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 […]
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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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Precision Products buys MecWash in cleaning system upgrade
Brighton engineering company Precision Products have commissioned a new MecWash Duo 400 system, which has slashed washing cycle times and water consumption. Having already owned a MecWash system that has served the company since 2005, Precision Products were familiar with the marque’s reliability and cleaning standards, having used it for CNC turned parts supplied to […]
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Filtermist to introduce new clean air innovations at MACH 2022
Filtermist Systems Limited is gearing up to showcase a host of clean air innovations that have been introduced during the forced four-year interval between the last MACH exhibition and the upcoming show in April. The Telford based company is heading to MACH 2022 with a simple message for manufacturers…everything required to create and maintain ‘clean air’ […]
Read moreDiscover Manufacturing Connectivity in Practice with Bowers Group at MACH 2022
Discover Manufacturing Connectivity in Practice with Bowers Group at MACH 2022 Bowers Group is attending MACH Exhibition from 4th April – 8th April, showcasing a variety of metrology solutions and offering live demonstrations to illustrate how effective data transfer between measurement equipment and applications can boost manufacturing productivity. With a strong focus on connective metrology, Bowers […]
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MecWash to reveal new System at MACH 2022
MecWash are to introduce a brand-new aqueous cleaning system at MACH 2022 in Birmingham. The new system, the MWX300, is the compact version of the MWX400. Designed for low volume specialist applications, the MWX300 delivers world-class cleanliness standards, perfect for the aerospace, electronics, and medical sectors. This latest introduction to the MecWash MWX range of […]
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Bowers Group Launch New Baty R400 Model
The longest-standing profile projector manufacturer in the UK, Bowers Group, has launched a new and improved version of the popular Baty R400. The Baty R400 bench mount profile projector combines high accuracy non-contact measurement and in-depth inspection. Its robust design makes it ideal for both the shop floor and the standards room, something that has […]
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Conexiom Marks Another Record Year of Growth Driven by Increased Global Demand for Trade Document Automation Launch of Trade Document Automation platform leads to record growth across AP, Supply Chain and Sales Order Automation
Conexiom Marks Another Record Year of Growth Driven by Increased Global Demand for Trade Document Automation Launch of Trade Document Automation platform leads to record growth across AP, Supply Chain and Sales Order Automation VANCOUVER, British Columbia— January 25, 2022 — Conexiom, the leading provider of sales order, supply chain and AP invoice automation solutions, today […]
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Wickman attending Mach 2022
Join us at MACH Exhibition 2022 at the NEC, Birmingham on the 4th – 8th April Hall 5, Stand 107.Wickman will be showing their latest Wickman CNC 644 Multi-Spindle Lathe and the NEW Mori-Say CNC 620 Multi-Spindle Lathe.
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Engineering business producing 7 times as many parts with automated manufacturing solution from MSP
A UK-based engineering business are now manufacturing up to 7 times more parts a week and has seen its part setup time reduced from 4 hours to 25 minutes, with the implementation of advanced manufacturing solutions from MSP to their additive manufacturing process. Background SST Technology (SST), part of Polar Technology Group, specialises in the […]
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Industry urged to be COSHH compliant as inspection programme continues into 2022
Manufacturing and engineering companies are being urged to ensure they are COSHH (Control of Substances Hazardous to Health) compliant by one of the UK’s leading oil mist extraction experts. Telford-based Filtermist Systems Limited is making its customers and the wider industry aware that The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) is continuing to run its Fabricated Metals inspection programme until […]
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Bowers Group Launch New Exclusive Offers and Hotlist for 2022
As a leading manufacturer and supplier of precision measurement solutions, Bowers Group is pleased to announce the launch of its Special Offers and Hotlist promotions for 2022. With impressive deals available, as well as highlighting some of the most popular tools across its extensive range of metrology equipment, featuring the newly launched DigiMic external micrometer […]
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