Why Visit Drives & Controls

The Home of Robotics & Automation

Drives & Controls is a pivotal event in the realm of industrial automation, presenting cutting-edge solutions that empower the efficient and secure operation of machinery and processes across a diverse spectrum of industries. 

Alongside the exhibition, visitors will be able to access an incredible variety of educational content, such as the Automation and Robotics Solution Theatre, delivered as problem-solving case studies by their peers as well as recognised thought leaders.

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Drives & Controls Magazine

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The event is supported by the Drives & Controls Magazine, the UK's leading magazine for automation, motion engineering and power transmission who bring a wealth of knowledge and experience and provide the event and its exhibitors continued coverage and exposure before during and after the event.

Under New Management

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Nineteen Group are pleased to have acquired the Drives & Controls Show and its sister events – Fluid Power & Systems and Air-Tech which fit perfectly with the rest of their rapidly growing manufacturing portfolio under the Smart Manufacturing & Engineering Week event series.

Drives & Controls tackles the biggest issues in British Manufacturing with specific attention to:

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Aimed at manufacturing professionals from a variety of vertical sectors including:

visitor sectors

Source the latest Drives & Controls products and solutions

  • Bearings

  • Belts & Chains

  • Brakes, Clutches & Couplings

  • Cables

  • Compact Control Systems

  • Display & Interfaces

  • EMC Equipment

  • Enclosures

  • Gear Drives & Variators

  • Hydraulic Drives

  • Hydraulic Pumps & Motors

  • Industrial Electric Drives & Motors

  • Linear & Rotary Indexing

  • Linear Motors

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  • Machine Safety

  • Maintenance Repair & Recovery

  • Mechanical Power Transmission

  • Industrial Automation Control Numerical Control

  • PCs & Industrial Software

  • PLCs & Positioning Systems

  • Robots & Cobots

  • Pneumatic Motors & Cylinders

  • Power Electronics

  • SCADA

  • Speed & Position Sensing

  • Variable Speed Motors

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What's on

Education

Education

Attend solution based sessions and keynote presentations providing CPD points to enhance your professional development

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Live Action

Live Action

Get up close and see the latest technology in action and engage with experts to guide you through each solution.

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Networking

Networking

With specialist areas and features, broaden your network and engage with the whole UK manufacturing market.

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Hosted Buyer Programme

Connect+

CONNECT+ Live is a free of charge personalised matchmaking service that match qualified buyers with hand-picked solution providers. Where physical attendance is not possible a series of virtual buyer rooms are created to enable the most senior buyers the opportunity to connect. 

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Why join the Programme?

  • Saves time - our specialist team will do the hard work, taking your buying requirements and matching them with our exhibitors.
  • Pre-scheduled meetings - we understand how busy your schedule is, so we will ensure we fast-track and give you priority access to suppliers at a time that suits you.
  • Build relationships - make new invaluable contacts to benchmark and get invaluable insight.

1 Event - 2 Halls 

Drives & Controls is co-located alongside other leading industry events. 1 Pass provides access to all.

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