Hydraulics & Pneumatics Magazine November/December 2024

www.hpmag.co.uk HYDRAULICS & PNEUMATICS November/December 2024 45 Buyer programme organised by ADS, aimed at companies in the aerospace and defence sectors. This initiative saw 103 suppliers register for the event, with 18 buyer representatives attending, creating valuable networking opportunities for both sides. Over the course of the two days, attendees were able to attend a range of talks from over 200 industry experts. On the main stage, sponsored by Lloyds Bank, Stephen Phipson CBE, Chief Executive of Make UK, delivered a keynote address offering insight into the UK Government’s manufacturing priorities following the recent Autumn Budget. Other speakers included Brian Holliday, Head of Siemens Digital Industries for the UK and Ireland; Matthew Atkinson, Lead Research Engineer at Jaguar Land Rover; and Shaun Harris CBE, Director of Support and Chief Engineer in the Royal Air Force. Additionally, a Q&A session with Guy Martin, the British motorcycle racer turned television presenter, added a unique element to the programme. Innovate UK’s pavilion, which highlighted its Driving the Electric Revolution initiative, showcased over 25 innovations in electrification and sustainable energy. This display underscored the role of electrification in transforming sectors such as automotive, aerospace, and energy storage. Throughout the event, discussions also took place in forums dedicated to automotive, aerospace, composites, and advanced materials technology. Topics included supply chain management, digitalisation, and addressing the skills gap within the industry. For further information, visit: www.easyfairs.com. Claim your FREE monthly digital subscription For the latest news and techology visit our website www.hpmag.co.uk www.hpmag.co.uk March 2024 HYDRAULICS & PNEUMATICS VOL 29N 2 p22 p16 Retrofitting pumps for a new role Seven reasons to monitor hydraulic flow on mobile machines The shifting vision of a smart factory p40 Harnessing the power of pneumatic control THE JOURNAL OF FLUID POWER AND SYSTEMS

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