
Lloyds Confirmed as Headline Sponsor of MACH 2026 with Less Than One Year To Go
/Lloyds has once again confirmed its role as headline sponsor, marking over 16 years of continuous support for the event and reaffirming its long-standing commitment to the UK’s manufacturing sector.
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MACH 2026 | Where The UK Manufacturing Community Comes Together
/MACH 2026, the UK’s premier manufacturing and engineering exhibition, has already secured more than 65% of its floorplan, 16 months ahead of the event. Organised by The Manufacturing Technologies Association (MTA) and owned by the industry it serves, MACH brings together the entire UK manufacturing supply chain to celebrate innovation, showcase capabilities, and address the […]
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MACH 2026 Secures Prime Position as the UK’s Leading Manufacturing Event
/The ballots for MACH 2026 have concluded, and the floorplan is rapidly filling up.With strong onsite sales, MACH 2026 is already well over 50% occupied, and all stands are now available for booking. As the premier UK event for the manufacturing sector, MACH 2026 is the place to showcase cutting-edge technologies, connect with industry leaders, […]
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MACH 2024 is hailed a roaring success
/MACH 2024, the UK’s national event for inspiring, innovating, and connecting manufacturing, has once again been hailed as a triumph, with thousands of visitors filling the five halls at the NEC in Birmingham over the weeklong show in April. The 2024 edition of the exhibition saw a 6% increase in the number of visitors meaning […]
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Report reveals ‘True Impact’ of manufacturing is nearly a quarter of UK GDP
/Manufacturing is having a far greater impact on the UK economy than first thought according to a major new report released today. ‘The True Impact of UK Manufacturing’, which will be unveiled at MACH 2024 in Birmingham later, shows industry is worth £518billion and supports 7.3million UK jobs directly and across the supply chains/communities it […]
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Visit the MMMA Metalworking Village in Hall 6 at MACH 2024
/Established in 1949, the Metalforming Machinery Makers Association (MMMA) is the only trade body solely dedicated to the sheet metalforming industry representing companies specialising in sheet metal, metalforming and fabrication. MMMA will be celebrating its 75th Anniversary at MACH 2024 which takes place between 15-19 April at the NEC Birmingham. MMMA is very excited to […]
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Walking the floor: A starting point for sustainability
/New for MACH 2024, Lloyds Bank is hosting a Sustainability Solutions Hub at Stand 18-650 in partnership with the Manufacturing Technology Centre (MTC). For manufacturers looking to understand where to begin on their journey to Net Zero or what support is available, we are on hand to help. Here, David Atkinson, UK Head of Manufacturing […]
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New Knowledge Hubs initiative at MACH 2024
/Reversing UK manufacturing’s poor record for adopting new technology will be tackled head on at MACH 2024 as The Manufacturing Technologies Association (MTA) launches its new Knowledge Hubs initiative, showcasing how to adopt new technology to improve productivity and efficiency in manufacturing.
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Changing times: Manufacturers’ unprecedented opportunity
/We’re looking forward to meeting manufacturers from across the country at MACH 2024, to hear about their strategies for the year ahead and discuss how we can support.
Here David Atkinson, UK Head of Manufacturing SME & Mid Corporates, Lloyds Bank, and James Selka, CEO of Manufacturing Technologies Association (MTA) discuss their ambitions for the sector in 2024.

Sandvik Coromant announced as headline sponsor of the MACH 2024 Education & Development Zone
/The Education and Development (E&D) Zone at MACH 2024 is once again being sponsored by global metalcutting specialist, Sandvik Coromant.
Read moreSolidCAM UK to Showcase the Future of Integrated CAM at MACH 2026
SolidCAM UK is preparing to make a major impact at MACH 2026, where the company will demonstrate its latest advancements in their fully integrated, high‑performance CAM software on Stand 310 in Hall 17. With a long‑established reputation for delivering powerful, scalable, and easy‑to‑use programming solutions, SolidCAM aims to inspire manufacturers seeking higher productivity, shorter cycle […]
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Express and star Ford Q1 level award
In 2022, we supplied a fully automated vision inspection machine to William Mitchell in Smethwick. Previously, they had been inspecting fuel injector parts manually using an attribute gauge and visual checks. This process required a total of nine operators working across three shifts. Occasionally, our customer received complaints from Ford due to issues with manual […]
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Take the next step towards future-ready manufacturing with Mazak at MACH 2026
Stand 20-330 Yamazaki Mazak will unveil a host of future-ready manufacturing technologies at MACH 2026 to help UK machine users position themselves for growth. The company’s MACH stand will demonstrate Mazak’s complete offering across the manufacturing ecosystem: from the very latest in machine tools and smart automation systems to connected technologies, all of which can […]
Read moreMazak positive for subcontract market as industry gears up for MACH
Yamazaki Mazak has provided a confident update on the UK’s subcontract market as the machine tool industry gears up for MACH. Describing the subcontract market in early 2026 as ‘very positive’, the company has seen a welcome uptick in enquiries since the start of the new year. Alan Mucklow, Managing Director UK & National Distributors […]
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SAFECHEM Launches MAXICHECK™ Connect – The First Automated Solvent Testing Solution for Parts Cleaning
SAFECHEM has launched the first automated solvent testing solution for industrial parts cleaning, MAXICHECK™ Connect, marking a new milestone in the digital transformation of cleaning processes. Developed to bring solvent bath monitoring into the era of Industry 4.0, MAXICHECK™ Connect automates solvent testing, enabling users to achieve greater process stability, reliability, and efficiency while reducing […]
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TextureJet Launches Innovative Robot Integration for Precision Deburring and Part Marking
TextureJet is proud to announce a breakthrough in precision deburring and large component part marking with the integration of collaborative robotics into its STAT® system. Developed in partnership with ABB Robotics, this new solution, utilising ABB’s GoFa Ultra Precise CoBot, offers manufacturers a smarter, safer, and more flexible approach to deburring and part marking a […]
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TextureJet Launches Next-Generation STAT® Machine — Smarter, Smaller, and More Flexible Than Ever
TextureJet, a leader in precision surface engineering, has unveiled the latest evolution of its flagship technology: the next-generation STAT® machine. The updated system delivers enhanced performance in a streamlined, compact design — offering manufacturers greater flexibility, usability, and control than ever before. At the heart of every TextureJet solution, the STAT® unit acts as the […]
Read moreNew research on the repeatability of TextureJet edge treatments
TextureJet has completed an extensive research project into the repeatability of edge break treatments on nickel superalloy using its electrochemical jet machining technology. TextureJet’s Stat® technology was already proven to achieve higher quality edge finishing in a White Paper published in 2024. This result was achieved through increased repeatability and precision compared to the current […]
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Desktop Jet – the smallest surface processing machine from TextureJet!
TextureJet has updated Desktop Jet, a mini version of the established Precision Jet machine, for 2026. With external dimensions of just 673 x 970 x 788mm (w x h x d), this is a small but mighty bit of kit that can be mounted on a desktop. It can be used for superior edge shaping, […]
Read moreIndySoft releases EasyCert, a quick way to see a calibration certificates just from your phone
IndySoft EasyCert With IndySoft EasyCert, you always stay audit-ready and maintain transparency with stakeholders — all with a solution that requires minimal implementation so you can get started right away. Designed for IndySoft Cloud customers, EasyCert is a turn-key QR code solution that provides instant access to calibration certificates and asset information. Audit-ready Instant proof […]
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