Upskilling in Aerospace and Defence Manufacturing

Come join us for this exciting free event hosted by Brunel University London focused on upskilling in the Aerospace and Defence manufacturing industries. Our event is open to experienced professionals, anyone starting out or associated with these sectors seasoned professionals.

Listen to and network with speakers from companies such as PRI, MTC, NPL, Ultra-PCS, Lloyd’s Register, Wayland, Cranfield University and AMUK.

Don't miss out on this chance to meet key epxerts in this dynamic field!

The event is an activity organised as part of the AILEEN European Erasmus+ project which aims to build Centres of Vocational Excellence (CoVEs)for Advanced Manufacturing (AM) within the Aerospace and Defence sectors. At its heart, AILEEN is about empowering learners, educators, and industries with the tools, training, andnetworks needed to thrive in a rapidly changing technological landscape. Learn more about AILEEN here: AILEEN • Home

Location: The Beldam, Eastern Gateway Building, Brunel University London

Day/Time: 11 June 2025, 12.00-16.45 BST

Info: Light snacks and refreshments provided.

Info: • AILEEN and the importance of vocational skills and training (Eujin Pei, BUL)

Info: • Design for Manufacturing and Associated Skills (Chris Biggadike, Ultra-PCS) • Training on Tensile Testing and Application of Standard Test Methods for Additively Manufactured Materials (Tony Fry, NPL)

Info: • Standards and Evolution: 35 years of NADCAP (Jim Klingele, PRI)

• The Importance of Integration of Research Findings into Higher Education for Advanced Manufacturing (Supriyo Ganguly, Cranfield University)

• Building Trust: Classification and Certification of Additive Manufactured Components in Marine Applications (Adam Saxty, Lloyd’s Register)

Info: • The challenges of bringing a new technology to market, adoption and support - Wayland’s journey (Ian Laidler, Wayland)

• Role of AMUK and progressing AM skills in the UK (Joshua Dugdale, AMUK)

• Addressing the Welding and Additive Manufacturing skills gap in the UK (Bethan Smith, MTC)

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