n SMW PREVIEW May 2025 www.drivesncontrols.com Week,” says Gilling. “Our goal is to ensure that when people attend, they not only engage with the business aspects of the show but also enjoy themselves. We strive to bring something new and exciting each year that adds to that entertainment factor, ensuring the event is as fun as it is impactful.” Five pillars Through the research conducted by Hennik Research, Smart Manufacturing Week 2025 has identied ve core themes that are shaping the future of the industry. They are: sustainability and the circular economy; digital transformation; workforce development and upskilling; innovation and smart technologies; and supply chain resilience. These themes make up the pillars that are the foundation of the event, in uencing everything from the Manufacturing Digitalisation Summit to exhibitor showcases, free educational sessions, and other activities – all designed to help manufacturers and engineers address these challenges and position themselves for future success. 1. Sustainability and circular economy Sustainability and the journey to net-zero remain top priorities for manufacturers and engineers, not just as compliance measures, but as opportunities to drive innovation and eciency. Smart Manufacturing Week 2025 is a platform for visitors to explore the solutions that reduce environmental impact, improve energy usage, and drive circular economy models. Visitors interested in this area should look out for the Sustainability Stream in the educational agenda which will take place on the morning of the second day (5 June) in the Leadership & Strategy Theatre. Reinforcing its own commitment to sustainability, Smart Manufacturing Week has continued its partnership with Forest Nation to plant a tree for every visitor, ensuring that the carbon impact of the show is oset as much as possible. 2. Digital transformation For businesses of all sizes, digitalisation is transforming the manufacturing landscape and the path to achieving it is at the very heart of SMW, which will showcase a range of ideas aimed at improving productivity and eciency. From AI and robotics to the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT), the event will highlight the tools needed to enhance operations and stay competitive, as well as
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