Press Releases
Exhibitor news
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The manufacturing sector is now the most targeted for cyber attacks with risks only likely to broaden with increasing digitisation. Discover how to defend yourself from these attacks by visiting the c ...
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Optimising Refrigeration Efficiency and Cutting Energy Costs with EA-SAS Cooling Digital Twin.
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Côte d'Or National Sports Complex now guarantees faster response time to maintenance requests and simultaneous registration processes with the support of the Valuekeep CMMS Software.
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Featuring compact construction and easy mounting, the new MVQ201 valve sensor from ifm electronic not only monitors and reports valve position to the nearest degree, but also has an integral M12 conne ...
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The PREVOST coupling – a must have. Thanks to their innovative design, prevoS1 quick safety couplings set new standards in the industrial sector. Perfectly sealed, robust and with long-lasting relia ...
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Our manufacturing guide highlights how digitalisation can address current manufacturing challenges by driving efficiencies and identifying areas for improvement.
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An energy audit isn’t just about ticking a regulatory box or fulfilling a requirement. It’s a powerful tool for driving significant, lasting change in how a business consumes energy.
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Stonor Valley needed to find a solution to use compressed air to reliably disgorge wines at the end of ageing on lees.
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Across all manufacturing industries it is becoming tougher to recruit labour for end-of-line packaging. A difficult situation was exacerbated when the Brexit transition period ended on 31 December, ma ...
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By drawing on sixty years of experience, Stucchi offers extremely high-quality quick couplings with solutions designed to eliminate leaks. We improve circuit operations as well as safety systems to ...
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Lubrication management is a cornerstone of industrial maintenance, encompassing a range of tasks far beyond the simple application of oil or grease to machines.
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Manufacturing ERP software has the potential to transform a company, but beware of these common mistakes small manufacturers make when implementing.
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Hydraulic power units are sometimes viewed as just a way to generate hydraulic pressure and flow for powering machinery. With all the ‘buzz' today being about Industry 4.0, the Factory of the Future ...
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Pumps are critical to a range of industries, from chemical production and food processing, to wastewater treatment and biogas production. There are a number of different pump types on the market and c ...
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Running through the heart of Smart Factory Expo, Made Smarter Innovation Alley is home, each year, to 50 of the UK’s most disruptive, innovative technology companies in the manufacturing sector. Exhi ...

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!