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MACH 2026, the UK’s national event for inspiring, innovating and connecting manufacturing, returns to the NEC Birmingham from 20-24 April 2026. As the UK’s longest-running exhibition of its kind, MACH 2026 brings together over 500 leading exhibitors to showcase the broadest range of manufacturing technology solutions in the country. Its unique scale and scope make […]

HEADLINE SPONSOR CONTENT UK manufacturers are entering 2026 with exciting opportunities ahead and we believe that success will come from resilience, agility, and from smart investment in technology and automation. Lloyds continues to be headline sponsor of MACH Exhibition because we see the enormous value of showcasing new technology, machinery and new processes to manufacturers. […]

In just over four months, MACH 2026 will open its doors at the NEC, Birmingham to over 30,000 members of the manufacturing community – bringing together buyers, sellers, specifiers and designers. The biennial event offers an unmissable opportunity to experience new technology, live and in action and is perfectly timed for UK manufacturers preparing for […]

Global tooling giant, Iscar Tools have given their support to the Education and Development (E&D) Zone at MACH 2026 by taking on the role of headline sponsor, demonstrating their commitment to helping attract the next generation of engineers into the advanced manufacturing sector. The E&D Zone is the educational hub at MACH 2026 and is […]

MACH 2026, the UK’s premier manufacturing and engineering exhibition, is excited to unveil the Smart Industry Solutions Zone, powered by MTC Events. 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 latest market […]

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.

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 […]

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, […]

 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 […]

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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NCMT will also be exhibiting the Okuma MULTUS U3000 2SW 1500 at MACH 2026, this highly versatile multi-tasking machine is designed to dramatically reduce lead times through part consolidation. The machine will be running live demonstrations on the stand and NCMT team members will be on hand to answer questions. The MULTUS U3000 combines full […]

NCMT will be exhibiting at the UK’s premier manufacturing and engineering showcase, MACH 2026, taking place at the NEC, Birmingham from 20–24 April 2026. Located on stand 19-130, NCMT will present two significant machine technologies. There will be a UK debut of a Makino machining centre, which will be officially unveiled on the opening day […]

XYZ Machine Tools, the largest seller of CNC machine tools in the UK, will be exhibiting a range of machines from their portfolio at MACH 2026. The stand, 20-160 will be displaying machines that will help a whole range of manufacturers to increase production as well as profit.  Toolrooom products fitted with ProtoTRAK controls  The toolroom range of products help producers of one-off and small batch numbers […]

Audi Sport wanted to improve the productivity, accuracy and reliability of its automotive measurements. It chose Hexagon solutions to verify component dimensions, from cubing models to individual parts, and to check fit and finish on car bodies throughout production. Audi Sport can now be confident it is producing the highest-quality finished vehicles. The range of […]

Stand 20-550 One of the most popular, most versatile all-electric tube bending machines manufactured by UK-based Unison Ltd will take centre stage on the company’s stand, no. 20-550, at MACH 2026. The machine in question, one of Unison’s ultra-precise Breeze 50 mm (maximum tube diameter) models, is a favoured choice among aerospace and automotive component […]

Stand 20-550 Manufacturers and subcontractors looking for high performance, intelligently priced fibre laser metal cutting at MACH 2026 could do well to explore the new Cross Series range of machines from Nukon Lasers UK. The sister company of leading tube bending machinery manufacturer Unison Ltd, Nukon Lasers UK is already well-known for its high quality […]

EAO expands its Series 09 with a new accessory: the mounting frame for the universal switch. The refined mounting frame enables easy and tool-free integration of up to eight Series 09 Universal Switches into the respective application. Thanks to eight integrated locking clips, the frame is mounted securely without the need for additional tools and […]

X3 Consulting has announced it will be exhibiting at this year’s MACH 2026, taking place from 20–24 April at the National Exhibition Centre (NEC). Visitors can find the team on Stand 17-655, where they will be demonstrating how Sage X3 is helping manufacturers modernise operations, improve visibility, and strengthen financial control. As manufacturers face increasing pressure around supply […]

As one of the world’s leading superyacht builders, Feadship  has achieved a major breakthrough in marine component manufacturing by integrating MINGDA large-format industrial 3D printers  into its production workflow.   This strategic adoption of additive manufacturing has significantly reduced production costs, shortened lead times, and expanded design freedom—setting a new benchmark for additive manufacturing in the high-end shipbuilding industry. […]