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MACH 2026, the UK’s national event for inspiring, innovating and connecting manufacturing, returns to the NEC Birmingham from 20-24 April 2026. As the UK’s longest-running exhibition of its kind, MACH 2026 brings together over 500 leading exhibitors to showcase the broadest range of manufacturing technology solutions in the country. Its unique scale and scope make […]

HEADLINE SPONSOR CONTENT UK manufacturers are entering 2026 with exciting opportunities ahead and we believe that success will come from resilience, agility, and from smart investment in technology and automation. Lloyds continues to be headline sponsor of MACH Exhibition because we see the enormous value of showcasing new technology, machinery and new processes to manufacturers. […]

In just over four months, MACH 2026 will open its doors at the NEC, Birmingham to over 30,000 members of the manufacturing community – bringing together buyers, sellers, specifiers and designers. The biennial event offers an unmissable opportunity to experience new technology, live and in action and is perfectly timed for UK manufacturers preparing for […]

Global tooling giant, Iscar Tools have given their support to the Education and Development (E&D) Zone at MACH 2026 by taking on the role of headline sponsor, demonstrating their commitment to helping attract the next generation of engineers into the advanced manufacturing sector. The E&D Zone is the educational hub at MACH 2026 and is […]

MACH 2026, the UK’s premier manufacturing and engineering exhibition, is excited to unveil the Smart Industry Solutions Zone, powered by MTC Events. Organised by The Manufacturing Technologies Association (MTA) and owned by the industry it serves, MACH brings together the entire UK manufacturing supply chain to celebrate innovation, showcase capabilities, and address the latest market […]

Lloyds has once again confirmed its role as headline sponsor, marking over 16 years of continuous support for the event and reaffirming its long-standing commitment to the UK’s manufacturing sector.

MACH 2026, the UK’s premier manufacturing and engineering exhibition, has already secured more than 65% of its floorplan, 16 months ahead of the event. Organised by The Manufacturing Technologies Association (MTA) and owned by the industry it serves, MACH brings together the entire UK manufacturing supply chain to celebrate innovation, showcase capabilities, and address the […]

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 […]

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 […]

Smart cooling channel guidance: A new feature for MAPAL’s UNIQ hydraulic chuck With the DirectCool option for the UNIQ hydraulic chuck range, MAPAL launched a future-forward solution that takes cooling and the process reliability of machining to a new level. The technology addresses the requirements of modern machining processes and is cost-effective, technically refined and […]

DK Holdings Limited, a leading UK manufacturer of high-precision diamond tooling solutions, is proud to announce that it has been awarded the Gold Medal by the sustainability rating agency EcoVadis. This distinguished accolade places us in the top 5% of companies worldwide, a strong endorsement of our ongoing commitment to environmental, social and governance (ESG) […]

When Atkinson Equipment needed to tool up the company’s latest machine acquisition, it knew exactly where to turn. The decision to partner with Ceratizit UK & Ireland Ltd wasn’t taken lightly, but rather built upon years of trust, technical excellence, and a single cutting tool that solved what seemed like an impossible challenge. Located in […]

CERATIZIT presents new high-volume rough milling cutter CERATIZIT is expanding its range of high-performance machining solutions to include the new AluLine rough milling cutter, which was specially developed for high-volume machining of aluminium. The carbide rough milling cutter combines innovative geometry with the latest substrate technology and sets new standards in material removal, process security […]