Advanced Engineering 2018, the UK’s largest annual engineering exhibition, is celebrating 10 years of connecting technical specialists across all manufacturing and processing industries, including buyers and sellers of fasteners and fixtures. Every engineer recognizes the importance of fasteners to their work, whether that’s high-performance engines or body manufacturing, from automotive to aerospace to marine to every high value manufacturing sector under the sun.
Last year saw a 15% rise in attendance from industries as diverse as aerospace, automotive, composites, performance metals and connected manufacturing (industry 4.0). Two new zones have been added for this year – Nuclear Engineering and UK Contract Manufacturing for the country’s subcontractors. These present a great opportunity to grow networks in these exciting new sectors.
Also new for this year is the AE Connect match-making service connecting visitors and exhibitors. This networking service enables both visitors and exhibitors to pre-arrange meetings enabling both groups to see the right people for their business.
Advanced Engineering connects the entire advanced engineering supply chain with R&D, design, test, production and procurement in this free-to-attend, two-day exhibition and high-level forum.
The show brings together over 600 supply chain partners and thousands of engineers all looking to source, specify and invest in the most up-to-date products and explore the latest industry innovations.
Advanced Engineering 2018 is for both OEMs and SMEs, visitors and exhibitors to meet and do business, not only within their own industries, but in those less familiar sectors they would not otherwise discover at a single exhibition.
Alison Willis, Easyfairs’ industrial divisional director, explains why lubrications experts should be at the show: “Manufacturing is of critical importance to the British economy and we are really pleased, in our 10th year, to provide engineers and procurement professionals with unrivalled networking and business development opportunities. And it’s not just about selling, it’s about finding out the latest developments in manufacturing. You’ll see how the most up to date kit is being used in the most up to date applications.”
As a key networking opportunity accredited by the Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Accreditation Service, the open conference is not one to miss. You will have free access to more than 200 presentations and case studies from a raft of OEMs and high-profile speakers in six open forums to suit your business needs and interests. Speakers will include representatives from IBM, Jaguar Land Rover, Siemens and the Department of International Trade, to name but a few.
At the show you can see a variety of cutting edge technology, materials and show floor features from exhibitors with plenty of time to meet engineering supply chain professionals. You’ll understand more about how Industry 4.0 can make you more competitive – no matter how large or small you are, with the expanded Connected Manufacturing zone.
With such a variety of expertise, Advanced Engineering 2018 is this Autumn’s unmissable trade show.
Advanced Engineering 2018 takes place on October 31st and November 1st in halls 2, 3 and 3a at the NEC. To register for your free ticket and for more information about the show visit www.advancedengineeringuk.com and follow on Twitter via #AEUK18 for regular updates.
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.
