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Bringing together the latest automation technologies, live machinery demonstrations, and keynote insights from industry experts, the event is designed to give woodworking manufacturers a practical look at how automation is transforming production environments across the UK and beyond.
See Automation in Action
Throughout the event, visitors will experience a range of live demonstrations showcasing how robotics and automation can improve productivity, consistency, workflow efficiency, and material handling.
Demonstrations will include:
- Automated door production machinery
- Automated loading, unloading, and stacking systems
- Robotic pallet building systems
- Robotic A-Frame cells
- Robotic sanding solutions
- Automatic crosscutting technology
- And additional automation solutions to be announced
The event will focus on real-world applications, helping visitors understand not only the technology itself, but also how it can be integrated into existing manufacturing operations.
Why Automation Matters
Manufacturers across the woodworking sector continue to face increasing pressure from rising costs, skills shortages, labour challenges, and demands for greater efficiency and consistency.
Automation is rapidly becoming an essential part of addressing these challenges.
From robotic handling systems to intelligent CNC integration, automation technologies are enabling manufacturers to streamline production, reduce repetitive manual processes, improve output quality, and future-proof their businesses for long-term growth.
The Future of Woodworking event aims to provide practical insight into these opportunities while encouraging open discussion around the realities of adopting automation within woodworking manufacturing.
Keynote Speakers & Industry Insight
Alongside the live demonstrations, the event will feature keynote presentations from experts within the automation industry.
Sessions will explore topics such as:
- Why automate?
- The importance of robotics and automation in UK manufacturing
- Real-world automation journeys and lessons learned
- Challenges and common pitfalls
- Addressing skills shortages and workforce gaps
- Human collaboration and the role of skilled operators
- Future trends in woodworking automation and smart manufacturing
Further speaker announcements and session details will be released in the coming weeks.
Designed for Woodworking Manufacturers
Whether you are already investing in automation or simply beginning to explore the possibilities, this event is designed to provide valuable insight for a range of woodworking manufacturers including:
- Door and frame manufacturers
- Pallet production
- Furniture production
- Sheds and garden buildings
- General joinery
Visitors will have the opportunity to speak directly with automation specialists, see systems operating live, and discuss the practical realities of implementing automation within their own production environments.
Join Us This September
The Future of Woodworking show promises to be an exciting opportunity for the industry to come together, share ideas, and explore the next generation of woodworking manufacturing technology.
When: 15th & 16th September 2026
Where: JJ Smith & Co (Woodworking Machinery) Ltd, Moorgate Road, Knowsley Industrial Park, Kirkby, L33 7DR
Attendance is free, but registration is required.
