www.hpmag.co.uk HYDRAULICS & PNEUMATICS March 2023 31 automation, power generation and transmission, compressed air and motion control technology. Supported by Hydraulics & Pneumatics, PWE, and Drives & Controls magazine, as well as Smart Machines & Factories portal, visitors to the zone will be able to access an incredible variety of educational content, such as The Automation and Robotics Theatre, delivered as problemsolving case studies by their peers as well as recognised thought leaders. In addition, M&E Week will see the return of Maintec, which will inspire and celebrate the people, technology and tools used in the continual pursuit of uptime. Reflecting the fact that the Industry 4.0 and IOT revolution have changed the working life of maintenance professionals beyond recognition, the event will showcase both the latest predictive maintenance, condition monitoring and CMMS (Computerised Maintenance Management) technology as well as the bedrocks of MRO (Maintenance Repair and Operations) including bearings and lubrication. Also, a new addition for 2023, following Nineteen Group’s recent acquisition of The Hennik Group, is Smart Factory Expo. The event has a wealth of thought leadership content and is built on extensive market research and sector analysis. The SME Growth Summit and Sustainable Manufacturing Digitalisation Summit running alongside the event, are designed specifically to equip leaders with the right ideas, connections and examples they need to scale up their business. The Manufacturing Top 100 Awards will also run alongside these two events, which will publicly recognise the heroes of UK manufacturing and those who stand out for their contribution to changing the face of industry. The popular ‘innovation alley’ feature will also be back, a central area where technology start-ups showcase the latest breakthroughs that will change the landscape of manufacturing over the next 5-10 years. Other activities continue to be announced as they are finalised and are expected to include: a Manufacturers of the Future showcase, STEM programme and much more. It is encouraged to sign up for email notifications or to follow the event on social media because more details about these components will be revealed in the coming weeks. Visit www.mandeweek.co.uk for more details. Haf Cennydd concluded by adding: “The scale of our ambition for Manufacturing & Engineering Week is that it will produce a momentum and a focus on the industrial sector that will benefit all that live and work within it. By bringing a large number of like-minded people, businesses and trade bodies together, we want to effect real change in how businesses tackle areas such as sustainability, skills, cyber security, energy, digital transformation and the supply chain - that are all current challenges for the sector. Plus, we want people to enjoy the “festival” experience and perhaps even let their hair down a bit - just without the questionable toilet facilities and mud!” www.mandeweek.co.uk
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