Advanced technology from across the mechanical engineering and electrical/electronic spectrum awaits visitors to the next Southern Manufacturing & Electronics trade fair, which will take place from 4th to 6th February 2025 at the Farnborough International Exhibition & Conference Centre (www.southern-manufacturing-electronics.com).
The new owner of the exposition, Easyfairs, an exhibitions specialist that runs more than 100 events across Europe, says that a particularly high level of interest in the run-up to the show from companies not just in Britain and Ireland but also from overseas indicates that 2025 will be a sell-out, with more than 500 stands expected to be booked for the first time.
The event, which was launched in 1997 as a small, regional gathering of engineering firms in the south of England, has grown to become the largest and most comprehensive annual industrial exhibition in the UK and a major global showcase for engineering and manufacturing technology. Testament to its effectiveness as a business forum is the very high rate of return bookings. A large percentage of participants are regular returnees and many have been with the show since it started.
It is important enough to attract big-name manufacturers, but is also accessible to SMEs, as the exhibition operates a policy of open access that discourages larger firms from dominating the space to the detriment of smaller vendors. The amalgamation of diverse sectors and vendors under one roof makes it an ideal platform for undertaking multifaceted research and sourcing requirements.
It will be the place to see all the latest in equipment, components and consumables for mechanical, electrical and electronics manufacturing, as well as a host of ancillary products and services such as labelling, storage and handling, freight forwarding and training. It is a key occasion for anyone involved in design, production, procurement or management who is keen to keep up to date with new developments in machine tools, tooling, workholding and other accessories, box build, PCB manufacture, automation and robotics, test, inspection, measurement, additive manufacturing, production planning, engineering and business software, and much more.
Over the three days, visitors will be able to take advantage of an extensive programme of free technical seminars covering a wide range of topics to give visitors valuable learning opportunities, with a particular focus on the technical, managerial and environmental issues facing manufacturers today.
Southern Manufacturing & Electronics 2025 co-locates with AutoAero, a specialist thread that runs through the main programme concentrating on matters important to automotive and aerospace engineering. Both sectors directly contribute billions of pounds to the UK's GDP, while supporting numerous industries and businesses in the supply chains and providing much needed employment for highly skilled people.
There is free car parking at the Farnborough site, which is well served by road and public transport links. A regular, complimentary bus service runs between the two local railway stations and the showground. Admission to the exhibition is also free. People that sign up now are guaranteed to receive an advance copy of the printed preview guide. Register today at:
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