Without doubt the most important annual engineering exhibition in the south, the show will once again field an impressive exhibitor list encompassing the full range of engineering activity, from advanced materials, Industry 4.0 and high-tech machine tools to components, consumables, industrial furniture and subcontract services. Firms from across the UK will be participating, together with a considerable number of international exhibitors from all over Europe, Asia and the Far East.
The theme of this year’s show is “Make It Better” – the opportunity to discover new technologies, products, materials and expertise to trim waste, improve efficiency and boost productivity. At one end of the scale, the event offers the chance to see latest machine tools from many top vendors in action. This year’s Machinery Area features Yamazaki Mazak, Bystronics, Haas Automation, Matsuura, XYZ Machine Tools, Trumpf, Hurco and many others. Advanced manufacturing is represented by firms such as Laser Lines, Create3D, Industrial Plastic Fabrications. Automation, ERP and Industry 4.0 are also key areas, with firms such as igus UK, Hepco Motion, ASM Assembly systems, E-Max, 123-Insight and MIE Solutions.
Those sourcing components will find and incredible array of international vendors covering every conceivable requirement from state-of-the-art optoelectronics from Japan’s Hamamatsu Photonics, advanced sensors from ESI Technology and industrial memory devices from Nexus, to pillars from G&B Projects and springs from Southern Springs & Pressings, and pretty much everything in between.
Subcontracting is another major aspect of the show, with a wide range of expertise on offer from both UK and offshore suppliers. The show’s location at the heart of one of the centres of the UK aerospace business makes it an attractive showcase for AS9100-rated firms with particular expertise in this area.
Following last year’s successful collaboration, Southern Manufacturing & Electronics 2020 will once again be partnering with the Farnborough Aerospace Consortium, alongside national organisations including Composites UK, NetComposites, the Confederation of British Metalforming, the GTMA and the British Gear Association. Also taking part this year is Locate in Kent, an organisation offering a wide range of services and support to firms looking to locate in the region.
Alongside the exhibition and demonstration areas, the free seminar programme is also a tremendously popular feature. Two programmes run in tandem in two theatres over three days, focused on manufacturing and electronics respectively. Themes discussed include technology, innovation, business management, marketing and a review of current industrial regulations.
Farnborough International Conference and Exhibition Centre offers free car parking for 3,500 vehicles and is well-served by road and public transport links. A regular free shuttle bus service operates from both of Farnborough’s mainline railway stations directly to the show. The venue itself offers a high standard of facilities including a free WiFi service in the foyer area and high quality catering outlets.
Southern Manufacturing & Electronics 2020 opens from February 11th to 13th. Admission to the show is free. More information and tickets are available from www.industrysouth.co.uk
