The Must-Attend Event for Manufacturing Professionals

  • A free-to-attend 3 day event where you can meet hundreds of suppliers under one roof, from components and subcontractors to design and production partners, helping you secure reliable and cost-effective solutions
  • See live demonstrations of automation, robotics, CNC machining, materials and Industry 4.0 technologies designed to boost productivity and reduce costs
  • The UK's largest annual industrial event where you can network with engineers, manufacturers, buyers and decision-makers from across the UK manufacturing sector

The Premier Engineering & Manufacturing Exhibition in the UK

Southern Manufacturing & Electronics 2026 is the UK’s largest annual manufacturing and engineering trade show, bringing together suppliers, buyers and industry leaders for three days of innovation and collaboration.

If you work in manufacturing, production or supply chain management, this is the must-attend manufacturing exhibition in the UK to source new technology, streamline your processes and discover the latest industry trends.

Exhibitors
200 +
Attendees
1000
minutes from London
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Who attends as a visitor each year?

Join Top Manufacturing Exhibitors

From cutting-edge robotics and control systems to high-performance composites and precision machining equipment, you’ll find everything you need to enhance your manufacturing operations.

Returning exhibitors include major names such as Yamazaki Mazak, XYZ Machine Tools, Renishaw, HAAS Automation and igus UK, alongside a wealth of innovative SMEs that are driving British manufacturing forward.

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Perfect Timing and Location

Held at Farnborough International Exhibition Centre, Southern Manufacturing is perfectly positioned at the start of the calendar year – the ideal time for procurement, product development planning and supplier evaluation. Its South of England location attracts a high concentration of advanced manufacturing, aerospace, automotive, electronics and engineering firms.

Learn, Innovate and Grow at the Engineering Forum

Gain fresh insights and boost your professional development at the Southern Manufacturing & Electronics Engineering Forum. Featuring expert-led, CPD-accredited sessions, the forum delivers practical knowledge on cutting-edge manufacturing, automation and design engineering. It’s your chance to learn from industry leaders, earn CPD hours, and stay at the forefront of innovation shaping the future of UK manufacturing.