SHOW REPORT
Rt . Hon . Michelle Donelan MP , UK Secretary of State for Science , Innovation and Technology .
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Rt . Hon . Michelle Donelan MP – UK Secretary of State for Science , Innovation and Technology delivered a keynote speech on Tuesday 16 April which included an insight into thinking behind current and future UK Government policy and how this aligns with both the immediate and future needs of UK manufacturing .
“ The Minister ’ s speech aligned well with the MTA ’ s new knowledge hubs which were launched at MACH 2024 . The five hubs were automation & robotics ; sustainable solutions ; additive manufacturing ; consumable tooling and AI & data . They provided visitors with opportunities to learn how to implement new technologies into existing manufacturing processes ,” commented the MTA .
Established in 1949 , the Metalforming Machinery Makers Association ( MMMA ) in
An Automated Mobile Robot ( AMR ) at MACH 2024 . the UK celebrated its 75th Anniversary at MACH 2024 and ran its Metalworking Village as one of the largest Zones at MACH . The Metalworking Village occupied over 500m ² of Hall 6 with its own dedicated entrance . It featured over 20 of its members who showcased their latest technologies , products and services . MMMA members also provided live demonstrations and offered expert advice .
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As part of her visit , Michelle Donelan MP also took time to speak to some apprentices at the Education and Development ( E & D ) Zone . The MTA ’ s aim is to attract engineers of the future to visit MACH to discover the wide range of career opportunities offered by the engineering sector . This year ’ s show attracted a bumper number of students and schools .
James Selka DL , CEO , MTA said : “ Attracting new talent into the engineering-based manufacturing sector is a key driver for the MTA . The dedicated E & D Zone at MACH continues to be our biggest opportunity to inspire a future generation into engineering as an exciting career .”
The E & D Zone was once again sponsored by global metal-cutting specialist , Sandvik Coromant . The zone included a range of exhibitors from different sections of the engineering industry as well as exciting handson activities provided by organisations such as University of Wolverhampton Racing , F1 in schools and World Skills .
MACH 2026 will take place from 20-24 April 2026 at NEC Birmingham . The MTA has reported the greatest number of re-bookings at a show for MACH 2026 . The live floorplan can be accessed at : www . machexhibition . com / onsite-booking-for-mach-2026 / n
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Akyapak sold a ten-axis 3ADM 1200 CNC multi-spindle drilling machine at MACH 2024 . Education & Development Zone .
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