Exhibitors 2023

A2E, part of the Pivot International Group of companies, is an electronic design services company committed to providing innovative embedded solutions for clients operating in the energy, industrial, automotive, medical and security markets. Founded in 2002 we have many years’ experience in designing electronic boards, electronics for high temperature and pressure environments and electronic products for hazardous environments (ATEX, IECEx and Class/Div). Our team of engineers have detailed experience in areas such as wireless, sensors, motor controllers, data loggers and designs for high temperature/pressure environments. We use a number of real time operating systems and have experience of embedded Linux and Windows application development as well as iOS and Android applications. Our experience and expertise allow us to develop solutions to address your product challenges. Through the wider Pivot Group we offer industrial and mechanical design and development and can take your product from initial concept through prototyping and testing to volume manufacturing. We leverage our global supply chain team to tackle component availability issues and provide volume manufacturing options through our facilities in North America, Mexico, China, and The Philippines. We have manufacturing partners in the UK and Europe for customers who require local manufacturing options.

We are an adhesive company, working in all sectors of manufacturing and engineering. For over 25 years we have been supplying adhesives and technical expertise worldwide. Providing cost effective, practical solutions to adhesive needs. We are a UK based company and work with our customers to improve production, optimise efficiency and reduce costs. Our adhesives are made to the highest standard and quality and we work continuously to innovate and strive to develop solid solutions to improve manufacturing. We’ve glued everything from rubber ducks to luxury cars, there’s not much we haven’t stuck together and we’ll have the adhesive solution for you

BITO’s highly experienced experts will be on Stand 61 to discuss techniques playing a crucial role in assisting manufacturers and logistics service providers in boosting productivity. Even simple, low-cost solutions – such as multi-tier shelving systems, foldable containers and carton live flow racking– can contribute to reduced supply chain costs in manufacturing operations.

Bowman 3D is part of Bowman International Ltd., a renowned UK supplier of bearings and precision engineering components. We employ industry leading technology in our highly efficient manufacturing processes to produce 3D printed parts that are traceable, repeatable, accurate and verifiable.

Fusion 360 Expert– 3D CAD CAM Software & Learning

Central Scanning are an industry leading 3D Printing, 3D Scanning, Reverse Engineering and Inspection specialists based in Bromsgrove, Worcestershire. We are the only Artec Ambassador & Gold Certified resellers in the UK and are leaders in our field, providing 3D scanning equipment and related software. We are also part of the #HandsOnMetrology network and can provide pre-sales, installation, training and ongoing support. In addition to our 3D Scanning capabilities, we offer a comprehensive 3D Printing service utilising our in-house 3D printers from Stratasys, Mark Forged, Ultimaker and Prusa. We can print in a wide variety of materials and have the full colour colour muti-material Stratasys J750 printer. We will have many 3D printed parts on display as examples of our work for you to have a look at and discuss with our highly skilled and passionate team. The expertise of our engineers combined with the 3D Printing / 3D Scanning equipment and related software we have, allows us to offer a comprehensive service to a wide range of clients and are used to working under NDA conditions. We work in our air-conditioned premises or at your facility to meet the project needs. At this year’s Manufacturing & Engineering North East Show we will be providing product demonstrations on all our latest 3D Scanners, so please come along and see us in action! However, if you would like to discuss any of your 3D Printing or 3D Scanning requirements before the show, then please give us a call on 01527 558282 or email us at www.info@central-scanning.co.uk Remember to come and visit us on stand 2 on the 30th of November 2023 and we look forward to meeting you then.

