Returning to the NEC Birmingham from 4-5 June as part of Smart Manufacturing Week, Maintec 2025 continues to be the definitive event for professionals focused on reliability, asset management, and predictive maintenance.
As IIOT, machine learning and to some extent AI are playing an increasing role in maintenance eco-systems, this year’s show promises to be especially forward-looking, with a strong focus on innovative developments in AI, machine learning, and the emerging vision of Industry 5.0; the next stage in industrial evolution.
Among the exhibitors driving innovation is Sparrow Networks, returning for its third year to talk about its cloud-based service for spares pooling, the optimising of inventory and data cleaning for industrial spare parts using big data and AI.
Similarly, Chris Hansford of Hansford Sensors says, “Whether we term it Industry 5.0 or not, the direction of travel is to use more sensors, be that vibration, flow, temperature pressure or whatever and to automatically gather the data and use that to make decisions. It’s something that has been very high profile in Germany and we are starting to see more of that here.”
This all falls under the banner of Smart Maintenance, one of Maintec’s three central themes. But there’s also plenty to discover within the equally vital areas of Maintenance Products and Maintenance Services. Certas Lubricants, for instance, is bringing a fresh approach to distribution, using an advanced network to hold large volumes of stock and deliver oils and lubricants with zero risk of contamination.
On the services side, Service Geeni will be showcasing its all-in-one field service platform that helps companies manage customers, engineers, and equipment more efficiently. Meanwhile, IFS Ultimo offers insight into their Enterprise Asset Management maturity model, designed to help organisations assess and improve their maintenance practices and chart a clear path to operational excellence.
Fluke will be on hand exhibiting a wide range of portable test instruments, including the ii900Sonic Industrial Imager, which enables maintenance teams to quickly and accurately locate air, steam, gas and vacuum leaks in compressed air systems.
And for manufacturers looking to streamline their stores and focus on production, Rubix will be showcasing its industrial spare parts distribution offering as well as its InSite stores management service - where the company takes over the management of the MRO stores allowing manufacturers to focus on what they do best – manufacturing products.
For visitors to Maintec, the Maintenance Solutions Theatre will be a key hub for information and education, with sessions including a headline keynote from BMW’s
Nick Evans, Applying New Maintenance Methods and Technologies to Existing Production Systems which will explore integrating advanced maintenance technologies, and a headline panel Transforming Maintenance Strategies: From Reactive to Proactive in Smart Manufacturing featuring AETC’s Ruth Rollings exploring the shift from reactive to proactive strategies in smart manufacturing.
Whatever your sector, your goals, or your starting point, Maintec offers the tools, insights, and connections to help you move forward, from exploring the latest maintenance technologies and applications to new suppliers of the most traditional but necessary products. As ever it’s the essential gathering place for anyone and everyone looking to be part of the conversation about smarter, more efficient maintenance.
For more information visit: https://www.smartmanufacturingweek.com/
