MACH 2020 SHOW PREVIEW
THE ROAD TO SUCCESS
MACH
HVM Catapult Trail is the go-to place at MACH 2020
The High Value Manufacturing
(HVM) Catapult is the go-to place for
manufacturing technologies in the UK,
supporting organisations of all sizes in
their success. MACH 2020 is pleased
to announce that the HVM Catapult
will be exhibiting at the UK’s national
manufacturing showcase this April.
Their Catapult Trail, consisting of four stands
across the exhibition, will demonstrate
how they can help companies harness key
Industry 4.0 technologies to improve their
bottom line. All seven of the HVM Catapult’s
world-leading centres of innovation will
be on display along the trail, with special
features on the future of machining,
additive manufacturing, digitalisation and
automation.
With the continued push in the sector
towards (near) netshape manufacturing, the
Manufacturing Technology Centre’s (MTC)
expertise in additive manufacturing will be
on show, with a cutting-edge carbon fibre
printer producing components throughout
the event.
Making their way along the trail to the
Advanced Forming Research Centre’s
(AFRC) stand, visitors can then discuss
Machining 4.0. This is an Intereg-funded
project for SMEs to innovate with new
machining technologies, including hybrid
systems.
To complete your journey along the supply
chain, the Catapult Trail ends with the
Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre’s
Since 2011, the HVM
Catapult has worked with
thousands of companies
of all sizes to raise their
game through innovation.
(AMRC) display of their automation and
digitalisation capabilities. On the stand,
you’ll see an eye-catching Caterham sports
car which forms the centrepiece of their
ELLI (ELectrification and Lightweighting in
Industry 4.0) project. Their demos will tie
into an overarching Digital Twin, providing
real time manufacturing data.
Dick Elsy, Chief Executive of the HVM
Catapult, said: “Since 2011, the HVM
Catapult has worked with thousands of
companies of all sizes to raise their game
through innovation. It’s right that we are
part of MACH 2020 to connect with more
manufacturers we can help along the road
to success.
Our team of specialists will be on hand
across the Catapult Trail to help you
achieve step-change in your company’s
performance.”
James Selka, MTA, CEO, said “This is a
fantastic addition to MACH 2020 and
another good reason to attend the UK’s
national manufacturing exhibition. We’re
so pleased to have such strong support
from the HVM Catapult network, they play
an integral role in ensure UK firms adapt
to new technologies and help improve
productivity.”
MACH 2020 will take place from 20th to
24th April 2020 at the NEC in Birmingham
and you can find the Catapult Trail across
the event. Their stands are located in:
HVM Catapult – Hall 6, Stand 622
AFRC - Hall 6, Stand 520
AMRC - Hall 6, Stand 810
MTC - Hall 17, Stand 602
Visitor registration is now open at www.machexhibition.com
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