Aerospace materials: future use of advanced materials, metallics and composites

8:00 - 13:00, Manufacturing Technology Centre, Coventry

The use of advanced materials has always been a key element in the success of our UK aerospace industry and the development of new advanced materials continues apace.

This event will feature presentations by key Primes and Tier 1s discussing their objectives in using advanced materials including composites and new metallic materials, how they intend to fulfil these goals and how their supply chains can identify the right future technology trends and prepare for them. It will also include presentations by supply chain companies including SMEs which illustrate how they are meeting, or preparing to meet, their customers' needs in the production and manipulation of these advanced materials.

This event is being held at the prestigious Manufacturing Technology Centre, Coventry and is supported by the East Midlands Transport iNet which is part funded by the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF).

What’s in it for you?

• Hear about new advances in materials development for the aerospace industry and how they may impact you
• If you machine, fabricate, form or join materials for your customers, you should understand the next generation of materials
• Understand how you can participate in key programmes
• Network with key aerospace people and companies and make key contacts

Confirmed speakers

Phillip Doorbar, Rolls-Royce - Advanced materials development including MMCs

Dan Kells, National Composites Centre - National Composites Centre programmes

Alan McLelland, NAMTEC - Titaniums, aluminium lithium alloys & metal-to-composite joining

Chris Walker, Diamond Hard Surfaces - Unique surface coatings for aerospace materials

Rob Ireson, Glass Technology Services - Glass Technologies in aerospace

The morning will conclude with lunch and an opportunity to mix and network with presenters and fellow attendees.

Your customers increasingly want to see you align your future with theirs

The MAA now has an easy-to-use roadmapping tool specifically designed for small businesses. The MAA Innovation & Technology Group, which has governed the development of this roadmapping tool, includes senior engineering managers from companies like Advanced Composites Group, Aero Engine Controls, UTAS Marston Aerospace, ITP Engines UK, Rolls-Royce and UTAS Actuation Systems. Contact us for more information.