EVENT PREVIEW
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We preview the Southern Manufacturing & Electronics exhibition in Farnborough, UK, from 3-5 February 2026.
All images are supplied by Easyfairs.
“ The event includes a free technical seminar programme over the three days. These include CPD-accredited sessions as well as technical and business topics covering a range of issues facing manufacturing businesses today.”
Visitors will see live demonstrations of new technologies and innovations, as well as expert insights and seminars from thought leaders across manufacturing and electronics
Southern Manufacturing & Electronics is an annual industrial exhibition in the UK and a major pan-European showcase for new technology in machinery; production equipment; electronic production and assembly; tooling and components as well as subcontract services across a wide range of industry. It will be held in Hall 1 of the Farnborough International Exhibition & Conference Centre in the UK from 3-5 February 2026.
According to the show organiser, it attracts around 10,000 visitors and 500 + exhibitors. Now owned and managed by Easyfairs, the industrial trade show is a major platform for new technology in production and inspection equipment, components and subcontract services across a wide spectrum of industries.
Professionals engaged in design, manufacturing and procurement can explore a wide array of equipment including machinetools; tooling; workholding; production hardware; automation and robotics; test and measurement equipment; quality control solutions; engineering software; materials supply and other technologies.
In addition, the exhibition showcases a range of more general products and services including oil and coolant supply; workshop equipment; dust and fume extraction; humidity control; workplace storage systems; bespoke case and foam manufacture; injection moulding; hand tools; adhesives; waste removal and recycling; training; freight services and financial consultancy. Attendees and exhibitors will have access to Easyfairs’ event app and smart badge technology.
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