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Machine Building Live

One Day All the Answers

Wednesday 15th October 2025
National Agricultural Exhibition Centre, Stoneleigh Park, CV8 2LH
09:00 - 15:00
FREE TO ATTEND

About the Event

Organised by the publishers of

Whether you’re a machine builder, systems integrator or are seeking factory automation solutions, this is the UK's only event of its kind. It is a unique opportunity to meet face-to-face with the largest array of machine building, systems integration and factory automation technical experts ever assembled in one place at one time in the UK. They are here to offer insight, expertise and experience that could prove invaluable as you automate your factory or design and manufacture the machines and systems that help keep the UK so competitive.

This is a one-day only event that is FREE TO ATTEND and uses a unique format to provide you with maximum information in the minimum of time. You can get here easily, park at zero cost just a short stroll from the entrance, get in, get round, get all the answers you seek and get back to work in short order - and you can also enjoy a free breakfast roll and brew if you arrive before 11:00!

  • Top Quality Speaker Programme

    Keep up with the latest developments which are vital to all machine builders, systems integrators and OEMs

  • Product Previews

    A unique opportunity to discover many new products which have yet to be more widely released

  • Latest Industry Practices

    Discover, discuss and evaluate all the newest ideas and processes to have been recently introduced

  • Free Parking

    Parking at the venue is plentiful and free, adjacent to the event entrance.

  • Meet New Providers

    Meet and engage with the widest cross section of potential new suppliers

  • Expert Knowledge

    Capture valuable application tips from the most knowledgeable experts

  • Free Breakfast

    Free breakfast roll and brew if you arrive before 11AM

Workshop Programme

To help keep you up to date with the latest innovations, a series of free-to-attend Workshops will take place between 09:30 and 14:30. Ten experts from internationally acknowledged market and thought leaders will provide comprehensive insights in a variety of areas critical to successful factory automation and machine building. The full programme will be published in the Spring of 2025.

Action Areas

As a result of their popularity at the 2024 event, the number of Action Areas at MachineBuilding.Live 2025 has been increased. On these special stands, leading experts from across the machine building and factory automation spectrum will be providing live demonstrations of their latest technologies and innovations. Many of them will be making their UK debut at this event.


Latest News

Testimonials

Machine Building Live is a great exhibition, it is 1 day of customers that are tailored to our business. The TEN team do a fantastic job at organising, marketing and running this event. We are very proud to exhibit here and will do for many years to c

Sales Manager, Mechan Controls

Well organised show, well attended, great venue.

Business Development Manager, European Springs

I like the one day format, it was very busy but that is a good thing. There was the right mix of customers and the leads we have received are of a high quality.

Area Sales Manager, B&R Automation

Great event - no time wasters

Automation Specialist, Eaton

Great format - limited time, equal stand sizes, ease of access, stand build, cost (compared with NEC etc.) footfall, quality of visitors (no tyre kickers/recruitment/media). Great representation from multiple suppliers must be a draw to machine builder

Sales Manager, Heidenhain



Great feedback from sales team, asked me to rebook as soon as possible for next year

Marketing Manager, Wittenstein

Exhibited for the first time this year and the show did not disappoint. A good number of leads generated with a range of new clients across different sectors.

General Manager, Nitto Kohki Europe

Fabulous concept for a one day show that "hits the heart" of our customer base and target market

Global Product Manager, IDEM Safety

MachineBuilding.Live is an excellent opportunity to meet highly relevant prospects for our industry all in a single day on equal terms with other exhibitors.

Regional Sales Manager, Lovato

MachineBuilding.Live is an excellent opportunity to meet highly relevant prospects for our industry all in a single day on equal terms with other exhibitors.

Marketing Manager, Charter Controls

This was our first time exhibiting at MachineBuilding.Live following recommendations from people within the Industry. We were not disappointed. The exhibition was organised very well by the Team at The Engineering Network

Sensor Sales Manager, Carlton Thermal

Really good and busy show. Relevant visitors with genuine enquiries

UK Marketing Manager, HARTING

A great focussed event with high quality visitors leading to good enquires

Sales Director UK, Ireland and EMEA Distribution, Beijer Electronics

The Manufacturing Technology Centre is delighted to be alongside like-minded industry experts, who share similar goals for the UK manufacturing sector at the upcoming event

Chief Automation Officer, The Manufacturing Technology Centre

With many of our members actively involved in Machine Building & Automation, GTMA are pleased to support Machine Building Live 2023

General Manager, GTMA

The IED is really excited to be involved in Machine Building Live, given the importance of automation in design and we are very happy to be supporting this innovative event.

