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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 […]

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 […]

Productive Machines, a spin out from the University of Sheffield Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre (AMRC) unveils Essential Optimization; a powerful web application that prevents chatter vibrations and provides engineers with a simple-to-use solution to select optimum, stable spindle speeds and feed rates. The Essential Optimization app, powered by Productive Machines’ innovative machining dynamics algorithms, promises to turbo charge machining […]

Precision engineering and manufacturing technologies company, Renishaw, is exhibiting its extensive range of smart manufacturing technologies at this year’s MACH exhibition in Birmingham, UK (15-19 April). Over the last 50 years, Renishaw has established an ecosystem of end-to-end smart manufacturing technologies designed to transform shop-floor productivity, capability and efficiency. “Globally competitive production performance and costs […]

HEIDENHAIN at MACH 2024: solutions for greater process reliability in automated manufacturing The challenge of automation runs deeper than complex production systems with robots and a pallet pool. It’s also about perfectly tuned workflows that ensure reliable processes. HEIDENHAIN offers effective solutions. This year at MACH, HEIDENHAIN is showcasing the TD 110 tool breakage detector […]

Engenuity Midlands Engineering Network exemplifies Irish ingenuity in action, fostering a collaborative hub of diverse knowledge and expertise among its member companies. Our collective strength lies in delivering quality-assured and competitively priced engineered solutions that span a wide array of markets and industries. Functioning as an exchange forum and cohesive network, our primary goal is […]

Founded back in 2011, Cwm Engineering is a subcontract manufacturing business that has grown at an exponential rate since its inception. The relentless growth trajectory for this West Wales manufacturer is a credit to its approach to continuous improvement and delivering impeccable quality for customers. So, when the Crosshands company was having challenges with its […]

MACH 2024 will be an excellent opportunity for Master Abrasives to focus on its machine tool offering to the UK industrial marketplace. The stand 430 in Hall 6 will showcase the company’s offering. Master Abrasives’ roots lay in the application and sale of consumable abrasive tools used for metal removal and polishing, however, over the […]

Leading engineering component stockist Acorn Industrial Services has become the first company in the UK to be awarded Super Precision Bearing Partner status by leading bearing manufacturer – SKF. The partnership is an essential milestone for ACORN and compliments its existing Maintenance Product Partner status. To achieve this prestigious partnership, ACORN met all the criteria […]

Sharmic Engineering, a leading provider of vibratory finishing solutions, is excited to announce its participation in MACH 2026, the UK’s premier manufacturing technology exhibition. At the show, Sharmic will showcase its latest innovations and comprehensive product line-up of vibratory finishing machines, vibratory bowls, tubs, and high-energy machines, automation systems, and consumables. Sharmic Engineering’s vibratory finishing […]

EROWA launches a range of new products for the ‘Smart Factory’ Automation and productivity specialist, EROWA, recently launched a range of products designed to help manufacturing companies take steps towards a ‘smarter’ and, therefore, more efficient, and sustainable factory. All of these, and more, are available from the Swiss company’s exclusive partner in the UK […]

For the big jobs, the EROWA Giant Tooling System measures up The ‘Giant Tooling System‘ (GTS) is the new, automation-ready tooling system innovation from EROWA. Available in the UK from the Swiss company’s established partner, REM Systems. The patented system has been conceptualised to clamp large and heavy workpieces. Besides its use in rough machining, […]