Event

Advanced Engineering 2024

Halls 3a & 3 | Stand R144

Wednesday, 30 - Thursday, 31 Oct 2024

NEC, Birmingham

Bridging the gap

Advanced Engineering is the UK’s leading showcase of the latest advances in engineering, converging innovations and the largest developments and vital information driving efficiency and profitability. The show enables UK manufacturers to grow in an ever-competitive global market, and features key industry leaders, government representatives, and innovation pitches.

 

Our experts

From AI and digitisation for efficiency, to a focus on sustainability for innovation, our NCC speakers will be presenting on a range of capabilities to help you bridge the gap between sectors for the entire engineering and manufacturing supply chain at the Composites Forum:

Wednesday, 30 October 2024

11:30am: Matt Scott, Chief Technologist for Strategy, will be forecasting the 5-year horizon of composites technologies. More digitisation for efficiency and a stronger focus on sustainability will complement applications in extreme temperatures and the promise of a UK-sovereign materials supply chain. His presentation on “Composites Foresighting: Faster and more interconnected” and panel Q&A.

12:10pm: Jack Alcock, Technology Programme Manager for Materials and Sustainability will be presenting on “UK Carbon Fibre Innovation & Production Opportunities”.

12:20pm: Matt will be presenting on “Why should we start thinking beyond carbon-epoxy?”

12:45pm: Jack and Matt will both be in the “Future of UK Composites Q&A” panel

6:45pm: Composites UK Industry Awards Dinner

Thursday, 31 October 2024

10:30am: Stephen McCartney, Chief Solutions Architect, will be representing “AI & Composites” followed by the “Why AI & Digital?” Q&A panel.

2:00pm: Joe Elford, Head of Engineering, McLaren Automotive will be representing the project team behind the Aerospace Automotive Supply Chain Enabled Development (ASCEND) NCC is leading the development of a sustainability framework for the aerospace industry in the sustainable use of composites.

Meet the team

In addition to our speakers, other NCC experts will be available throughout the event at Halls 3a & 3 | Stand R144 to share more about our engineering capabilities and innovation solutions to meet your business needs:

  • Ash Parkinson, SME Engagement Manager
  • Imad Ouachan, Advanced Research Engineer
  • Charlie Yelland, Associate Manufacturing Engineer

Get in touch with the team by emailing [email protected].

Alternatively, click ‘Talk to the team’ below, and complete the form.

 

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