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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.

MTA Annual Dinner Great Success

Last night saw 500 people come together for the MTA’s Annual Dinner, a fantastic celebration of the manufacturing technology industry.

The Manufacturing Technologies Associations Brexit evidence backed by Parliamentary Committee

The House of Lords European Union Committee has this week published its report into Brexit: trade in goods.  This report follows an Inquiry by the EU External Affairs Sub-Committee, to which the Manufacturing Technologies Association (MTA) gave evidence in the autumn of 2016.

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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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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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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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News from our members

MecWash systems hit standards for precision auto components

Component cleanliness is a key quality criterion in the motor industry.  Requirements are becoming stricter as each vehicle generation launches which is why more and more manufacturers are turning to MecWash and its proven aqueous cleaning and degreasing systems to deliver precision results, as... Read more

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Filtermist to focus EMO attention on centrifugal filtration technology

UK based oil mist removal expert Filtermist International Ltd will be using its stand (F60, Hall 6) at EMO 2017 to raise awareness of the benefits of centrifugal technology, as well as the capa
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MecWash reports new leads and strengthened partnerships at PMTS

Aqueous parts washing specialist MecWash Systems has reported that the 2017 Precision Machining Technology Show in Columbus was a very worthwhile investment.
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Roemheld brings sense to 5-axis clamping within Industry 4.0

As a key innovator in Industry 4.0, Roemheld offers a wide range of products designed to support a ‘smart factory’ environment.  These tackle the challenges companies face when looking to increase automation within the manufacturing process.
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