The industry flocked to the NEC today for the first day of Subcon, the Advanced Manufacturing Show and the Engineer Design and Innovation Show. Buyers did business, HVMC unveiled the changing face of manufacturing and Brexit was tackled at The Engineer Conference, which runs in tandem with the shows.
Subcon is the UK’s only event dedicated to outsourced manufacturing. It serves all sectors and all processes – from machining, sheet metalworking, casting and forging, to plastic moulding, composites and electronics.
The Advanced Manufacturing Show covers every aspect of production technology. including machine tools, workholding and accessories, software, additive manufacturing and metrology. Exhibitors including XYZ Machine Tools, Hurco, Renishaw, Hexagon Manufacturing Intelligence, Autodesk, Faro and 1st MTA.
The third piece in the jigsaw is The Engineer Design and Innovation Show. This offers everything a design engineer needs to create innovative new products – from CAD and simulation software to prototyping and components. Exhibitors include Bowman Additive Manufacturing, Laser Lines, Johnson Matthey, Ricoh Imaging and Schunk Intec.
The Engineer conference is always a great opportunity to find out about the disruptive technologies, exciting projects and inspiring companies at the heart of the UK’s engineering landscape and this year’s event is no exception.
Watch it all – and more – in our day one highlights video above.
Subcon, Advanced Manufacturing Show and The Engineer Design & Innovation Show: 6-8 June 2017, NEC, Birmingham.
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