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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 […]

Accuride Europe will showcase its latest high-performance sliding solutions at MACH Birmingham, Stand 64 between 20 – 24th April 2026. Engineers and manufacturers can explore how these slides streamline operations, boost productivity, and enhance safety. Visitors will see first-hand how they enable smoother, more reliable motion across a wide range of industrial, automation, and other […]

Birmingham, 11 March 2026 – Target Integration (TI), digital adoption specialists with a strong focus on the manufacturing sector, will exhibit at MACH 2026 from 20 to 24 April at the NEC Birmingham. The company will deliver live demonstrations of its Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) solutions designed to support end-to-end manufacturing operations. Manufacturers Shift from Cost […]

TextureJet, a leading innovator in advanced surface processing, has announced the launch of a new subscription model for its Electrochemical Jet Machining (ECJM) technology, giving sub-contract manufacturers access to high-precision finishing capabilities (including all consumables, maintenance, and support) without the need for significant upfront capital investment. The new offering allows customers to subscribe to an […]

Managing heat in large industrial buildings is a growing challenge for manufacturers. Rising energy costs and increasing internal heat loads from machinery mean many facilities struggle to maintain comfortable working conditions without relying heavily on energy-intensive air conditioning. A recent case study from CPA Engineered Solutions has demonstrated how combining evaporative cooling with hybrid roof […]

Guidance Automation has progressed its exploratory trial of an Autonomous Mobile Picking Vehicle that combines autonomous mobility with robotic handling. The trial is validating how the system can reduce manual transport and repetitive picking tasks within manufacturing environments.   Leicester, UK – 18 February 2026 – The company has reported positive progress in the ongoing […]

MATSUURA TO SHOWCASE ADVANCED AUTOMATION, 5-AXIS AND ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING CAPABILITY AT MACH 2026 Matsuura will return to MACH in April 2026 with the largest stand in their history of exhibiting at MACH, with a major showcase of advanced automation, live 5-axis machining and industrial additive manufacturing at the NEC Birmingham. Exhibiting on Stand 20-130, the […]

MACH is the UK’s premier manufacturing technologies exhibition and provides a platform for Weiss Spindle Services UK to engage directly with machine tool users across aerospace, automotive and advanced engineering sectors. Backed by Weiss Germany and a global network of more than 300 spindle specialists, Weiss Spindle Services UK delivers OEM-aligned spindle repair, overhaul and […]

Havant Sheet Metal to Exhibit at MACH 2026 in the MMMA Metalworking Village – Hall 6, Stand 6-597 Havant Sheet Metal, a leading UK provider of precision sheet metal fabrication and engineering solutions, is pleased to announce that it will be exhibiting at MACH 2026, the UK’s premier manufacturing and engineering exhibition. The event will take […]

LumenStream, the award-winning climate tech company which is revolutionising energy efficiency through its innovative “Lighting as a Service” model, today announced it has successfully secured £1.2m in investment.  The funding round was led by a local angel investment syndicate, with significant participation from Co Fund III, managed by Clarendon Fund Managers. Techstart Ventures, the company’s […]