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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 […]

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 […]

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.

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.

The Education and Development (E&D) Zone at MACH 2024 is once again being sponsored by global metalcutting specialist, Sandvik Coromant. 

Reversing UK manufacturing’s poor record for adopting new technology will be tackled head on at MACH 2024. The Manufacturing Technologies Association (MTA) has made it its mission to spearhead growth by using its flagship event to launch its new Knowledge Hubs initiative. The programme showcases the latest technology to exhibitors, helping manufacturers learn more about […]

The Manufacturing Technologies Association (MTA) will use its flagship event, MACH 2024, to launch its new initiative to help UK manufacturers become more competitive while improving efficiency and sustainability. A series of Knowledge Hubs will feature at the exhibition, taking place at the NEC, Birmingham from 15-19 April 2024, all designed to encourage UK engineering-based […]

The UK’s engineering-based manufacturing sector has once again backed the industry’s largest trade show, booking more than 80% of floorspace at MACH 2024 with more than 200 days still to go before doors open at the NEC in Birmingham. Show organiser, the Manufacturing Technologies Association (MTA) said it was delighted with the response but stressed […]

The countdown to MACH 2024, the UK’s national event for inspiring, innovating and connecting manufacturing, has reached an important landmark, with just one year to go before the doors to the National Exhibition Centre in Birmingham open for the UK’s national event for engineering-based manufacturing. In recognition of the landmark – and reaffirming their commitment […]

MACH 2024, already expected to be one of the most important exhibitions in the event’s illustrious history, is also set to the most sustainable. With challenges mounting for the UK’s engineering-based manufacturers, MACH 2024 organiser, the Manufacturing Technologies Association is taking a proactive approach to the current situation with a show-ready ethos that promotes the […]

Kistler is collaborating with hard turning machinery specialist Minganti Global AB to break new ground in sensor technology for cutting force measurements. Thanks to the combination of a piezoelectric (PE) strain sensor with a PE accelerometer, users now benefit from automated machine monitoring – including tool wear monitoring as well as improved profile accuracy for […]

DeepDrive, a trailblazing German high-tech company, opts for the KiTorq torque measuring system from Kistler to test electric motors that feature revolutionary motor topology. Kistler’s torque sensor – which delivers contact-free measurements  – demonstrates its strengths on the test stand to ensure efficient optimization and validation of these high-performance dual-rotor drives. How can we exploit […]

To ensure the highest quality in the production of press-fit pins (eye-of-needle, EON) – stamped contacts widely used in automotive electronics for printed circuit boards – the Chinese supplier Ningbo Tianlong Electronics Co., Ltd. chooses KVC 621 vision inspection systems from Kistler. This optical inspection system for continuously produced stamped and hybrid parts provides 100-percent […]

Metparts, a Leicester-based manufacturing company, operates under two brands: Sewsystems, which produces bonding, ultrasonic, and specialized textile machinery, and Metparts, which offers subcontracting services including on-demand CNC machining, engineering design, manufacture, and parts assembly. Easy to use Deltron Solution Solves the Problem Metparts are committed to delivering the highest quality engineered products to the maximum […]

3D scanners are used in industry for various reasons due to their ability to capture precise and detailed measurements of objects. Here are some key reasons why they are essential. 1. Quality Control and Inspection 2. Reverse Engineering 3. Rapid Prototyping 4. Customization and Personalization 5. Documentation and Archiving 6. Cost Efficiency 7. Streamlined Workflows […]

SMC – the UK market leader for manufacturing automation technologies – announces that it will be exhibiting at Mach 2026, billed as the UK’s largest exhibition of manufacturing technologies, this April. The company will be on stand 647 in hall 18 of the prestigious event, which will occupy no fewer than five halls at the […]

BTM Europe’s joining technology experts and specialized machine builders are providing their customer with a complete system that uses clinching technology to manufacture aluminum transport boxes. The new system makes use of the NCFC electromechanical joining module from Kistler, which combines compact dimensions, flexibility and precision – including sensor-based process control and monitoring. Today’s assembly […]

Winterthur, March 2024 – Kistler’s new multi-purpose charge amplifier ICAM-B is an extremely versatile device thanks to its unique combination of proven analog signal routing and integrated digital data transmission. These advantages make it ideal for use with piezoelectric sensors in almost any application. Users benefit from intuitive web interface control, a wide range of […]

New at norelem: Hygienic Usit® screw and seal system for hygienic processes EHEDG-compliant solutions for safe and cleaning-friendly screw connections With the Hygienic Usit® screw and seal system from Freudenberg Sealing Technologies, norelem offers a hygienic solution for hygiene-sensitive applications. The combination of specially developed seal and shim washers and stainless steel components fulfils the […]

UK-based maintenance technology company iMaintain has closed its pre seed funding round, raising over a quarter of a million pounds with backing from SFC Capital, one of the UK’s leading early-stage investors. The investment marks a significant milestone for the company as it enters its next phase of growth and scaling. iMaintain is building a […]