SPECIAL REPORTS: SMART MANUFACTURING WEEK 2025 PREVIEW 40 HYDRAULICS & PNEUMATICS April/May 2025 www.hpmag.co.uk Smart Manufacturing Week brings together Smart Factory Expo, Maintec, Drives & Controls, Design + Engineering Expo, as well as the Air-Tech and Fluid Power & Systems zones, offering something for everyone. This year’s event provides a unique opportunity to explore the Smart Manufacturing Week brings together Smart Factory Expo, Maintec, Drives & Controls, Design + Engineering Expo, as well as the Air-evolution of hydraulics and pneumatics within the industry’s broader challenges and innovations. Taking place on June 4-5 at the NEC Birmingham, Smart Manufacturing Week 2025 brings together experts, innovators, manufacturers and engineers from around the world. Grace Gilling, Event Director said: “Over the past four years, Smart Manufacturing Week has evolved into a powerhouse event, growing in both scale and influence. We’ve expanded significantly; there are more event components, more exhibitors, and more visitors, making it an unmissable fixture in the manufacturing calendar. Based upon our research we have put together an event that is a showcase of the entire manufacturing lifecycle.” At the heart of Smart Manufacturing Week 2025 is the exploration of digital technologies that are transforming the way products are made. One repeated theme of the event will be the integration of data analytics, artificial intelligence (AI), and machine learning into manufacturing processes. These technologies are making it possible to collect vast amounts of data from machines and sensors, that in turn provide manufacturers with the real-time insights needed to optimise performance, reduce waste, and enhance product quality. For hydraulic systems and pneumatic equipment, the rise of Industrial IoT (IIoT) and AI-driven analytics is enabling predictive maintenance, operational optimisation, and a leap forward in energy efficiency. Fluid Power & Systems and Air-Tech: The core of innovation While the event spans a wide range of areas, the Fluid Power & Systems and AirTech zones stand out as pivotal areas for professionals in these fields. For readers of Hydraulics & Pneumatics the Fluid Power & Systems and Air-Tech zones offer a chance to connect with businesses in the fluid power and compressed air sectors. Businesses such as Teseo, Temposonics, RENNER Kompressoren, and TST UK are exhibiting and will be on hand to engage with visitors and discuss how their products and systems are essential parts of the future of manufacturing, especially regarding energy efficiency and sustainability. Key sessions for professionals As much as the exhibition halls will be a hive of innovation, the event’s educational programme will see experts exploring the latest thinking and presenting real-world case studies and examples. The educational programme at Smart The future of manufacturing - Smart Manufacturing Week 2025 As Industry 4.0 continues to evolve Smart Manufacturing Week 2025 (June 4-5) provides a platform to examine how emerging technologies, ideas, and businesses are shaping the sector. With a focus on digital transformation, workforce development, AI, growth, supply chains, and automation, the event will offer insights into the trends and technologies influencing the future of manufacturing and engineering. H&P reports.
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