ConeX Portal is THE digital community for the manufacturing sector across the UK. Fundamentally, we believe that the manufacturing industry is stronger when we work together, and support one another through collaboration. We learn about our members’ businesses, help them connect with their local supply chain of manufacturers, allow them to build relationships and collaborate on projects together. We also connect them with project initiators to drive leads into their business. This is a service we believe in, and a service that a lot of our active members are already benefiting from in many ways: • Access to quality suppliers and local supply chain for projects • Access to other partners that provide supplementary services • Social media posts with a wider market/reach • Access to ConeX events – virtual and face to face • Private discussion and forum for tender and contract opportunities • Periodic subscriber only industry news and updates • ConeX exposure opportunities – we work WITH our members to share news and stories • Access to the latest tech and developments • Genuine connections with likeminded individuals This is NOT another directory, the forum is moderated, and we are always looking out for opportunities for you and your business. We will always make relevant and select introductions, no spam!

Essentra Components is a global market leader in plastic injection moulded, vinyl dip moulded and metal components, with a history of over 65 years producing essential components across a huge range of industries and applications.

Established 38 years ago, Glazpart manufactures and supplies over 200 million products per year from its factory in Banbury, Oxfordshire where it operates a 24/7 manufacturing operation and holds a high warehousing capacity. For decades, Glazpart has led the way in the design, manufacture and supply of plastic glazing accessories for the Fenestration Industry. With specialised knowledge in glazing components and award-winning ventilation products, Glazpart supplies thousands of companies right across the UK supply chain in various sectors including construction, automotive, medical and furniture.

Provider of AC/DC supplies, DC/DC Converters, Mains Leads and both Primary & Rechargeable Batteries, from NimH through to Li-Ion and LiFePo4 and their respective chargers. We also offer dedicated chargers for Lead Acid cells as well. We offer specialist products for medical applications, office applications and everything in between. Haredata Electronics have been the UK distributors and agents for FRIWO Gerätebau GmbH for over 35 years and we are proud of our long association with one of the world's leading manufacturers of external power supplies and battery chargers, whether plugtop or desktop.

For more than five decades, INGUN has been a leading global company supplying a highly versatile range of test probes and test fixture accessories. We offer direct technical and sales support to our customers in over 65 countries worldwide, with a workforce of over 400 employees - making INGUN "your Partner for Future Technology".

KEYENCE has steadily grown since 1974 to become an innovative leader in the development and manufacturing of industrial automation and inspection equipment worldwide. Our products consist of code readers, laser markers, machine vision systems, measuring systems, microscopes, sensors, and static eliminators. Our innovative products not only meet current needs but also future customer requirements in the manufacturing and R&D sectors. We strive to anticipate the market’s future goals to provide tomorrow’s solution today.

Every day, Lighthouse UK’s sign and label printing systems solve common problems. Across sectors and industries, signs and labels help organisations to meet Health & Safety requirements, identify or track assets, and educate, protect or inform individuals. Lighthouse has full production capabilities and manufactures all printing materials in-house. We make it easy and cost effective for you to design and create bespoke labels and signage. With a multitude of applications, all the software you need, and ongoing support on tap, you can take absolute control over your labelling and sign printing requirements.

Discover how expert guidance on adhesives & sealants can improve your productivity, enhance reliability, and simplify design. From choosing the optimal joining solution to selecting the perfect LOCTITE adhesive and assembly automation equipment, we are here to help.

Luso Electronics will be exhibiting a wide range of power supply solutions. We are a specialist technically led distributor of switch mode power supplies, dc/dc converters and associated products. Our aim is to save customers time and cost; through our expertise and quality of service. With many years of experience our factory trained specialists are on hand to assist when selecting a power supply for a new design and also throughout the design cycle offering support where required and a local link to the factory. Whenever power is required, we can offer a suitable solution. We offer technical and commercial support to customers large and small throughout the UK and Ireland. Come along to our stand and let’s have a chat about how we can help you with your power requirements.

When it comes to engineering and manufacturing, we speak your language. Within the MA Business and MA Exhibition portfolios, we proudly present several market-leading manufacturing and engineering events and titles, such as The Engineer, Machinery, New Electronics, Manufacturing Management, Subcon, and The Engineering Design Show, among others.

