MachineBuilding.South is the only dedicated event in Southern England designed specifically for machine builders, systems or robotics integrators, and manufacturing professionals seeking industrial automation solutions. Whether you are navigating the transition to Industry 4.0 or sourcing components for a new machine build, this event brings together a critical mass of technical experts in one place, for one day only. Join us to solve 6 months of sourcing problems in 6 hours.
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This is a one-day event that is FREE TO ATTEND. Our unique format provides maximum information in the minimum of time - get in, get the answers you need, and get back to work.
Navigate with Precision. Our curated Technology Trails help you find the specific expertise you need to solve your current project snags. Follow the trails to locate the UK’s leading specialists in:
Regulation compliance, guarding, and safety architecture.
Variable speed drives and intelligent motor control.
Sustainable manufacturing and carbon-reducing tech.
Connectivity, PROFIBUS, IO-Link, and diagnostics.
Linear motion, gearmotors, and high-performance actuators.
Expert consultancy, design, and integration support.
PLCs, HMIs, and integrated control platforms.
Electrical equipment and cabinet integration.
Data capture, transducers, and precision measurement.
Mechanical components and torque management.
Smart cameras, 3D sensing, thermal imaging, and AI-driven quality inspection components.
Industrial racks, climate control, terminal boxes, and modular enclosure systems for harsh environments.
Final 5 Stands Remaining - Join the South’s Premier Technology Lineup
With 110 exhibitors confirmed, the MachineBuilding.South exhibition floor is now almost sold out. Don't miss your chance to put your technology in front of hundreds of Southern England's machine builders and automation decision-makers.
Why Exhibit Now?
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Don't just ‘meet providers’ - access 110+ specialist suppliers in motion control, robotics, sensing, and more. Compare competing technologies side-by-side to find the perfect fit for your specific machine build.
Our top-quality speaker programme gives you access to the UK’s most knowledgeable experts. Gain actionable tips on the EU Machinery Regulation, Cyber Resilience, and AI integration that you can apply to your projects the next day.
Be the first to see hardware and software solutions yet to be released to the wider UK market. Get hands-on with the next generation of industrial networking and safety components.
We’ve removed every friction point. Enjoy free entry, free parking at Sandown Park, and a complimentary breakfast roll and brew on arrival so you can start your day fueled and focused.
Designed by engineers, for engineers. Our focused one-day format and curated Technology Trails ensure you get all the answers you seek without the "fluff" of larger, multi-day trade shows.
Navigate the exhibition with precision. Follow dedicated trails for Machinery Safety, Industrial Networking, AI, and Robotics to find the exact specialists you need instantly.
Gain practical, CPD-accredited insights from the engineers and specialists shaping the next generation of industrial automation.
An outstanding series of free-to-attend presentations is one of the highlights of MachineBuilding.South, enabling you to discover proven technologies, practical ideas and expert guidance that can be applied immediately, whether you’re designing new machinery, upgrading existing systems or planning your next automation project.
| Time | Company | Subject | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| 09:30 - 09:50 |
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Credit Insurance & Supply Chain Resilience |
Atradius Presented by [TBC]
This session looks at how manufacturing businesses can strengthen resilience across their supply chains in an uncertain economic environment. We’ll share an overview of current manufacturing and economic trends, discuss practical ways to protect cash flow, and explore key sector challenges, including geopolitical risk, fraud and ESG pressures, before opening the floor for Q&A and discussion.
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| 10:00 - 10:20 |
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The countdown to the new Machinery Regulation is on – are you ready? |
Pilz Automation Technology Presented by Jamie Thomas, Machinery Safety Specialist, PILZ The Machinery Regulation that replaces the Machinery Directive will apply from January 2027. This workshop will give a summary of the most important innovations and changes - including aspects such as Industrial Security and Digitisation – and will arm delegates with an action plan to meet the new Safety and Security requirements on plant and machinery.
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| 10:30 - 10:50 |
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Energy Congestion Is the New Design Constraint |
Lenze Presented by [TBC]
Grid congestion, volatile energy prices and tightening CO₂ targets are fundamentally changing how industrial systems are designed.
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| 11:00 - 11:20 |
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Embracing Edge in Machine HMI |
SolutionsPT
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| 11:30 - 11:50 |
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MX-System — Cabinet-Free Edge Automation |
Beckhoff Automation Presented by: Neil March, MX Product Specialist, BECKHOFF Deliver faster installs and lower costs with an IP67, cabinet-free automation platform that puts control and drives at the machine edge—reducing wiring, downtime and enabling smarter, data-driven production.
