This event brings together the people behind the technologies that underpin modern machine design, systems integration and industrial automation, and help keep UK manufacturing competitive - all in one place, at one time.
This one-day-only event is FREE TO ATTEND and uses a unique format to provide maximum information in the minimum amount of time: get in, get round, get the answers you’re looking for, and get back to work with clarity, confidence and fresh ideas.
Visitors enjoy free parking, a complimentary breakfast roll with a brew or coffee on arrival, and access to the unique Concorde Conference Centre experience, including guided tours of Concorde G-BOAC and simulator flights throughout the day.
The Concorde Conference Centre is more than just a venue, it is a tribute to the spirit of engineering innovation. As a visitor to MachineBuilding.North, you gain exclusive access to the legendary G-BOAC aircraft, providing a unique backdrop for a day dedicated to modern industrial technology.
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.
MachineBuilding.North is the North’s must-attend event for machine building, systems integration and industrial automation professionals.
Following a completely sold-out exhibition floor in 2026, demand for 2027 is already building as exhibitors move early to secure their space at what is set to be the biggest edition of the event yet.
With a highly targeted audience, packed workshop theatres and unrivalled industry engagement, MachineBuilding.North delivers the connections, conversations and opportunities that matter.
Exhibiting at MachineBuilding.North places your business face-to-face with engineering leaders, automation specialists, machine builders, systems integrators and manufacturing professionals actively seeking new technologies, suppliers and solutions.
To discuss how your business can be part of MachineBuilding.North 2027, enquire today.
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One focused and practical day designed to help you make better decisions, faster, whilst having direct access to the people, products and expertise that matter.
Explore the latest machine building, systems integration and factory automation technologies, including new products, solutions and approaches and discuss their real-world applications face to face.
Connect with industry experts who understand how solutions are specified, integrated and deployed in real-world environments, and who can help you sense-check ideas, compare approaches and move projects forward.
Free parking, a complimentary breakfast roll with a brew or coffee on arrival, and exclusive access to the Concorde Conference Centre, including guided Concorde tours and simulator flights throughout the day.
Hear directly from technical experts and industry specialists through a focused programme of workshops and live sessions, covering real-world applications, best practice and emerging developments that are relevant today.
With a compact, one-day format, free entry, free parking and easy access, the event is designed to respect your time. Get in, get round, get the answers you’re looking for, and get back to work with clarity and confidence.
Uncover dedicated Technology Trails, making it easy to navigate the show around key areas of interest including themes such as Machinery Safety and AI in Machine Building.
An outstanding series of free-to-attend presentations is one of the highlights of MachineBuilding.North, 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.
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| 10:00 - 10:30 |
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The countdown to the new Machinery Regulation is on – are you ready? |
Pilz Automation Technology Presented by Alex Bryce, Key Account Manager, 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 and will arm delegates with an action plan to meet the new Safety and Security requirements.
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| 10:40 - 11:10 |
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Machinery Safety: Do you know the critical safety characteristics of your machine? |
SICK UK Presented by Iain Keetley-Smith, Machinery Safety Specialist, SICK
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| 11:20 - 11:50 |
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MX-System — Cabinet-Free Edge Automation |
Beckhoff Automation Presented by: Neil March, MX Product Specialist, BECKHOFF
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| 12:00 - 12:30 |
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The Cyber Resilience Act – Why Industry Must Act Now (and how Lenze helps) |
Lenze Presented by Noman Khan, Business Development Manager – Industrial Automation & Motion Control, Lenze UK
The Cyber Resilience Act (CRA) represents a major regulatory shift, making cybersecurity, vulnerability reporting and supply-chain transparency mandatory for machine builders, automation suppliers and end users from 2026. In this session, Lenze explains what the CRA means in practice and how its “Act Now” approach helps turn compliance into a competitive advantage through practical guidance, secure-by-design engineering and long-term cyber resilience.
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| 12:40 - 13:10 |
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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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| 09:30 - 10:00 |
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Digital Factory Integration: Standardising Robot Control with SRCI |
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| 10:15 - 10:45 |
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Industrial Ethernet Security: Protecting Connected Machines |
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| 11:00 - 11:30 |
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IO-Link in Practice: From Smart Sensors to Wireless and Safety |
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| 11:45 - 12:15 |
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PROFIsafe: What’s New in Networked Machine Safety |
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| 12:30 - 13:00 |
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APL & Single Pair Ethernet: The Future of Industrial Ethernet |
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| 13:15 - 13:45 |
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MTP & NOA: Smarter Integration for Modular Production |
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Runway Visitor Park, Sunbank Lane, Altrincham, WA15 8XQ
Use WA15 8XQ. Free parking on site. Follow signs from M56 J6.
Use Manchester airport station. A 7 minute drive from the Concorde Centre.
Manchester Airport is a 10 minute taxi ride from the Visitor Park.
Please refer to your off-site parking instructions for exhibitor parking on the day of the event. For information please email [email protected]
Discover more about the venue at https://www.runwayvisitorpark.co.uk/visit-us/park-information
Concorde remains an example of UK engineering at its best, and perhaps the most iconic Concorde of all is housed in a specially built display hangar at The Runway Visitor Park on the outskirts of Manchester airport. G-BOAC was flown into Manchester when the fleet was retired and has become a major attraction in the area. Visitors to MachineBuilding.North have exclusive use of the entire Runway Visitor Park for the day. The facility includes a number of other interesting aeroplanes which can also be viewed, and the park is located immediately adjacent to the threshold for runway 05L, making it a popular viewing place.
MachineBuilding.North 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
