As a specialist event dedicated exclusively to the UK's machine building community, MachineBuilding.South is the ideal platform to see all the latest innovations and advances in machine building and automation technologies, with pneumatics being a prime example.

UK manufacturers continue to face increasing pressure from rising costs, skills shortages and the need to improve operational efficiency. Many businesses have already introduced automation into their operations, but modern manufacturing is moving beyond standalone automated systems, say the experts at Innomech.

A key strength of MachineBuilding.South is the platform it provides to discover, discuss, evaluate and compare products from a host of different suppliers. Sensors is one of those technologies, so what exciting products can you expect to find?

From May 26 to 28, 2026, SPS Italia - Smart Production Solutions in Parma returned as a key reference event for industrial automation. In this context, NORD DRIVESYSTEMS showcased advanced drive technologies designed for increasingly interconnected, flexible, and sustainability-oriented production environments.

Farnell has announced the launch of its dedicated drone solutions proposition, designed to support engineers and innovators developing next-generation unmanned aerial systems across a wide range of industries.

Rockwell Automation has released a new season of ROKStudios, its thought leadership video series featuring in‑depth interviews with executives from leading machine builders and industry associations.

Machinery safety continues to be a key theme at MachineBuilding.South, particularly given that the mandatory implementation of the new Machinery Regulation is just around the corner.

A new Make UK report reveals that while AI could unlock billions in productivity gains for UK manufacturing, skills shortages and low levels of adoption risk preventing businesses from realising its full potential.

NORD DRIVESYSTEMS will be exhibiting at the world’s leading trade fair for water, sewage, waste and raw materials management in Munich, presenting its drive solutions to the industry at IFAT 2026.

Tapeswitch UK has launched a new website designed and built by Leeds creative studio Zeppo Creative.