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Celebrate innovation at Advanced Engineering

On 1 and 2 November,the Advanced Engineering exhibitionwill return to the NEC in Birmingham where it will showcase innovation from the manufacturing and engineering industries. In response to high demand, the 2023 event will feature an expanded floor plan. The organiser Easyfairs has removed the different show zones that have been present in previous years and expanded the show’s footprint over a wider area.

Advanced Engineering exists to celebrate innovation and facilitate the forming of relationships within various vertical UK sectors. Whether that is aerospace, automotive, advanced metals, connected manufacturing or even space and satellite, attendees will meet new, useful contacts. Last year, over 8800 people attended Advanced Engineering, including representatives from Aston Martin, BAE Systems, Boeing, McLaren, Microsoft and many more.
For further information www.advancedengineeringuk.com

FANUC produces 1 millionth robot

Factory automation expert FANUC is celebrating a milestone achievement with the production of its one millionth industrial robot. The company, which supplies customers worldwide with a range of CNC systems, robots and machine tools, deployed its first robot back in 1974. Today, thousands of robots build new robots at FANUC’s headquarters in Japan, one of the most automated factories on the planet.

“Demand for our robots is currently at an all-time high,” says Marco Ghirardello, president and CEO of FANUC Europe. “Applications are expanding and we expect demand to continue growing significantly in the future. In order to support the automation needs of our customers, we will strive to improve further our quality, performance and supply capabilities.”
For further information www.fanuc.eu

Around 30,000 expected at Maktek Konya

The second edition of Maktek Konya is taking place in Turkey’s Anatolian region week (11-14 October). Staged at the Tüyap Konya International Fair Centre, Maktek will focus on manufacturing technologies that include sheet metal processing machines (bending, folding, straightening and flattening), tooling, measurements systems and CADCAM software.

Maktek Konya takes place in co-operation with the Machine Tools Industrialists and Business Association (TIAD) and the Turkish Machine Manufacturers Association (MIB). The last edition of the trade fair, in 2019, achieved great success by hosting 29,753 professional visitors from 47 countries, as well as 276 exhibitors from 20 countries. Some 88% of visitors said that they intend to return.
For further information www.maktekkonya.com/en

Metalex Vietnam opens this week

The 16th edition of Metalex Vietnam, a leading international exhibition for machine tools and metalworking technologies, takes place this week (4-6 October) at the SECC show venue in Ho Chi Minh City. The last event in 2022 attracted over 11,000 local and overseas visitors from more than 20 countries.

Metalex Vietnam will this year operate under the theme of ‘Creating the next giant manufacturers’, with the aim of accelerating Vietnam’s domestic manufacturing market. The event promises to offer a one-stop destination for world-class technology providers and local industrialists to exchange breakthrough ideas and business know-how. The advancements on show could lead to a burst of innovation, productivity improvements and a reconnected world. A full conference/technical program will complement the exhibition.
For further information www.metalexvietnam.com

Expo sets out innovation spots

Advanced Engineering, the UK’s annual gathering of engineering and manufacturing professionals taking place on 1-2 November 2023 at the NEC in Birmingham, will stage a host of products and technologies in exclusive innovation spots.

Among the special exhibits pushing the boundaries of technology and progress will be: a prototype of the ThrustWSH boat, accompanied by a presentation from former land speed record holder Richard Noble OBE; a Formula 1 car and eVTOL drones displayed by MGI Engineering; virtual reality and augmented reality demonstrated by SCU Motorsport as part of its 3D learning environment for students; a patented drop pod demonstrated by space engineering company Gravitilab Aerospace Services.
For further information www.advancedengineeringuk.com