PECM Issue 64 2023 | Page 80

The UK ’ s biggest celebration of electronics , mechanical and embedded design

THE ENGINEERING DESIGN SHOW PREVIEW SOURCE , LEARN AND NETWORK

THE ENGINEERING DESIGN SHOW
The UK ’ s biggest celebration of electronics , mechanical and embedded design
The Engineering Design Show ( EDS ) returns to The Coventry Building Society Arena on the 11th – 12th of October 2023 , bringing together thousands of design engineers to source , learn and network . Expect to discover 200 + exhibitors , thousands of the latest innovations and products and 30 + hours of free-to-attend conference sessions and workshops . Plus , don ’ t miss the dedicated robotics zone , an interactive VR display with Nottingham Trent University , ‘ The EDS Race to Place ’ games area ( and a chance to win some fantastic prizes ) and the end of day-one party , where all visitors , exhibitors and speakers are invited for free food , refreshments and live music !
There are so many huge names attending , with confirmed headline sponsors , Powell Electronics , Würth Electronics and Solid State Supplies . Dassault Systèmes are also sponsoring a new lounge area , creating a relaxing , networking space for visitors . Plus , we are pleased to welcome Mouser Electronics , Silicon Motion , Arrival Electronics and AWE , all sponsors for this year ’ s show .
EDS is the only show in the UK that caters specifically and entirely for the modern design engineer from all market sectors , making it the ‘ must attend ’ event for the UK design engineering community .
THE EXHIBITION – WORLD-CLASS SOLUTION PROVIDERS
Meet with over 200 world class suppliers , representing the very best of engineering design . The packed exhibition hall will feature the latest technologies , materials , tools , software and services enabling visitors to source products and review supply chains .
Thousands of new products and innovations will be on display across the full mechanical , embedded and electronics landscape , including 3D printing , fasteners & adhesives , design software , drives and controls , embedded systems , labelling , laser making , motion control , PCB manufacture & assembly and many more . EDS provides a dynamic environment in which to interact with these suppliers , all under one roof at one time .
CONFERENCE & WORKSHOPS – LEARNING , BENCHMARKING AND DEVELOPMENT
EDS has three conference streams that will run in parallel across the two days . Curated by the editors of the industry-leading titles The Engineer , New Electronics and Eureka !, and drawing on a combined 340 + years of engineering journalism and insight , the three streams will deliver multiple case studies and practical sessions that address the key opportunities and challenges facing UK design engineers .
Topics that will be covered include , AI for Design ; Robotics ; Sustainability in Design ; Standards and Compliance ; Advanced Materials ; PCB Design , IoT Cybersecurity and much more ! The 30 + sessions will provide a perfect setting for inspiration , learning and debate .
Visitors can also join practical , exhibitorled , workshop sessions that will be taking place across two separate theatres . The workshops are a brilliant opportunity to see the latest design innovation in action and put your questions to the experts .
5 SESSIONS YOU WON ’ T WANT TO MISS AT EDS 2023
1 . Identifying Development Strategies Through Ethnography Francesca Stephens , Head of Design , 42 Technology
When and Where : Eureka Theatre , Wednesday 11 October , 11:15am - 12:00pm
2 . From Smart Sensors to AI : the New Frontier for IoT Applications Dr Davide Di Palma , Engineering and Projects Director , HWM-Water When and Where : New Electronics Theatre , Wednesday 11th October , 1:15pm - 2:00pm
3 . The Impact of AI on Robotics Design and Deployment Mr Rob Knight , Founder , The Robot Studio When and Where : Eureka Theatre , Thursday 12th October , 10:15am - 11:00am 4 . The Need for IoT Cybersecurity Simon Loynes , Enterprise Sales Executive IoT / IIoT / Cybersecurity , Aeris Communications inc When and Where : The Engineer Theatre , Thursday 12th October , 12:15pm - 1:00pm
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