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For manufacturers and engineers looking to invest for growth, the arrival of MACH 2022 could not be timelier. The exhibition, which opens its doors at the NEC in Birmingham between 4-8th April, features the largest display of new machinery and manufacturing technologies under one roof in the UK for four years. The Manufacturing Technologies Association […]

In 2022, we supplied a fully automated vision inspection machine to William Mitchell in Smethwick. Previously, they had been inspecting fuel injector parts manually using an attribute gauge and visual checks. This process required a total of nine operators working across three shifts. Occasionally, our customer received complaints from Ford due to issues with manual […]

Stand 20-330 Yamazaki Mazak will unveil a host of future-ready manufacturing technologies at MACH 2026 to help UK machine users position themselves for growth. The company’s MACH stand will demonstrate Mazak’s complete offering across the manufacturing ecosystem: from the very latest in machine tools and smart automation systems to connected technologies, all of which can […]

Yamazaki Mazak has provided a confident update on the UK’s subcontract market as the machine tool industry gears up for MACH. Describing the subcontract market in early 2026 as ‘very positive’, the company has seen a welcome uptick in enquiries since the start of the new year. Alan Mucklow, Managing Director UK & National Distributors […]

SAFECHEM has launched the first automated solvent testing solution for industrial parts cleaning, MAXICHECK™ Connect, marking a new milestone in the digital transformation of cleaning processes. Developed to bring solvent bath monitoring into the era of Industry 4.0, MAXICHECK™ Connect automates solvent testing, enabling users to achieve greater process stability, reliability, and efficiency while reducing […]

TextureJet is proud to announce a breakthrough in precision deburring and large component part marking with the integration of collaborative robotics into its STAT® system. Developed in partnership with ABB Robotics, this new solution, utilising ABB’s GoFa Ultra Precise CoBot, offers manufacturers a smarter, safer, and more flexible approach to deburring and part marking a […]

TextureJet, a leader in precision surface engineering, has unveiled the latest evolution of its flagship technology: the next-generation STAT® machine. The updated system delivers enhanced performance in a streamlined, compact design — offering manufacturers greater flexibility, usability, and control than ever before. At the heart of every TextureJet solution, the STAT® unit acts as the […]

TextureJet has completed an extensive research project into the repeatability of edge break treatments on nickel superalloy using its electrochemical jet machining technology. TextureJet’s Stat® technology was already proven to achieve higher quality edge finishing in a White Paper published in 2024. This result was achieved through increased repeatability and precision compared to the current […]

TextureJet has updated Desktop Jet, a mini version of the established Precision Jet machine, for 2026. With external dimensions of just 673 x 970 x 788mm (w x h x d), this is a small but mighty bit of kit that can be mounted on a desktop. It can be used for superior edge shaping, […]

IndySoft EasyCert With IndySoft EasyCert, you always stay audit-ready and maintain transparency with stakeholders — all with a solution that requires minimal implementation so you can get started right away. Designed for IndySoft Cloud customers, EasyCert is a turn-key QR code solution that provides instant access to calibration certificates and asset information. Audit-ready Instant proof […]

With nearly three decades of experience supporting UK manufacturers, Itransition understands the operational challenges of the industry and how to address them. We help our customers escape unreliable inventory, fragmented visibility across production, warehouse, and finance, as well as unplanned downtime. Our experts improve defect detection and make operational data AI‑ready for better production quality. […]