The latest manufacturing technology on show

Southern Manufacturing & Electronics will open from 4th to 6th February 2025 at the Farnborough International Exhibition & Conference Centre. It is a venue where firms from across the engineering spectrum gather to show 9,000+ visitors their latest products and services. The new exhibition owner, Easyfairs, says that a high level of interest in the event has ensured it will be a sell-out.
As an indication of what to expect regarding machine tools, Ajax will promote a range of equipment, including manual mills and lathes, surface, cylindrical, and bench grinding machines and multi-axis CNC lathes. Colchester will be there to promote the Storm VL-550 VMC and the Tornado SL25 MSY CNC lathe, both designed to deliver productivity and accuracy. It will also show a permanent laser marker and a selection of Pratt Burnerd manual and power chucks.

A compact UMC-500 5-axis VMC equipped with a robotic pallet loader on the HAAS stand will highlight the efficiency and flexibility of automation for high-mix, low-volume machining. The Super Mini Mill will also be cutting metal. Making machining more efficient and precise when producing one-offs and small batches will be Hurco’s theme. On display will be two of its most popular machines, the VM10i VMC cutting steel to demonstrate its power in a small footprint, and the TM8Mi 3-axis CNC VDI 30 turret having 12 driven tool stations. The latest Hurco Max 5 control developments will be highlighted.
The MX-520 PC4 five-axis VMC with integrated 4-pallet changer will make its debut on the Matsuura stand. It will be machining components throughout the show to demonstrate the automated production cell’s suitability for reliable unmanned running. Mills CNC, the exclusive distributor in the UK and Ireland of DN Solutions’ and Zayer machine tools, will exhibit the large-bore, multi-tasking, mill-turn centre, the Puma SMX 2100SB.

Hyundai-Wia, Hartford, Soraluce, Takisawa, Hankook, and Gurutzpe are some of the machine tool manufacturers represented in the UK by Ward CNC, whose stand will reflect the variety and affordability of the machines. Unison will present its British-built electric tube and pipe bending machines, as well as a recently introduced dual-stack, hybrid tube bender range that combines electric control with advanced hydraulic operation. Through Nukon Lasers UK, the company also offers fibre laser cutting machines.
The rigidity, thermal stability and machining capability of machine tools supplied by XYZ will be presented. This will include the 65 LTY-S twin-spindle turning centre. On the Yamazaki Mazak stand, there will be a live demonstration of the new HQR-200/3 NEO turning centre. The twin-spindle, triple-turret configuration is ideal for producing medium to large batches.
Car parking at the Farnborough site is free and it is easily accessible by road. For those travelling by train, a dedicated, complimentary bus service runs between Farnborough’s Main and North Camp railway stations and the show. Admission is also free of charge. Register today at: https://register.visitcloud.com/survey/00mf6xsmh61zw?actioncode=1052