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 […]
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The Children’s Hospital Charity chosen as the New MTA President’s Charity
The Manufacturing Technologies Association (MTA) traditionally support two charities during the year and for the first time, the President’s Charity has been chosen as the Children’s Hospital Charity, supporting Sheffield Children’s Hospital to provide world-class care to children from all over the world. One of three standalone children’s hospital in the UK, Sheffield Children’s Hospital […]
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New MTA President officially takes office
Tony Bowkett, CEO of Nikken, has officially taken office as the President of the Manufacturing Technologies Association (MTA), having served as Acting President for the previous six months. Tony succeeded outgoing MTA President Dave Burley in May this year but had to wait until the association’s Annual General Meeting in November, which took place on […]
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National broadcaster highlights MTA’s pioneering commitment to sustainability
The pioneering work conducted by the Manufacturing Technologies Association (MTA) in its quest to encourage manufacturers to decarbonise their production processes has attracted the interest of national broadcaster, ITN. The broadcaster will highlight the association’s work in a new series appropriately named Sustainable Solutions Towards Net Zero, which is being broadcast on the eve of […]
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TDI Challenge continues to showcase the spirit of innovation
The Manufacturing Technologies Association’s (MTA) flagship Technology, Design and Innovation (TDI) Challenge competition has continued to showcase the imagination and design skills of a new generation of young engineers. The TDI Challenge 2023 encouraged students between 16 and 18 years old and enthusiastic about engineering and science, to demonstrate their creative talent to an industry […]
Read moreGreen Manufacturing
As part of our new series of Thought Leadership pieces, we talk to James Selka, CEO of the MTA about the potentials of green manufacturing.
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MTA expands support for engineering-based manufacturers with the launch of a new cluster of trade associations and events
The Manufacturing Technologies Association (MTA) has expanded its support to the engineering-based manufacturing sector with the formation of a new cluster of trade associations and events. The move has seen the Engineering Industries Association (EIA) and Additive Manufacturing UK (AMUK) join the MTA portfolio to create a unique alliance dedicated to promoting excellence in the […]
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Basic Facts 2022
The 2022 edition of the MTA Basic Facts, which summarises the data for the manufacturing technology sector in the UK, has just been published. This edition has the figures up to 2021 and focuses on the four elements of the sector for which published data is readily available – machine tools, cutting tools, tool/work-holding equipment […]
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MACH 2022 proves major catalyst for manufacturing investment
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 […]
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Seiki Systems Launches New Website
In 2022 Seiki Systems celebrates thirty years of developing and implementing manufacturing execution systems. In preparation for this 30th anniversary Seiki Systems has redesigned and launched it’s new website. Our main goal with the redesign was to provide visitors with a more valuable, informative and user-centric site, across all platforms and devices. Our focus is to […]
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MecWash Back at MACH!
The MecWash team had a record number of enquiries following their return to MACH at the NEC Birmingham, where they showcased the brand-new MWX300 aqueous parts washing system. “MACH is the UK’s biggest manufacturing exhibition. After the enforced hiatus due to Covid-19, it was fantastic to hear the buzz of business, seeing familiar faces and […]
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Bowers Group Enjoys Successful MACH Exhibition after 4 Year Hiatus
Bowers Group is celebrating the success of MACH Exhibition following a 4-year hiatus due to the Covid pandemic. The exhibition itself, including the Bowers Group stand, was exceptionally busy with high levels of interest in the full product range. MACH Exhibition took place from 4th – 8th April at the NEC in Birmingham, where Bowers […]
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Neida Further Invests In CNC Sliding Head Technology
The extensive investment programme at NEIDA continues in 2022 with the purchase of two additional CNC sliding head machines. After a successful start to 2022 and new contract wins, NEIDA has ordered an additional two CNC sliding head machines, a 32mm Diameter SR-32JIII Type B machine and an SL-10, 10mm Diameter machine. These new investments […]
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Tebis CAD/CAM/MES Specialist Announces Open House 2022 Dates
Due to Covid-19, it has been three years since the last Tebis Open House. Tebis is now very excited to confirm that the Open House for this year will be held on 1st and 2nd of June 2022 at our headquarters in Martinsried, Germany. For over 35 years, Tebis group has proudly presented its capabilities […]
Read moreERLO Group opens its new office in Poland
With the aim of increasing its presence in one of the most emerging industries in Europe, ERLO Group opens a new office in Katowice, Poland. During the first days of March, the members of the new office visited the Headquarters in Azkoitia to meet the team, get to know the production plant and receive training […]
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MecWash to launch MWX300 system at MACH 2022
MecWash has announced that the brand new MWX300 aqueous cleaning system will be launched at MACH 2022. The machine is designed to be compact for low volume specialist applications, with high cleanliness standards, perfect for the aerospace, electronics and medical sectors. John Pattison, managing director of MecWash, comments: ‘MACH is the perfect launchpad for the […]
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Tebis CAD/CAM/MES Demonstrates Intelligent Manufacturing at MACH 2022
Tebis, a specialist provider of CAD/CAM and MES solutions for mechanical component, model, pattern, die and mould manufacturing, will be exhibiting at MACH 2022 which is to be held at the NEC in Birmingham from Monday the 4th until Friday the 8th of April 2022. Tebis will be at Stand 340, Hall 17. The latest […]
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Boneham & Turner Increase Complex Part Offering by Improving Inspection Capability with Sylvac Scan F60L from Bowers Group
Nottinghamshire based Boneham & Turner has increased its ability to offer more complex parts within its tooling and precision-engineered component operations with the help of a Sylvac Scan F60L optical measurement machine, supplied by Bowers Group. A fourth-generation, family-owned precision engineering solutions provider established in 1918, Boneham & Turner serve the aerospace, defence, motorsport, composite […]
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Podcast: mentoring in a new work environment
Recent challenges including Brexit and COVID-19 have changed the way we work. For those in the early stages of their career, considering a career change or in education, much can be gained through mentorship. In this podcast our expert panel, led by Melanie Bancroft and featuring MTA’s CEO James Selka, explore the benefits of mentorship and why […]
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