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Advanced Engineering

Stand: E120
Associations & Media
https://www.advancedengineeringuk.com

About us

Advanced Engineering remains the UK’s leading annual showcase of engineering technology, innovation, and supply chain solutions. As the UK’s only event truly able to introduce suppliers and buyers to opportunities in familiar and new sectors, Advanced Engineering provides networking and new business for 9,000+ professionals from OEMs, and all tiers of the supply chain.

Products

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ARC C600

The ARC C600 is an advanced fixed-wing electric Vertical Take Off and Landing e-VTOL Unmanned Aerial System (UAS) designed for efficient, heavy-lift air cargo operations. Combining the vertical take-off flexibility of multirotor systems with the speed and range of fixed-wing aircraft, it eliminates the need for runways or launch equipment. With a 100 kg payload capacity and Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS) capability, the C600 can cover distances of up to 400 km, offering a rapid and reliable logistics solution for manufacturing, energy, and remote-site operations. Its hybrid design enables stable flight in diverse weather conditions, reducing downtime and improving delivery efficiency. The C600’s electric VTOL technology represents a new era of sustainable aerial logistics, significantly cutting operational time and infrastructure costs. As a versatile platform capable of autonomous missions, it bridges the gap between short-range drones and manned cargo aircraft, redefining the possibilities of modern air transport.

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WRe4 Racing Car

Warwick Racing is the University of Warwick’s Formula Student team. Each year, students from a range of disciplines work together to design, build, and race a single-seater car. The team operates like a motorsport organisation, giving members practical experience in engineering, business and project management. Competing in the Formula Student UK competition, Warwick Racing focuses on creating an efficient and reliable electric race car. Over the course of the year, the team works on the design, manufacturing, and testing of the car to ensure strong performance at competition. Warwick Racing has produced seven generations of combustion vehicles and four generations of electric vehicles. Now, after a successful competition last July with WRe4, our focus has shifted to designing and producing our fifth-generation EV, WRe5. More than ever, we are determined to make this season our most successful yet!

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3D printed composite mould tool and corresponding part

Dash CAE used the maximum length of its LFAM and 5 axis capability to produce a one-piece mould for an entire vehicle side panel. Producing moulds in this way removes the problem of multi block building during pattern making. It also uses significantly less material than conventional tooling, and allows tools to be produced in half of the time. The mould is printed using a high performance carbon-fibre reinforced 3D printing material developed and manufactured by LATI. This material combines ease of printing with excellent dimensional stability, and an ability to withstand autoclave processing. It can be machined to a high quality surface finish, allowing the production of high-gloss visual quality components.

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Lotus Emira - Rolling Chassis

The Emira represents the latest development of Lotus’ bonded, extruded aluminium chassis architecture, pioneered on the Elise and since proven across multiple OEM programmes. Emira’s chassis, subframes, fuel tank and other key components are manufactured at Lotus Advanced Structures in Norwich, where we also offer contract manufacturing expertise for precision machined, laser cut and fabricated components. Emira’s construction allows efficient adaptation, such as wheelbase changes, with only modest re-tooling for cost-effective flexibility. Assembly takes place at the Chapman Production Centre in Hethel, UK, using a combination of advanced automation and skilled handcraft. The state-of-the-art facility was designed to accommodate variation in model type and production requirements. Emira is the fastest-selling Lotus ever; the 10,000th car left Hethel in December 2024. With in-house expertise in chassis systems, advanced controls, and production engineering, Lotus offers proven capability for low-volume, high-performance contract manufacture.

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Lotus Evija - Sectioned Cutaway

First revealed in 2019, the Lotus Evija is designed, engineered and hand-built by Lotus in Hethel, UK, in a dedicated facility historically used for Lotus Engineering projects including the Lotus Carlton and Tesla Roadster. Four electric motors combine to deliver 2,039 PS. With no mechanical connections, the system is entirely governed by Lotus’ software, developed to deliver Lotus character in an EV hypercar. Evija is the world’s lightest production EV hypercar; its carbon-fibre monocoque weighs just 120 kg. The mid-mounted battery pack centralises mass for a mid-engined feel, while double wishbone suspension and inboard damping optimise dynamics. Range is up to 314 km (WLTP Overall) from the 91-kWh battery, with 800V 350 kW DC and 400V 22 kW 3-phase AC charging capability.

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VX4 by THE ROCKWOOD GROUP

Rockwood Aerospace has developed a novel manufacturing process for propeller blades tailored to electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft. For Vertical Aerospace’s VX4 Prototype Aircraft it developed a proprietary single-shot compression moulding technique that integrates carbon fibre pre-preg, foam cores, and metallic hardware in one cure cycle. This eliminates secondary bonding, yielding blades that are lighter, stronger, and more fatigue-resistant than those from resin infusion or bonded skin-and-spar methods.  The process is supported by Rockwood’s custom tooling and hot platen presses, enabling complex geometries and precise fibre placement. Few UK firms combine this expertise with scalability, giving Rockwood a clear advantage in the fast-growing eVTOL sector.  For operators, the benefits are direct: reduced aircraft weight, meaning longer battery endurance, and enhanced safety. With global eVTOL markets projected to increase ~20-fold within a decade, Rockwood’s technology positions it for contracts with leading OEMs while also supporting their current aerospace and defence markets.

