Beckhoff UK & Ireland will exhibit alongside bespoke automation specialist and systems integrator SP Automation & Robotics at the Scotland Manufacturing & Supply Chain Conference & Exhibition, taking place at the Scottish Event Campus (SEC), Glasgow, on September 30 and October 1, 2026. Visitors to stand M08 will be able to explore how integrated automation and machine-building expertise can help manufacturers create more flexible, connected production systems.
The main feature on the stand will be a machine from SP Automation & Robotics incorporating Beckhoff’s XPlanar® planar motor system. XPlanar uses individually controlled movers that travel freely over a planar surface, allowing products to be transported and positioned without the restrictions of a conventional linear conveyor.
The demonstration will highlight the wider relationship between the two companies. SP Automation & Robotics is a Beckhoff Solution Provider and designs and builds bespoke automation machinery, while Beckhoff provides an integrated automation platform spanning control, motion, I/O and software. Together, the technologies can support applications ranging from robotic handling and machine vision to flexible production and the integration of new automation into existing manufacturing processes.
“Manufacturers increasingly need automation systems that can adapt as their production requirements change,” explained Alan Smith, operations manager at Beckhoff UK & Ireland. “That means looking beyond individual components and considering how motion, control, software and the machine itself work together.
“Working with SP Automation & Robotics allows us to demonstrate that approach in a practical way. Visitors will be able to see Beckhoff technology integrated into a real machine and talk to both teams about how flexible automation could be applied to their own production challenges.”
The Scotland Manufacturing & Supply Chain Conference & Exhibition brings together manufacturers, engineers, technology providers and other organisations from across Scottish industry, with topics including advanced manufacturing, digitalisation and supply chain development. Beckhoff is also a silver sponsor of this year’s event, reinforcing its support for Scotland’s manufacturing and engineering community.
Visitors to stand M08 will be able to meet technical specialists from Beckhoff and SP Automation & Robotics and discuss applications including special-purpose machinery, robotic automation, flexible production and the integration of automation technology into existing manufacturing environments.
