What engineers will be talking about at MachineBuilding.South 2026

Keeping up with all of it can be a challenge. That is why the learning programme at MachineBuilding.South has been designed around the topics engineers are actively discussing right now.

Regulations, safety and compliance

The introduction of the new Machinery Regulation and the growing impact of the Cyber Resilience Act continue to raise important questions for machine builders and systems integrators.

Workshop sessions will explore what these changes mean in practice and how businesses can prepare.

Robotics and automation integration

As manufacturers look for greater flexibility and productivity, robotics continues to play an increasingly important role in machine design.

Sessions will examine integration strategies, automation architectures and the technologies enabling more intelligent machine operation.

Industrial networking and connectivity

From IO-Link and PROFINET to wider industrial networking developments, connectivity remains one of the most important areas of modern automation.

Visitors will be able to explore both strategic developments and practical implementation approaches.

Hands-on IO-Link training

Following strong demand at MachineBuilding.North, MachineBuilding.South will feature dedicated IO-Link training sessions delivered using live training rigs.

Attendees will gain practical experience in:

• Device parameterisation
• IO-Link integration
• PROFINET implementation
• Migration routes and best practice

The sessions are designed to give engineers knowledge they can apply immediately within machine-building projects.

A day built around learning

One of the strengths of the MachineBuilding format is the ability to move seamlessly between workshops, training sessions and the exhibition floor.

That allows visitors not only to learn about emerging technologies but also to discuss them directly with suppliers and technical specialists.

For engineers looking to stay ahead of industry developments, it offers a highly efficient way to build knowledge in a single day.

MachineBuilding.South takes place on Wednesday, 8th July 2026 at Sandown Park, Surrey.

Free visitor registration is now open.