As the UK continues to strengthen its position as a global hub for engineering excellence, innovation remains at the heart of the nation’s manufacturing success.
Southern Manufacturing & Electronics has long been the place where that ingenuity is brought to life – a showcase for breakthrough materials, advanced production technologies and next-generation digital tools shaping the future of industry.
This year’s exhibitor line-up reflects that spirit of progress, offering visitors an unparalleled opportunity to discover the latest solutions driving productivity, sustainability and competitiveness across the sector.
First-time exhibitor MPE Electronics will introduce visitors to its high-reliability contract electronics manufacturing services, spanning PCB assembly and full box build for industrial and commercial sectors.
The company will use the event to demonstrate how a dependable CEM partner can reduce procurement pressures and strengthen supply chain resilience, supporting customers from prototyping through to volume production.
Its expert engineering team will be available to discuss tailored PCB assembly solutions throughout the show.
Also returning for 2026 is Newbury Electronics, showcasing its comprehensive end-to-end electronics manufacturing capability. Spanning electronic product design, PCB layout, fabrication, assembly, testing and certification, the company’s offering is fully in-house – an advantage highlighted across its engineering facilities.
With services ranging from one-day turnaround PCBs to conformal coating, laser-cut solder paste stencils and advanced EMC and environmental testing, Newbury will demonstrate how it supports industries from aerospace and defence to medical, photonics and autosport.
Visuals from its facilities, featured in its presentation, emphasise its 40,000 square feet production environment and extensive technical resource base.
Digital transformation also features prominently at this year’s event, with Tecman showcasing how Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central can unify manufacturing and distribution data within a single ERP platform.
Tecman’s specialists demonstrate how Business Central enables streamlined processes, improved operational visibility and scalable business growth for engineering and manufacturing organisations.
On stand J200, Thame Workholding will showcase its Samchully JBM/JBH Jaw Boring Open Centre Hydraulic Chuck, the world’s first power chuck with a built-in boring ring.
This enables machinists to bore soft jaws using only a standard Allen wrench, eliminating conventional boring rings, reducing set-up time by up to 90 percent and extending jaw life thanks to its ultra-fine 0.1mm adjustment capability. This is one of several innovations highlighted in Southern Manufacturing & Electronics’ Innovations Gallery for 2026.
The gallery also features Silclear’s re-Sil, a groundbreaking recycled silicone material developed to reduce industrial waste and support more sustainable component production.
Originally created to repurpose the organisation’s own silicone scrap, re-Sil now offers manufacturers a compelling route to address the sector’s broader waste challenge.
The gallery also showcases one of the latest AI innovations impacting the manufacturing sector. Blue, an industrial AI for inspection, anomaly detection and quality control, can be witnessed on the Matta Labs stand, M180.
Elsewhere on the show floor, China Outsourcing, a long-established provider of offshore manufacturing and supply chain solutions, will be rebranding to Global Outsourcing.
The new name reflects the company’s evolution from a country-specific sourcing specialist into an international manufacturing partner supporting customers across multiple countries.
With visitor registration now open, Southern Manufacturing & Electronics 2026 promises an exceptional opportunity for engineers, designers and procurement professionals to discover breakthrough technologies, source new suppliers and build stronger, more sustainable production networks.
This year’s show also features the return of the Global Electronics Association’s soldering competition, a new wire harness competition, and two fully-programmed CPD-accredited seminar theatres, offering practical insights into manufacturing improvement and digital adoption.
Southern Manufacturing & Electronics takes place from 3 to 5 February 2026 at Farnborough International Exhibition Centre. Register for a free ticket today by visiting the exhibition’s website.