Northern
Manufacturing
& Electronics 2017
he North West could
arguably be dubbed the
manufacturing centre of
the UK, generating, as it
does, a greater percentage
of its GVA from manufacturing than any
other region of the UK. Process industries
such as pharmabio, food & beverage and
oil & gas, plus a sizable chunk of the UK’s
aerospace and automotive industry, make
the region a hotbed of manufacturing
activity. Situated right at its centre in
Manchester, the Northern Manufacturing
& Electronics show is a unique showcase
of the considerable engineering expertise
the region has to offer.
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Northern Manufacturing & Electronics
2017 (27th & 28th September, EventCity,
Manchester) is the North West’s biggest
industrial show, offering not just the
opportunity to meet some of the top
engineering firms in the UK but also
to see the very latest machinery and
production technologies from many of the
world’s leading manufacturers. Now in its
fifth year, the d iverse blend of products,
services, mechanical and electronics
components in one convenient location
gives visitors a great opportunity to solve
multiple sourcing issues in a single visit.
The show’s location at the heart of one
of the UK’s main hubs for aerospace,
automotive and public transportation
manufacture ensures that it is one of the
key UK events for the major machinery
manufacturers. Two new machines from
Haas Automation make their UK debut at
Northern Manufacturing 2017; the new
2017 ST-15 turning centre and DM-2 high-
speed drill-mill centre. Yamazaki Mazak
has expanded its presence to two stands
for 2017, giving live demonstrations of its
Variaxis range of 5-axis machining centres.
Combining a compact footprint with the
ability to offer simultaneous five-axis
machining across multiple surfaces, the
Variaxis j-500/5X can be used in a variety
of sectors, including aerospace and oil
and gas. Amada demonstrates press brake
technology with its HFE3i 1003 press brake
and an innovative touch-screen AMNC
3i interface. Regular exhibitor Bystronic
returns with its Xpert 40 press brake paired
with its Mobile Bending Cell, designed
to offer complete flexibility between
automated and standalone operation.
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Automation also features on the Olympus
Technologies stand. The firm’s Universal
Robot welding system provides a cost-
effective robotic MIG welding solution,
ideal for companies who have previously
not been able to justify the investment in
an industrial robot cell, or simply do not
have the space for one.
Components, both electrical and
mechanical, are also a big part of the
show and the range of solutions on show
is comprehensive. Lemo UK will highlight
its high performance Anglissimo range of
rotatable, right-angled connectors. This
versatile range of push-pull connectors
offers users the ability to configure
cable exit angles during installation,
thereby minimising cost and simplifying
assembly. Fischer Connectors showcases
its push-pull circular connectors and cable
assembly solutions, many of which are
designed for harsh environments and
demanding applications. Mechanical
components and systems on show include
pneumatic components from Flow
Technology, an established manufacturer
and supplier of stainless steel and high
nickel alloy components to various
markets including oil & gas, power,
pharmaceutical and hygienic applications.
Regular exhibitor igus returns with a
wide range of cost-effective, lightweight
and maintenance-free bearings and
cable management systems for a variety
of engineering applications. Visitors to
its stand will see live demonstrations,
including the drylin W curved rail system
and Compact Rotation Module.
Leybold UK, one of the leading suppliers
of vacuum equipment, returns with a
wide range of products led by its recently
introduced Trivac T series, which the
firm says is a new cost-effective
OEM solution. Other products
on show will include the
Wherever you’re based in the UK or Ireland
central vacuum station
Vacube and claw pump
you’ll find an ETES Regional Manufacturing
Clawvac, together with
Technology
Event near to you - we cover the
high vacuum solutions,
length and breadth of the UK (including Ireland)
vacuum measurement
and the Phoenix
with a series of long established events that
range of helium leak
mean, during the course of a year, you’ll have
detectors. Micronel
one close to your doorstep.
will showcase a
recently launched
addition to its range
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