Aero Engineering Forum
Aero Engineering is the UK’s only event 100% – dedicated to aero R&D, design, test, inspection, production & assembly. Addressing structures, propulsion and systems, it brings together global OEMs and top tier manufacturers to source from all levels of the engineering supply chain. Supported by ADS, NATEP, and all regional associations, Aero Engineering additionally brings some of the latest innovations and case studies to the show floor.
Please note: All programmes and timings are subject to change. Some speakers are continuing to confirm slots, which will be updated as soon as confirmed. Programme timings may also change to ensure they follow all requirements from the latest Covid-19 rules and updates as they are provided.
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Day 1
Taking the Aerospace Sector to the Next Level
Aero Engineering Forum
10:00-10:25
Global Urban Air Mobility.
Sameer Savani, Head of Innovation and Engineering, ADS.
Sustainability
Aero Engineering Forum
11:45-12:10
Sustainable Lightweighting in Composites and the Circular Economy – a Future Roadmap for the Aerospace Sector.
John Deverill, Research Engineer, AMRC.
Sustainability
Aero Engineering Forum
12:10-12:35
Aerospace’s Role in a Sustainable Future.
Andrew Clifton, Global Sustainability Manager, Rolls Royce.
Digital Manufacturing
Aero Engineering Forum
12:55-13:20
Digital Processes, Digital Skills and Digital Vision.
Paul Perera, VP Technology, GKN Aerospace.
Digital Manufacturing
Aero Engineering Forum
13:20-13:40
Managing Your Data.
Adrian Spragg, Aerospace and Defence Leader, Accenture UK.
Digital Manufacturing
Aero Engineering Forum
13:40-14:00
How Do I Become Digital?
Peter Maloney, Chief Strategy Officer, Inaventure.
Digital Manufacturing
Aero Engineering Forum
14:00-14:20
In-Orbit Manufacture.
Tony Forsythe, UKSA.
Space Engineering
Aero Engineering Forum
14:40-15:00
Stefan Siarov, Systems Engineer & Marketing Manager, Valispace.
Space Engineering
Aero Engineering Forum
15:00-15:20
Dr Chris Brunskill, Head of UK Space Programmes, D-Orbit.
Space Engineering
Aero Engineering Forum
15:20-15:40
Space Technology Transfer- Why Diversify?
Natasha Allden, Founder and CEO, Multiply Global.
Cross Industry Innovation
Aero Engineering Forum
16:00-16:30
Cross Industry Innovation.
Andrew Mair, CEO, Midlands Aerospace Alliance.
Day 2
NATEP
Aero Engineering Forum
10:00-10:15
Maximising Success in Aerospace Technology Funding.
Harriet Wollerton, NATEP Programme Manager, ADS.
NATEP
Aero Engineering Forum
10:15-10:30
Composite Tooling and Engineering Solutions (CTES) – Low Cost, Sprayed Fibre, Tooling Prepreg (‘SPRAYPREG’).
Liam Maloney.
NATEP
Aero Engineering Forum
10:30-10:40
Hardide Superfinishing in One Step.
Stewart Gibson, Vice President Global Aerospace, Hardide Coatings Ltd.
NATEP
Aero Engineering Forum
10:40-10:50
Bringing Calibration and the Digital Future Together.
SmartCal.
Future of Aerospace
Aero Engineering Forum
11:10-11:35
Future Flight.
Hannah Tew, Innovation Lead - Future Flight, UKRI.
Future of Aerospace
Aero Engineering Forum
11:35-11:55
Hydrogen – Fuel of the Future.
Enrique Garcia, Chief Technology Officer, NCC.
Tooling - The Future Challenges
Aero Engineering Forum
12:15-12:30
Tooling LTP.
Rob Hewison, Technical Manager, AMRC.
Tooling - The Future Challenges
Aero Engineering Forum
12:30-12:45
Tooling for Aerospace Composites, Future Challenges for the Tooling Industry.
Turlough McMahon, Industrial R&T Manager, Airbus.
Tooling - The Future Challenges
Aero Engineering Forum
12:45-13:00
Prototype Tooling, the Correlation Challenge with Volume Production.
Brett Hemmingway, Head of Composite Technology, BAE Systems.
Tooling - The Future Challenges
Aero Engineering Forum
13:00-13:10
Tooling Research in the UK, Meeting the Challenges of Future Production.
Ricky Wilson, Tooling Engineering Capability Leader, NCC
Strengthening the UK Supply Chain
Aero Engineering Forum
13:30-13:50
How AGP and the GKN Technology Centre Support Supply Chain Growth.
Stephen Cowan, GKN/AGP Manufacturing Supply Chain Working Group.
Strengthening the UK Supply Chain
Aero Engineering Forum
13:50-14:15
Fixed Trailing Edge – Strategic Competency Analysis (SCA) Project.
Luke Nethercott, GKN Aerospace.
Protection, Inspection and Repair
Aero Engineering Forum
14:55-15:15
Aerospace Composites: Tooling, Inspection and Lightning Strike Protection.
Matthew Thornton, Head of Innovation, Haydale.
Protection, Inspection and Repair
Aero Engineering Forum
15:15-15:35
Dismantlable Joints.
Lucy Eggleston, NCC.
Don't miss out!
The UK’s leading annual gathering of OEM’s and engineering supply chain professionals.
4 & 5 November 2020 at NEC Birmingham.