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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 […]

Visitors to MACH 2022 are being offered the unique opportunity to have their tooling challenges resolved free-of-charge by a team of expert – and independent – tooling specialists.

The strong focus on the future of manufacturing technologies will be highlighted at MACH 2022 by the return of the popular High Value Manufacturing (HVM) Catapult Trail. The HMV Catapult is the go-to place for manufacturing technologies in the UK, supporting organisations of all sizes in their success. The Catapult Trail, consisting of four stands […]

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

As with previous MACH exhibitions, MACH 2022 will have a strong focus on encouraging more young people into the engineering and manufacturing technologies industry. Focus of this will the Education & Development Zone, which will feature special displays and a dedicated exhibition zone showcasing the changes taking place within manufacturing and highlighting what makes it […]

For manufacturers and engineers looking to invest for growth, the arrival of MACH 2022 could not be timelier. The exhibition, which opens its doors at the NEC in Birmingham between 4-8th April, features the largest display of new machinery and manufacturing technologies under one roof in the UK for four years. The Manufacturing Technologies Association […]

Established in 1975, Concept Metal Products Ltd. is a forward-thinking company comprising experienced metalworkers. They use a variety of shearing, bending, punching, and laser cutting equipment to fabricate sheet metal into custom shapes that meet the specific needs of their customers. Although the Concept Metal team was well-versed in CAD, they had virtually no experience […]

Following activation of their Automatic Fire Suppression System after a fire on the lathe of their CNC machine, Senior Development Engineer of Armeg Limited contacted Firetrace Limited to resolve as soon as possible.   THE SOLUTION AND OUTCOME “After experiencing our sliding head lathe rapidly become engulfed with flames, I can only imagine the damage […]

Find out about how Firetrace UK’s automatic fire suppression system prevented damage to a cnc machine after a catching fire. WHY FIRETRACE WERE CONTACTED Nottinghamshire based cnc sliding head specialists contacted Firetrace Limited following activation of their Firetrace automatic fire suppression system. THE SOLUTION AND OUTCOME Installed with a 9kg Indirect Carbon Dioxide Firetrace automatic […]

On January 31st 2020, Safelok Components contacted Firetrace Ltd due to their CNC machine catching fire after an unexpected drill failure. Ian Mullen – Director at Safelok Components Ltd was so impressed with the Firetrace automatic fire suppression system he took time out of his busy schedule to write a testimonial for our success which […]

On November 4th 2019, Firetrace Ltd were contacted by a client after their CNC machine caught fire after an unexpected tool failure. Fortunately, they were very relieved and grateful to have had a Firetrace System installed on their machine which suppressed the fire efficiently. WHY FIRETRACE WERE CONTACTED Coker Engineering – a precision engineering company based […]

July 3rd, Firetrace were notified of a discharged system at an established manufacturing business based in Bristol. WHY FIRETRACE WERE CONTACTED Firetrace Ltd were contacted once a few members of staff had witnessed and reported an unusual site within their working area. With further investigation, it was in fact the Automatic Fire Suppression system discharging […]

MACH Machine Tools Pre-MACH 2024 release Draft January 2024 MACH Machine Tools Hall 20 – Stand 402 Making things different and making things better! MACH Machine Tools announces that its technology line-up for MACH 2024 will comprise eight best-selling DynaPath CNC controlled machines, including two models from its recently-introduced MACH MDV-series of vertical machining centres, […]

The new generation of a globally established universal coating: Oerlikon Balzers presents BALINIT ALCRONA EVO Balzers, Liechtenstein, February 29, 2024 – When BALINIT ALCRONA was launched in 2004, Oerlikon Balzers introduced a universal coating for gear cutting, milling, stamping and forming that allowed customers in the metalworking industry to significantly improve their production performance. With […]

NIKKEN are proud to announce that the MTA has appointed our very own CEO and President, Tony Bowkett, as its latest Acting President. With more than 30 years of experience as Managing Director and Founder of NIKKEN Kosakusho Europe Ltd, Tony is responsible for the huge success and triumphs of NIKKEN’s activities across Europe and […]

NIKKEN offer a complete range of premium work-holding and fixturing accessories to suit any application. Whether it’s a standard, off-the-shelf centring vice or a fully bespoke trunnion package, our team of skilled engineers is available to create a solution to suit your process for direct supply or as part of a full turn-key solution. Whether […]