46 n SMW PREVIEW May 2025 www.drivesncontrols.com Where the UK’s manufacturers come together Smart Manufacturing Week 2025, taking place from 4–5 June at Birmingham’s NEC, is a major event in the calendar for anyone in the UK’s manufacturing and engineering industries. With a packed agenda, the event brings together an array of individual exhibitions, including Smart Factory Expo, Maintec, Design & Engineering Expo and Drives & Controls – as well as the Air-Tech and Fluid Power and Systems zones. The integration of these diverse exhibitions under one roof is what sets Smart Manufacturing Week apart, oering a comprehensive look at the entire manufacturing ecosystem. Here, we delve into the highlights and activities that visitors won’t want to miss. At a time when the manufacturing and engineering sectors are navigating the complexities of digitalisation, AI adoption, and workforce challenges, Smart Manufacturing Week 2025 is an essential event for those who want to stay ahead of the curve. Boasting more than 450 exhibitors and 200 speakers, the event is a powerhouse of education, innovation and practical ideas. It is where key trends and cutting-edge technologies come together to shape the next chapter of the sector. With Industry 4.0 becoming established and whispers of Industry 5.0 growing louder, this year’s Smart Manufacturing Week will spotlight the latest breakthroughs in automation, AI, and robotics, while keeping a focus on core priorities such as maintenance, reliability and asset management. In addition to showcasing technical innovations, Smart Manufacturing Week 2025 also has an wide-ranging educational agenda, with presentations from leading gures from industry and academia. “Over the past four years, Smart Manufacturing Week has evolved into a powerhouse event, growing in both scale and inuence,” says event director, Grace Gilling. “We’ve expanded signicantly – more event components, more exhibitors and more visitors – making it an unmissable xture in the manufacturing calendar. “What started with Manufacturing and Design Engineering Expo and Maintec, has since been joined by Smart Factory Expo, Drives & Controls, Air-Tech, and Fluid Power & Systems, creating a comprehensive showcase of the entire manufacturing lifecycle.” The Drives & Controls show will play a vital part in the event. Here exhibitors such as Innomotics, RA Rodriguez, Binder, Charter Controls and Euchner, will showcase their latest technologies and discuss how their products can enhance eciency and performance. Additionally, attendees can explore the other major exhibitions taking place at the NEC at the same time, including June will see the industrial world converge at the NEC, as Smart Manufacturing Week 2025, including the Drives & Controls exhibition, will explore the latest developments in drives and technology, IIoT, maintenance, AI and digital transformation.
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