Press Releases
Exhibitor news
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The biggest challenge many British manufacturers are still facing is'a'shortage of skilled workers. While advancements in Industry 4.0 technologies have brought a surge of innovation to the sector, ul ...
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MAKE UK will partner with Manufacturing & Engineering Week and are delighted to be supporting the launch of the three sector specific events. MAKE UK Champions and celebrates British manufacturing and ...
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The Institution of Engineering Designers founded in 1945, Chartered in 2012, is the premier membership body representing engineering and product designers, supporting and inspiring members to achieve ...
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Founded by the Women's Engineering Society, International Women in Engineering #INWED21 will be celebrating the amazing work that women engineers around the world are doing, whether that's in invaluab ...
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The Institution of Mechanical Engineers has over 120,000 members in more than 140 countries working at the heart of the most important and dynamic industry. The Institution is a forward-looking, campa ...
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The non-profit organisation facilitates funding to UK-based research and development projects developing low-carbon emission propulsion technologies that will lead to a cleaner world. The APC is centr ...
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Established by Innovate UK, High Value Manufacturing Catapult bridges the gap between business and academia, helping to turn great ideas into reality by providing access to world-class research and de ...
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Innovate UK is the United Kingdom's innovation agency, a non-departmental public body operating at arm's length from the Government as part of the United Kingdom Research and Innovation organisation. ...
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Made Smarter was created to lead the UK's ambitious plans to grow manufacturing through digital technologies, innovation and skills.' The independent review that led to the creation of Made Smarter wa ...
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We are thrilled to introduce the Manufacturing and Engineering Week Industry Advisory Council which includes highly respected and regarded industry leaders from across the sector, including Libby Meyr ...
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What a way to kick off the first series of the M & E Week podcast! Special guest Juergen Maier CBE; the chairman of Made Smarter joins Ed Tranter, Event Director, Manufacturing & Engineering Week, for ...
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The new collaboration will see Automechanika Birmingham, Design Engineering Expo, Engineering Expo, Manufacturing Expo, Med-Tech Innovation Expo, and TCT 3Sixty come together at the NEC Birmingham. Th ...
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Events offer brands an opportunity to engage with new customers, to showcase services and deliver real ROI. 93% of marketers and business directors feel face to face marketing is the most persuasive f ...
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Introducing M&E Week, celebrating the best in UK manufacturing and engineering excellence and innovation. Manufacturing & Engineering Week runs from the 6th-10th June 2022 at the NEC in Birmingham fea ...
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The second episode of the Manufacturing & Engineering Week (M&EWeek) podcast is now live. Special guest Will Butler-Adams OBE; CEO of @BromptonBicycle joins @Ed Tranter in a fascinating conversation a ...

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Guitar Competition
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Enginuity Skills Awards 2024
We are delighted to announce that the 10th annual Enginuity Skills Awards will be taking place as part of Smart Manufacturing & Engineering Week!
Best of British Showcase
Join us in a celebration of domestic manufacturing, featuring world-beating new designs, innovative modes of manufacture, products that redefine categories, and export successes that plant the flag in overseas markets.

FANUC WorldSkills Qualifiers
Taking place at the show is an amazing opportunity for young people to compete and find their passion in the world of robotics.
WorldSkills UK is an independent charity and a partnership between employers, education, and governments. Together, they are raising standards in apprenticeships and technical education to enable more young people get the best start in work and life.
They are working with FANUC to host qualifiers for this year's Industrial Robotics competition at Smart Manufacturing & Engineering Week!
ThrustWSH Project to be showcased at Smart Manufacturing & Engineering Week!
The ThrustWSH project is the follow on from the team’s previous World Record projects – the 1983 Thrust2 World Land Speed record 633mph, the 1997 ThrustSSC first ever supersonic land speed record 763mph and the 1000MPH BloodhoundSSC project which was lost due to non payment of a formal grant offer. They will be doing an exclusive showcase at the show!