Companies Form and Networks Flourish at EMCON25 - SMS Tech Comes Full Circle

SMS Tech, a leading innovator in digital manufacturing solutions based in Seaham, is proud to announce the continuation of its successful partnership with the Engineering & Manufacturing Network (EMN), with a major milestone on the horizon: the launch of its latest product at this year’s EMCON event, taking place at Sunderland Live in the heart of North East England. 

EMCON is an annual engineering and manufacturing showcase and the biggest cross-sector show in North East England. 

The new product – “Process History” is the next generation in product conformance capturing – Like its current tool “Shopfloor Software”, it is a fully configurable, paperless and embedded carbon assessed. Designed to fully remove paper-based history packs, the patented tool will not just record conformity but allow real time data to be reviewed to improve productivity.

This announcement marks a full-circle moment for SMS Tech, whose origins trace back to EMCON 2021. It was at this pivotal event that Smart Manufacturing Solutions (SMS) – the parent company of SMS Tech – connected with digital transformation specialists Scale Digital Ventures. That conversation sparked a collaboration that led to the creation of SMS Tech, combining deep operational expertise with cutting-edge digital innovation to transform shop floor operations. SMS Tech now has split from both parent companies and stands independently but with the same focus of digital simplification.

Since its inception, SMS Tech has delivered transformative solutions across the aerospace, automotive, and healthcare sectors, helping manufacturers digitise operations, enhance traceability, and reduce their carbon footprint globally.

“EMCON over the years has been instrumental in our journey,” said Peter Williams, CEO of SMS Tech. “It’s more than just an exhibition – it’s a catalyst for innovation and collaboration. We’re thrilled to return this year not only as exhibitors and Gold Sponsors, but also to unveil our newest product, which we believe will set a new standard in operational efficiency for manufacturers.”

The partnership between SMS Tech and the Engineering & Manufacturing Network (EMN), the organisation behind www.emcon.show, continues to thrive, with both organisations committed to supporting the growth and success of North East England’s engineering and manufacturing sectors.

“EMN is proud to support companies like SMS Tech that exemplify the spirit of innovation and collaboration,” said Ailsa Anderson, Director of Development. “Their journey from exhibitor to industry leader is exactly the kind of success story EMN and EMCON is designed to foster.”

EMCON 2025 will take place on September 18, 2025, at Sunderland Live, Houghton-le-Spring. For more information or to register, visit www.emcon.show.