SUBCON/ADVANCED MANUFACTURING PREVIEW FEATURE
Subcon, the event that helps subcontract manufacturing buyers source suppliers, benchmark capabilities, and form new manufacturing partnerships, returns to the NEC on the 4-6 June 2019. It is co-located with the Advanced Manufacturing Show and The Engineer Expo
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gainst a backdrop of uncertainty and change within the engineering and
manufacturing industries, Subcon 2019 will show how the industry continues to innovate and deliver maximum value, with three events in one venue. This year, Subcon has unveiled a brand-
new opportunity to support engineering entrepreneurs. The Launchpad and Launchpad Awards will showcase cutting- edge innovations from across the industry with dedicated space at the event for specially selected start-ups. The Launchpad offers entrepreneurs an opportunity to share their innovations with thousands of professionals who can help aid their success. The showcase and awards will deliver a platform for eight engineering start-ups, and a £10,000 prize package to the winner. As with every previous year, Subcon will
deliver the contacts, connections and content that engineering and manufacturing businesses in the UK need to succeed. Visitors will be able to harness innovations from over 300 suppliers to help increase capacity, optimise productivity and improve flexibility, while driving down costs to stay competitive in a global market. Subcon exhibitors span a range of
engineering businesses. Ahead of the event this year, Subcon hit the road and spoke to exhibitors across metal
A LAUNCHPAD FOR INNOVATION AND OPPORTUNITY
Subcon will deliver the contacts, connections and content that engineering and manufacturing businesses in the UK need to succeed
fabrication, 3D printing, measurement and other sectors. This diversity of exhibitors means there will be opportunities to forge strategic partnerships and improve existing processes. To maximise the value of the event,
Subcon is once again co-locating with The Engineer Expo and Advanced Manufacturing Show. The Engineer Expo delivers the innovation, inspiration and insight businesses need to optimise future engineering and manufacturing strategies. From an exhibition of next generation design and technology solutions, to a conference programme featuring industry leaders responsible for some of the UK’s most inspiring engineering and manufacturing projects, The Engineer Expo will keep visitors abreast of the big issues, from Brexit and Industry 4.0 to the challenges of diversity and skills. The Engineer Conference will include
presentations from industry pioneers such as Siemens and Rolls-Royce, as well as thought leadership organisations. A total of 34 sessions will be announced in the run up to the event, delivering insight on industry issues. Speakers confirmed this year include: • Brian Holliday, managing director, Siemens Digital Industries, delivering a
A TASTE OF WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT TO SEE THIS YEAR...
Goodman Metal Works is a Nottingham based, full-service metal fabrication company returning to Subcon. Director Richard Goodman explains what keeps them coming back: “It is a very compact event, spread out over three days, so it is a very easy way to meet the critical people you need to meet.” 3D Printers & Additive Manufacturing Systems reseller Laserlines is based in Banbury. This year at Subcon they are debuting not only new machinery but also new materials. Mark Tyrtania, sales director explains that for Laserlines: “Subcon is the right mix of visitors from varied
industries...my top tip is to arrive early and leave late!” Based in Smethwick, Metpro has grown to become a leading supplier to the mechanical and electrical market in the UK. Marketing manager, Jacob Rudge says the value of Subcon is the quality of the visitors: “The majority of our conversations have been with key decision
makers...some of the most successful outcomes we have had throughout the years have been from just striking up these conversations.”
keynote address, covering the latest developments and momentum around Industry 4.0 • Stephen Phipson, CEO, Make UK,
covering the impact of Brexit and the changes felt throughout the manufacturing supply chain • Ian Warhurst, CEO Bloodhound, talking
about the Bloodhound world land speed record attempt • Riona Armesmith, chief project
engineer, Hybrid Electric Propulsion, Rolls- Royce, talking about the development of electric/hybrid aircraft and the E-Fan X project • Jeremy Pullen, Sartorious on what is
next for additive manufacturing • Steve Banton, channel manger, ABB
Robotics on the development of cobotics and where it will make its impact felt In addition to Subcon and The Engineer
Expo, the Advanced Manufacturing Show will showcase live demos and the latest efficiency-boosting innovations from hundreds of suppliers. It provides the opportunity to review outsourcing and procurement decisions and bring tools and technology up to speed, to reduce costs, cut lead times and increase productivity to stay competitive in a global market. Gordon Kirk, event director for Subcon,
said: “We are even more aware than ever of the pressures on UK engineering and manufacturing businesses, so we have crammed as much value into the event as we can. From the 34 sessions of The Engineer Conference to the showcase of new start ups and co-locating with Advanced Manufacturing Show and The Engineer Expo, Subcon 2019 will deliver huge value to visitors throughout the three days.”
Subcon/Advanced Manufacturing
www.subconshow.co.uk www.advancedmanufacturingshow.co.uk
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