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Data is key to staying ahead of the competition and manufacturers need to be utilising the data they are creating. This requires AI, IoT, machine learning and cloud-enabled operations for maximum effect and the experts can explain how. -
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Every business wants to grow, but the challenges is how to do that sustainably. Providing practical strategies for greener growth, manufacturers can learn from others how to expand with a smaller carbon footprint. -
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Everyday the world throws up a new set of challenges: from tariffs, geopolitical issues and energy prices making each supply chain volatile. Manufacturers must be agile, know the risks and mitigate them while staying honest and true to their customers. Resilience and business continuity are vital. -
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Every manufacturer needs innovation to move forward. Today's factories of the future are using automation, robotics and next-generation manufacturing to speed up production, minimise errors, reduce manual labour and increase ROI. -
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There is an industry wide skills gap, older engineers are retiring and the next generation have pre-conceived stereotypes of the sector, so what do we do? The focus is now upskilling and training while building diverse and innovative teams who are ready for the future of manufacturing.
Curated by The Manufacturer and powered by deep industry insight, this year’s event tackles the sector’s most pressing challenges and exciting opportunities across five key pillars:
Celebrating the best in UK manufacturing and engineering excellence and innovation
Every aspect of Smart Manufacturing Week celebrates manufacturing & engineering excellence: expert speakers, industry-shaping influencers, visitors from the best manufacturers around the world and the brightest emerging talent.
Brimming with cutting edge content, valuable peer-to-peer interaction and the best solutions available, the FREE TO ATTEND co-located live events attract over 13,500 manufacturers, engineers, industry leaders and technology solution providers, making it, the largest festival of advanced manufacturing of the year.
13,500+
ATTENDEES
200+
SPEAKERS
450+
EXHIBITORS
2
DAYS
Packed with Content & Features
World Class Exhibition
450+ cutting edge suppliers provide the latest solutions across the design, engineering, manufacturing and maintenance arenas. All the big brands will be present alongside the most exciting start ups breaking onto the scene.
Immersive Experiences
This is more than just a trade show. Dive into a world of tech demos, musical performances, competitions, drinks receptions, robot fighting, simulators and MUCH more.
Practical Solution Theatres
The solutions theatres feature a wide range of supplier led presentations which deliver practical solutions to immediate design, engineering, manufacturing and maintenance problems. Get the answers from the experts in real time.
Networking Opportunities
Join us for our networking drinks party. Unwind and interact with other manufacturing and engineering sector professionals and peers who share your interests.
Book a stand
We have stands to suit all budgets. There is no other platform that can connect you face to face with a focused audience of buyers. Reserve space today.
Speak on stage
Speak in one of the workshop theatres or sponsor one of the high-level conferences. Get in touch now if you are interested in speaking - spaces are limited.