MachineBuilding.South is the only dedicated event in Southern England designed specifically for machine builders, systems or robotics integrators, and manufacturing professionals seeking industrial automation solutions. Whether you are navigating the transition to Industry 4.0 or sourcing components for a new machine build, this event brings together a critical mass of 100+ technical experts in one place, for one day only. Join us to solve 6 months of sourcing problems in 6 hours.
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This is a one-day event that is FREE TO ATTEND. Our unique format provides maximum information in the minimum of time - get in, get the answers you need, and get back to work.
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.
Final 5 Stands Remaining - Join the South’s Premier Technology Lineup
With 110 exhibitors confirmed, the MachineBuilding.South exhibition floor is now almost sold out. Don't miss your chance to put your technology in front of hundreds of Southern England's machine builders and automation decision-makers.
Why Exhibit Now?
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Don't just ‘meet providers’ - access 110+ specialist suppliers in motion control, robotics, sensing, and more. Compare competing technologies side-by-side to find the perfect fit for your specific machine build.
Our top-quality speaker programme gives you access to the UK’s most knowledgeable experts. Gain actionable tips on the EU Machinery Regulation, Cyber Resilience, and AI integration that you can apply to your projects the next day.
Be the first to see hardware and software solutions yet to be released to the wider UK market. Get hands-on with the next generation of industrial networking and safety components.
We’ve removed every friction point. Enjoy free entry, free parking at Sandown Park, and a complimentary breakfast roll and brew on arrival so you can start your day fueled and focused.
Designed by engineers, for engineers. Our focused one-day format and curated Technology Trails ensure you get all the answers you seek without the "fluff" of larger, multi-day trade shows.
Navigate the exhibition with precision. Follow dedicated trails for Machinery Safety, Industrial Networking, AI, and Robotics to find the exact specialists you need instantly.
Gain practical, CPD-accredited insights from the engineers and specialists shaping the next generation of industrial automation.
Stay ahead of the curve with deep dives into the transition from the Machinery Directive to the new EU Machinery Regulation (EU) 2023/1230. Gain clarity on UKCA marking requirements and the emerging impact of the Cyber Resilience Act on connected machinery.
Explore the practical side of "Industry 4.0." Our sessions move beyond the hype to discuss real-world implementation of machine-centric robotics, cabinet-free automation, and how AI is being used today to optimise factory-floor performance.
Solve real-world communication snags with technical briefings on industrial networking, diagnostics, and the latest developments in IO-Link and PROFIBUS/PROFINET integration.
Note to Visitors: To maintain a high-quality learning environment, workshop seating is allocated on a first-come, first-served basis. Register your Free VIP Pass now to receive the full schedule as soon as it is released.
"We at CKMA are really pleased to be partnering with MachineBuilding.Live to promote, showcase and support the breadth and depth of ingenuity we have in the UK"
“This is a good show for us. We've met people from all over the place, got lots of good leads”
“We've had a fantastic day today here at Machine Building North. Engaging with lots of customers we haven't spoken to for a while”
"We've met some good contacts, and we look forward to working with them in the future… we'll look forward to being here next year"
"We've had a lot of leads, a lot of interest in our products and it was really good to see a lot of our customers that are from the north"
“For us it's hugely valuable and been a busy show”
“It's been absolutely brilliant. There’s not been any time wasters. Everyone has come here with a purpose”
“It's been a great show. We've had plenty of enquiries, new fresh enquiries. We’ll come again”
“We've got different people coming on the stand from different locations, it’s been great”
“A great show. It's been fantastic. It's always great to support MachineBuilding here at the Concorde Centre”
“The venue is absolutely brilliant. It's really cool. I have Concorde above me and I love it. Great show”
"It's one of the events that Renishaw looks forward to"
Sandown Park is located right next to Esher Train Station, a ten minute walk from the event entrances.
Esher station allows onward travel to London Waterloo as well as Woking and Guildford.
Please check South Western Railway websites for the most up-to-date train times.
Sandown Park is a 30 minute drive from Heathrow airport and less than an hour from Gatwick.
Sandown Park is easily accessible from all areas of the South and is conveniently located in Esher, just a short drive from J10 of the M25. There is abundant free parking immediately adjacent to the exhibition hall and special provision is made for Blue Badge holders.
From London, take the A3 and follow the brown venue signs to Sandown Park, exiting the A3 on to the A307 and continuing to follow the brown venue signs. Alternatively, leave the M25 at J10 and follow the A3 towards London, exiting onto the A307 and following the brown venue signs.
If using a Sat Nav, please enter 'Portsmouth Road' rather than the Sandown Park postcode - this will bring you to the main car park which is just off the A307 (Esher High Street) and is directly in front of the main entrance.
You can discover more about Sandown Park by visiting https://www.thejockeyclub.co.uk/sandown/
Accessible from every direction in the South, the Sandown Park Exhibition Centre is a purpose built event facility located just a ten minute walk from Esher Station in Surrey. It's also only 5 minutes from J10 of the M25 and is conveniently placed for visitors arriving at Heathrow Airport too. With parking for 3,000 vehicles and easy access, the venue has been widely praised by both exhibitors and visitors alike.
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.
13 May 2026 Concorde Centre Runway Visitor Park, Manchester
8 July 2026 Sandown Park Exhibition Centre, Esher, Surrey
14 October 2026 NAEC Stoneleigh Park, Warwickshire
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