The singular appeal of Southern Manufacturing
is that it is big enough to lure in big-name
suppliers, but its SME-friendly format ensures
that it is still accessible to more modest-sized,
specialist suppliers.
There are many companies supplying
solutions to prevent condensation and
is unquestionably a hugely popular
power train components and moving
corrosion within electronic systems and
attraction. Two programmes run in tandem
parts, among them Kabelschleppe Metool,
instruments in hostile environmental
in two theatres, focusing on manufacturing
Mini Gears and Davall Gears. Polymer
conditions, such as automotive, industrial
and electronics respectively, covering
specialist, igus, will be showcasing its latest
control, marine applications and high-
discussions on technical innovations,
dryin® W linear guide system constructed
voltage switch gear. For those interested
business management, design, marketing
entirely of carbon fibre reinforced plastic
in additive manufacturing, there are
and also the current business legislation.
(CFRP). Extremely lightweight, the carbon
several firms providing both equipment
A full list of seminars is available at www.
drylin rail features advantages over
and services, among them first-time
industrysouth.co.uk
metallic solutions by being stiffer and non-
exhibitors IPF Limited, which offers large
magnetic.
capacity 3D printing services, including
The show is also an extremely important
marketplace for advanced manufacturing
products and services. Brownell will
the UK’s first colour 3D printer, alongside
specialist conventional machining services
in plastics.
The FIVE site is near to the M3 and M25
and is well-served by public transport, so
access is straightforward. There is plentiful
free on-site car parking, and a free shuttle
bus service operating between the show
demonstrate a new Versatile Moisture
Subcontracting is well represented, with an
and both Farnborough’s railway stations.
Adsorbing Polymer (VMAP) that can be
impressive selection of services on show,
Entrance to the event and the seminars
injection moulded to create an innovative
from contract electronics manufacture to
is free but pre-registration is advised.
alternative to conventional desiccant
precision engineering, design, specialist
To register for tickets, simply visit www.
finishes and EMC testing. Given the show’s
industrysouth.co.uk Show visitors can
location next to the UK headquarters
keep up to date with the latest event
of BAE Systems and Lockheed Martin,
and exhibitor news by visiting the show’s
aerospace and defence features in the
official blog, http://blog.industrysouth.
portfolio of many of the suppliers present
co.uk, by joining the show’s official group
making this the ideal show to find firms
on the popular business networking site,
capable of extremely high quality work.
LinkedIn or by following @industry_co_uk
As an aid for visitors to find c ompanies
#southmanf on Twitter.
with particular expertise in areas
such as aerospace or medical
technology, Technology Trails lead
visitors between the various areas
of the show, thereby making the
essential efficient usage of time.
Along with the exhibition and
demonstration areas, Southern
2016's free seminar programme
Technology Trails linking vendors
established in industries such as
Aerospace or Medical technology, help
visitors round the main event areas,
allowing them to help make the best use
of their time at the exhibition.