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Basic Facts 2021

The MTA has published the 2021 edition of its Basic Facts booklet which sets out some outline market data for the manufacturing technology sector.

SIR RONALD HALSTEAD
Sir Ronald Halstead, CBE, MA, Hon. DSc, FRSC 1927-2021

We are sorry to announce the passing of Sir Ronald Halstead CBE, MA, Hon. DSc, FRSC, President of
the Engineering Industries Association (EIA) last Friday 18th June 2021. He was 94. He is survived by

Exciting Opportunities for Members as the Engineering Industries Association joins the Manufacturing Technologies Association Family

The Manufacturing Technologies Association (MTA) today announces that The Engineering Industries Association (EIA) has been brought on board as part of the MTA family and will now sit as an independent identity under the MTA umbrella brand.

MACH 2022 given added stimulus after Super-Deduction

MACH 2022, the first national gathering of the UK engineering community post-COVID-19, has been given fresh impetus following the Chancellor’s announcement of the new super-deduction incentive scheme, show organiser, the Manufacturing Technologies Association (MTA) has said.

Manufacturing Technologies Association pledges to continue doing business with EU manufacturers

The Manufacturing Technologies Association (MTA), the trade body representing the UK’s engineering-based manufacturing technology suppliers, has pledged its commitment to continue working with Europe’s manufacturers – and called on politicians in the UK to back this important industry.

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MTA goes digital to deliver virtual MACH 2022 Preview Week

The Manufacturing Technologies Association (MTA), which owns and organises the MACH exhibition, has been working hard to ensure that even in these unprecedented times, the advanced manufacturing and engineering community can still come together virtually to connect safely, to innovate and be... Read more

Andy Hodgson, MTA President
New President for the MTA as First Virtual AGM is held

Tuesday 8th December 2020 saw members of the Manufacturing Technologies Association meet online for our first ever virtual AGM. As part of this meeting, we also welcomed our new President Andy Hodgson, Strategic Lead: Digitalisation at Siemens.

Creative talent undaunted by lockdown as TDI Challenge showcases spirit of innovation

The Manufacturing Technologies Association’s (MTA) flagship Technology, Design and Innovation (TDI) Challenge competition for young secondary school entrepreneurial STEM students went ahead utilising the latest digital technologies.

Covid-19 Update

Following the announcement from the Prime Minister on Saturday, that from Thursday 5th November as we enter a second national lockdown, the manufacturing sector has specifically been told can continue to go to work.

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MACH Exhibition to be rescheduled to April 2022

The MTA, which owns and runs the MACH exhibition on behalf of the industry, has taken the decision to reschedule MACH from January 2021 to April 2022.

MTA urges Chancellor to support UK manufacturing in Autumn Budget

The Manufacturing Technologies Association (MTA), the body that represents the UK’s engineering-based manufacturing technology suppliers, has urged the Chancellor of the Exchequer to use his Autumn Budget to bolster the manufacturing sector as it looks to make a speedy recovery from the impact... Read more

UK Manufacturers well positioned to lead the Green Revolution

A new report, published by the Manufacturing Technologies Association (MTA), has found that, if the UK moves towards Green manufacturing, we could see between £8 - 20 Billion added to the UK’s GDP and 400,000 to 1 million jobs created.

MACH

MACH, a biennial exhibition of manufacturing technologies, is the UK’s largest industrial trade event attracting 25,000 visitors. It is wholly owned and operated by the MTA.

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Industry Focus

Advanced Manufacturing is a dynamic, globalised, sector which is constantly evolving. Much of that evolution is as a consequence of technological change which is happening at a faster rate than ever before. Manufacturing Technology that change right across sectors and in companies of all sizes. The MTA exists to help its members transform the manufacturing world.

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Our Services

The MTA offers a wide range of services to our members: Marketing, Grants for Training and Apprenticeships, Representation, Networking and Information. You can find out more about what we and our members have achieved together.

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Outreach

The MTA is a not-for-profit organisation which strives to make a positive difference to our industry and society more widely. In particular the MTA recognises the importance in supporting outreach activities to encourage new talent into the industry, helping to close the current skills gap. 

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Events

Creating business opportunities for our members is a key aim for the MTA. Our vibrant networking events, annual dinner, inward and outward missions and export activities are all designed to create links for the UK’s advanced engineering sector and leading international engineering organisations.

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News from our members

Bowers Group Extend 2021 Hotlist and Special Offer Deals

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Croom Precision Medical enhances cleanliness with new MecWash installation

The commissioning of a new MecWash MWX400 has led to “big wins” for the quality team at Croom Precision Medical, the Co.
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ZEISS introduces new computed tomography system with ZEISS METROTOM 1
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ZEISS introduces new computed tomography system with ZEISS METROTOM 1
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INTERCEPTOR as an independent machine

We present a recently validated and
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At a Glance

It is the advanced machinery, equipment and intellectual property that enable the creation of the products we rely on from day to day and that drive our economy.
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