Innovation & Sustainability Trail

29th & 30th October 2025

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30 & 31 Oct 2024 | NEC Birmingham

Innovation & Sustainability Trail

Exhibitors submitted hundreds of products for the chance to be selected for the Innovation & Sustainability Trail at Advanced Engineering 2024 – and we are delighted to reveal the 20 winners!

Look out for the Innovation & Sustainability Trail icon at the show, walk the trail and explore the selected products below!

W192 – Floreon Therma-Tech

Floreon Therma-Tech is a world first sustainable, durable and flame retardant material that replaces oil based plastics without loss of performance. Our unique patented material has up to 7 times lower carbon footprint and is derived from plants.

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W192 – Floreon Dura-tech

Floreon® Dura-Tech turns PLA into a durable, high-impact material for engineering applications. Ideal sustainable substitute to ABS, offering up to 7 times lower carbon footprint, equal or better performance, no CAPEX, and lower processing temperatures.

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R164 – Hydrogen Storage

Expertise in lightweight, composite high-pressure cylinders and hydraulic accumulators, and in the area of cryogenic liquified gas storage down to liquid helium temperatures, Polar Technology have developed solutions for gaseous and liquid H2 storage.

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M182 – NeoMill®-Alu-QBig

With its indexable insert milling cutter NeoMill-Alu-QBig for aluminium materials, MAPAL is taking full advantage of the performance of the fastest machines available on the market, thus achieving a material removal rate of more than 18 litres per minute.

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M182 – OptiMill®-Alu-Wave

The new solid carbide roughing cutter Opti-Mill-Alu-Wave for aluminium materials takes full advantage of the performance of the fastest machines on the market, achieving a material removal rate of up to 21 litres per minute.

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X130 – Paste Pro 3D PU Tooling Printing

We (2KM UK) have developed alongside CNC Robotics & Sika, the first commercially available printing cell to 3D print Polyurethane tooling board. Traditional methods utilise a subtractive method, meaning lots of labour, time, materials, weight and waste.

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The Innovation & Sustainability Trails

The innovation and sustainability trails allows you to follow on one of our guided tours or at your own leisure!

You will discover the latest, greenest developments from our exhibitors at the show, conveniently marked on the pocket guide, map and show app. 

The Conference Programme

Choose from 5 forums to further develop your career and find inspiration for your future projects. 

Each stage covers Innovation, Sustainability, Digitalisation, Government and Policy, and Levelling-Up and Skills.

Hear from peers who have been through your challenges, and come out the other side stronger.

Networking opportunities

The Composites and the Auto & Aero Networking lounges offer the perfect relaxing space to catch up with industry peers and meet new likeminded engineering professionals.

Features on the show floor

You’ll find prototype models of electric aircraft, an advanced marine engine, an interactive BEDEO Van, and the incredible Crusher Robot, among many other exciting exhibits.

Register today to start planning your visit and make sure you don’t miss a thing! See some of the confirmed features below…

Best Sustainable Stand competition

At Advanced Engineering 2024, innovation meets sustainability in an exciting showdown! Witness the ‘Best Sustainable Stand Competition,’ where cutting-edge engineering and eco-conscious design collide. 

Exhibitors will showcase their ingenuity by creating stands that captivate the audience and highlight their commitment to a greener future.

Miss out on last year? Catch up here!

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