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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 […]

MaxiMill – Tangent from CERATIZIT picks up the pace with turbo feed rates What happens if a machinist is unable to effectively monitor the process with a slew of interfering contours? Face milling cutters are out of the question and those pesky long overhang lengths render stable, low-vibration machining impossible. It may sound hopeless, but […]

Economical drilling done smart  The secret to the success of the machining company Zerspanungstechnik Mangner GmbH in Bad Laasphe, Germany, is targeted investment in optimisation. Drilling has been made more efficient thanks to a large tool package from MAPAL. The package is made up of 110 TTD replaceable head drills along with a big stock of solid carbide heads. When Mike Mangner started […]

Coventry, UK – 11/12/2025 – Advanced Grinding Solutions (AGS), one of the UK’s leading suppliers of high-end grinding and finishing technologies, is pleased to announce its participation in MACH 2026, the UK’s premier manufacturing exhibition. AGS will present an extensive portfolio of advanced solutions from its key technology partners, demonstrating the very latest in precision […]

Productivity supplier with a full range of services Product innovations at MAPAL are always aimed at supporting and developing customers’ productivity. Services so far have ranged from tool design and tool management to production line support. Now the tool manufacturer is going a step further and offering complete turnkey solutions for process design through to […]

MAPAL is expanding the NeoMill milling cutter product range in the areas of semi-finishing and finishing of steel and cast-iron materials as well as roughing of aluminium components.   Just in time for EMO 2025 in Hanover, MAPAL expanded the NeoMill milling program with three new series specifically tailored to the requirements of series production: […]

LNS Turbo UK and HALTER CNC Automation are proud to announce a strategic partnership aimed at delivering cutting-edge automation solutions to manufacturers across the United Kingdom and Ireland. This collaboration combines decades of expertise in CNC peripherals and robotic automation to help businesses achieve higher efficiency, flexibility, and profitability. About LNS Founded in 1973 in […]

A new report from FourJaw Manufacturing Analytics suggests most manufacturers are “stuck between a rock and a hard place” when it comes to understanding their production environments. Research indicates that less than 1% of factory data is analysed effectively, and that 70% of manufacturers still rely on error-prone manual data collection methods. These data issues […]

MAPAL’s third generation of the versatile OptiMill-Uni-HPC for steel, stainless steel and cast-iron machining has been specifically developed for the requirements of modern, automated manufacturing processes. The solid carbide milling cutters impress with maximum process reliability – a key factor in the era of unmanned shifts, robot-assisted machining and growing complexity in component manufacturing. The […]

MAPAL presents successful solutions on the market Maximum impact with minimal effort – paths to greater productivity production of strategic components. On that basis, these tool solutions are modified according to requirements, to help customers boost their productivity. Success stories from various market segments show just how well this works. Productivity is boosted when the […]

Minimum quantity lubrication makes “green” production possible MAPAL in Indonesia has paved new trails to modernise a major client’s production. The Aalen-based tool manufacturer’s subsidiary not only supplies an automotive supplier with tools for use with minimum quantity lubrication (MQL), but has also taken over distribution and service for the facilities. Astra Otoparts is one […]