of some of its most influential stakeholders. Not only has the show enjoyed growth in terms of its visitors over the past decade, but its floor space is also undergoing continuous expansion. Once a single show with 80 exhibitors, Advanced Engineering now features multiple co-locating zones under one roof, covering the industry’s most advanced and noteworthy sectors including aerospace, automotive, connected, composites and performance metals. This year, the latest zone additions are the Medical Device Engineering Zone and the revamped Enabling Innovation area, which will join the likes of aerospace, performance materials and nuclear engineering to host manufacturers and their new technologies in front of a targeted and enviable audience. Supported by Medilink, GTMA, Gambica and other UK trade bodies, the new Medical Device Engineering Zone is in response to the rapid growth of the industry and will welcome manufacturers looking to showcase their innovations in this booming area of engineering. Visitors will also have the opportunity to visit the Medical Device Engineering Open Forum to discover how medical technology is going to develop further in the future. With seven shows under one roof, attendees will be able to access all their business solutions in one place — providing them with expertise from the breadth and depth of the advanced engineering industry. “In times of uncertainty, whether that’s in the marketplace, innovation or the choice of technologies available to you, industry leaders suggest that those who strive to invest will overcome doubt and make profit,” explains Jeremy Whittingham, Head of Marketing at Advanced Engineering. “That’s why we believe in supporting and demonstrating the UK’s flourishing engineering markets here at Advanced Engineering. To do this, we’re expanding the show’s offering to keep pace with the burgeoning growth of the UK’s industry. “As a visitor, you have the chance to engage with OEMs and supply chain partners from sectors spanning design, test measurement, inspection and production, in industries that range from aero, automotive, motorsport, composite materials, civil nuclear and renewable energy, rail, marine, space and more,” explains Whittingham. “Last year, the show enjoyed a ten per cent rise in OEM and tier one manufacturer attendance compared to its previous year, leading exhibitors to book at a record rate for 2019’s show. With companies keener than ever to attend and exhibit at the show, Advanced Engineering is certainly positioned as one of the must-visit events of the year.”
Inspiring the Female Future with Advanced Engineering 2019
On 23 June 1919, a committee of influential women sensed a new dawn. The First World War had ended, and significant steps had been taken towards women’s suffrage. The group, ranging from designers and munitions factory managers to wives of eminent engineers, rallied to found the Women’s Engineering Society (WES). 100 years later, progress for women in industry has often felt stagnant. Hetal Patel, Marketing Projects Manager for the UK’s largest annual manufacturing and engineering exhibition, Advanced Engineering, discusses the importance of women in engineering. As we celebrate the centenary of the Women’s Engineering Society, the fact that only eleven per cent of the UK’s engineers are female is a tough pill to swallow. The Society’s initial journal outlined its aims to “encourage and stimulate all women who are interested in engineering”, but today’s figures show that it’s often hard to see these efforts come to fruition. So, what can be done to nurture talent in this milestone year? The state of industry The UK has the lowest percentage of female engineers in Europe. As it stands, this figure isn’t set to rise any time soon. It’s estimated that less than eight per cent of engineering and manufacturing apprentices are female, with figures plunging to as low as two per cent in the building and construction sector. But the UK needs to significantly increase its number of engineers. The STEM skills shortage is costing businesses £1.5 billion in recruitment every year. For the engineering sector to reduce its skills shortage, it needs to employ around 186,000 recruits each year until 2024. Role models To inspire the future, we should reflect on the past. A lack of role models is often cited as a reason why women shy away from a career in this industry. However, the reality is that our engineering heroines are often unsung. The pressures of war drew many women to the home front, only for them to experience rebuke once men returned. In resistance, the founders of WES created a committee that promotes engineering as a rewarding profession for women as well as men. The original members of the group paved the way for women in industry. Renowned for her adventures as a pilot, Amy Johnson was a qualified engineer and WES president from 1933-34. Johnson’s campaigning inspired others such as Dorothy Spicer, another society member and the first person to hold all four types of aeronautic licenses. Whether it’s a female Doctor at the helm of the Tardis, or a woman encouraging the next generation of engineers, prominent role models need to be realised as figures of inspiration. Striking the balance If we are to progress, we must strive for a more balanced workforce that reflects the diversity of our society and invests in the development of all talented workers. McKinsey’s Delivering Through Diversity report states that many companies struggle to increase the representation of diverse talent and create truly inclusive organisational cultures to profit from diversity. Yet data from 2017 found that companies in the top-quartile for gender diversity on their executive teams were 21 per cent more likely to have above-average profitability than companies in the fourth quartile. To address the skills gap and boost productivity, companies need to act to diversify. The next generation International Women in Engineering