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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 […]

Fitfactory Technology Ltd, a specialist provider of MRP and MES solutions for precision engineering and manufacturing SMEs, today announced a new phase of sustained growth, industry recognition, and product innovation—reinforcing its position as one of the UK’s most trusted digital transformation partners for manufacturers. Over the past few years, Fitfactory has achieved significant milestones, including […]

In high-speed manufacturing environments a small fire can have serious consequences. CNC machines operate under intense heat and tension, meaning a fault can escalate rapidly. This was exactly the scenario faced by a manufacturing facility when a faulty tool caused a fire inside one of their CNC machines. Thanks to a Firetrace automatic fire suppression […]

SMC launches IP66 bar‑type ionizer for washdown and dusty environments Global automation specialist SMC has expanded its static control portfolio with the launch of the IZSW10 Series, a new IP66‑rated bar‑type ionizer designed for reliable performance in dusty, humid and washdown‑intensive environments. The IZSW10 combines high‑speed static neutralisation with long‑range capability, selectable ion generation modes […]

CPA Engineered Solutions will be exhibiting at MACH 2026 to highlight the benefits of Breezair evaporative cooling for UK manufacturing and industrial facilities seeking to reduce energy consumption while improving internal working conditions. Manufacturing environments generate heat. From machining centres and fabrication equipment to processing and packaging lines, excess temperature can affect productivity, equipment performance […]

Rollon, a global leader in linear motion solutions, announces the launch of CLTA, a modular belt-driven circular system designed to deliver reliable performance in applications involving moderate loads and speeds. Developed from the proven CLT track, CLTA enables the creation of oval and rectangular trajectories using standardized components that can be combined without special machining […]

As part of a joint project, MAPAL and machine manufacturer bavius designed and manufactured a demonstration part for the aerospace industry. The aluminium component, measuring approximately three by one metres, is based on a real rear spar from aircraft manufacturing enhanced with a variety of complex features. Besides its complexity, the component is also impressive […]

The MAPAL Group is consistently driving forward the strategic realignment of its organisation in Germany. Following the change of legal structure of the company headquarters to MAPAL Dr. Kress SE & Co. KG in June 2025 and the realignment of the corporate group as a process-driven organisation, the company is now taking the next significant […]

AMOB UK, on behalf of the AMOB Group, will present a fully integrated tube bending and inspection workflow at MACH 2026, taking place from 20–24 April at the NEC, Birmingham. Located at Stand 6-170, directly at the entrance to Hall 6 opposite the registration area, the AMOB exhibit will feature two all-electric CNC tube bending […]

Shropshire Based manufacturer and distributor GWR Fasteners is excited to announce the acquisition of a state-of-the-art Citizen Miyano BNA-42DHY3 7 CNC Machine. This new addition to their workshop will significantly enhance their ability to produce more complex parts and increase overall production capacity, allowing them to meet the growing demand for UK made fasteners and […]

Tebis introduces its revolutionary SmartOps Technology, an innovative solution for automating design and CAM processes, specifically developed to address the requirements of single-part manufacturing. Users benefit from a unique combination of speed, flexibility and process reliability, providing a genuine shortcut to success thanks to consistently reproducible results. Single-part manufacturing demands rapid, precise solutions—both on the […]