
MACH 2026 | Where The UK Manufacturing Community Comes Together
/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 […]
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MACH 2026 Secures Prime Position as the UK’s Leading Manufacturing Event
/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, […]
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MACH 2024 is hailed a roaring success
/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 […]
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Report reveals ‘True Impact’ of manufacturing is nearly a quarter of UK GDP
/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 […]
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Visit the MMMA Metalworking Village in Hall 6 at MACH 2024
/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 […]
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Walking the floor: A starting point for sustainability
/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 […]
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New Knowledge Hubs initiative at MACH 2024
/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.
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Changing times: Manufacturers’ unprecedented opportunity
/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.

Sandvik Coromant announced as headline sponsor of the MACH 2024 Education & Development Zone
/The Education and Development (E&D) Zone at MACH 2024 is once again being sponsored by global metalcutting specialist, Sandvik Coromant.
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Knowledge Hub initiative to be core theme of MACH 2024
/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 […]
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Ecoclean meets current and future challenges with diversification
Answers to the transformation processes in the industry The economy is undergoing a transformation that poses challenges for many areas of industry. New products and various megatrends require adjustments to manufacturing technologies as well as to the range of products and services. Ecoclean GmbH is proactively addressing this change through greater diversification of the solution […]
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One platform, two technologies
Halblech, January 22, 2024 – The pioneering LM 2000 machine platform from Otto Bihler Maschinenfabrik offers new dimensions in the production of stamped and formed parts from strip material using linear tool technology. The highly standardized, modular linear machine is available in two variants – as LM 2000-KT with cam-controlled units in the forming area […]
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High purity cleaning combines solvent and plasma processes
Achieving residual organic contamination in the atomic percentage range In high-performance laser systems operating under high vacuum conditions, already minimal layers of organic residues can pose a risk of interfering with the process. This is why one of the leading laser manufacturers uses an EcoCcore machine with High Purity configuration and integrated, subsequent low-pressure plasma […]
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How lights out manufacturing improves with Oemeta’s high-performance lubricants.
Lights-out Spotlight: Let the machines keep working after you go home. How lights out manufacturing improves with Oemeta’s high-performance lubricants. “Lights-out” or “dark factory” machining is the next step for greater productivity and profitability in UK manufacturing. With the growing reliability and cost-effectiveness of both robot loading and monitoring systems, coupled with a limited labour […]
Read moreAn All-Round Service Engineer Lighting Up China’s Smart Manufacturing on the Global Stage
/2026 years marks Liu’s seventh year at GWEIKE Laser—seven years that align closely with the company’s accelerated global expansion. As GWEIKE’s international footprint grows, his travel schedule has expanded with it. His service routes have now covered 38 countries, and each photo taken shoulder-to-shoulder with customers represents something earned: recognition of real competence and reliability. […]
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New Lubrication Specialist Joins ACORN
Andy Howard joins Acorn as the newly appointed lubrication product manager Acorn Industrial Services Ltd is delighted to announce the appointment of its new Lubrication Product Manager, Andy Howard. Andy brings with him 18 years of technical lubrication experience – specialising in lubricants for the food and beverage industry. Andy’s previous experience includes time as […]
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