Chief Executive - Institution of Engineering Designers

I really like the laser-like focus of this exhibition. Our customers are in the Machine Building business, so this exhibition is perfect for us.

Managing Director, igus UK

It is our pleasure to be supporting our members at the very first Machine Building Live event, showcasing the unrivalled innovation and technology of UK Machine Builders.

Sector Head – Industrial Automation, GAMBICA

Machine Building Live presents B&R Industrial Automation solutions and services directly to these machine builders in a cost-effective and simple way, and helps us meet new potential customers and network with people we know

Marketing Manager, B&R

Having worked with Mark and Luke on previous events over the years, when they mentioned putting together Machine Building Live, we just had to get involved!

Managing Director, LG Motion and Minitec
 

Sponsored By

Acorn Industries
Applied Automation
Camozzi Automation
EPLAN
igus UK
IXON
Lenze
Mclennan
Moore International
Omron
Peli Products
Phoenix Contact
Pilz Automation Technology
Rittal
RK Rose+Krieger (A Phoenix Mecano Company)
Scorpion Vision
Top Hex
Turck Banner
WEG
Zebra Technologies
Acorn Industries
Applied Automation
Camozzi Automation
EPLAN
igus UK
IXON
Lenze
Mclennan
Moore International
Omron
Peli Products
Phoenix Contact
Pilz Automation Technology
Rittal
RK Rose+Krieger (A Phoenix Mecano Company)
Scorpion Vision
Top Hex
Turck Banner
WEG
Zebra Technologies


Supported By

GAMBICA
IED
Industrial Technology
MachineBuilding.net
PI UK
GTMA
MTC
GAMBICA
IED
Industrial Technology
MachineBuilding.net
PI UK
GTMA
MTC


Enquire about exhibiting

We look forward to welcoming you as a key exhibitor!

Venue Details

By road

From London / M40. Leave the M40 at junction 15 and head onto the A46 towards Coventry. Follow the signs to Stoneleigh Park main entrance or NAEC on the B4113.


From the M6/M9. Leave the M6 at junction 2 and head onto the A46 towards Warwick or at the end of the M69, head onto the A46 towards Warwick and the M40. Follow the signs to Stoneleigh Park main entrance or NAEC on the B4113.


From the M1 (Northbound). Leave the M1 at junction 17 and join the M45 heading towards Coventry. Pick up the signs for the A45 Coventry (NOT Daventry). Stay on the A45 heading towards the A46, follow the signs to Stoneleigh Park main entrance or NAEC on B4113.

By rail

Royal Leamington Spa. Warwick and Warwick Parkway rail stations are situated on the main London Marylebone line. The Birmingham line stop for the Virgin West Coast Mainline.


London Euston – Coventry services every 30 minutes weekdays.


London Marylebone – Warwick Parkway services every 30 minutes.


Birmingham – Coventry frequent services from Birmingham New Street, Birmingham International and Coventry.


From these mainline stations you will need to take a short taxi ride. Taxi ranks are based at both Warwick Parkway and Coventry stations, which are approximately 5 miles from Stoneleigh Park.

By bus or coach

Coventry bus station is 6 miles (10km) away from Stoneleigh Park. Warwick bus station is 9 miles (14km) from Stoneleigh Park.

By air

Stoneleigh Park is within a 30 minute drive of Birmingham International Airport.

Parking

Almost 10,000 parking spaces are available and parking at FoodManufacturing.Live and MachineBuilding.Live will be fully marshalled for your convenience. All parking is free of charge.


Located between the M6 and M40 motorways, close to Kenilworth and around 6 miles south of Coventry close to the A46


Using Sat Nav? Please use this postcode: CV8 2LH and make sure that you follow the AA road signs to find our main entrance to the site. Once your satnav has brought you to the NAEC Stoneleigh, follow the signs for the show you’re visiting.


You can discover more about Stoneleigh Park by visiting https://www.naecstoneleigh.co.uk/

National Agricultural Exhibition Centre, Stoneleigh Park

The National Agricultural Exhibition Centre is conveniently located in Warwickshire, just off J15 of the M40. It is also easily reached from Birmingham, Coventry and Leamington Spa, the latter two just a short taxi ride from mainline railway stations. The recently built exhibition Hall is bright and airy with a full range of facilities including fully marshalled free parking.


Thank you for your interest. To register either as a VIP Visitor or as a potential exhibitor, please complete your details here and tick the relevant box.