Advanced Engineering 2026 · NEC Birmingham

You are invited to visit the Auto & Aero Networking Lounge​

Network with peers across aerospace and automotive shaping the future of engineering and manufacturing. If you are an engineer, buyer or specialist, this is where you can meet industry professionals, discover new solutions, and connect with innovators from across the sector.

You are invited to visit the Auto & Aero Networking Lounge​

The Aero and Auto Networking Lounge offers a dedicated space for professionals from the aerospace and automotive sectors to connect, exchange ideas, and build valuable new relationships during Advanced Engineering.
 
Designed as a hub for conversation and collaboration, the lounge brings together manufacturers, suppliers, engineers, and industry decision-makers in a relaxed setting at the heart of the event. Whether catching up with existing contacts or starting new conversations, it provides the ideal environment for meaningful networking across these fast-evolving industries.

Exhibitors who attended the Lounge

We are proud to present a few of our leading partners...

Red Bull Ford Powertrains

Red Bull Ford Powertrains is preparing to enter a new era in Formula 1, developing the next-generation power unit that will debut in the 2026 season.

Crafting a competitive engine requires precision, traceability, and efficiency at every stage of production.

Atlas Copco works with Red Bull Ford Powertrains to deliver the accuracy and process control needed to meet these challenges.

Our advanced tooling and assembly solutions support their engineers with reliable tightening, consistent results, and the ability to capture and analyse data from every step of the build. Insights are leveraged to continuously refine and improve processes.

McLaren Automotive

Through continued collaboration, McLaren Automotive and Atlas Copco are pushing the boundaries of production efficiency and delivering greater performance across every stage of assembly.

With advanced smart applications and precision tooling, our partnership is setting new benchmarks and shaping the future of agile, data-driven manufacturing.

Why Visit Us?

At Atlas Copco, we enable manufacturers to build the factories of tomorrow. By visiting our stand and the Networking Lounge, you will:

 • Experience Cutting-Edge Technology: Live demonstrations of our latest tools, automation, and software transforming assembly.

 • Learn from Experts: Engage with specialists sharing insights into improving quality, efficiency, and sustainability.

Discover Bespoke Solutions: Explore tailored solutions that cut downtime, improve productivity, and support your digital transformation.

Network with Industry Leaders: Connect with decision-makers across automotive, aerospace, and advanced manufacturing.

University College Birmingham (UCB)

The Birmingham B-MSP is the UK’s first City & Guilds accredited, hands-on training initiative developed in collaboration with industry to bridge the critical skills gap in battery technology across commercial manufacturing environments and the wider supply chain.

Atlas Copco is supplying smart assembly solutions, including tooling, data analytics and operator guidance to help establish a national benchmark for electrification skills, creating a workforce pathway that meets employer needs, government targets, and the UK’s Net Zero ambitions.

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