An advanced engineering and manufacturing apprentice from Telford was named as the region’s brightest vocational star last week. Torus Measurement Systems’ James Morgan overcame competition from more than 100 apprentices across the West Midlands to secure the ‘Outstanding Learner of the Year’ title at this year’s annual In-Comm Training Awards in Birmingham. The high-profile ceremony, which is backed by main sponsor the Engineering Technology Group (ETG), saw ‘girl power’ come to the fore again, with four out of the eight personal accolades won by females.
For further information www.in-comm.co.uk

High-flying apprentices studying at MTC Training – the training arm of the Manufacturing Technology Centre – are getting the chance to build major components for an airworthy light aircraft in an initiative to give them valuable manufacturing experience. The apprentice team is celebrating after completing the first stage of the project – a critical structure for the left wing. They now plan to have both left and right wing assemblies complete over the coming weeks, along with the aircraft’s fuel tanks. Supported by the Department for Transport, Project Slingshot will result in the manufacture of an airworthy Sling 2 aircraft.
For further information www.the-mtc.org

Designers and manufacturers can tap into a wealth of expertise on a webinar dedicated to instant component bonding. Scheduled for 12 October from 10:00 to 11:00, the event will be hosted by Dr Julie Joseph and Håkan Jacobson, both technology specialists at Henkel, which with its LOCTITE brand is a leader in this field. Attendees will see real world examples of how it is possible to join dissimilar materials – plastics, metals and composites –using instant adhesives. Those who attend the webinar will have the opportunity to receive a sample of Henkel’s latest adhesive, LOCTITE 402.
Register for the webinar at www.bit.ly/3L5eVVM