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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 […]

The Manufacturing Technologies Association (MTA) will use its flagship event, MACH 2024, to launch its new initiative to help UK manufacturers become more competitive while improving efficiency and sustainability. A series of Knowledge Hubs will feature at the exhibition, taking place at the NEC, Birmingham from 15-19 April 2024, all designed to encourage UK engineering-based […]

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 […]

As the automotive industry continues its transition toward electrification and smarter vehicle design, additive manufacturing is increasingly being adopted to support early-stage development and engineering validation. In Malaysia—a growing automotive hub in Southeast Asia—engineering teams involved in Toyota-related projects are using 3D printing to improve prototyping efficiency and development flexibility. Application Requirements These projects typically […]

Fintek to show advanced post-processing and surface finishing technologies at MACH 2026 on stand 18-12. Aimed at manufacturers with demanding production and quality neds, they will highlight machines designed to deliver speed, capacity and precision. Along with Orbitool, an innovative device to easily deburr cross-drilled holes. At the heart of the stand will be Fintek’s […]

Leading UK metrology equipment manufacturing specialist, Aberlink, invests in two new DN Solutions’ machine tools from Mills CNC.   The machines, the first DN Solutions’ machines acquired by Aberlink in its 33-year history, have significantly increased the company’s in-house machining capacity and capabilities helping to make its manufacturing processes more efficient, effective and productive.   […]

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 […]