Cambridge Vacuum Engineering

01/09/2026

We’re taking to the water this weekend for a very special reason!

This Saturday, fourteen members of the CVE team will be swapping engineering for oars as we take part in the 2026 Cambridge Dragon Boat Race - in honour of our much-missed colleague and friend, Tom Aldridge.

We’re incredibly proud to be coming together as a team to remember Tom and take on the challenge in his honour.

We’ve taken part in the race before, so know there will be a healthy dose of competition, lots of teamwork and a few aching arms along the way - but, importantly, it’s an opportunity for us to celebrate Tom and raise money for a cause close to our hearts. Addenbrooke's Charitable Trust - help make your hospitals even better (ACT)

We’d love to have your support as we get ready to take to the water. You can sponsor us here:
https://www.justgiving.com/page/social-and-wellbeing-cambridge-vacuum-engineering-7

Help Social and Wellbeing Cambridge Vacuum Engineering raise money to support Addenbrooke’s Charitable Trust

06/08/2026

We are proud to be a finalist in the Employer of the Year category at the Cambridge Independent Business Awards 2026.

At CVE, we believe creating an exceptional workplace is just as important as delivering engineering excellence. Our people are at the heart of everything we do, and we're committed to creating an environment where colleagues feel valued, supported and inspired to do their best work.

We're incredibly proud of this recognition and would like to thank every member of the CVE team. This achievement belongs to all of you. We'll be keeping our fingers crossed for the awards ceremony on 24 September at the Great Hall, King's College, Cambridge. Good luck to all the finalists!

04/08/2026

Supporting employee wellbeing goes beyond the workplace. As part of the comprehensive social and wellbeing programme we offer at CVE, we offer annual Health MOTs to all employees, giving them an opportunity to check in on their health and take proactive steps towards a healthier future. Health MOTs are just one element of our year-round programme, which also includes a wide range of social, physical, educational and mental health initiatives designed to help our people feel supported, healthy and empowered to thrive.

13/07/2026

Greetings from Salzburg! 🇦🇹 The first pictures are in from Max Nentwich and Chris Punshon at IIW - who are kicking off the week speaking and hosting sessions at the International Institute of Welding annual assembly and conference on welding and joining...

10/07/2026

Next week we will be attending the 79th International Institute of Welding Assembly & International Conference in Salzburg, where members of our team will be presenting two technical papers showcasing our latest work in electron beam welding (EBW).

On Monday, Max Nentwich will present: Inline Quality Assurance Methods in Electron Beam Welding, exploring the development of quality assurance methods for EBW, with a particular focus on weld depth measurement.

Chris Punshon will be chairing that session - before he takes to the podium on Wednesday to deliver a joint paper with the team from Doosan on: Local Vacuum Electron Beam Welding of Low Alloy Steel of >250 mm Thickness for Pressure Containment Plant. This speech will highlight advances in welding thick-section low alloy steel for pressure containment applications.

The IIW Assembly is an excellent opportunity to share knowledge, collaborate with industry experts, and discuss the latest developments in welding and joining technologies. We look forward to connecting with colleagues and delegates throughout the event. If you're attending the IIW Assembly in Salzburg, we'd be delighted to meet you.

09/07/2026

Investing in employee wellbeing is about creating opportunities for people to learn, connect and take time out from their day. Last week we hosted a guest speaker to talk about a topic that some might consider very different for an engineering business!

As part of our social and wellbeing programme, we were delighted to welcome Jayshree Arora to CVE HQ to share insights into the latest trends, exploring the innovations, routines and ingredients that have made K-beauty a global phenomenon.

It was a fun and engaging session that sparked plenty of conversation and gave colleagues the chance to discover something new together. This was an event that obviously appealed to our female employees - but it was great to see lots of male attendees too.

A huge thank you to everyone who joined us and helped make this lunchtime session such a success!

07/07/2026

What a memorable day at ! Alongside some fantastic conversations with customers, partners and fellow manufacturers, the Cambridge Vacuum Engineering team also got the chance to talk to Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal, Princess Anne. What an absolute honour.

07/07/2026

has officially begun!
If you're attending today, be sure to stop by the Cambridge Vacuum Engineering stand and meet the team. Nic Vincent, Alejandro Western and Chris Punshon are on site discussing how electron beam welding is helping manufacturers achieve greater precision, improve efficiency and solve complex joining challenges across a wide range of applications. Whether you're an existing customer or discovering CVE for the first time, we'd love to chat. Thanks as ever to the team at TWI LtdI for organising such a great event.

02/07/2026

Last week we posted about Kairos Power Llc's breaking ground on its Hermes 2 reactor in Oak Ridge. The power-producing reactor will deliver 50 megawatts of electricity to the Tennessee Valley Authority grid to power Google’s data centres in Tennessee and Alabama.

Read more about this fascinating project on the American Nuclear Society's Nuclear Newswire website at the link below to discover how Kairos Power is redefining nuclear construction through iterative development, advanced manufacturing, and strategic partnerships that help reduce risk, improve efficiency, and speed up delivery.

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23/06/2026

Today, on International Women in Engineering Day, we join the Women's Engineering Society in celebrating the talented women across the UK and within our business at CVE who make a difference every day.

From our mechanical engineers developing innovative solutions, to our production team members delivering quality and precision, and the many women supporting our business across a wide range of roles, their expertise, dedication, and contribution are integral to our success.

This year's theme, , highlights the creativity, problem-solving, and innovation that drive engineering forward. We are proud to recognise the achievements of the women at CVE and the important role they play in shaping our business and supporting the industries we serve.

Thank you for everything you do.