Advanced manufacturng uk

As the global recession for many begins to ease and UK manufacturing in general shows signs of the 'green shoots of recovery', the timing couldn't be better for this year's series of shows that come together under the Advanced Manufacturing UK banner

Co-located with MEDTEC UK, a medical device manufacturing forum, this year's series of shows represent a diverse showcase of the tools, technologies and techniques that will enable UK high-tech manufacturing professionals to become and/or remain world class.

The Advanced Manufacturing UK recipe for success contains five key ingredients: Mtec Sensors,Measurement & Instrumentation - dedicated to instrumentation and techniques for practical measurement as required in control, engineering, processing, physics, chemistry, utility and the life sciences sector.

Machine Building and Automation - products, systems, components and services utilised by the machine building and advanced manufacturing industry, and showcasing the next generation of automation techniques and equipment.

VTX - for expert and potential users of vision systems.

3C Contamination control and Cleanrooms - for the protection and prevention of particle infection to personnel, products, or the environment.

Practical Vacuum 2010 - for all aspects of vacuum technology.

Educational content Providing design and manufacturing professionals with a showcase to meet and review the latest suppliers of raw materials, manufacturing, automation technology and outsourcing, Advanced Manufacturing UK also embraces a programme of educational events. In addition to the MEDTEC Conference and the Medical Device Innovation Forum, this year's programme will include Education Theatres focused on the technologies of vision (VTX), vacuum (Practical Vacuum) and wireless technologies (Mtec).