day takes place on June 23. To encourage women to pursue a career in engineering, action has to begin as early as possible. Professor Karen Holford, Deputy Vice Chancellor at Cardiff University and voted one of WES’s most influential female engineers in 2016 explains that “the stumbling blocks are there from a very young age, such as girls not being given toy trains and cars to play with. It may sound like a small thing, but unconscious stereotyping is still holding girls back, without them even realising it. “Schools must ensure that teachers have the critical skills to teach the subjects needed for a career in engineering. Finally, companies need to do more to promote flexible working for both men and women. This way we can ensure that the burden of childcare is equally shared so that women aren’t out of the workplace for long periods. If we can solve these problems, I believe we’ll see a big increase in women choosing engineering careers and, even better, staying in them.” The Women’s Engineering Society will be exhibiting at Advanced Engineering from 30–31 October 2019 at the National Exhibition Centre, Birmingham. For more details on the show’s exhibitors, or to sign up to attend, please visit: www.advancedengineeringuk.com
Showcase Innovation at the UK’s Largest Annual Engineering Event
Advanced Engineering is on the lookout for start-ups to showcase their inventions as part of its innovation zone. As the UK’s largest annual exhibition for manufacturers and supply chain professionals, the Enabling Innovation Zone will support smaller enterprises that are eager to accelerate their innovations into the advanced manufacturing and technology industries. Supported by Innovate UK/KTN, Advanced Engineering is searching for growing businesses to exhibit their disruptive technologies and inventions on the show floor. Start-ups across all engineering sectors, whether that be aerospace, automotive, marine, medical, automation or any other industry, are encouraged to apply. We expect to see some of the most exciting technologies including novel materials, automotive and autonomous technologies. The opportunity, which is free of charge for successful applicants, will give innovators a platform to showcase their inventions to thousands of key industry players from a range of notable companies. From senior directors and engineers to research and development specialists, chief technology officers and investors, a wealth of influential people spanning across the world’s most renowned manufacturing businesses will be visiting the zone. Successful applicants will receive a branded plinth in the Enabling Innovation Zone to display their technologies, along with full marketing support in the show’s catalogue, on its website and across its PR campaigns. During the show, exhibitors have the chance to gain further recognition as visitors will be able to vote for their favourite innovation, with the winner announced ahead of the show’s closure. “Following the success of the Enabling Innovation showcases, this dedicated zone will act as a springboard for new and exciting technologies,” explains Jeremy Whittingham, Head of Marketing at Advanced Engineering. “As we are establishing an entire area of the show for such innovative businesses, the impact the zone will have is bound to surpass that of previous years and encourage the growth of even more innovations”. Previous showcases have been instrumental in accelerating business growth. Listed in Forbes 30 Under 30 Class of 2017, previous winner Aceleron has revealed that the showcases played a key role in the company’s business development. “It played a crucial part in establishing our credibility and had a direct impact on at least five business relationships we have today”, said the advanced lithium battery developer. Is your business ready to showcase its innovation? To submit an application, please complete this short form or email Jeremy.whittingham@easyfairs.com. For more information visit www.advancedengineeringuk.com Manufacturing & Engineering Magazine | The Home of Manufacturing Industry News
Bigger Stand for GRP Solutions at Advanced Engineering
GRP Solutions will be exhibiting on a new, innovative two-storey Stand R95, as well as sponsoring the Composite Engineering Networking Area, at this year’s Advanced Engineering on the 31st of October and 1st of November. Guests are also invited to the GRP Solution Drinks Reception on Stand R95, between 3pm and 5pm on the 31st of October. Advanced Engineering is the UK’s largest annual gathering of advanced engineering professionals, connecting the entire supply chain, with R&D, design, test, production and procurement from OEMs and top tier industry. “We’re really excited about our fantastic stand and exhibiting alongside our partner companies. As the composite market continues to develop so do our solutions.In order to add value across the entire composite sector from consumables through to advanced composites, GRP Solutions has developed partnerships with businesses such as Total Composite Solutions (TCS) and Consumable Solutions, all of whom share a common business culture,” said Brian Harpur, Managing Director of GRP Solutions. GRP Solutions is the UK’s Leading Composite Solutions Provider, which is Setting the Standard in Composite Distribution. As well as innovative solutions, technical support and a preeminent portfolio of composite products, you will also receive a first class service from a highly experienced and passionate team of dedicated composite experts. Havant-based GRP Solution Ltd has a highly experienced team of composite experts, dedicated to setting the standard in composite distribution. Working with world class suppliers, the company prides itself in offering the very best solutions and service to customers. Growing from strength to strength, GRP Solutions provides customers across every sector of the UK with the most comprehensive range of composite solutions and services.
