Engineering professionals will have plenty to see at Advanced Engineering, the UK’s largest annual engineering trade show, which returns to Birmingham’s NEC on 2nd-3rd November 2016.
The show, which has become the hub for the high performance engineering sector, brings together OEMs and tier 1 manufacturers to meet and do business with all levels of the engineering supply chain. Visitors will have access to leading international suppliers who will showcase their latest products and innovations to the UK market. With over 700 companies anticipated to exhibit, it is set to have its largest exhibitor base yet.
Featuring four ‘shows within a show’, Advanced Engineering will span key industry sectors, including aerospace, automotive, motorsport, marine, civil engineering, performance metals and composite materials. This dynamic combination allows for visitors to interact with peers whilst encouraging the cross-pollination of skills across all industries.
Automotive Engineering
With 2.6 million new cars registered in 2015, and this number expected to rise in 2016, it is no wonder there is a need for an event like Automotive Engineering. It brings together the best and brightest from the UK’s auto community, offering numerous opportunities to do business and find the very latest technologies from leading automotive suppliers.
Visitors will be able to see presentations from the likes of Jaguar Land Rover and Magna International, plus have access to big name exhibitors such as SMMT, High Value Manufacturing Catapult, North East Automotive Alliance, MIA and National Instruments.
Aero Engineering
The UK aerospace industry employs nearly 130,000 people and has grown by 39 per cent since 2010, boasting a turnover of £31 billion. It has also been tasked to deliver new technologies to ensure that the next generation of civil aircraft is cleaner, quieter and more efficient than ever. With this in mind, Aero Engineering will feature a plethora of key industry suppliers and research institutes, many of whom are committed to finding new developments and innovations within the aerospace industry, including aero structures; power plants; R&D; materials and production.
Sessions taking place at this dedicated conference include presentations from the likes of ADS, North West Aerospace Alliance, British Institute of Non Destructive Testing, HVM Catapult, RAPRA, ATI, National Aerospace Technology Programme, National Physical Laboratory and many more.
Performance Metals Engineering
Performance Metals Engineering is one of the fastest-growing areas of Advanced Engineering, which is not surprising given the performance metals industry is worth £2.6 billion a year to the UK economy. The show provides the latest information and trends for those involved in casting, extrusion, stamping and forging processes. Plus, it also caters to the areas of powder metallurgy, friction drilling, sheet forming processes, metal surface engineering and many more.
Composites Engineering
The total global composites market is estimated to be worth £80 billion and in the UK alone, the market for affordable composites, for just the automotive industry, is predicted to grow to over £3 billion by 2030, demonstrating the magnitude of this sector. For those interested in the ever-changing world of advanced materials, Composites Engineering will highlight the latest breakthroughs in composite materials, the most up-to-date equipment used to produce the composites and the research and development that takes place at every level of the industry.
Visitors will have access to leading organisations in the field including Composites UK, PREA Ltd, Swift Composites Ltd, NetComposites and Gazechim Composites UK. Presentation themes that will be covered include large structures, nanocomposites, sport & leisure, thermoplastic composites and affordable composites.
For further information about Advanced Engineering 2016, please visit www.advancedengineeringuk.com or contact one of the Easyfairs team on +44 (0)20 8843 8800.
Having spent a decade in the fastener industry experiencing every facet – from steel mills, fastener manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors, as well as machinery builders and plating + coating companies, Claire has developed an in-depth knowledge of all things fasteners.
Alongside visiting numerous companies, exhibitions and conferences around the world, Claire has also interviewed high profile figures – focusing on key topics impacting the sector and making sure readers stay up to date with the latest developments within the industry.
