Report reveals ‘True Impact’ of manufacturing is nearly a quarter of UK GDP
/Manufacturing is having a far greater impact on the UK economy than first thought according to a major new report released today. ‘The True Impact of UK Manufacturing’, which will be unveiled at MACH 2024 in Birmingham later, shows industry is worth £518billion and supports 7.3million UK jobs directly and across the supply chains/communities it […]
Read moreVisit the MMMA Metalworking Village in Hall 6 at MACH 2024
/Established in 1949, the Metalforming Machinery Makers Association (MMMA) is the only trade body solely dedicated to the sheet metalforming industry representing companies specialising in sheet metal, metalforming and fabrication. MMMA will be celebrating its 75th Anniversary at MACH 2024 which takes place between 15-19 April at the NEC Birmingham. MMMA is very excited to […]
Read moreWalking the floor: A starting point for sustainability
/New for MACH 2024, Lloyds Bank is hosting a Sustainability Solutions Hub at Stand 18-650 in partnership with the Manufacturing Technology Centre (MTC). For manufacturers looking to understand where to begin on their journey to Net Zero or what support is available, we are on hand to help. Here, David Atkinson, UK Head of Manufacturing […]
Read moreNew Knowledge Hubs initiative at MACH 2024
/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.
Read moreChanging times: Manufacturers’ unprecedented opportunity
/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.
Sandvik Coromant announced as headline sponsor of the MACH 2024 Education & Development Zone
/The Education and Development (E&D) Zone at MACH 2024 is once again being sponsored by global metalcutting specialist, Sandvik Coromant.
Read moreKnowledge Hub initiative to be core theme of MACH 2024
/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 […]
Read moreMTA announces flagship initiative to help UK manufacturers adopt latest technologies
/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 […]
Read moreManufacturers pledge support for MACH 2024 with more than 80% of exhibition space sold
/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 […]
Read moreLloyds Bank confirmed as headline sponsor of MACH 2024
/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 […]
Read moreMEUSBURGER BARS – VARIETY MEETS AVAILABILITY
Meusburger’s product range includes numerous standard, precision and round bars suitable for universal application, opening up a wealth of possibilities for its customers. The standard parts manufacturer also uses the very best raw materials which are heat-treated for stress relief, giving customers the best quality bars. Thanks to 100% in-house production and vast warehouse capacities, […]
Read moreWELCOME TO THE NEXT LEVEL – CHECK OUT THE NEW MEUSBURGER PORTAL NOW
After preparing intensively, it is finally time – the new Meusburger portal runs parallel to the previous version. The standard parts manufacturer has taken its online world to a new level so that its customers can reach their goal as quickly and intuitively as possible. With just a few clicks, the portal is easy to […]
Read moreAlicona G6 Optical Metrology System
Elevate your metrology capabilities to new heights with the Bruker Alicona G6. The Bruker Alicona G6 metrology system has made its debut in the UK, featuring the advanced “Smart Eye” optical sensor as the foundation of its precise measurement capabilities. With the ability to measure surface finish down to Ra, Rq, Rz/Sa, Sq, Sz […]
Read moreNikon releases new measuring microscopes with more functionality and usability
The Nikon MM-series of industrial measuring microscopes has been periodically upgraded since the early 1950s, but not to such an extent as during the latest, sixth makeover. The company has announced that the new MM-400N and MM-800N series measuring microscopes will be available from the end of May 2023. Now both series have aperture diaphragm […]
Read moreHaas Automation to Showcase Latest CNC Technology at MACH 2024
Haas Automation to Showcase Latest CNC Technology at MACH 2024 Haas Automation, the leading provider of CNC machine tools, is pleased to announce its participation in MACH 2024, the premier manufacturing technologies event, held at the NEC in Birmingham. The exhibition will take place from 15-19 April 2024 and will provide a platform for Haas […]
Read moreNew systems for end-of-line Gap & Flush measurement heralds revolution in vehicle quality control
Building on the recent successful launch by Nikon Metrology of the APDIS Laser Radar, which is helping to drive a paradigm shift in automotive bodyshop measurement and quality control, the company announces the launch of its APDIS Gap & Flush System. It introduces a unique, innovative, fully automated method to measure gap and flush on […]
Read moreNikon releases versatile large-volume X-ray CT system, the first in next generation of inspection solutions
The first of an innovative range of high-performance X-ray CT (computed tomography) systems offering enhanced levels of precision, resolution and scan speed has been introduced and is ready to order from the Industrial Metrology Business Unit (IMBU) of Nikon Corporation (https://industry.nikon.com). The large-volume VOXLS 40 C 450 is able to inspect items of diverse size […]
Read moreUpgraded laser scanner has improved accuracy, resolution, versatility and efficiency
For more than a decade, the LC15Dx laser scanner manufactured by the Industrial Metrology Business Unit of Nikon Corporation (https://industry.nikon.com) has been a global benchmark for efficient measurement and inspection of manufactured components, especially those having complex freeform geometry such as turbine blades, orthopaedic implants and intricate plastic parts. Compatible for use with all industry-leading […]
Read moreLaser Radar stations from Nikon Industrial Metrology offer powerful new alternative to traditional CMMs
Nikon Industrial Metrology presents an exciting new metrology system for manufacturers seeking to measure the geometry of medium-to-large parts – from a car door, casting or fabrication to a whole car chassis or airframe structure. APDIS Intelligent Quality (IQ) Stations offer a range of Laser Radar solutions as alternatives to traditional, slow, monolithic, inflexible panel […]
Read moreNikon strengthens its X-ray digital inspection solutions by purchasing Avonix Imaging
Nikon Americas Inc, the US subsidiary of Nikon Corporation (Nikon), has purchased the US company Avonix Imaging LLC* (Avonix), Maple Grove, Minnesota, which since 2015 has been a strategic X-ray CT (computed tomography) equipment manufacturing partner to Nikon Industrial Metrology Business Unit (IMBU). As a long-established imaging inspection services provider that uses systems from Nikon […]
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