An outstanding series of free-to-attend workshops is a key highlight of MachineBuilding.South, 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.
| WORKSHOP PROGRAMME | |||
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| Time | Company | Subject | Details |
| 09:30 - 10:10 |
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Making the case for robotics (machine builders and end users) |
Expert Panel Making the case for robotics (machine builders and end users) |
| 10:20 - 10:40 |
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Machinery Regulation 2027: What Machine Builders Need to Do Now |
Pilz Automation Technology Machinery Regulation 2027: What Machine Builders Need to Do Now Presented by Jamie Thomas, Machinery Safety Specialist, Pilz Automation Technology The Machinery Regulation takes effect in January 2027, and UK machinery legislation is set to follow a similar direction. Find out what this means for your business and leave with a practical action plan. |
| 10:50 - 11:10 |
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The Best Axis starts with the right question |
Lenze The Best Axis starts with the right question Presented by Tom Oliveira, Pre-Sales & Solution Manager, Lenze Why leading machine builders are shifting their focus from component selection to business outcomes. Learn how the right questions help reduce energy consumption, increase machine flexibility, and accelerate performance, with Lenze turning motion & automation challenges into measurable customer value. |
| 11:20 - 11:40 |
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Implementing Machine-Centric Robotics |
B&R Implementing Machine-Centric Robotics Presented by Jason Johnson, Sales Manager UK & Ireland, B&R In the dynamic environment of machine design, one challenge remains of central importance: achieving optimum efficiency and quality. This is where the transformative power of robotics comes into play. Adding robots to machines is an effective way to significantly improve operational performance with increased productivity, flexibility and adaptability together with consistent high quality. Machine Centric Robotics offers a powerful new solution to integration by controlling robot mechanics direct from the automation platform, including Trak technology and machine vision solutions.
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| 11:50 - 11:50 |
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The Hidden Cost of Downtime: How Food-Safe Reliability Drives Production Performance |
SKF The Hidden Cost of Downtime: How Food-Safe Reliability Drives Production Performance Presented by SKF Discover how food manufacturers can reduce unplanned downtime, minimise contamination risks and improve OEE by combining food-safe components, condition monitoring and predictive maintenance within a proactive reliability strategy. |
| 12:20 - 13:00 |
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Alternative customer outcome metrics (machine builders and end users) |
Expert Panel Alternative customer outcome metrics (machine builders and end users) |
| 13:10 - 13:30 |
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MX System - Delivering Cabinet-Free Automation in Practice |
Beckhoff Automation MX System - Delivering Cabinet-Free Automation in Practice Presented by Neil March, MX Product Specialist, Beckhoff Automation Discover how the MX System is simplifying machine automation through cabinet-free design. Learn how manufacturers are reducing installation time, increasing flexibility, and creating scalable, connected machines that improve productivity and support future manufacturing requirements. |
| 13:40 - 14:00 |
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Your CE Mark, Your Obligation: What the Cyber Resilience Act Means for Machine Builders |
SolutionsPT Your CE Mark, Your Obligation: What the Cyber Resilience Act Means for Machine Builders. Presented by Sam Maesschalck, Senior Network and Cyber Security Consultant, SolutionsPT This workshop explains what the Cyber Resilience Act means for machine builders whose CE mark appears on finished products. It covers responsibility for connected components, supplier evidence, vulnerability reporting, IEC 62443, conformity routes and practical first steps, helping attendees identify gaps and prepare for CRA and Machinery Regulation deadlines. |
| 14:10 - 14:50 |
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Machine-as-a-service – developing new revenue streams |
Expert Panel Machine-as-a-service – developing new revenue streams |
| HANDS-ON TRAINING PROGRAMME | |||
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| Time | Company | Subject | Details |
| 10:00 - 12:00 |
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Hands-On Training: A practical introduction to IO-Link |
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| 13:00 - 15:00 |
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Hands-On Training: A practical introduction to IO-Link |
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