FIDAMC has once again taken part in Farnborough International Airshow, one of the leading international events for the aerospace, defence and space industries. Held in the United Kingdom, this biennial exhibition brings together manufacturers, technology centres, public bodies, companies and industry leaders to showcase the latest innovations and generate new opportunities for collaboration.
Over three intensive days, FIDAMC’s Business Development team carried out a programme of strategic meetings and institutional activities with a clear objective: to strengthen the centre’s international presence, foster new partnerships and showcase its capabilities in advanced manufacturing, composite materials and applied innovation.
Participation at Farnborough has helped to consolidate FIDAMC’s position as a leading technology partner for the development of advanced solutions in the aeronautical, space and defence sectors. Throughout the exhibition, meetings were held with public bodies, leading industry companies and potential partners for future R&D projects and European initiatives.
Strengthening partnerships within the aerospace and defence ecosystem
One of the highlights of the mission was the identification of new opportunities relating to the manufacture of prototypes and technology demonstrators. Discussions held during the event highlighted a growing trend within the industry: the need for specialist partners capable of accelerating the development of new products through advanced manufacturing technologies. In this context, FIDAMC’s capabilities attracted considerable interest, reinforcing the centre’s role as a technology partner in tackling such challenges.
The agenda also included attending the launch of the Andalucía Defense Hub, held at the Spanish Embassy in London. The event brought together representatives from institutions, companies and organisations within the defence ecosystem to explore opportunities for collaboration between Spain and the United Kingdom against a backdrop of sector growth.
This meeting enabled FIDAMC to expand its network of high-level contacts, exchange experiences with various stakeholders in the Andalusian defence ecosystem and explore possible avenues for collaboration on future projects. Furthermore, the team had the opportunity to hold meetings with partners involved in ongoing initiatives to review the status of various programmes, analyse new opportunities and continue to strengthen professional relationships that are key to the development of innovation projects.
In addition to its commercial and institutional activities, FIDAMC’s presence at Farnborough was bolstered by a range of communication initiatives, including the recording of audiovisual content, interviews and the dissemination of information about the centre’s activities. These initiatives help to raise FIDAMC’s international profile and bring its technological capabilities to the attention of new markets and potential partners.
The outcome of FIDAMC’s participation in the Farnborough International Airshow 2026 has been very positive. The event has enabled the centre to generate new, high-quality contacts, identify high-value collaboration opportunities and strengthen FIDAMC’s presence at one of the most important international forums for the aerospace and defence industry.
Through this participation, FIDAMC continues to advance its internationalisation strategy, consolidating its role as a leading technology centre in advanced manufacturing, composite materials and innovation, and laying the foundations for future industrial collaborations and European projects that will help boost the sector’s competitiveness.
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