Smart Manufacturing Week at the NEC as sustainability ambassador
MyPrintPod visited Smart Manufacturing Week 2025 at the NEC, exploring manufacturing innovation, sensors, platforms and systems through a sustainability lens.
on Wednesday 4 June 2025, myprintpod visited Smart Manufacturing Week at the NEC.
this was a useful chance to see a broad range of manufacturing technology in one place, from moving systems and automation to sensors, platforms and production tools.
there was a lot to take in.
manufacturing innovation in practice
Smart Manufacturing Week is valuable because it shows how quickly manufacturing systems are changing.
the most interesting areas for myprintpod were the technologies that connect directly with practical production:
- sensors
- monitoring systems
- automation
- data platforms
- production control
- manufacturing software
these are the kinds of tools that can help manufacturers understand their processes better and make more informed decisions.
the sustainability lens
myprintpod attended with sustainability in mind.
smart manufacturing is not only about speed or automation. It can also support better material use, lower waste, improved traceability and more efficient production.
that matters for additive manufacturing too.
if production is going to become more sustainable, businesses need better data about materials, energy, quality and carbon impact.
what myprintpod took away
the visit was worth it.
there were some genuinely interesting and innovative sensors, platforms and systems on show.
for myprintpod, the strongest takeaway was that sustainability and manufacturing innovation are now increasingly connected. Better measurement, better process control and better material choices all support the same goal: manufacturing that is useful, efficient and lower impact.
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