Engineering
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Datum will add large five-axis machining capacity in Lisburn shortly. The investment strengthens in-house aerospace tooling capability in Northern Ireland.
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UK and Japan have deepened future combat air cooperation again. GCAP industrial delivery, technology sharing, and supply-chain readiness now face sharper pressure.
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Keysight will manage Leonardo UK test equipment for five years. The agreement covers calibration, repair, digital asset management, and lifecycle support across aerospace and defence engineering operations.
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Nottingham has launched a national cold spray manufacturing capability today. The high-pressure facility will support metal repair, remanufacturing, coatings, and additive manufacturing research for aerospace, defence, fusion, nuclear, and clean energy applications.
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Walter has expanded its Groov·tec GD tooling portfolio for manufacturers. Three new systems target axial grooving, internal grooving, radial grooving, chip evacuation, vibration reduction, and turning-centre flexibility.
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FAC and Defence Connect have formed a new industry partnership. The collaboration will link aerospace, defence, policy, research, training, events, and economic mission activity.
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The UK Metals Council has launched its 2026/27 sector survey. The work will gather evidence on tariffs, energy costs, CBAM, skills, apprenticeships, and trading conditions.
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Titan is targeting pharmaceutical hazardous areas with precision flow measurement. Namur sensors, chemical-resistant materials, and compact installation support accurate solvent, dosing, blending, and filling applications.
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Hewland will showcase aerospace transmission capability at Farnborough this year. The company is expanding beyond motorsport heritage into eVTOL, drivetrain testing, make-to-print manufacturing, and specialist gearbox engineering.
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Britten-Norman’s first reshored Islander has reached 75% completion. The Bembridge milestone marks a significant step in returning full civil Islander manufacturing to the UK, with a second airframe already progressing and follow-on components in production.
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