SHOW PREVIEW SOUTHERN MANUFACTURING
SOUTHERN MANUFACTURING AND ELECTRONICS 2018
Southern Manufacturing & Electronics returns to Farnborough from February 6 to 8 2018 for its 20th
anniversary event. While new products and innovations are abound at the UK’s longest-running and largest annual engineering show, the venue itself is arguably the most striking of all the innovations to be found at Southern 2018
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rom 2018 the show moves into its new home, and its first permanent venue. Replacing the
show’s impressive but oft-maligned temporary structure, the brand new £30m Hall 1 development at the Farnborough International Exhibition & Conference Centre will completely transform the visitor experience. The 20,000m² Hall 1 complex, designed by award-winning architects Terence O’Rourke, is the largest exhibition venue to be built in the UK for 20 years and offers ultra-modern, world-class facilities, easy access and free onsite car parking for 3,000 cars. The new venue provides a fitting backdrop for the plethora of new products being unveiled at the show. One of the great strengths of Southern is the
diversity of participating companies, ranging from major international manufacturers to small independent component vendors and engineering service providers. Not only does this give the show almost universal appeal, but it means that designers and engineers can meet an extraordinary range of firms in a very short space of time. Since moving to Farnborough a decade ago, the event has increasingly come to the attention of European vendors too, meaning that Southern Manufacturing offers a rare opportunity to meet companies that do not often venture to these shores. The event is divided roughly equally between
electronics and mechanical engineering production. Components and sub-assemblies across both disciplines are well represented,
making the show one of the key annual events for buyers and design engineers. Some of the larger component distributors present this year include Easby Electronics, Midas Components, Torberry Connectors and Variohm Eurosensor. Optimas Components will showcase a small selection from its extensive range of over 14,000 standard parts. Highlights on stand this year will include a wide range of specialised components for stringent hygienic applications, such as in the food processing, medical and healthcare sectors. Another notable name is Transfer Multisort Elektronik, one of the largest distributors of components in Europe. Southern Manufacturing plays host to a large
number of proprietary brands too, many of whom will be launching new products for 2018. Among the products showcased by Cosel Europe this year is the PCA series, a compact 600W AC/DC power supply offering universal main input voltage of AC6 to 264V, approved for use within medical applications. Connector specialist ODU will be showing its new Mini-Snap self- securing circular connection, used in a multitude of applications. Once mated the Mini-Snap locks itself into the receptacle and can no longer be separated by just pulling on the cable. The ODU Mini-Snap is available in a wide range of sizes and designs, and a choice of three basic keyings. Hylec-APL launches its TeePlug TH381 plug and socket electrical micro connector, designed for underwater use and harsh environment installations, and the Debox SL in-line cable
junction box that, according to the company, can be assembled in a few seconds. It is supplied with all components needed to join flat or round profile cable, including a UL and VDE-approved four-pole terminal block, to save electricians on-site installation time and reduce costs. Systems integration is yet another aspect of the event, and here too the show offers a comprehensive selection of suppliers and expertise. Regular exhibitor HepcoMotion will be highlighting its comprehensive range of solutions to practically any motion requirement from linear to circular, and heavy duty to XYZ systems. Hepco’s DTS system will be in action with an Omron Delta robot. The spider-like robot will be picking up chocolate bars and moving them to the other side of the track system at speed, demonstrating how the two leading technologies can be combined to reduce process time and increase efficiency. HMK Automation will showcase its new TM5 Cobot, which merges systems that usually function separately in conventional robots. According to the firm, the TM5 is the only collaborative robot to incorporate simple programming, a fully integrated vision system and the latest safety standards in a single unit. The subject of cobots will also be explored in depth as part of the show’s free technical seminar programme, which runs over all three days in two separate seminar theatres. The comprehensive programme explores an extremely wide range of topics, from technical sessions covering areas such lithium ion batteries, CE Marking, 3D Print and Industry 4.0, to more management-oriented themes such as best practice in manufacturing, implementing Lean and how to market technical products effectively. There is also a compelling look at the implications of the forthcoming GDPR regulations for manufacturers and the latest outlook for manufacturers post-Brexit. A full list of sessions and the all-important pre- registration form are available on the website. Admission to the show is free. More information and tickets are available from the website below.
Southern Manufacturing T: 01784 880890
www.industrysouth.co.uk
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