UK manufacturing events add to line-up
The three events will showcase over 450 leading suppliers, with exhibitors showcasing a multitude of new subcontracting services and manufacturing technology products. Visitors to the shows can also attend a top level industry conference organised by The Engineer.
The latest conference speakers to be confirmed include Joel Gibbard, CEO and Founder of Open Bionics who has been a pioneer in the use of 3D printing the produce low-cost robotic hands. Also on the theme of 3D printing, John Dunstan, head of BAE Systems’ Agile Product Development Centre, will talk about how it is applying cutting-edge additive technology.
New workshop sessions will offer practical sessions from Zone Sponsors in The Advanced Manufacturing Show and The Engineer Design & Innovation Show. They include sessions from Matsuura on unmanned running and automation, from Trumpf on the latest developments in materials processing, from Nikon Metrology on multi-sensor inspection, reducing test costs by JMP, business software by Exact, and the ‘real truth about additive manufacturing’ by SYS Systems.
Complementing the advice on offer on skills, business improvement and access to finance in the free Advisory Drop-In Centre at the shows, the UKTI is offering support on successful exporting. Visitors can book an appointment with a member of the UKTI team to discuss how they can support growth into international markets. The message will be reinforced by special conference sessions from advisers at the China Britain Business Council.
Also just announced is the Software Lab, a new hands-on feature will allow visitors to discover the latest and best CAD/CAM, and simulation software from the leading suppliers who are exhibiting at the show – these include Eplan, Spaceclaim, Delcam and Solidcam. Fujitsu staff will be on hand to advise on the performance functionality of its work stations.
The key attraction for most visitors though will be to see what’s new from the exhibitors. This years’ shows will see a wealth of new products and services launching at the three shows.
Grant Burgham, Business Development and Portfolio Director at show organiser Centaur Live, said: “There really is going to be a tremendous amount of business done at the NEC next week. We have a wealth of quality exhibitors, an inspiring conference and high quality value adding features. I look forward to welcoming UK manufacturing to the Subcon, Advanced Manufacturing and Engineer Design & Innovation shows.”
