MACH 2028 

The UK's leading trade show for manufacturing technology

April 3–7, 2028 | NEC Birmingham | United Kingdom

MACH is the leading trade show for machine tools, manufacturing technologies, and modern production solutions in the United Kingdom. Organized by the Manufacturing Technologies Association (MTA), the show brings together manufacturers, suppliers, engineers, buyers, and investment decision-makers from across the British manufacturing industry

MACH 2026 attracted approximately 26,000 visitors and 539 exhibitors. Visitor numbers increased by 6 % compared to the previous event.

Access to the British manufacturing market

The United Kingdom is one of the most important European markets for manufacturing technologies. In 2025, the country imported manufacturing technology worth 2.87 billion GBP. Key import segments include machine tools, cutting tools, clamping technology, additive manufacturing, and measurement technology, among others.

MACH thus offers a platform for establishing direct contact with potential customers, sales partners, and investment decision-makers in the British market.

Visitor Demographics

The attendance figures for MACH underscore the event's importance to British industry:

• About 26,000 trade visitors
• 40 %: Visitors in leadership roles with decision-making authority
• 82 %, the visitor from the United Kingdom
• 49 %: Visitors do not attend any other comparable trade show

Exhibition Areas

MACH covers the entire spectrum of modern manufacturing and production technologies. The areas featured include:

• Machine Tools and Machining Technology
• Automation and Robotics
• Additive Manufacturing and 3D Printing
• Sheet Metal Fabrication and Metal Forming
• Welding and cutting technology
• Measurement Technology and Quality Assurance
• Tooling and Clamping Technology
• Digital Manufacturing
• Data, AI, and Design Solutions
• Logistics and Material Flow Systems
• Engineering Supply Chain Solutions

Live Technology and Investment Projects

MACH features machine presentations, new product launches, and live demonstrations. More than 500 exhibitors showcase solutions in the fields of manufacturing, automation, robotics, measurement technology, additive manufacturing, and industrial digitalization. The trade show thus brings together key technology sectors of modern production in one location.

High Demand for MACH 2028

As of now, more than 13,000 m² of exhibition space has already been reserved for MACH 2028. This means that more than half of the available exhibition space has already been allocated.

MACH 2028 thus offers an established platform for companies that wish to showcase their technologies to a British industry audience and expand their market presence in the United Kingdom.