PREVIEW Southern Manufacturing & Electronics
Southern Manufacturing & Electronics, taking place on the 3rd-5th February at the Farnborough International Exhibition Centre, will showcase new technologies, sustainable materials, and advanced digital capabilities, designed to strengthen UK manufacturing and electronics supply chains
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s the UK continues to strengthen its position as a global hub for engineering excellence, innovation remains at the heart of the
nation’s manufacturing success. Southern Manufacturing & Electronics has long been the place where that ingenuity is brought to life – a showcase for breakthrough materials, advanced production technologies and next-generation digital tools shaping the future of industry. to discover the latest solutions driving productivity, sustainability and competitiveness across the sector.
First-time exhibitor MPE Electronics (Stand
K110) will introduce visitors to its high-reliability contract electronics manufacturing services, spanning PCB assembly and full box build for industrial and commercial sectors. The company will use the event to demonstrate how a dependable CEM partner can reduce procurement pressures and strengthen supply chain resilience, supporting customers from prototyping through to volume production. Its expert engineering team will be available to discuss tailored PCB assembly solutions throughout the show. Also returning for 2026 is Newbury
Electronics (Stand F85), showcasing its end- to-end electronics manufacturing capability. Spanning electronic product design, PCB layout, advantage highlighted across its engineering facilities. With services ranging from one-day turnaround PCBs to conformal coating, laser- cut solder paste stencils and advanced EMC and environmental testing, Newbury will demonstrate how it supports industries from
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aerospace and defence to medical, photonics and autosport.
Digital transformation also features
prominently at this year’s event, with Tecman (Stand L270) showcasing how Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central can unify manufacturing and distribution data within a single ERP platform. Tecman’s specialists demonstrate how Business Central enables streamlined processes, improved operational visibility and scalable business growth for engineering and manufacturing organisations. Altus Group (Stand J80), a leading distributor of advanced electronics manufacturing equipment in the UK and Ireland will also return, with a line-up of advanced process technologies from leading global suppliers. Altus will present a selection of systems
control. Demonstrations will include Koh Young’s 3D Automated Optical Inspection (AOI) technology, which delivers precision and data-driven insight for quality assurance. YJ Links’ conveyoring will highlight the next step in intelligent line integration, while PVA’s latest conformal coating and dispensing equipment will demonstrate consistent performance across complex applications. Visitors to the Renishaw stand (C250), and manufacturing solutions, including the UK debut of the Equator-X dual- method gauge. The live demonstrations, featuring an aerospace component, will illustrate the system’s ability to measure
provide immediate production feedback. Thame Workholding (Stand J200) will showcase its Samchully JBM/JBH Jaw Boring Open Centre Hydraulic Chuck, the world’s This enables machinists to bore soft jaws using only a standard Allen wrench, eliminating conventional boring rings, reducing set-up time by up to 90 per cent and extending jaw capability. This is one of several innovations highlighted in Southern Manufacturing & Electronics’ Innovations Gallery for 2026. The gallery also features Silclear’s re-Sil (Stand B315), a recycled silicone material developed to reduce industrial waste and support more sustainable component production. Originally created to repurpose the organisation’s own a route to address the sector’s broader waste challenge.
The gallery also showcases one of the latest AI innovations impacting the manufacturing sector. Blue, an industrial AI for inspection, anomaly detection and quality control, can be witnessed on the Matta Labs stand M180. manufacturing and supply chain solutions, will be rebranding to Global Outsourcing. The new international manufacturing partner supporting customers across multiple countries. With visitor registration now open, Southern Manufacturing & Electronics 2026 promises an opportunity for engineers, designers and procurement professionals to discover breakthrough technologies, source new suppliers and build stronger, more sustainable production networks. This year’s show also features the return of
the Global Electronics Association’s soldering competition, a new wire harness competition, and two fully-programmed CPD-accredited seminar theatres. Register for your free ticket today.
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