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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 […]

Leading power transmission stockist ACORN® has become the first company in the UK to be awarded new maintenance product partner status by the world-leading bearing and maintenance product manufacturer – SKF. SKF awarded the newly created accolade to ACORN in recognition of meeting criteria set out by the manufacturer that focused on stock holding and […]

ActOn Finishing has launched its new ultrasonic cleaning series, designed to clean, descale and strip a large range of components, for industries such as automotive, aerospace, energy, electronics, food, graphics, jewellery, manufacturing, marine, mould cleaning, medical, optical and more. ActOn Ultrasonic Cleaning Technology The ActOn offering includes a Standard Series, a Laboratory Series, the Ultrasonic […]

2023 has been a landmark year for Oemeta, especially as it coincided with the 30th (pearl) anniversary of Oemeta products being made available in the UK. The origins of the UK arm of the German innovator begin with a sole sales technician in the summer of 1993. The company quickly gained momentum on UK turf […]

Axe & Status Machinery Ltd Partners with ACCURL; Uniting Strengths in the Laser & Bending Market Introduction: Axe & Status Machinery Ltd is pleased to announce the recent collaboration between itself and ACCURL, forging a powerful partnership that holds immense promise for the laser market. Following an in-depth visit to ACCURL’s facilities in China, Steve […]

LG Motion has appointed Basingstoke-based MiniTec UK, which specialises in aluminium profile solutions for a wide range of industries, as a systems integrator for collaborative robot solutions in the UK. The new partnership will give MiniTec UK access to the full Techman Robot collaborative robot series to help integrate complete robotic solutions for customers nationwide. […]

Increasing productivity while optimising energy usage has long been the holy grail for manufacturers. However, for many, it has been hard to achieve. That doesn’t have to be the case though. By adopting Industry 4.0 technologies such as machine monitoring, manufacturers can capture the data insight to inform decisions that lead to increased productivity, optimised […]

FourJaw Manufacturing Analytics, a fast-growing technology company has taken on its first customers in Europe, the Middle East and the Southern Hemisphere. The tech company’s affordable and user-friendly machine monitoring platform enables manufacturers of all sizes to increase productivity and profitability by delivering valuable data on machine utilisation and energy. Since being founded in 2021, […]

“Smart Abrasive System” Lowers Energy Consumption, Blast Media Usage And Equipment Wear Walther Trowal has introduced the “Smart Abrasive” option to its THM troughed belt continuous flow shot blast machines. The “intelligent” control of the media flow drastically reduces the energy consumption and significantly extends the usable life of the blast media as well as […]

Solvents are often a superior alternative in terms of cost efficiency and sustainability. When it comes to obtaining oil and grease-free surfaces in a stable process, a solvent-based part cleaning method will commonly provide benefits at the process technology, economic and ecological levels. Given the polar nature of both the contaminant and the cleaning medium, […]

ISCAR´s complete product range now available via the Hoffmann Group The Hoffmann Group now offers the complete tool range of ISCAR throughout Europe and supplies it from its central warehouse LogisticCity in Nuremberg. The underlying agreement was signed by the Hoffmann SE representing the Hoffmann Group, and ISCAR Ltd. in March 2023. ISCAR Ltd, headquartered […]