Press Releases
Exhibitor news
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With the sporadic lockdowns imposed over the last two years bringing abrupt stops to in-store purchasing for many businesses, it’s unsurprising that we have seen a continued but dramatic increase
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Manufacturing & Engineering Week brings a festival of innovation and ideas to the 2022 show calendar
“The whole week is designed to bring together the very best of UK engineering talent,” says Ed Tranter of organisers Nineteen Group. “Whether you’re a developer offering the latest innovations in your ... -
To help it achieve these ambitious aims, Nineteen Group has formed an Advisory Board of UK experts. With experience from across industry, trade associations, professional bodies, government and academ ...
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UK companies are beating a path to Manufacturing & Engineering Week at the NEC, with over half of the exhibitor spaces already reserved. Taking place on the 8-9 June, Manufacturing & Engineering Week ...
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As a major supplier of components and cabling systems to industries ranging from agriculture to woodworking, igus knows a thing or two about engineering plastics. With products ranging from cable chai ...
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Why has MHA signed up as a sponsor for the show? At MHA, we have a strong commitment and interest in the manufacturing and engineering sector. We work with family-owned businesses, SMEs and internatio ...
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With remote condition monitoring, organisations can make significant progress towards cost efficiencies and decreased downtime. They can also attract new talent that will help drive positive change co ...
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New premises may emerge. New opportunities may arise. When that happens, the last thing you need is an automation system that cannot grow with you and your business.
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UKG & the National Women’s Soccer League's new partnership makes the NWSL Challenge Cup the first-ever women’s professional soccer tournament to achieve pay equity with its peers in the men’s game.
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UKG Named a Magic Quadrant™ Leader in Cloud HCM Suites for the Fifth Consecutive Year Among 12 Vendor Solutions Analyzed by Gartner®
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The newly developed high-performance polyamide gives visible components a decorative and stylish finish that is also resistant to scratching and chemicals.
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EMS GRIVORY has developed Grilamid TR HT 200, with its crystal-clear transparency, high strength and toughness as well as excellent resistance to chemicals, especially for reusable applications.
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UKG builds on the strength & innovation of Ultimate Software & Kronos as well as signaling a singular, shared focus on inspiring workforces and businesses around the world.
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The Workforce Institute at UKG, today released its annual predictions of the top trends that will impact the global workforce in 2022:
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World’s most trusted authority on workplace culture joins UKG family in combined commitment to help organisations build better workplaces for all

2024 content agenda
Free-to-attend presentations are delivered by manufacturing and engineering experts covering Design & Innovation, Maintenance, IIoT & Connectivity, Digital Transformation, Data & AI, Fluid Power & Air-Tech. Through a series of case studies, interviews and panels, discover the industry latest first-hand.

Connect+ Live
Our specialist Hosted Buyer Programme partners will be on hand to connect visitors with the exhibitors they want to meet, to ensure the most efficient use of their time.

Guitar Competition
Ready to showcase your guitar talents to the world? Play a classic intro to a song in our recording booth and be in with a chance to win a bespoke 3D printed guitar!

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!