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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 […]

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 […]

The focus of the new release is the revolutionary Tebis SmartOps Technology that supports end-to-end automation of CAD/CAM processes in Tebis software. Users can now master many design and manufacturing tasks significantly faster and more easily or reproduce them at any time. Tebis announced 4.1 Release 10 will be available this autumn. Tebis SmartOps Technology Your shortcut to success. Whether it’s about manufacturing […]

Oswestry-based fastener manufacturer and distributor, GWR Fasteners, has expanded its production capabilities with the installation of a MEP Tiger 352 NC 5.0 automatic circular saw. This state-of-the-art equipment will significantly enhance their metal cutting capabilities, marking a major upgrade to their production capacity. The new equipment introduces fully automated cutting cycles, program storage, and anti-burr […]

TextureJet, a pioneer in advanced surface engineering solutions, is pleased to announce its participation at MACH 2026. The show, the UK’s premier manufacturing technology event, is taking place 20-24 April 2026. Visitors to Stand 20-588 will be able to see TextureJet’s revolutionary surface processing technology for deburring (including cross-hole deburring), surface preparation, and part-marking in […]

KOSMEK, the World’s Leading Expert on Powered Clamping and Factory Automation Subheadline: See the world’s first motion powered Wireless Sensing Clamps in action, battery free unclamp confirmation that simplifies fixtures and unlocks safer automation. Japan – Austria – Birmingham, UK, 20-24 April 2026 KOSMEK, founded in Kobe, Japan in 1986, develops and manufactures powered clamping […]

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NCMT will also be exhibiting the Okuma MULTUS U3000 2SW 1500 at MACH 2026, this highly versatile multi-tasking machine is designed to dramatically reduce lead times through part consolidation. The machine will be running live demonstrations on the stand and NCMT team members will be on hand to answer questions. The MULTUS U3000 combines full […]

NCMT will be exhibiting at the UK’s premier manufacturing and engineering showcase, MACH 2026, taking place at the NEC, Birmingham from 20–24 April 2026. Located on stand 19-130, NCMT will present two significant machine technologies. There will be a UK debut of a Makino machining centre, which will be officially unveiled on the opening day […]

XYZ Machine Tools, the largest seller of CNC machine tools in the UK, will be exhibiting a range of machines from their portfolio at MACH 2026. The stand, 20-160 will be displaying machines that will help a whole range of manufacturers to increase production as well as profit.  Toolrooom products fitted with ProtoTRAK controls  The toolroom range of products help producers of one-off and small batch numbers […]

Audi Sport wanted to improve the productivity, accuracy and reliability of its automotive measurements. It chose Hexagon solutions to verify component dimensions, from cubing models to individual parts, and to check fit and finish on car bodies throughout production. Audi Sport can now be confident it is producing the highest-quality finished vehicles. The range of […]

Stand 20-550 One of the most popular, most versatile all-electric tube bending machines manufactured by UK-based Unison Ltd will take centre stage on the company’s stand, no. 20-550, at MACH 2026. The machine in question, one of Unison’s ultra-precise Breeze 50 mm (maximum tube diameter) models, is a favoured choice among aerospace and automotive component […]