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Following the success of the inaugural robotics demonstration zone at the 2016 show, this
feature is returning with working displays of the latest in robot technologies, including
collaborative devices. Elsewhere, visitors will be able to test their driving skills on a Formula
1 simulator on the Megadyne stand.
Other co-location of events running alongside Drives & Controls Exhibition and Smart
Industry Expo, includes:
Plant & Asset Management 2018, the UK’s premier event for plant, asset, maintenance and
works management engineers and directors, showcasing the very latest in condition
monitoring, CMMS, outsourcing/contract maintenance, energy efficiency,
boilers/burners/combustion, handling and storage plus much more.
While Fluid Power & Systems 2018, the UK’s only exhibition totally focused on hydraulics,
pneumatics, systems and related equipment, has the full support of the British Fluid Power
Association (BFPA), and as such continues to be the popular choice for fluid power system
manufacturers and distributors.
In addition Air-Tech 2018 is set to highlight current key themes related to the very latest in
air compressor and related technology from companies from around the globe. The event is
supported by the British Compressed Air Society (BCAS), and is the UK’s only dedicated
event for the compressed air and generators market.
Collectively the co-location of exhibitions will be the largest manufacturing and engineering
events of 2018, and will create an unmissable event.
Seminar programme
At a time when engineers are under increasing pressure, and time out of the office for
attending exhibitions needs to be balanced against heavy workloads, one growing
justification is attending a well-balanced and focused seminar programme where gaining
further industry knowledge is at the core.
Located at the heart of the 2018 co-location is The Knowledge Hub, which will feature a free
comprehensive programme of seminars and panel discussions, with speakers offering
expert insight and practical advice on important and topical issues.
As part of the ongoing global transformation to the smart manufacturing era, The Knowledge
Hub’s theme for 2018 is Smart Factory - Concept to Reality, the journey to a smart future.
Global initiatives and the technological paradigm shift associated with the Industrial Internet
of Things, shows that there is a growing opportunity for industry to take advantage of the
creativity and entrepreneurial nature of UK companies.
The uptake of smart technologies in the industrial sector will be central to our future, by
improving our national productivity, creating higher value jobs, and arming our workforce
with the digital skills required in the decades ahead.
The Knowledge Hub fully reflects this and will provide a fascinating insight into the potential
plants of the future, with high profile panel discussions and seminars from leading figures in
the industry, including:
• Lynne McGregor - Innovate UK
• Chris Richards - EEF
• Steve Brambley - GAMBICA
• Dr Susan Scurlock - Primary Engineer
• Dave Atkinson - Lloyds Bank
• Chris Buxton - BFPA
• Lina Huertas – HVM Catapult
• Sam Turner – HVM Catapult
• Jeremy Hadall - MTC
• Paul Brooks – Santander
• Mike Wilson - BARA
Plus many more.