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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 […]

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 […]

A new SYNERGi automation system from Mills CNC has helped Bindon Engineering improve an existing in-house machining process by eliminating frequent, disruptive and costly manual part loading and unloading operations.   The installation of the SYNERGi Sprint automated manufacturing cell, dedicated to machining high-precision centre column (activator) parts for a long-term customer, has minimised downtime […]

Mills CNC, the exclusive distributor of DN Solutions’ and Zayer machine tools in the UK and Ireland, and leading supplier of high-productivity and high-efficiency automation systems and solutions to component manufacturers, has announced that it will be showcasing 11 advanced, multi-axis and multi-tasking machine tools and three SYNERGi automation systems on its stand (HALL 19 […]

DK Holdings Limited, the UK-based manufacturer of precision diamond tooling, has successfully maintained its ISO 9001 (Quality Management Systems) and ISO 45001 (Occupational Health and Safety Management Systems) certifications following a recent audit by the British Assessment Bureau, part of the Amtivo Group. The continued accreditation demonstrates the company’s ongoing commitment to quality assurance, operational […]

Mills CNC at MACH 2026: HALL 19 – STAND 110 Mills CNC, the exclusive distributor of DN Solutions’ and Zayer machine tools in the UK and Ireland, and leading supplier of high-productivity and high-efficiency automation systems and solutions to component manufacturers, has announced that it will be showcasing 11 advanced, multi-axis and multi-tasking machine tools […]

February 9, 2026 (Tolland, Conn.) – Mastercam, the world’s leading CAD/CAM software, today announced the release of Mastercam 2026.R2, the second installment in its new semi-annual release cycle. This shift from annual to semi-annual updates reflects Mastercam’s commitment to delivering continuous innovation and responding to the evolving needs of modern manufacturing. Rather than waiting a full year between major updates, customers will […]

PASSION AND INNOVATION DEDICATED TO CUSTOMERS – SINCE 1950 Leading tooling experts MAPAL will be attending MACH 2026 highlighting their latest and most innovative 2026 products and solutions. Over the week MAPAL will provide customers from the Aerospace, Automotive, E-mobility and Fluid Power sectors with pioneering solutions for a wide range of challenging machining processes. […]

HEIDENHAIN’s new VT122 Visual Tool Check (VTC) camera system is redefining precision, reliability, and efficiency in modern machining environments. Designed for manufacturers who demand uncompromising quality, the VT122 delivers three critical functions in one compact system—tool measurement, tool microscopy, and tool wear inspection—setting a new industry standard for intelligent, auto-mated tool monitoring. Equipped with dual […]

The vTNC7 programming system is the next generation of the programming stations for creating NC programs to be used on HEIDENHAIN controls. This computer software is celebrated its world premiere at EMO 2025 and will be on show at MACH 2026. In 2.5D applications, users of the vTNC7 software mainly profit from the programming process […]

XINQIDA Partners with Time-Hold International: Leveraging Precision Manufacturing Strength to Connect Global Markets, Unlocking a New Era of Hardware Export https://www.xinqidamachining.com/xinqida-partners-with-time-hold-international-leveraging-precision-manufacturing-strength-to-connect-global-markets-unlocking-a-new-era-of-hardware-export/

Applications are now open for the Advanced Machinery and Productivity Institute’s (AMPI) Innovation for Machinery (I4M) funding programme. This initiative supports small and medium-sized manufacturers in Greater Manchester and West Yorkshire to adopt advanced machinery, accelerate innovation and strengthen UK manufacturing. What is I4M? I4M brings together businesses and leading academic experts to deliver practical […]