SMART MANUFACTURING WEEK PREVIEW PRACTICAL TOOLS & TECHNOLOGIES ON SHOW
Smart Manufacturing Week returns to the NEC Birmingham on the 4th-5th of June, promising two packed days of ground-breaking tech, hands-on experiences and real-world solutions
a Baby Grand Piano busking spot. The popular Guitar Legends competition invites attendees to showcase their musical talent, with a custom 3D-printed guitar awarded to the winner. To add to the festival atmosphere, The Shadow Monkeys will deliver their high- energy hits at the visitor party on the first evening, ensuring a memorable experience for both industry professionals and music lovers alike.
mart Manufacturing Week brings together Drives & Controls, Smart Factory Expo, Maintec, Design & Engineering Expo and the Fluid Power & Systems and Air-Tech zones all under one roof. Organised by Nineteen Group, the event is infused with the company’s signature ‘Festival’ flair, ensuring a fun, dynamic and engaging atmosphere.
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This year’s event promises to deliver even greater value for attendees, with a strong emphasis on showcasing practical tools and technologies that are actively transforming operations across factories, plants, and workshops.
The educational programme at Smart Manufacturing Week 2025 has been developed in response to extensive research around the critical challenges facing manufacturers and engineers. Seven Solutions Theatres will cover a range of topics coming from that research, including Digital Transformation, Industrial Data & AI, IIoT & Connectivity, Design & Innovation, Automation & Robotics, Leadership & Strategy, Maintenance, and a new Technology Showcase Arena. Each of these theatres will deliver practical, actionable insights that manufacturers can apply directly to improve their operations. For readers of Process & Control, a HEADLINE KEYNOTE session led by Biplab Sah, Senior Lead, Smart Factory Architect, Mars and titled ‘Scalable Digital Factory Transformation: From Pilot to Global Mastery’ will be of interest. In this session visitors will uncover how manufacturers can effortlessly scale their IIoT solutions, overcome
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connectivity and data integration challenges, and transform operations to unlock efficiency, real-time insights, and analytics at every stage of their journey.
Innovation Alley is one of the show’s most dynamic areas, where early-stage companies and cutting-edge start-ups unveil the ideas and
technologies set to shape the future of manufacturing and
engineering. Located within Smart Factory Expo, it features start-ups and university spinouts.. Visitors can explore their solutions and speak directly with the innovators behind them.
The event blends a dynamic mix of innovation and a lively atmosphere, creating an engaging experience that goes beyond business and technology. Live music will set the tone from the moment visitors arrive, with performances throughout the event, including
With all this and more packed into two high-energy days, the new Smart Manufacturing Week event app is an essential tool. Offering an interactive schedule, an exhibitor directory, and other helpful features, it ensures a seamless event experience. It’s a must-download for anyone looking to make the most of the event. To access the official event app you must be registered to attend Smart Manufacturing Week.
Smart Manufacturing Week 2025 takes place on 4th-5th June at the NEC in Birmingham. Other exhibitions relevant for the manufacturing and engineering sector are taking place at the NEC at the same time, including Automechanika run by Messe Frankfurt; Med-Tech Innovation Expo and TCT 3Sixty from Rapid News Group and Subcon from the Mark Allen Group. One visitor badge provides access to all events.
For more information, and to register for free, please visit the website below.
Smart Manufacturing Week
www.smartmanufacturingweek.com
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