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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 […]

The Manufacturing Technologies Association, the owner and organiser of the MACH 2024 exhibition, is advising potential exhibitors to sign up for the event now, following unprecedented demand for exhibition space at the show. Despite the doors of MACH 2024 not opening for another eighteen months, the exhibition has already received strong support from MTA members […]

MACH 2022, the largest display of new machinery and manufacturing technologies under one roof in the UK for four years, lived up to its billing as a major catalyst for investment with scores of exhibitors reporting strong sales and positive interest in their products during the five-day event at Birmingham’s National Exhibition Centre. And in […]

The core strengths of the UK’s metalworking industry are proudly on display in what is, one of the largest themed zones at MACH 2022. The Metalforming Machinery Makers’ Association’s (MMMA) Metalworking Village, which occupies 650m² of floorspace, showcases the skills and expertise of more than 20 association members. On display across the zone is an […]

Innovative companies developing the emerging technologies that will help to shape the future of the UK’s manufacturing industry are getting their own showcase at MACH 2022. The AI Innovation Zone, supported by Made Smarter Innovation, showcases the work of 12 start up and scale ups utilising the power of data analytics, Artificial Intelligence (AI), and […]

MACH is the longest-running manufacturing and engineering exhibition in the UK and its distinctive ability to showcase the largest variety of manufacturing technology solutions in the country makes it unique in the industry and therefore, of critical importance to the sector. This year’s show will focus on the best of the manufacturing technologies sector – […]

The ability of Additive Manufacturing (AM) to be a significant disruptive technology for UK manufacturers will receive a special event at MACH 2022. Spearheading the initiative will be the only trade association dedicated to the Additive Manufacturing sector, AM-UK. AM-UK is specifically designed for companies who work with Additive and 3D printing technology – such […]

MACH 2022, which opens its doors at the NEC in Birmingham on Monday, is set to be the most significant gathering of manufacturers in the UK post-pandemic. Against a backdrop of growing cost pressures on manufacturers, the arrival of the event could not be timelier offering as it does, the largest display of new machinery […]

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, […]

A smart cloud-based application designed to enhance machining strategies by offering cutting forces predictions and feed rate optimisation for the $153.8 billion Computer Numerical Control (CNC) machine tool market has been launched by Productive Machines, one of just ten ambitious start-ups around the world to have been invited to the Boeing innovation accelerator programme. The new Feed Rate Calculator […]

Improved workpiece clamping for large carbon-fibre parts enables the aerospace industry to machine more quickly. MAPAL supports this development with new tools. With its diamond coating and optimised geometry, the OptiMill-Composite-Speed-Plus guarantees process reliability. The aerospace industry is reluctant to change functioning processes that have already been audited due to the large effort involved. However, […]

An alternative for long-chipping aluminium materials Replacing a drill by a milling cutter to drill bores into a workpiece is a suggestion that takes some getting used to and initially causes many manufacturers to frown. However, the technology change makes sense for some parts, especially in the field of e-mobility. MAPAL shows that this not […]

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 […]

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, […]