Welcome to MEC Machine Tools!, the first Northern specialist for EDM machine tool sales and service in the United Kingdom. We are your trusted source for high-quality machinery solutions, offering an extensive range of EXCETEK Electrical Discharge Machining (EDM) machines, designed to meet the diverse needs of modern manufacturing industries. With our cutting-edge technology and commitment to excellence, we aim to empower your business with precision, efficiency, and productivity. At MEC Machine Tools, we are experts at exceptional service. With a proven track record, we take pride in our ability to keep your EDM Machines running at peak performance.

Manufacturing processes throughout all industries are evolving at a rapid pace, and the quality and tolerances expected from the end user are forever increasing. Thus, the need for smarter measurement solutions. Micro-Epsilon is renowned globally for being at the forefront of measurement technology. For more than 50 years, we have continuously offered reliable, high performance, unique solutions particularly when high precision measurement or inspection is required. Our product range covers sensors for the measurement of distance and displacement, sensors for IR temperature measurement and colour detection, as well as turnkey systems for dimensional measurement and defect detection. We understand that our customers are our business partners and aim to develop long term relationships with them. We work closely with our customers to fully understand their requirements; our salespeople are engineers and understand more than just the sensor performance. We are problem solvers. We operate a fair working policy, which results in excellent customer service and support even post sale. Our high performance products and way of working provide our customers with a genuine competitive advantage.

Bristol based suppliers of high quality manual and CNC machine tools, exclusively equipped with DynaPath control systems. MACH Machine Tools are best known for machinery for toolrooms, precision engineering shops and educational settings.

Offering a range of Electronics Design & PCB Assembly solutions, but a whole new approach. Working with 13 UK factories and 6 design consultancies, we can easily manage your design and assembly work, taking the stress and hassle, you focus on the day job and we will get it built for you. By matching the project to the factory, we are able to offer greater flexibility and less stress but with full transparency. One less thing to worry about.

Welcome to PASS Ltd – Your Premier Destination for Test and Measurement Solutions, Calibration Excellence, and Accredited Electrical Training! About Us: PASS Ltd stands proudly as one of the United Kingdom's foremost providers of top-tier test and measurement equipment, calibration services, and comprehensive electrical training solutions. With a sterling reputation built on a commitment to quality, precision, and customer satisfaction, we are your trusted partner in navigating the dynamic landscape of technology and industry standards. Test & Measurement Equipment: Explore a world of possibilities with our extensive range of test and measurement equipment. As authorized suppliers of renowned global brands including Fluke, Megger, Flir, Seward, Anton, Kern, Catu, and more, PASS Ltd ensures that you have access to cut Calibration Services: Precision is at the heart of what we do. Our accredited laboratories, staffed by expert calibration technicians, guarantee fast turnaround times and exceptional service. Offering UKAS and National Standards calibrations, we are approved service providers for many of the manufacturers we represent. Take advantage of our on-site calibration services and convenient pick-up and drop-off options – because accuracy matters. Electrical Training: Empower your team with our City & Guilds accredited courses in high voltage (HV) and low voltage (LV) electrical training. From PAT Testing and the 18th Edition to SAP and wind turbine training, our courses cover the spectrum of electrical expertise. With PASS Ltd, your workforce is equipped with the knowledge and skills needed to excel in the ever-evolving field of electrical engineering. Visit Our Stand: Step into the future of precision and innovation by visiting our stand at the upcoming exhibition. Engage with our experts, explore our latest offerings, and discover how PASS Ltd can elevate your capabilities to new heights. Join us on a journey where precision meets performance. At PASS Ltd, we don't just meet standards – we set them. Partner with us for a seamless blend of quality, expertise, and forward-thinking solutions. Welcome to the future of test and measurement, calibration, and electrical training.

