Engineering innovation takes flight at MachineBuilding.North

Free to attend for manufacturing professionals and taking place at the Concorde Conference Centre in Manchester on Wednesday 13th May, MachineBuilding.North brings together machine builders, system integrators, engineers and industrial automation specialists for a highly focused one-day event where visitors can explore practical solutions, discuss real engineering challenges and discover technologies that can transform the machines they design, build and operate.

A sold-out exhibition floor of automation expertise

More than 138 specialist solution providers will be exhibiting at the event, creating a critical mass of expertise across machine building, systems integration and industrial automation technologies.

Visitors will be able to explore a wide range of technologies that underpin modern machine building, including motion control systems, drives, sensors, safety technologies, robotics, industrial networking, control platforms, and much more.

Bringing together such a broad range of suppliers in one place means engineers can quickly compare solutions, ask detailed technical questions and discuss real-world applications with experts who understand the challenges of modern machine design and integration.

For engineers responsible for designing, integrating or improving machines, the event offers a rare opportunity to compare solutions side by side, discuss technical challenges with specialists and gain practical insight into emerging technologies.

Designed for engineers who want practical answers

MachineBuilding.North has been designed with a clear goal: to deliver maximum insight in minimum time.

Alongside the exhibition, a programme of technical workshops and training sessions will run throughout the day.

Delivered by industry specialists and leading suppliers including PILZ, SICK, Beckhoff, Lenze, B&R, PI UK, and more, these sessions will explore key issues affecting machine builders today, including machinery safety, automation architecture, machine performance and integration of advanced control technologies.

Rather than focusing on theory alone, the workshops are designed to deliver practical engineering insight that visitors can take back and apply in their own projects.

Technology trails make solutions easier to find

With so many specialists gathered under one roof, MachineBuilding.North also introduces Technology Trails designed to help visitors quickly locate the suppliers most relevant to their needs.

Each trail highlights exhibitors working within specific areas of industrial automation technology, allowing visitors to navigate the exhibition efficiently and ensure they speak with the companies best placed to solve their challenges.

For busy engineers, this structured approach helps turn a day at an exhibition into a focused and productive problem-solving exercise.

Engineering inspiration at the Concorde Conference Centre

Hosted at Manchester's Runway Visitor Park, the Concorde Conference Centre is home to the famous Concorde G-BOAC aircraft. Visitors can take part in guided tours of the aircraft and experience the 360 degree flight simulator during the day.

While the event itself focuses firmly on machine building and automation technologies, the presence of Concorde serves as a reminder of what engineering innovation can achieve.

A focused event for machine builders and automation specialists

Machine building sits at the heart of modern manufacturing. From automated production lines to advanced robotics and packaging systems, machine builders and systems integrators play a crucial role in enabling productivity, innovation and competitiveness across industry.

Events that bring together the technologies, suppliers and expertise needed to support that work are therefore increasingly valuable.

MachineBuilding.North offers exactly that: a focused, practical event where engineers can discover new technologies, learn from experts and connect with peers across the machine-building community.

For professionals responsible for designing, integrating or improving machines, it promises to be a day of genuine discovery.