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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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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The wait is over – a game-changer in portable measurement is here! The PMT GAMMA Series marks a new era, tackling the practical challenges faced by businesses across various industries. Designed for usability, efficiency and flexibility, the GAMMA Series builds on the success of the ALPHA Series, delivering enhanced functionality for complex measurement tasks. As […]

TXM Lean Solutions Ltd — Stand 17 361 As manufacturers continue investing in automation and advanced technology, the demands on supporting processes, factory flow, and workforce performance increase significantly. While automation can provide major productivity gains, it often brings greater challenges such as higher raw material inventory, increased work-in-progress, and greater pressure on available floor […]

Kistler is collaborating with hard turning machinery specialist Minganti Global AB to break new ground in sensor technology for cutting force measurements. Thanks to the combination of a piezoelectric (PE) strain sensor with a PE accelerometer, users now benefit from automated machine monitoring – including tool wear monitoring as well as improved profile accuracy for […]