About Southern Manufacturing & Electronics 2027
Southern Manufacturing & Electronics is a large UK trade show for manufacturing and electronics production. It features machine tools, fabrication and subcontract machining, inspection equipment, 3D printing and electronics assembly.
Scale, as published by the organizer: 2026 edition: 571 exhibitors, 10,722 attendees.
Why it matters for machine research
One of the main UK shows where machine tool dealers display working CNC equipment.
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 | Southern Manufacturing & Electronics 2027 |
|---|---|
| Organizer | European Trade & Exhibition Services (ETES) |
| How often | Annual |
| Venue | Farnborough International Exhibition & Conference Centre |
| Official site | southern-manufacturing-electronics.com |
Dates and venue checked against the organizer's page on 2026-11-06. Schedules change; the official site controls.