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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 […]

The core strengths of the UK’s metalworking industry are proudly on display in what is, one of the largest themed zones at MACH 2022. The Metalforming Machinery Makers’ Association’s (MMMA) Metalworking Village, which occupies 650m² of floorspace, showcases the skills and expertise of more than 20 association members. On display across the zone is an […]

Innovative companies developing the emerging technologies that will help to shape the future of the UK’s manufacturing industry are getting their own showcase at MACH 2022. The AI Innovation Zone, supported by Made Smarter Innovation, showcases the work of 12 start up and scale ups utilising the power of data analytics, Artificial Intelligence (AI), and […]

MACH is the longest-running manufacturing and engineering exhibition in the UK and its distinctive ability to showcase the largest variety of manufacturing technology solutions in the country makes it unique in the industry and therefore, of critical importance to the sector. This year’s show will focus on the best of the manufacturing technologies sector – […]

The ability of Additive Manufacturing (AM) to be a significant disruptive technology for UK manufacturers will receive a special event at MACH 2022. Spearheading the initiative will be the only trade association dedicated to the Additive Manufacturing sector, AM-UK. AM-UK is specifically designed for companies who work with Additive and 3D printing technology – such […]

MACH 2022, which opens its doors at the NEC in Birmingham on Monday, is set to be the most significant gathering of manufacturers in the UK post-pandemic. Against a backdrop of growing cost pressures on manufacturers, the arrival of the event could not be timelier offering as it does, the largest display of new machinery […]

Visitors to MACH 2022 are being offered the unique opportunity to have their tooling challenges resolved free-of-charge by a team of expert – and independent – tooling specialists.

The strong focus on the future of manufacturing technologies will be highlighted at MACH 2022 by the return of the popular High Value Manufacturing (HVM) Catapult Trail. The HMV Catapult is the go-to place for manufacturing technologies in the UK, supporting organisations of all sizes in their success. The Catapult Trail, consisting of four stands […]

The ability of Additive Manufacturing to be a significant disruptive technology for UK manufacturers will receive a special focus at MACH 2022. The focus will be underpinned by the relaunch of the only UK trade association dedicated to the sector, AM-UK. AM-UK is designed for companies who work with Additive and 3D printing technology – […]

NILES-SIMMONS and MAPAL set new standards A process for the complete machining of stator housings for electric motors developed by the Chemnitz machinery manufacturer NILES-SIMMONS and tool manufacturer MAPAL has made it to series production. Suppliers and OEMs are now using it to produce high-efficiency components designed for drives for battery-powered electric vehicles and hybrid […]

Colchester Machine Tool Solutions has been manufacturing machine tools for over 130 years, over which time they’ve gained the trust of the machining industry across the world. All products are designed and manufactured to exceed the highest international quality and safety standards, with precision, performance, and reliability at the forefront. At MACH 2024, they will […]

The future: OP PROSPER In 2023, the Veterans’ Minister Rt Hon Johnny Mercer MP saw the impact of our work at the National Transition Event (NTE).  Held annually at Silverstone, NTE is the community coming-together where the respective missions are showcased to the Armed Forces community. On 12th April 2024, Prime Minister Rt Hon Rishi Sunak MP […]

A surge in demand for advanced manufacturing and 3D printing systems has paved the way for a record year for one of the East Midlands’ fastest growing industrial specialists. Carfulan Group, which helps more than 500 companies to work smarter and faster, has seen revenues rise by 14% to £19.2m, creating six new jobs as […]

For many years now, aluminium materials have been becoming more and more prevalent in many industries. This trend continues unabated. While light-weight construction and corresponding materials and structures have always been an important aspect of aerospace, the use of aluminium to reduce weight in automobile manufacturing has increased steadily, and has really taken off now […]

MAPAL’s solution is a technically sophisticated combination Combined brake housing unites main brake cylinder, brake booster and ABS/ESP in a single part. This component smooths the way for self-driving cars and saves weight. When it comes to machining complex aluminium workpieces, MAPAL’s solution expertise is very much in demand. While self-driving cars are already permitted […]

Complete know-how in one part MAPAL has developed two sample components for the aerospace sector. These so-called “generic components” cover all the demanding machining steps that may be involved in the production of hydraulic valve housings made of aluminum or torsion links for landing legs milled from titanium. Wherever something needs to be moved on […]

Cooperation between the CHIRON Group and MAPAL in the USA In a factory in Charlotte, North Carolina, CHIRON America Inc. assembles turnkey solutions based on standard machines supplied by their German parent company in Tuttlingen. These solutions are customised to meet the specific needs of their customers. Once again, MAPAL was selected as partner and […]

Polymethyl methacrylate (PMMA), commonly known as Acrylic, is a thermoplastic polymer renowned for its unique combination of properties. This transparent plastic material is valued for its exceptional optical clarity, surface hardness, weather resistance, and dimensional stability, positioning it as a superb alternative to glass for various reasons. Noteworthy features include:   50% Lighter Than Glass Generally […]

Change of general partner to SE & Co. KG MAPAL Fabrik für Präzisionswerkzeuge Dr. Kress KG, the headquarters of the internationally active supplier of precision tools and machining solutions based in Aalen, is changing its legal structure. On 1 June 2025, the previous limited partnership (KG) will be converted into an SE & Co. KG […]