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Education & Development Zone Launches for MACH 2018

Sandvik Coromant Supports the E&D Zone for the Fourth Time

Safran Landing Systems return to MACH 2018

MACH 2018 is excited to announce that world leading aircraft landing and braking systems company Safran Landing Systems (ex-Messier-Bugatti-Dowty) will be at next year’s exhibition.

Winners announced for national Technology, Design and Innovation Challenge

The final of this year’s national Technology, Design and Innovation (TDI) Challenge took place on Wednesday 5th July at Yamakazi Mazak’s headquarters in Worcester.

TDI Challenge Finalists Announced

The finalists for this year’s Technology, Design and Innovation (TDI) Challenge have been announced.

The prestigious competition enables talented young people to showcase their work and helps them to understand the sophistication and dynamism of advanced manufacturing.

MTA CEO delivers positive message on Brexit and doing business in the UK at Stuttgart Moulding Expo

Manufacturing Technologies Association CEO James Selka used his speech at the Stuttgart Moulding Expo to deliver an upbeat message to European counterparts on Brexit and doing business in the UK.

MTA CEO says that modern manufacturers need to address the ‘archaic’ image of the industry, to attract top talents into engineering careers

MTA CEO James Selka used his key note speech at the National Manufacturing Debate (NMB) hosted by Cranfield University to highlight the importance of Industry collaboration in tackling the skills gap.

MTA CEO to address Stuttgart Moulding Expo on Brexit and Manufacturing in UK

Manufacturing Technologies Association CEO James Selka will be speaking at the Stuttgart Moulding Expo which takes place from 30th May to 2nd June.  Mr Selka will address the European Tooling Platform seminar, which will be located at the ISTMA Lounge in Hall 4 – C30.

MACH 2018 Sales ramp up - Less than a quarter of exhibitor space still available

Sales for MACH 2018 are being described as “a very encouraging sign for the industry’” by MTA CEO James Selka. Over 75% of the exhibition’s space has already been sold, with just under a year to go before the show opens.

Lloyds Bank Return as MACH 2018 sponsors

The Manufacturing Technologies Association (MTA) has announced that Lloyds Bank Commercial Banking is to be, once again, the headline sponsor of the largest event of its kind in the UK – MACH 2018 – which brings together all the best innovation and technology for a wide range of manufacturing... Read more

Engineering sector losing millions by failing to protect IP like creative industries, MTA survey shows

Engineering and manufacturing companies are being urged exploit the untapped value in their intellectual property to avoid losing money on lost designs, systems and patents, and create new revenues, says the Manufacturing Technologies Association (MTA).

MTA Annual Dinner 2017 - Presidents Speech

Last year, in January 2016, when we gathered for our annual dinner in Birmingham who would have thought, or even imagined, that our world was about to be turned upside down and look so different. We now face a range of risks from the global rise of protectionism.

TDI Challenge Entries Now Open

Submissions for the 2017 edition of the Technology Design and Innovation (TDI) Challenge, the Manufacturing Technologies Association’s (MTA) flagship schools competition for young engineers, are now open.

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News from our members

Global software company shows commitment to the UK by doubling its operation

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MecWash ensures cleaning regimes meet standard for hydraulics components

Between 70-80 % of hydraulic system outages are due to increased contamination levels (according to Hydac analysis [1]) so there has never been a better time for manufacturers of components in the sector to consider whether their existing cleaning regimes are de
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Kamogawa Vietnam appointment supplements strong Filtermist presence in ASEAN region

Telford based oil mist collectors manufacturer Filtermist International is delighted to announce that Kamogawa Vietnam has joined its growing distributor network in the ASEAN region.
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ROEMHELD OPENS NEW MANUFACTURING CENTRE

The Roemheld Group has opened a new Stark manufacturing centre in Rankweil, Austria.  This 6,000m2 building officially opened at the beginning of July and houses the latest manufacturing equipment and systems.  This investment in technology includes new turn-mill centres, CNC grinding

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