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| 12:00 - 12:20 |
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Implementing Machine-Centric Robotics |
B&R Industrial Automation Presented by Jason Johnson, Sales Manager UK & Ireland, B&R Machine Centric Robotics (MCR) integrates robots of any articulation directly into the machine automation platform. This simplifies control, reduces cost, and increases performance.
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| 12:30 - 12:50 |
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Proving Dead with the Door Closed: Permanent Absence of Voltage Testing under BSEN 50110:2023 |
I-GARD Presented by Edmundo Perich, Vice President of Sales
UK safe isolation has always ended with the same step: prove dead. The Electricity at Work Regulations 1989 demand adequate precautions; HSG85 codifies proving dead as one of them; every competent electrician does it. Yet the method — two-pole testing with the door open, in PPE — has barely changed in forty years. BSEN 50110:2023 opens a new path: permanent, supervisory-verified Absence of Voltage Testing with the panel closed. This session examines the engineering principles behind direct-contact AVTs, how they differ from capacitive voltage indicators, and what they mean for machine builders designing safe, compliant switchgear today.
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| 13:00 - 13:20 |
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Digital Factory: A Practical Guide to Standard Robot Command Interface |
SRCI Presented by Phil Cattaneo, Business Development Director
UK safe isolation has always ended with the same step: prove dead. The Electricity at Work Regulations 1989 demand adequate precautions; HSG85 codifies proving dead as one of them; every competent electrician does it. Yet the method — two-pole testing with the door open, in PPE — has barely changed in forty years. BSEN 50110:2023 opens a new path: permanent, supervisory-verified Absence of Voltage Testing with the panel closed. This session examines the engineering principles behind direct-contact AVTs, how they differ from capacitive voltage indicators, and what they mean for machine builders designing safe, compliant switchgear today.
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| 13:30 - 13:50 |
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PROFIsafe: What’s New in Networked Machine Safety |
Phoenix Contact Presented by Andy Ellis, Product Manager Automation - MEng, Phoenix Contact, and Andy Maskell, Product Manager Safety – FS Engineer (TÜV Rheinland) CMSE CECE
Machine safety standards and technologies continue to evolve as automation systems become more connected and complex.
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| 14:00 - 14:20 |
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APL & Single Pair Ethernet: The Future of Industrial Ethernet |
Endress and Hauser Presented by Iain Hill, Senior Systems Engineer
Industrial Ethernet is entering a new phase with technologies designed to simplify connectivity across both discrete and process industries.
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Sandown Park is located right next to Esher Train Station, a ten minute walk from the event entrances.
Esher station allows onward travel to London Waterloo as well as Woking and Guildford.
Please check South Western Railway websites for the most up-to-date train times.
Sandown Park is a 30 minute drive from Heathrow airport and less than an hour from Gatwick.
Sandown Park is easily accessible from all areas of the South and is conveniently located in Esher, just a short drive from J10 of the M25. There is abundant free parking immediately adjacent to the exhibition hall and special provision is made for Blue Badge holders.
From London, take the A3 and follow the brown venue signs to Sandown Park, exiting the A3 on to the A307 and continuing to follow the brown venue signs. Alternatively, leave the M25 at J10 and follow the A3 towards London, exiting onto the A307 and following the brown venue signs.
If using a Sat Nav, please enter 'Portsmouth Road' rather than the Sandown Park postcode - this will bring you to the main car park which is just off the A307 (Esher High Street) and is directly in front of the main entrance.
You can discover more about Sandown Park by visiting https://www.thejockeyclub.co.uk/sandown/
Accessible from every direction in the South, the Sandown Park Exhibition Centre is a purpose built event facility located just a ten minute walk from Esher Station in Surrey. It's also only 5 minutes from J10 of the M25 and is conveniently placed for visitors arriving at Heathrow Airport too. With parking for 3,000 vehicles and easy access, the venue has been widely praised by both exhibitors and visitors alike.
MachineBuilding.South is part of the MachineBuilding.Live event series; 3 focused, one-day events bringing together machine builders, systems integrators and industrial automation experts across the UK.
22 April 2027 Concorde Centre Runway Visitor Park, Manchester
8 July 2026 Sandown Park Exhibition Centre, Esher, Surrey
14 October 2026 NAEC Stoneleigh Park, Warwickshire
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