UK Advanced Engineering featuring in The Information Daily
Information Daily will cover the "advanced engineering" sector from Friday this week, starting with an interview with former Minister for Defence Procurement, Lord Drayson.
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Without innovation the future of air travel may be unsustainable, said Colin Sirett, Head of Research & Technology at Airbus UK, speaking at the Advanced Engineering Show 2013.
View ArticleLocal funding support crucial for small firms in engineering sector
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