vendors . Easyfairs says that it intends to maintain the intimate look and feel of the exhibition , which is a defining quality that gives it a unique , vibrant atmosphere fostering collaboration , learning and discovery . Testament to its effectiveness as a place to do business is the very high rate of return stand bookings . Many participants are regular returnees and some have supported the show since it started in 1997 .
This year ’ s event will reflect the ongoing growth in digitalisation of production , a prevalence in Industry 4.0 manufacturing systems , an emphasis on reshoring of production , plus new ecological technologies such as green energy generation , power-saving machinery and efficient underfloor heating . On the mechanical engineering side , there will be the latest machine tools , tooling , workholding and other production hardware , plus suppliers of castings , plastic injection and rubber mouldings , fasteners , pressings , wire forms , springs and gaskets . On the electronics side , featured will be PCB design and manufacture , box build services , cables and connectors . Spanning both disciplines will be mechatronics assembly , electro-mechanical components and systems , controls , displays , HMIs and data acquisition systems , sensors , drives and encoders , illustrating just how intertwined the two engineering sectors are .
Robotics and other forms of autonomous handling will feature strongly , driven by a skills shortage in Britain and across Europe . Additive manufacturing continues its progress towards becoming a mainstream production technique and there will be many companies offering equipment , consumables and bureau services . Testing , inspection and measurement serving all industry sectors will be in evidence , as will production planning systems , engineering and business software , materials and consumables . Additional products and services will include oil and coolant , waste recycling , environmental control equipment , packaging and storage , labelling , hand tools , adhesives , and diverse services from freight forwarding to financial consultancy . The current exhibitor list is available to view at : www . southern-manufacturingelectronics . com / en / exhibitor
Over the three days , visitors will be able to take advantage of an extensive programme of freeto-attend technical seminars covering a wide range of topics to give visitors valuable learning opportunities , with a particular focus on the technical , managerial and environmental issues facing manufacturers today . All sessions will be CPD-approved to ensure they meet specific quality standards . It is an aspect of the exhibition that Easyfairs intends to expand , as promoting education is one of the company ’ s core beliefs . The Institute for Interconnecting and Packaging Electronic Circuits ( IPC ) hand soldering competition returns in 2025 , as does AutoAero , a specialist thread that runs through the main programme concentrating on matters important to automotive and aerospace engineering . Both sectors directly contribute billions of pounds to the UK ’ s GDP , while supporting numerous industries and businesses in the supply
chains and providing much needed employment for highly skilled people .
There is free car parking at the Farnborough site , which is well served by road and public transport links , making the venue easy to access . A regular , complimentary bus service runs between the two local railway stations and the showground . Admission to the exhibition is also free . Register today at : https :// register . visitcloud . com /
This year ’ s event will reflect the ongoing growth in digitalisation of production , a prevalence in Industry 4.0 manufacturing systems , an emphasis on reshoring of production , plus new ecological technologies . such as green energy generation , power-saving machinery and efficient under-floor heating .
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