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Toyota Hilux prototype hydrogen fuel cell pick up vehilce and rolling chassis

Toyota is committed to achieving carbon neutrality by implementing a diverse range of powertrain technologies, including hybrid, plug-in hybrid, battery electric, e-fuels, hydrogen fuel cell electric and hydrogen combustion. This multi-path strategy enables customers to adopt sustainable vehicles tailored to their requirements, from everyday driving to motorsport, without compromise. Recognising hydrogen’s vital role in future clean energy systems, Toyota is at the forefront of developing both fuel cell and combustion hydrogen solutions. The innovative Toyota Hilux hydrogen fuel cell prototype, built at Toyota Motor Manufacturing UK, exemplifies the adaptability and potential of hydrogen technology for practical applications.

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NIO EP9 by RML Group

We designed and engineered the world’s fastest electric vehicle. In just 14 months we delivered the NIO EP9 that topped 310km/h (193mph), hit 0-100km/h in 2.7 seconds had enough downforce to generate 3G in 100mph corners and three tonnes of downforce at 300km/h (186mph) – which is more than an F1 car. The performance demanded an unprecedented braking system and passive cooling system to maintain optimum temperatures. The design also included an interchangeable battery system that permits quick battery changes in line with the design ethos created by NIO. A total of 16 cars were built for the OEM and we achieved an outright EV lap record at the Nürburgring, Nordschleife in 2017 at 6:45.9, along with the autonomous lap record at COTA at 2:40.330.

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ARC C600 by ARC Aero Systems

The ARC C600 is an advanced fixed-wing electric Vertical Take Off and Landing e-VTOL Unmanned Aerial System (UAS) designed for efficient, heavy-lift air cargo operations. Combining the vertical take-off flexibility of multirotor systems with the speed and range of fixed-wing aircraft, it eliminates the need for runways or launch equipment. With a 100 kg payload capacity and Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS) capability, the C600 can cover distances of up to 400 km, offering a rapid and reliable logistics solution for manufacturing, energy, and remote-site operations. Its hybrid design enables stable flight in diverse weather conditions, reducing downtime and improving delivery efficiency. The C600’s electric VTOL technology represents a new era of sustainable aerial logistics, significantly cutting operational time and infrastructure costs. As a versatile platform capable of autonomous missions, it bridges the gap between short-range drones and manned cargo aircraft, redefining the possibilities of modern air transport.

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Flying Basket FB3

The FB3 drone is designed to revolutionise logistics both onshore and offshore. With a payload capacity of up to 100 kg, it enables fast, safe, and emission-free transportation where traditional methods like helicopters or cranes are costly, slow, or impractical. Whether delivering equipment to offshore wind turbines, transporting goods in remote mountain areas, or supporting industrial operations in challenging environments, the FB3 makes aerial lifting accessible and efficient. We make aerial lifting and transportation available to all industries.

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Full-scale composite vertical stabiliser

Composites are indispensable for lightweighting, yet their complex failure modes — such as barely visible impact damage (BVID) — limit confidence and drive costly overdesign. In use cases such as aircraft tail sections and wing leading edges, Foreign Object Debris (FOD) remain one of the most insidious and costly risks in aerospace maintenance and safety. Even small, seemingly insignificant debris—gravel, dropped tools, or inadvertent footfall—can cause BVID that evades traditional inspection methods but may initiate catastrophic failure over time. iSurface directly addresses this challenge by embedding conductive fibre innovations into composite architectures, enabling the capture of structural data at the material level. This data is processed through an AI-powered acquisition and predictive analytics platform, delivering continuous health monitoring, early fault detection, and robust decision support. iSurface is a collaborative project by Munro Technology, Z Prime and Axalp Technologies AG, redefining how composite materials are monitored, maintained and trusted in aerospace.

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3D printed composite mould tool and corresponding part by LATI

Dash CAE used the maximum length of its LFAM and 5 axis capability to produce a one-piece mould for an entire vehicle side panel. Producing moulds in this way removes the problem of multi block building during pattern making. It also uses significantly less material than conventional tooling, and allows tools to be produced in half of the time. The mould is printed using a high performance carbon-fibre reinforced 3D printing material developed and manufactured by LATI. This material combines ease of printing with excellent dimensional stability, and an ability to withstand autoclave processing. It can be machined to a high quality surface finish, allowing the production of high-gloss visual quality components.

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Dynium Tractor by Muon

The Dynium electric small tractor combines the advanced control architecture of the MU Powertrain and the impressive power and motion of the OxDrive e-hubs. This is just one configuration of Muon Tech’s new 5kw e-PTO, highly configurable, powertrain. Autonomy ready, the MU Powertrain offers a control architecture powerful enough to handle full system control from any autonomous implementation. The MU Powertrain is ideal for vehicle manufacturers who are looking to grow their L category or specialist vehicle offerings or accelerate their electrification programmes. Offering ISO26262 capability, vehicle and ancillary control, and advanced processing capabilities in a single package, it reduces costs and speeds up time to market without compromising the safety, reliability or feature set of the vehicle.

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Podcast

Advanced Engineering Talks | A new podcast Introducing Advanced Engineering Talks – the new podcast is revolutionising the world of engineering. Launched in March 2023, Advanced Engineering Talks is a podcast series exploring the latest advancements, trends, and innovations in engineering. Whether you’re an engineer, researcher, student, or simply someone with an interest in engineering, this podcast is for you. Our expert guests will delve into the most exciting developments in their respective fields and share their insights, experiences, and perspectives on the future of engineering. Advanced Engineering Talks will cover everything from robotics to artificial intelligence to renewable energy to smart cities. Each episode will provide listeners with a unique and engaging perspective on the engineering world and its impact on our lives. Subscribe now and stay ahead of the curve in the ever-evolving world of engineering. Let’s shape the future together!