IMechE Apprentice Automation Challenge

Talented apprentices are invited to compete in an innovative design and manufacturing challenge - #AAC2026 starts in late 2025!

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Catch up on the highlights and feedback from all those involved in this year's competition finals event held at the @the_MTC_org, our biggest to date with 16 apprentice teams showcasing their devices that they designed and built. #throwbackthursday https://t.co/aqOC1LlKze

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Get ready to see innovation, creativity, and technical skill in action as 20 apprentice teams take on our real-world engineering challenge; we can’t wait to watch these talented teams collaborate, compete, and showcase their ideas! Read more: https://t.co/O8TDZXC9UA

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Want to get involved? Enter your team of apprentices for free before registration closes this Friday! https://t.co/CaWrNkSZQv

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Every great build starts with a great team: at the Apprentice Automation Challenge, it’s not just about smart solutions and clever engineering — it’s about collaboration. #throwbackthursday #AAC2026

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The Challenge is about more than building an automated device — it’s about building confidence, collaboration, and the mindset to innovate. We can't wait to see the teams get started this year! #throwbackthursday

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Time is running out to register your team for this year's competition; it's free to enter and apprentices will gain some valuable experience of working on an exciting engineering project that is as close to the real world as it gets.

Register here: https://t.co/CaWrNkSZQv

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Engineering in practice: there's nothing more exciting than providing a demonstration of a device you made yourself! #throwbackthursday

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Unsure about joining our Apprentice Automation Challenge? Paigan Huish, Jamie Brogan and Oliver Lennox-Warburton share why they enjoyed taking part in the 2025 competition. Apprentices can still get involved; register for free before 13 March 2026: https://t.co/ZcoIsFxNpa

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Do you remember when you joined X? I do! #MyXAnniversary

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Teamwork, problem-solving, and a few “aha!” moments along the way - a fun #throwback to the apprentices at the finals. Want to join this year? Deadline for entries is 13 March!

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When the judges pull up and suddenly everything needs “just one more explanation” 😅
#Throwback #ApprenticeAutomationChallenge

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Collaborate to innovate: the backbone of the Apprentice Automation Challenge! #throwbackthursday

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Happy Friday everyone, we have some great news to share: registration for our 2026 Challenge is now open for #apprentices to take part, develop their skills and win £2k! Full details and signup: https://t.co/9R34z8XDxI

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Always great to see #apprentice #engineers showing off their devices at the finals #ThrowbackThursday

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A Merry Christmas to all apprentice engineers and their families around the world!

(AI enhanced for a bit of festive fun)

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Every year's it's inspiring to see Apprentice Engineers enjoy presenting their work during the @IMechE's Challenge! #throwbackthursday

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Want to get your #apprentice engineers involved in an exciting and educational competition that's as close to the real world as it gets? Sign up to be notified when registration opens for the 2026 Apprentice Automation Challenge! https://t.co/k4yCRrBBqp

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Teams included @Leonardo_UK @thalesgroup @NiftyliftWorld @BAESystemsplc @ricoh and @ITPAero, with thanks to @TheManufacturer for their continued support

[IMechE Apprentice Automation Challenge @imecheaac]

Catch up on the highlights and feedback from all those involved in this year's competition finals event held at the @the_MTC_org, our biggest to date with 16 apprentice teams showcasing their devices that they designed and built. #throwbackthursday https://t.co/aqOC1LlKze

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Celebrating the award-winning apprentice engineers from @NiftyliftWorld @Leonardo_UK and @thalesgroup from the 2025 finals of the Apprentice Automation Challenge #throwbackthursday

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Apprentice engineers: get access to our library and 1000s of books to help your courses and develop your Challenge entry for 2026 with free Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE) membership. Find out more here: https://t.co/nIsFSIa6l3