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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 […]

MACH 2026 offers a prime opportunity for Master Abrasives to highlight its machine tool portfolio to the UK industrial market. Located on Stand 520 in Hall 6, the company will be showcasing a representation of its extensive range of products. While Master Abrasives was originally founded on the supply of consumable abrasive products for metal […]

Launching new MTL design fibre laser cutting machine Using ESA Italy CNC control system All European parts      

Compass Business Finance will be returning to MACH this year, showcasing its specialist support for UK manufacturing and engineering businesses. Located on stand 6-44, the Compass team will be available throughout the week to talk with visitors about their investment plans, upcoming projects and long-term ambitions. Focused on building strong, relationship-driven partnerships, Compass continues to […]

Compass Business Finance is pleased to announce that respected industry expert Chris Cooke and his brokerage business have now joined Compass, strengthening the company’s position in the engineering and manufacturing sectors. Having approached Chris at the beginning of last year, Compass recognised both his unmatched experience in the engineering finance space and the possibility that […]

Rowley, Massachusetts, USA, and Weert, The Netherlands – Harvey Performance Company (“Harvey Performance” or the “company”), a leading provider of specialised cutting tools for precision machining applications, has announced that its leading North American End Mill brand, Helical Solutions (www.helicaltool.com), will be offered to European customers beginning in January 2026. Helical has earned a reputation […]

Accretech showcases advanced surface and form measurement solutions at the MACH Exhibition Accretech will present its latest innovations in surface and contour measurement at the upcoming MACH Exhibition, with a strong focus on improving efficiency, flexibility and measurement reliability in modern manufacturing environments. At the centre of the presentation is the SURFCOM NEX, a highly […]

Affordable Precision: Accretech Highlights HANDYSURF+ for Efficient Surface Measurement at the MACH Exhibition Accretech is showcasing its HANDYSURF+ series at the upcoming MACH Exhibition, offering manufacturers a practical and cost-effective solution for high-precision surface roughness measurement. Designed as a portable entry-level system, HANDYSURF+ combines ease of use with outstanding measurement performance. With its wide measuring […]

Accretech is presenting its RONDCOM NEX series at the upcoming MACH Exhibition, offering advanced solutions for high-precision roundness and cylindrical form measurement in demanding manufacturing environments. Designed for industries where accuracy is critical—such as automotive, aerospace, precision engineering and bearing manufacturing—the RONDCOM NEX series ensures reliable and repeatable measurement results even under tight tolerances. With […]