Peak Test are the leading UK distributor of spring contact test probes and accessories used in test fixtures, including wire harnessing and high current testing applications. Spring Contact Test Probes are used to make contact to various test points on printed circuit boards (PCB’s), components and wiring fields. When employed in special test modules, the probes can be used to test connector-cable systems. The test probes can also be used in control engineering units or as a charging contact. Probes are also referred to as: Pogo pins Fixture pins Bed of nails Test pins

Peli Products (UK) Ltd offer the Peli™ range of equipment cases, ideal protection for specialised industrial equipment such as instrumentation, components and tools. Peli cases are watertight, dustproof and crushproof and built for high level durability and dependability. They are available in a wide range of sizes in the Protector range, the Peli Storm range and the Peli Air series of lighter weight cases. Peli Products (UK) offer an in-house foam design and manufacturing service. Custom foam is produced to fit individual requirements; it is highly durable, ensuring the contents are well organised, secured in place and fully protected.

Pilz Automation Technology – the UK subsidiary of Pilz GmbH Germany – has played a leading role in the UK machinery safety industry for over 35 years. The Corby based company offers safe and secure automation solutions, machinery safety training, consulting & engineering services. At MENE they will show the latest product solutions for danger zone monitoring, personalised access management and safe operating mode selection. Pilz experts will also give delegates an insight into key responsibilities and legislation for machinery safety in a seminar entitled 'An Introduction to Machinery Safety'.

Princeps’ mission is to simplify the sourcing of safe traceable, obsolete and hard to find electronic, electrical and e-mech components for customers in the aerospace, defence, medical, transport and advanced industries.

PI UK was founded in 1993 to promote the use of PROFIBUS in the UK. More recently it has added PROFINET and IO-Link to the range of technologies supported by the group and is now known as PROFIBUS and PROFINET International UK, or PI UK for short. It is a very active organisation representing the needs of members and users throughout the United Kingdom and other English-speaking countries.

We’re a leading Strategic Design and Innovation Consultancy with the experience, passion and tenacity to turn good ideas into great market leading products and services.

T W Ward CNC Machinery Ltd (‘Ward CNC’) is one of the UK’s leading suppliers of CNC machine tools to a wide range of OEM’s and sub contract metal cutting companies. The company was originally part of the Thomas W Ward Group, which had its origins in Sheffield over 140 years ago and which grew to be a major industrial conglomerate with worldwide activities.

TDK-Lambda UK Limited, Britain’s largest manufacturer of standard and configurable power supplies offer a range of 1.5W to 100kW AC-DC power supplies, DC-DC converters, Programmable (Lab) DC power supplies and EMC/EMI noise filters to suit many applications. With design and manufacturing facilities in EMEA, Asia and America, TDK-Lambda is a major supplier of power conversion products and recognized leader in the industrial market segment Visit us on stand 58.

TFC, an AFC Industries company, is the sole UK & leading European supplier of Smalley Springs and Retaining Rings. Smalley and TFC have built a reputation for unsurpassed quality and an expert, collaborative engineering team. With decades of experience, we’ve been a supplier of high-quality Smalley Spirolox Retaining Rings, Snap Rings, and Wave Springs. Smalley is the leader in the manufacture and development of these products, with a standard range consisting of 10,000 parts stocked in carbon and stainless steel. If you can’t find a part to suit your needs, then Smalley’s No-Tooling-Cost manufacturing process allows for fast prototyping and production. Appearing in the majority of the fluid transfer lines in the automotive market, ARaymond Quick Connectors provide solutions adapted to the constraints and requirements of today’s industries. Quick connectors bring many technical solutions for fluid connections in HVAC (Heating, ventilation and Air-Conditioning) and Sanitation, responding to the applicable standard requirements of these sectors. TFC’s team of engineers are available for design consultations, providing a range of resources to ensure the application contains the most effective solution. TFC has an unrivalled reputation for delivering Vendor Managed Inventory (VMI) solutions that provide a streamlined system tailored to significantly improve production performance, delivering what your manufacturing needs when they need it. Our customisable VMI Smart Solutions combines industry-leading intelligence software to enhance your control, leakage, security, compliance and availability.

