IDEM Safety Switches was established in 2003 with the goal of becoming a world leader in the design, manufacture and sale of machine guard safety products. Today, hundreds of thousands of applications attest to the quality and reliability of IDEM Safety products. 

IDEM’s range of next generation products harness higher reliability, the latest technologies and are manufactured in materials to provide high durability to cope with the continually increasing demands placed on machine safety devices.

All IDEM products are designed and manufactured in the UK and conform to the latest international safety standards.

IDS Imaging Development Systems GmbH develops powerful, easy-to-use USB, GigE and 3D cameras with a wide range of sensors and variants. The industrial cameras can be used in a wide variety of non-industrial and industrial sectors such as equipment, plant and mechanical engineering. With the vision app-based, intelligent IDS NXT cameras and Ensenso 3D robot vision solutions, IDS opens up new dimensions in image processing. The headquarters in Obersulm, Germany, is both a development and production site. The company is represented internationally, e.g. with offices and branches in the USA, United Kingdom, Japan and South Korea. www.ids-imaging.com

With 50 years of expertise in industrial manufacturing, ifm excels in automation technology, offering reliable partnerships for bespoke digital solutions to create smart factories. Our expertise in hardware and software, coupled with visionary ideas, ensures your success. From single sensors to comprehensive business solutions, ifm’s scalable offerings allow for phased digitisation tailored to your needs. Achieving Industry 4.0 is within reach with the right partner. ifm supports you with strategic consulting, bespoke software, and hardware solutions, from development to implementation and advanced services. Let’s shape the future of automation together!

igus® is the largest producer of injection moulded polymer bearings and reinforced plastic cable carriers in the world. igus® will be exhibiting its extensive range of maintenance-free, wear resistant products which have been tested and proven to last in real life environments and industrial applications within the companies own 3,800 msq testing laboratory. Product lines include industry-leading e-chain® cable carriers, chainflex® continuous-flex cables, iglidur® plastic plain bearings, igubal® spherical bearings and drylin® linear bearings and guide systems.

The UK branch of the globally successful company has been in Milton Keynes since 1986, moving into a much bigger facility in 1989. This has given the branch the opportunity to grow to where we are today, in the same location but consistently growing and evolving as a sales operation year on year.

From our marketing leading Linear Guides, a solid network of UK distributors handling the Needle Bearings and the more recently added Precision positioning stages we offer an extensive range where service and quality is never compromised.

The Milton Keynes office is run by 8 office staff including management, a 2 man team in the warehouse managing approx 4 million pounds of stock. 

Norgren, part of IMI plc, has a proud history and a proven track record of creating innovative engineering solutions in the fields of precise motion control and fluid technology. Whether you’re looking for Pneumatic or Electric Motion solutions for energy efficiency and sustainability, stop by Stand 57 to see our latest offering. We’ll be showcasing our latest products and solutions that will help you maximise operational efficiency and system performance and reduce costly downtime and energy costs. With experience across critical areas such as Industrial automation, Food & Beverage, Material Handling and Machine Safety, our Norgren experts will be happy to support you!

Indu-Sol is your partner to increase the performance, resilience and productivity of your automated machines and plants to a maximum. The basis for this is our more than 20 years of technical expertise from mechanical engineering and retrofit projects, troubleshooting and status quo measurements, which today result in a comprehensive service spectrum for network consulting, from planning and certification to complete network support during operation "Service4life".

Managing directors, plant managers, production managers, maintenance managers of manufacturing companies are primarily addressed here:

• Indu-sol optimizes your machine availability so that you can serve a higher demand in a resource-saving way.
• We minimize your maintenance costs so that you can produce more profitably.
• We extend the service life of your equipment so that you can increase productivity and improve your companys bottom line. Consequently, produce as stress-free, highly profitable and reliable as possible.

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Established in 1945, the IED is a Chartered Body representing over 5000 members working in engineering and product design. We’re the only professional body specifically for specialists in engineering and technological product design. Benefits include fantastic networking opportunities, an excellent printed and digital magazine, legal advice service, branch activities, CPD and guidance and support to registration with the Engineering Council, the Society for the Environment and the IED’s own Register for Product Designers and CAD specialists for suitably qualified members. For further details go to www.ied.org.uk.