Machine Building North

MachineBuilding.North Technical Workshop Programme

An outstanding series of free-to-attend workshops is a key highlight of MachineBuilding.North, enabling you to discover the latest innovations, 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.

Internationally acknowledged market experts and thought leaders will provide comprehensive insights in a variety of areas critical to successful industrial automation and machine building.

Here’s a first look at the programme:

ENGINEERING AND AUTOMATION SOLUTIONS FOR MACHINE BUILDERS
Time	Company	Subject	Details
10:00 - 10:20		The countdown to the new Machinery Regulation is on – are you ready?	Read More 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. Register to attend here
10:30 - 10:50		Machinery Safety: Do you know the critical safety characteristics of your machine?	Read More SICK UK Presented by Iain Keetley-Smith, Machinery Safety Specialist, SICK This overview of the latest stopping performance and safety distances requirements will help you select and deploy the right safety measures against hazards associated with industrial machinery. Register to attend here
11:00 - 11:20		MX-System — Cabinet-Free Edge Automation	Read More 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. Register to attend here
11:30 - 11:50		The Cyber Resilience Act – Why Industry Must Act Now (and how Lenze helps)	Read More Lenze Presented by Marc Vissers, Marketing and Communication Manager, LENZE 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. Register to attend here
12:00 - 12:20		Implementing Machine-Centric Robotics	Read More 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. Register to attend here

PROFIBUS Workshop Theatre: INDUSTRIAL NETWORKS: WHERE ARE WE NOW?
Time	Company	Subject	Details
09:30 - 10:00		Digital Factory	Read More SRCI A practical guide to the Standard Robot Command Interface, which is driving collaboration between automation and robotic vendors to drive innovation in discrete automation projects. Register to attend here
10:15 - 10:45		Security	Read More PIUK Get an update on the most recent advances in Industrial Ethernet Security, a must in today's market Register to attend here
11:00 - 11:30		IO-Link	Read More Turck Banner and WAGO Learn about the most recent advances in IO-Link, including safety and wireless solutions. Register to attend here
11:45 - 12:15		PROFIsafe	Read More Phoenix Contact A much-needed update to machine safety – an area that has received many updates recently. This session will give a practical insight into these additions. Register to attend here
12:30 - 13:00		Process automation – APL and SPE	Read More Endress and Hauser An update on Advanced Physical Layer and Single Pair Ethernet, the most current development in Industrial Ethernet. Register to attend here
13:15 - 13:45		MTP and NOA	Read More PIUK An insight into Module Type Package and NAMUR Open Architecture, solutions to optimise package delivery for both the digital and process industries. Register to attend here