EDS 2024 is back on the 9th – 10th October at The Coventry Building Society Arena. Join thousands of engineers at the UK’s number one free exhibition of mechanical, electronic and embedded design.
Visitors can expect to meet with 200+ exhibitors covering everything from 3D printing, fasteners and adhesives, design software, drives and controls, embedded systems, labeling, laser marking, motion control, PCB manufacture and assembly, and much more.
Visit the website (www.engineeringdesignshow.co.uk) for the full list of exhibitors and read below to hear about everything else you can’t afford to miss!
Unlock 50+ hours of free learning across the 3 conference theatres. Highlights include:
- 11:15 am | 9th October – Socially assistive robots and the UH Robot House – Patrick Holthaus, Senior Research Fellow and Robot House Manager, University of Hertfordshire / The Robot House
- 1:15 pm | 9th October – Protecting intellectual property in the age of AI – Katy Sayer, UK and European Patent Attorney, Venner Shipley
- 11:15 am | 10th October – British Olympic track bike development – Ben Collins, Lead AM Applications Engineer, Renishaw
- 12:15 pm | 10th October – The Fight to Repair: why you don’t truly know your product until someone else has tried to repair It! – Jude Pullen, Creative Technologist, RS DesignSpark
Join practical workshop sessions. Takeaway inspiration to apply to your business
- 10:30 am | 9th October – How high-speed data communication is used on industrial machinery – Ryan Milligan, Director Business Development, Powell Electronics
- 11:30 am | 9th October – How to maximise the potential of multiphysics simulation – Dr Ross Hubble, Technical Manager, COMSOL Ltd
- 1:30 pm | 9th October – Realising productivity and innovation through inclusive working environments – Poppy Harrison, Engineer, Maira Bana, CFD Manager and Laura Hoang, Human Factors Engineer at SheCanEngineer
- 1:30 pm | 10th October – The devil is in the detail – Martin Dinmore, Distribution Channel Manager, Pico Technology
Meet the next generation of engineering superstars!
Nottingham Trent University will be showcasing the next generation of over 25 product designers. Featuring graduates from 2024 who have exhibited recently at New Designers in London, whereby their work has secured outstanding recognition from prestigious brands such as Dyson, Kenwood and Unilever.
Additionally, second year product design students will be exhibiting their collaborative project with industry partner Trampboards (www.trampaboards.com) showcasing the use of the VESC power system. The Trampaboard team will be on hand to describe the innovative VESC system and how students have applied their technology in their robots.
Explore cutting-edge advancements from across the world of engineering design at the Innovation and Start-Up Zones
The Innovation Zone will be displaying an exciting selection of design work. This includes Creative Hubb Limited’s EOD Bomb Disposal Suit, a complex garment made up of multiple layers of meta and/or para aramid materials required per panel/area to achieve the specified level of protection.
At the Start-Up Zone visitors can meet with an exceptional line-up of companies. Explore new products from Structural Evolution, Electrogear solutions, Infinecity and HAL Robotics. Plus, 3D printers and scanners from Construct 3D, Nexa 3D, Central Scanning.
There are plenty of other exciting things you won’t want to miss:
- Stop by The Robot House from the University of Hertfordshire – The ground floor has been adapted into a unique research facility for human-robot interaction. It is equipped with the latest generation of robotics platforms, including state-of-the-art care robots for assisted living.
- Race to place at the EDS Games Zone – enjoy the immersive F1 racing simulators, take your shot on the basketball shoot the hoop or check out our other fun games and activities.
- Take a break at our Chill and Charge Zone – offering a quiet spot to relax and recharge both yourself and your devices.
- Enter the free EDS raffle – back by popular demand. Last year’s prizes included a FitBit, Apple AirPods, Amazon vouchers and much more!
- Join the party (4:30 pm – 6:30 pm | 9th October) – We’re inviting all visitors, exhibitors, and speakers to join us at the EDS Party. Enjoy complimentary drinks, nibbles, and live music. This year, we’ve expanded our space to include a quieter area away from the music, providing the perfect spot to catch up with friends, clients, and colleagues after a bustling day.
There is no better opportunity in the UK for design engineers to source the latest products and suppliers, find inspiration and network. Use the QR code below to confirm your free place, we can’t wait to see you there!
