PECM Issue 29 2017 | Page 34

process engineers prepare to meet their supply chain he process industry is broad in what it can offer, yet it makes an essential contribution to the engineering and manufacturing markets evey working day. Manufacturing employs 2.7 million people and contributes 45% of the UK’s total exports, according to the EEF, and what better way for these millions of people to connect then at the UK’s largest meeting place for advanced engineers. t Advanced Engineering 2017 has become the hub for the variety of sectors that rely on advanced engineering. The Show, the largest free-to-attend open conference of its kind, takes place on 1-2 November, at the NEC, Birmingham; with the keynote speakers and thought-provoking industry topics announced. The Show is the place where the UK supply chain meets face-to-face with engineering management, spanning: process, control 34 PECM Issue 29 and plant industries; R & D; design; test; production & procurement from OEMs, integrators and top tier industry players. Registration numbers for visitors this year are nearly 50% more than at the same time last year; they will be coming from a range of engineering specialisms, including; measurements & monitoring, process control, drives and controls, sensors and systems, automation, fluid handling, food processing, machining and many more from a range of sectors. Alison Willis, industrial divisional director at Easyfairs, organisers of the Show, said: “We’re very excited about this year’s exhibition. With the industrial manufacturing and process engineering market growing strongly, Advanced Engineering 2017 is the place to find new suppliers and customers, and meet with existing contacts, to make this growth continue. “We will bring together the latest advances in engineering, and just importantly the experts on topics that are consistently discussed within the specialist media.” Whether you are a visitor or an exhibitor, Advanced Engineering will not only provide you with a business forum and supply chain showcase for your own sector, but will also introduce you to new opportunities in industries using related technologies and services. Co-locating as part of the Show are five zones: t Aero Engineering t Composites Engineering t Automotive Engineering t Performance Metals Engineering t Connected Manufacturing - NEW FOR 2017