The Great Exhibition 2025: celebrating British innovation in robotics
We were proud to demonstrate how OAL’s robotics are helping modernise food manufacturing at The Great Exhibition 2025 in Lincoln.
The event brought together industry, defence, and government leaders to celebrate British innovation and engineering excellence.
Our fenceless pick and place robot was featured in the central celebration area, demonstrating how robotics can improve safety, productivity and flexibility in modern food production.
Designed and engineered in the UK
Designed and engineered at our Peterborough headquarters, OAL’s pick and place system combines speed, safety and adaptability in a compact footprint.
It helps food manufacturers reduce manual handling, improve efficiency, and adapt quickly to changing production needs, all without the space or safety barriers required by traditional robots.
At the exhibition, the robot ran continuously throughout the day, demonstrating how automation can operate safely alongside people on the factory floor.
The OAL team showcasing the pick and place robot at The Great Exhibition 2025 in Lincoln.
A showcase of innovation
The Great Exhibition’s Innovate, Trade, Invest theme reflected what drives us at OAL, helping manufacturers modernise food production through practical, proven automation.
Events like this highlight how British design and engineering can deliver real-world impact for manufacturers tackling labour shortages and rising demand.
Read more about the event in the BBC’s coverage of The Great Exhibition 2025.
Looking ahead
We’d like to thank the organisers, partners and visitors who came to see our system in action.
As robotics adoption accelerates, we’re continuing to grow our capabilities and expand our team to meet the increasing demand for automation in UK food manufacturing.
We’re always looking for talented engineers, technicians, and innovators to join us on this journey.
Explore our latest opportunities at OAL Careers.
If you missed us in Lincoln, we’d love to show you what’s next. Visit us in Peterborough to see our latest robotic systems at our next seminar.
