What's on at Smart Manufacturing Week 2025?

Taking place at the show was an amazing opportunity for young people to compete and find their passion in the world of robotics.

WorldSkills UK is an independent charity and a partnership between employers, education, and governments. Together, they are raising standards in apprenticeships and technical education to enable more young people get the best start in work and life.

They worked with FANUC to host qualifiers for this year's Industrial Robotics competition at Smart Manufacturing & Engineering Week!

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The Automated Warehousing and Logistics Zone will focus on the use of advanced technology, robotics, and software systems to streamline and optimise storage, retrieval, and transportation processes in supply chain operations.  This new area of the show will showcase solutions to transform how companies manage their supply chains, making them faster, more flexible, and highly efficient.

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Free-to-attend presentations were delivered by manufacturing and engineering experts covering Design & Innovation, Maintenance, IIoT & Connectivity, Digital Transformation, Data & AI, Fluid Power & Air-Tech. Through a series of case studies, interviews and panels, discover the industry latest first-hand.

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We gathered around the Headline stage to hear our guest band the Shadow Monkeys play during the networking party! Enjoying a drink on us with your peers to wind down after a busy day.

An evening event celebrating years of inspirational industry leaders and publicly recognising the heroes of UK Manufacturing, nominated by the industrial community.

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Focused roundtable discussions about the realities of running a manufacturing business providing the best opportunity for open insight into real and current business issues.

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Find out how digital technologies and processes (such as IT/OT convergence, AI, machine learning, IoT, 5G, digital twins, automation & advanced analytics) improve competitiveness & profitability.

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Located at the very heart of Smart Factory Expo, Innovation Alley is the UK's leading showcase of all the new and developing technologies that will change the landscape of manufacturing over the next 5-10 years.

2024 saw groundbreaking new solutions from the next wave of tech and consultancy businesses targeting the UK manufacturing sector. 

Visitors were able to meet and engage with early-stage companies and their founders to uncover game-changing opportunities waiting for their business.

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Our dedicated STEM afternoon enabled students and apprentices about to take the first step into their careers to engage with the rapidly evolving world of manufacturing.

Crafted by our team to ensure you meet all exhibitors relevant to your needs, the visitor trails guided you perfectly through the halls and put you where you needed to be,

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You joined us in a celebration of domestic manufacturing, featuring world-beating new designs, innovative modes of manufacture, products that redefine categories, and export successes that plant the flag in overseas markets. 

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Designed to challenge and extend your thinking in relation to some of the most pressing challenges and opportunities you and your organisation face.

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