Dustcontrol UK at the Advanced Engineering Show
Dustcontrol UK is set to exhibit its range of centralised vacuum systems at the tenth anniversary of the Advanced Engineering show. Taking place on Wednesday, October 31 st and Thursday, November 1 st at the NEC, Birmingham, the Dustcontrol team will be showcasing the firm’s powerful DC-11 Modules at Stand Q72. The DC 11-Module, which comes in several models, is an optimised stand-alone unit for source extraction and industrial cleaning. It has been designed to service up to six normal extraction points or several cleaning outlets at a time, and is modularly built, meaning it can be tailor-made to suit any engineering environment. “The Advanced Engineering exhibition is always an exciting event for those in the industry. We’re looking forward to the much-anticipated event and will be hosting live demonstrations of our vacuum systems to showcase their impressive dust extraction capabilities,” said James Miller, Managing Director of Dustcontrol UK. The company, based in Milton Keynes, has over 45 years of experience in developing dust extraction solutions and centralised vacuum systems to fit client requirements in the engineering industry. They are experts in capturing dust at its source – both where and when it’s created. Advanced Engineering is the UK’s largest gathering of original equipment manufacturers and supply chain partners from the aero engineering, automotive engineering, composites engineering, connected manufacturing, performance metals engineering and contract manufacturing industries. “Advanced Engineering will provide us with an excellent opportunity to show the industry how we can help businesses stay healthy through the use of efficient dust extraction,” James concluded.
Cristex at the Advanced Engineering Exhibition 2018
As the Advanced Engineering show celebrates its 10th edition this year, Cristex celebrates its 8th! We are proud to contribute to such an evolutionary exhibition, bringing together manufactures and suppliers of all sizes to further their processes. Innovation is a major element of the show and an important factor to us here at Cristex, we believe it is crucial to achieve sustainable improvements in our product and processes and therefore increase quality by innovation. At the show which takes place on the 31st of October and 1st of November 2018 at the NEC in Birmingham, Cristex will be featuring a range of products suitable for various markets i.e. Aerospace, Automotive, Marine and Construction to name a few. Moreover, they will be showcasing a new range of fire-resistant materials recently launched by their partner, SAERTEX. The SAERTEX Leo Coated Fabric has the highest level of fire resistance integrated in the fabric and meets the most demanding fire protection requirements for Rail transportation, the Marine sector and the Construction industry. Cristex will also feature a range of other products from their partners: G. Angeloni, a manufacture of fabrics using Carbon, Aramid, Thermoplastics and Hybrid fabrics. Eurocarbon, a producer of Tubular and Flat Braids, Woven Tapes and fabrics mainly used in the composite industry. Elantas Europe, a leading manufacturer and supplier of Epoxy Resin and Adhesives for the manufacturing of composite parts. “We are excited to exhibit at the 2018 show, we have a number of products as well as services that we know will benefits our customers and prospect customers,” said Director, Bruce Craig. If you would like to arrange a meeting with Cristex at the Advanced Engineering show on the 31st of October and the 1st of November, please contact marketing@cristex.co.uk for more information. If you would like to just pop by for a coffee, Cristex will be in hall 3A stand P100. Manufacturing & Engineering Magazine | The Home of Manufacturing Industry News
