International aerospace conference to be held in Yorkshire

AN international aerospace conference looking at how to make the sector more innovative is to be held at the Advanced Manufacturing Park (AMP) in Sheffield.

The Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre organised event on September 9 and 10 will explore the rapidly changing nature of the sector and the impact of recent trends such as making engines lighter and more environmentally friendly.

TRAM09 will examine the implications of these new trends by focussing on four key areas – new materials, manufacturing technologies, assembly technologies and supply chain management.

Jim Farmery, assistant director of business at regional development agency Yorkshire Forward, said: “The aerospace sector is highly important to our region, from the work of BAe Systems in Brough and the AMRC to the offer of high quality companies operating across the industry’s supply chain.

“This conference is an opportunity for companies in our region to learn more from global experts about the latest developments in the aerospace industry, enabling them to be better placed to benefit from the changes the industry is facing, but also an excellent occasion to showcase the AMP and Yorkshire’s other capabilities to the world’s aerospace industry.”

For further information please visit the TRAM09 website; www.tram-conference.co.uk.