The Automation & Motor Control Exhibition

Free event | 8th–9th October 2026

Technidrive opens its Portadown facility for Automation & Motor Control Exhibition

The Automation and Motor Control Exhibition at Technidrive is a free two-day event giving visitors hands-on access to automation, motor control, VSD, PLC, HMI, instrumentation and condition monitoring technologies.

Industrial drive, automation and motor control specialist Technidrive will open the doors of its Portadown facility for a free two-day exhibition from 8 to 9 October 2026.

Co-hosted with VEGA, the event will showcase the latest innovations from Technidrive and its industrial partners, including Bonfiglioli, Hitachi, OMB, WEG and WMH Transmissions.

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Event details

Date
Thursday 8th & Friday 9th October 2026

Times
Thursday 10am–8pm
Friday 10am–3pm

Location
Technidrive, Portadown, Northern Ireland

Registration
Free to attend

Featuring the VEGA Demo Truck

Hands-on access to connected instrumentation

The event will be held jointly with instrumentation specialist VEGA and will feature its mobile VEGATRUCK.

The truck contains a network of connected instruments that visitors will be able to try, while VEGA experts will be available to discuss how instrumentation can support improved process control and reliability.

Visitors can book an optional VEGA demo truck slot when registering for the exhibition.

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Functional VEGA instruments available to view and discuss across both exhibition days.

Technologies on display

Automation, motor control and condition monitoring technologies

The exhibition will focus on practical technologies designed for modern industrial environments, including motor control equipment, variable speed drives, PLCs, HMIs, servo technology, bespoke automation solutions, switchgear and Industry 4.0-ready systems.

Food, refreshments and networking

Connect with engineers, suppliers and industry professionals

A bar will be available throughout both days, with food, lighter refreshments and drinks provided for visitors during the exhibition.

The event will also offer space to network and continue conversations with the Technidrive team, exhibitors and product specialists in a more relaxed setting.

New product showcase

Technishield for demanding industrial environments

Also on display will be the new Technishield, an enclosed VSD solution designed specifically for demanding industrial environments where protection and reliability are essential.

Built around the high-performance WEG CFW900 VSD, Technishield is suitable for applications including quarrying, aggregates and mobile crushing, where equipment can be exposed to dust, heat, vibration and other harsh conditions.

Visitors will also be able to discuss solutions for demanding applications across industries including mining, recycling and foundries.

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Attend the Automation & Motor Control Exhibition

Register for free to attend the exhibition and book your optional VEGA demo truck slot.