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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 […]

The Manufacturing Technologies Association, the owner and organiser of the MACH 2024 exhibition, is advising potential exhibitors to sign up for the event now, following unprecedented demand for exhibition space at the show. Despite the doors of MACH 2024 not opening for another eighteen months, the exhibition has already received strong support from MTA members […]

MACH 2022, the largest display of new machinery and manufacturing technologies under one roof in the UK for four years, lived up to its billing as a major catalyst for investment with scores of exhibitors reporting strong sales and positive interest in their products during the five-day event at Birmingham’s National Exhibition Centre. And in […]

On January 31st 2020, Safelok Components contacted Firetrace Ltd due to their CNC machine catching fire after an unexpected drill failure. Ian Mullen – Director at Safelok Components Ltd was so impressed with the Firetrace automatic fire suppression system he took time out of his busy schedule to write a testimonial for our success which […]

On November 4th 2019, Firetrace Ltd were contacted by a client after their CNC machine caught fire after an unexpected tool failure. Fortunately, they were very relieved and grateful to have had a Firetrace System installed on their machine which suppressed the fire efficiently. WHY FIRETRACE WERE CONTACTED Coker Engineering – a precision engineering company based […]

July 3rd, Firetrace were notified of a discharged system at an established manufacturing business based in Bristol. WHY FIRETRACE WERE CONTACTED Firetrace Ltd were contacted once a few members of staff had witnessed and reported an unusual site within their working area. With further investigation, it was in fact the Automatic Fire Suppression system discharging […]

MACH Machine Tools Pre-MACH 2024 release Draft January 2024 MACH Machine Tools Hall 20 – Stand 402 Making things different and making things better! MACH Machine Tools announces that its technology line-up for MACH 2024 will comprise eight best-selling DynaPath CNC controlled machines, including two models from its recently-introduced MACH MDV-series of vertical machining centres, […]

The new generation of a globally established universal coating: Oerlikon Balzers presents BALINIT ALCRONA EVO Balzers, Liechtenstein, February 29, 2024 – When BALINIT ALCRONA was launched in 2004, Oerlikon Balzers introduced a universal coating for gear cutting, milling, stamping and forming that allowed customers in the metalworking industry to significantly improve their production performance. With […]

NIKKEN are proud to announce that the MTA has appointed our very own CEO and President, Tony Bowkett, as its latest Acting President. With more than 30 years of experience as Managing Director and Founder of NIKKEN Kosakusho Europe Ltd, Tony is responsible for the huge success and triumphs of NIKKEN’s activities across Europe and […]

NIKKEN offer a complete range of premium work-holding and fixturing accessories to suit any application. Whether it’s a standard, off-the-shelf centring vice or a fully bespoke trunnion package, our team of skilled engineers is available to create a solution to suit your process for direct supply or as part of a full turn-key solution. Whether […]

Modula presents its latest product, equipped with a movablewindow system to provide access only to a specific point inthe tray.Named Modula Next, this new product has been launched by Modula, an Italian leader in themanufacturing and construction of vertical lift modules since 1987.Modula Next is the evolution of a vertical lift module with trays, to […]

Tailor-Made Machine Concept and Outstanding Performance For the production of various workpieces and parts for the American Navy, our new customer counts on the quality, precision and reliability of WaldrichSiegen machines and has therefore upgraded its machine park with a ProfiTurn V 4500/60-Y vertical lathe. The ProfiTurn V-series sets standards in the market in terms […]