An Industrial Tapes, Adhesives, Abrasives and Packaging Materials Distributor. Supplying products from all major Manufactures (3M, Tesa, Klingspor, Velcro, Rhino, Loctite, Scapa, Ultratape, Momentive) across the UK, Europe and Worldwide. A family run business with over 35 year experience in offering Industry technical nohow and products. A 3M preferred supplier holding the quality standard AS9120. Visit our web site www.vikingtapes.co.uk for our full product range and technical information. Or call our Tech Dpt on 01535 610373

As a leading thermal treatment and PVD processing organisation for the UK, Wallwork Group continues to strive to offer the best processing and service possible to our customers. Wallwork Group offers a comprehensive portfolio of Heat Treatments, Vacuum, Sealed Quench, Plasma & Gas Nitride, Vacuum Brazing, PVD and HIP processing, backed up with a wide-ranging list of customer and prime approvals. All our sites are strategically located and linked together with our own in house transport network, which also operates across the UK providing the majority of our customers a complete pick up, treatment and delivery of their products.

West Special Fasteners are manufacturers of stainless steel and nickel alloy special fasteners. Established in 1999, West Special Fasteners has grown into one of the most respected hot forgers and producers of high integrity fasteners in the United Kingdom. Our facilities combine the latest in induction hot forging machinery with CNC precision, and automatic and manual lathes. We are a JOSCAR stage 2 and BAE approved manufacturer. We are also ISO 9001, NORSOK and ExxonMobil approved, having supplied thousands of components across multiple high-profile projects. Our business is built around bespoke fasteners manufactured from materials used in specialist applications/ sizes. We are happy to work from any technical drawings or specifications given, and we really come into our own when dealing with a request that other manufacturers may find challenging or difficult. Our key focus areas are Defence/ marine/ subsea/ renewable energy/ oil & gas, and any difficult or hazardous environments such as nuclear power generation. As well as having invested in state-of-the-art CNC lathes, hydraulic presses, thread rolling, drilling machines, milling machines, and VMC with 4th axis, we are also industry experts in hot forging. Products can be identified with material grade, cast numbers and manufacturers initials by Multitronic Dot Marking, state of the art Laser Engraving or by conventional impact stamping when requested. We can perform Positive Material Identification, PMI, in house using our XRF guns, and offer Fischer Ferrite Scope testing and Electrolytic weld cleaning. PTFE, Xylan, Zinc and other coatings can be organized, and we have vendors offering excellent world class facilities locally, to perform independently verified testing , Heat Treatment in API approved furnaces and high-quality welding of exotic alloys. Our standard size range for forged fasteners is 1/4" to 2" for imperial fasteners and M5 to M52 for metric fasteners. Our range of CNC and manual machined fasteners is from 3/16" to 4" Diameter for imperial fasteners and M3 to M100 for metric fasteners, but thanks to our range of equipment, we can operate outside of these parameters if needed. We are able to offer in many materials including Hastelloy ¨, Titanium, Inconel ¨ Alloy 600, 601, 625, 718, Incoloy ¨ Alloy 800 HT, 825, Monel ¨ Alloy 400, K500, Duplex UNS S31803, Super Duplex S32760 SA & FLT, Zeron 100 ¨, S32550, S32750, Aluminium Bronze, Stainless Steels Astm A193 B8M, B8, B8C, Class 1 or Class 2, A4, A4-80, A2, 316L, 304L, 904L, 310.

At XYZ Machine Tools, we’ve been developing, testing, and refining our range of machine tools for almost 40 years. We specialise in supplying top quality, built machine tools with the very best in powerful but easy-to-use CNC controls.

Zygology is the UK’s largest authorised distributor for Southco quick access hardware, Pop-Avdel and Qonnect blind riveting systems, PEM self-clinch fasteners and Spiralock, We supply a full range of installation tools and offer full tool repair services. We also carry large stocks of spare parts available to purchase. We have an external team of technical sales reps, who offer expert application advise to our business partners throughout the UK.