Tier 1 members

Airbus makes the freedom of flight possible by designing, manufacturing and supporting the world’s best aircraft. 

Its people around the globe are united by a passion for aviation, as well as their desire to create better, more efficient ways for airlines and passengers to fly.

BAE Systems is a global defence, aerospace and security company employing around 83,400 people worldwide. 

Our wide-ranging products and services cover air, land and naval forces, as well as advanced electronics, security, information technology, and support services.

Boeing is the world’s leading aerospace company and the largest manufacturer of commercial jetliners and military aircraft, with capabilities in rotorcraft, electronic and defence systems, missiles, satellites, launch vehicles and advanced information and communication systems.

CG Tech VERICUT software is used to simulate CNC machining in order to detect errors, potential collisions, or areas of inefficiency.

Collins Aerospace, a unit of Raytheon Technologies Corp. (NYSE: RTX), is a leader in technologically advanced and intelligent solutions for the global aerospace and defense industry. 

Dassault Systèmes provides businesses and people with virtual universes to imagine sustainable innovations.

GKN Aerospace is one of the world’s largest independent first tier suppliers to the global aviation industry.

HELLER develops and produces state-of-the-art CNC machine tools and manufacturing systems for machining operations, comprises 4 and 5-axis machining centres, milling-turning machining centres and special purpose machines.

Hexagon Manufacturing Intelligence provides a wide range of metrology products and support services, including CMM, portable measuring systems and handheld instruments.

Kennametal delivers productivity to customers seeking peak performance in demanding environments by providing innovative custom and standard wear-resistant solutions.

For over sixty years Kingsbury has supplied the UK’s most advanced manufacturing sectors with high quality German machine tools.

Kyocera SGS Precision Tools Europe develops and manufactures a range of high performance solid carbide cutting tools for challenging machining applications.