About Advanced Engineering 2027
Advanced Engineering is a UK engineering and manufacturing show covering aerospace, automotive, composites, metals and subcontract supply chains. It is co-located with UK Metals Expo.
Scale, as published by the organizer: 2026 edition: 400+ exhibitors, 9,000+ engineers expected.
Why it matters for machine research
A UK venue for engineering supply chains, composites and metals processing; the 2026 edition ran 4–5 November 2026 and 2027 dates were not yet published.
Machines and technology to look for
Compare suppliers on the same application questions.
Compare suppliers on the same application questions.
Compare suppliers on the same application questions.
Compare suppliers on the same application questions.
Compare suppliers on the same application questions.
How to work this show
Group the exhibitors you need by process, then compare like with like on the same questions.
Before the show, shortlist exhibitors from the official exhibitor list. After it, compare the machines you saw in the MBB machine directory and work out the installed cost with total installed cost.

Write down the material, tolerance and volume you need before you go. Ask every exhibitor the same questions, then compare the answers on MBB.
Facts at a glance
| Official name | Advanced Engineering UK |
|---|---|
| Organizer | Easyfairs |
| How often | Annual |
| Venue | NEC Birmingham |
| Official site | advancedengineeringuk.com |
Dates and venue checked against the organizer's page on 2026-11-06. Schedules change; the official site controls.