Guess the Machining Time of our F-35 Model

A new contest for our presence at SM&E26

Win an Apple Watch at Southern Manufacturing & Electronics with ABL.

Visit our stand (L290) at Southern Manufacturing & Electronics 2026 from Tuesday 3rd to Thursday 5th February 2026 for a chance to win an Apple Watch Series 11, with jet black aluminium case, worth £299.

All you have to do to enter is guess the machining time needed to produce the aluminium model of a Lockheed Martin F-35 fighter jet on show at our stand. Manufactured by our team of experts using our extensive in-house fabrication facilities as a showcase of just how skilled they are.

Valid entries must follow these steps:

Follow our LinkedIn page (click the widget below to follow us).

Fill out the contest form (Link available via a QR code at our stand).

The closest guess, to the second, wins the Apple Watch. The winner is to be announced on LinkedIn on the 12th February 2026.

If you’ve not registered to attend Southern Manufacturing & Electronics 2026 yet, you can register for free as our guest by clicking here. It’s worth attending to see some of the most innovative players in manufacturing and supply operating in the UK today, including ABL.

ABL F-35 Model Competition Poster
ABL F-35 Model Competition Poster
F-35 Machined Aluminium Model
F-35 Machined Aluminium Model