The Manufacturing Technologies Association Welcomes New Government’s Commitment to Industry
The Manufacturing Technologies Association (MTA) is delighted to welcome the new government and its robust commitment to revitalising the UK’s manufacturing and technology sectors. For over a century, MTA has championed the cause of a comprehensive industrial strategy, and we are thrilled to see this vision finally being recognised and implemented by the new administration. […]
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MTA Hosts Record-Breaking TDI Challenge to Inspire the Next Generation of Engineers
Worcester, UK, July 10, 2024 – The Manufacturing Technologies Association (MTA) is delighted to announce the most successful Technology, Design, and Innovation (TDI) Challenge to date. Organised by MTA’s Technology & Skills Manager, Sami Ortiz, this year’s event has grown larger than ever, featuring over 23 finalists presenting their innovative projects to an esteemed panel […]
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MTA unveils their state-of-the-art training platform
The Manufacturing Technologies Association (MTA) launched their brand-new training platform at this year’s MACH exhibition, hosted at Birmingham’s NEC between the 15th and 19th of April. This innovative new resource provides MTA and non-MTA members with a wide selection of training courses designed to enhance their technical and soft skills. Delivered via online, classroom-based, and […]
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Report reveals ‘True Impact’ of manufacturing is nearly a quarter of UK GDP
Manufacturing is having a far greater impact on the UK economy than first thought according to a major new report released today. ‘The True Impact of UK Manufacturing’, which will be unveiled at MACH 2024 in Birmingham later, shows industry is worth £518billion and supports 7.3million UK jobs directly and across the supply chains/communities it […]
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The Children’s Hospital Charity chosen as the New MTA President’s Charity
The Manufacturing Technologies Association (MTA) traditionally support two charities during the year and for the first time, the President’s Charity has been chosen as the Children’s Hospital Charity, supporting Sheffield Children’s Hospital to provide world-class care to children from all over the world. One of three standalone children’s hospital in the UK, Sheffield Children’s Hospital […]
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New MTA President officially takes office
Tony Bowkett, CEO of Nikken, has officially taken office as the President of the Manufacturing Technologies Association (MTA), having served as Acting President for the previous six months. Tony succeeded outgoing MTA President Dave Burley in May this year but had to wait until the association’s Annual General Meeting in November, which took place on […]
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National broadcaster highlights MTA’s pioneering commitment to sustainability
The pioneering work conducted by the Manufacturing Technologies Association (MTA) in its quest to encourage manufacturers to decarbonise their production processes has attracted the interest of national broadcaster, ITN. The broadcaster will highlight the association’s work in a new series appropriately named Sustainable Solutions Towards Net Zero, which is being broadcast on the eve of […]
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TDI Challenge continues to showcase the spirit of innovation
The Manufacturing Technologies Association’s (MTA) flagship Technology, Design and Innovation (TDI) Challenge competition has continued to showcase the imagination and design skills of a new generation of young engineers. The TDI Challenge 2023 encouraged students between 16 and 18 years old and enthusiastic about engineering and science, to demonstrate their creative talent to an industry […]
Read moreGreen Manufacturing
As part of our new series of Thought Leadership pieces, we talk to James Selka, CEO of the MTA about the potentials of green manufacturing.
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MTA expands support for engineering-based manufacturers with the launch of a new cluster of trade associations and events
The Manufacturing Technologies Association (MTA) has expanded its support to the engineering-based manufacturing sector with the formation of a new cluster of trade associations and events. The move has seen the Engineering Industries Association (EIA) and Additive Manufacturing UK (AMUK) join the MTA portfolio to create a unique alliance dedicated to promoting excellence in the […]
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Tebis CAD/CAM/MES Specialist Announces Open House 2022 Dates
Due to Covid-19, it has been three years since the last Tebis Open House. Tebis is now very excited to confirm that the Open House for this year will be held on 1st and 2nd of June 2022 at our headquarters in Martinsried, Germany. For over 35 years, Tebis group has proudly presented its capabilities […]
Read moreERLO Group opens its new office in Poland
With the aim of increasing its presence in one of the most emerging industries in Europe, ERLO Group opens a new office in Katowice, Poland. During the first days of March, the members of the new office visited the Headquarters in Azkoitia to meet the team, get to know the production plant and receive training […]
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MecWash to launch MWX300 system at MACH 2022
MecWash has announced that the brand new MWX300 aqueous cleaning system will be launched at MACH 2022. The machine is designed to be compact for low volume specialist applications, with high cleanliness standards, perfect for the aerospace, electronics and medical sectors. John Pattison, managing director of MecWash, comments: ‘MACH is the perfect launchpad for the […]
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Tebis CAD/CAM/MES Demonstrates Intelligent Manufacturing at MACH 2022
Tebis, a specialist provider of CAD/CAM and MES solutions for mechanical component, model, pattern, die and mould manufacturing, will be exhibiting at MACH 2022 which is to be held at the NEC in Birmingham from Monday the 4th until Friday the 8th of April 2022. Tebis will be at Stand 340, Hall 17. The latest […]
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Boneham & Turner Increase Complex Part Offering by Improving Inspection Capability with Sylvac Scan F60L from Bowers Group
Nottinghamshire based Boneham & Turner has increased its ability to offer more complex parts within its tooling and precision-engineered component operations with the help of a Sylvac Scan F60L optical measurement machine, supplied by Bowers Group. A fourth-generation, family-owned precision engineering solutions provider established in 1918, Boneham & Turner serve the aerospace, defence, motorsport, composite […]
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Podcast: mentoring in a new work environment
Recent challenges including Brexit and COVID-19 have changed the way we work. For those in the early stages of their career, considering a career change or in education, much can be gained through mentorship. In this podcast our expert panel, led by Melanie Bancroft and featuring MTA’s CEO James Selka, explore the benefits of mentorship and why […]
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Precision Products buys MecWash in cleaning system upgrade
Brighton engineering company Precision Products have commissioned a new MecWash Duo 400 system, which has slashed washing cycle times and water consumption. Having already owned a MecWash system that has served the company since 2005, Precision Products were familiar with the marque’s reliability and cleaning standards, having used it for CNC turned parts supplied to […]
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Filtermist to introduce new clean air innovations at MACH 2022
Filtermist Systems Limited is gearing up to showcase a host of clean air innovations that have been introduced during the forced four-year interval between the last MACH exhibition and the upcoming show in April. The Telford based company is heading to MACH 2022 with a simple message for manufacturers…everything required to create and maintain ‘clean air’ […]
Read moreDiscover Manufacturing Connectivity in Practice with Bowers Group at MACH 2022
Discover Manufacturing Connectivity in Practice with Bowers Group at MACH 2022 Bowers Group is attending MACH Exhibition from 4th April – 8th April, showcasing a variety of metrology solutions and offering live demonstrations to illustrate how effective data transfer between measurement equipment and applications can boost manufacturing productivity. With a strong focus on connective metrology, Bowers […]
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MecWash to reveal new System at MACH 2022
MecWash are to introduce a brand-new aqueous cleaning system at MACH 2022 in Birmingham. The new system, the MWX300, is the compact version of the MWX400. Designed for low volume specialist applications, the MWX300 delivers world-class cleanliness standards, perfect for the aerospace, electronics, and medical sectors. This latest introduction to the MecWash MWX range of […]
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