Get hands-on experience with new components, materials and tools, speak directly with technical experts, and learn from peers facing the same manufacturing and assembly challenges.
Value proposition: Built for engineering and operations leaders who want factories that perform better, cost less to run and are ready for what comes next.
If you are responsible and under pressure to increase capacity, improve reliability and make smarter investment choices, this is where you belong.
From flexible automation and high-performance components to smarter maintenance and line upgrades, this track brings together suppliers and practitioners from across the advanced manufacturing industry.
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Free entry. 400+ exhibitors, 5 CPD forums, live demos and networking lounges — all in one venue.
Free entry. 400+ exhibitors, 5 CPD forums, live demos and networking lounges — all in one venue.
Mr Jack Millar, senior composite research engineer at GKN Aerospace, presented ASPIRE: Advanced Structural Product Integrated Airframe in the Composites Engineering Forum and later joined our Meet the Speaker session to discuss automated composite manufacturing and advanced airframe innovation.
Free entry. 400+ exhibitors, 5 CPD forums, live demos and networking lounges — all in one venue.
Explore hundreds of exhibitors showcasing the latest machinery, automation, tooling and production technologies, including:
Free entry. 400+ exhibitors, 5 CPD forums, live demos and networking lounges — all in one venue.
You can claim your complimentary ticket here. This will include free access to all forums and features, including entrance to the co-located events Lab Innovations and UK Metals expo
Registration on arrival is usually possible, but we strongly recommend registering online in advance. It is faster, guarantees your free entry, and gives you access to programme updates and planning tools.
Yes. Many design engineers plan a focused 3 – 4-hour visit following a clear itinerary. Register early and access the event app to view the exhibitor list, shortlist suppliers, products, and sessions, and book meetings before you arrive.
Advanced Engineering will take place on Wednesday, 4th, and Thursday, 5th of November 2026, at the NEC Halls 3 & 3a. The show opens at 9 am each day, closing at 5 pm on day 1 and 4 pm on day 2.
Yes, you can pre-book your parking directly with the NEC here
Yes. Several tracks and sessions focus on design for manufacturing and assembly (DFM/DFA), jigs and fixtures, digital design tools, reliability, and collaboration with manufacturing, quality and service teams.
Yes, many exhibitors bring technical specialists and engineers who can discuss real-world challenges and applications.
Yes, and this is highly encouraged. Many teams attend as a group from design, manufacturing, quality, procurement and R&D so they can explore different areas of the show.
Yes. Several sessions and solution providers focus on reliability engineering, maintainability, serviceability and designing for the full product lifecycle.
Yes, The Net Zero track will cover suppliers, solutions and conference sessions on topics such as lightweight structures, materials selection and circular design. Following this track, you can discover materials and methods that will help you meet sustainability targets without compromising performance.
Yes, Advanced Engineering’s unmatched value is the opportunity to get hands-on with real technologies. Many exhibitors bring working prototypes, demos and test set-ups so you can see systems and machinery running in real conditions.
Yes, once you are registered, you will have access to the Industrial Connect app, where you will see the list of suppliers and products
NEC Birmingham · 4–5 November 2026 · Free entry to visit
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