The global space industry is booming and is set to be worth over £400 billion by 2030. The UK space sector has trebled in size since 2000 and with further significant growth predicted, presents a major opportunity for high-value manufacturing companies.
Made for Space is a two-day intensive conference examining the opportunities and challenges for manufacturing within the global space sector. With sessions focusing on key advanced manufacturing technologies, such as: additive manufacturing, surface engineering and advanced coatings, robotics and automation, and joining, Made for Space brings together international experts from both the space and advanced manufacturing sectors who will show how these new manufacturing technologies can help to address the challenge of producing the next generation of space hardware.
Why attend?
Get an insight into the opportunities for manufacturers in the space sector
Hear from leading international experts from both the space and manufacturing sectors
Visit our all-day exhibition accompanied by refreshments and networking
Take a tour of the MTC's state-of-the-art facilities
Keynote Speakers
How can the UK space sector lead the world?
Graham Peters, Chairman, UK Space
What does the future hold for space manufacturing in the UK?
Tony Mears, Technology Roadmapping and Harmonisation Lead, UK Space Agency
Thomas Rohr, Head of Materials & Processes, ESA
Advanced Manufacturing: An extraordinary technology ecosystem
John Vickers, Principal Technologist, Space Technology Mission Directorate, NASA
Key findings from Day 1 Summit
UK Space Agency
Technical presentations from experts in the following organisations:
ESA, NASA, Airbus Defence & Space, Lockheed Martin UK, MTC, Cranfield University, 3TRPD, Autodesk, UKAEA, FAIR-SPACE / SSC, Innovate UK, BAE Systems, Satellite Applications Catapult, ULC Robotics, Oxford Space Systems, Nitropep, Loughborough University, Wallwork, TWI, The University of Manchester, Fraunhofer IWS, Keronite
We are expecting a sell-out event so if you are interested in attending Made for Space on 2-3 May 2019, please register now.
Early bird tickets are now available up until 31st March, get yours while they're on offer.
Additive Manufacturing
Topics covered include:
Case studies from the world's leading space companies
Development of high performance materials for directed energy deposition and power bed AM processes
New approaches to ensure AM parts meet space requirements
Maximising part performance through effective design for AM
Click here to see the full list of presentations in the Additive Manufacturing sessions
Advanced Joining Technology
Topics covered include:
Development of precision laser joining methods
Novel joining techniques for dissimilar materials
Manufacturing large space components using friction welding
High performance structures for extreme conditions
Click here to see the full list of presentations in the Advanced Joining Technology sessions
Robotics & Autonomous Systems
Topics covered include:
Development of new approaches for space manufacture, assembly and repair
How modular assembly methods can be used to generate and maintain space assets
New robotic systems which address the needs of the space sector
Deployment of robotics and autonomous systems in space
The future role of artificial intelligence, robotics and autonomous systems in space
Click here to see the full list of presentations in the Robotics & Autonomous Systems sessions
Surface Engineering & High Performance Coatings
Topics covered include:
Finishing methods for complex AM parts
Antimicrobial and smart coatings for space applications
Laser and plasma finishing methods to improve surface quality and part performance
New thermal coatings for spacecraft and satellites using metamaterials
Click here to see the full list of presentations in the Surface Engineering & High Performance Coatings sessions