NEW for 2026: industry debates, expert workshops and hands-on training confirmed for MachineBuilding.Live
Posted to News on 24th Aug 2026, 08:00

NEW for 2026: industry debates, expert workshops and hands-on training confirmed for MachineBuilding.Live

We've spent the summer working on the MachineBuilding.Live and FoodManufacturing.Live learning programme, and it's ready: brand new expert panel discussions, more technical insight than ever, and hands-on training - all included in your free All-Access VIP Visitor Badge.

NEW for 2026: industry debates, expert workshops and hands-on training confirmed for MachineBuilding.Live

NEW FOR 2026: THE BIG INDUSTRY DEBATES

For the first time at MachineBuilding.Live and FoodManufacturing.Live, we're putting some of the industry's biggest questions on the table. Join machine builders, manufacturers and industry specialists for practical, open discussion on:

Making the Case for Robotics: How can machine builders and end users build a stronger business case for automation?

Alternative Customer Outcome Metrics: What alternative metrics should machine builders and end users be measuring?

Machine-as-a-Service: Could new service models create entirely new revenue streams for machine builders?

UNMISSABLE EXPERT-LED TECHNICAL WORKSHOPS

Pilz Automation Technology: Machinery Regulation 2027: What Machine Builders Need to Do Now (Jamie Thomas, Machinery Safety Specialist)

Lenze: The Best Axis Starts with the Right Question (Tom Oliveira, Pre-Sales & Solution Manager)

B&R Industrial Automation: Implementing Machine-Centric Robotics (Jason Johnson, Sales Manager UK and IRE)

SKF: The Hidden Cost of Downtime: How Food-Safe Reliability Drives Production Performance

Beckhoff Automation: MX System: Delivering Cabinet-Free Automation in Practice (Neil March, MX Product Specialist)

SolutionsPT: Your CE Mark, Your Obligation: What the Cyber Resilience Act Means for Machine Builders (Sam Maesschalck, Senior Network and Cyber Security Consultant)

GET HANDS-ON WITH IO-LINK

PI UK and TGN return with dedicated hands-on training sessions, giving you the chance to move beyond theory and work directly with live training rigs, laptops and real hardware, delivered by Tim Beech CEng MIET.

These sessions regularly sell out, so early booking is strongly recommended.

Free to attend, MachineBuilding.Live and FoodManufacturing.Live take place on Wednesday, 14th October 2026 at the NAEC, Stoneleigh Park.

Register your free visitor pass now

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