PECM Issue 18 2016 | Page 17

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.