MACH is one of the UK’s major events for engineering and manufacturing technology, bringing together manufacturers, engineers, technology providers and automation specialists at the NEC Birmingham.
The 2028 exhibition will provide an opportunity to see the latest manufacturing technologies, machinery and production solutions in operation, with a strong focus on improving productivity, efficiency and manufacturing capability.
For anyone involved in industrial automation, MACH is particularly relevant because automation and robotics form a dedicated area of the exhibition, alongside technologies including digital manufacturing, logistics, measurement and inspection, smart manufacturing and welding.
Automation & Robotics at MACH
Automation is a major part of MACH, with the exhibition providing a platform for companies involved in robotics, automation systems and related technologies.
Automation-related technologies and solutions expected to be relevant to visitors include:
- Industrial robotics
- Collaborative robots (cobots)
- Robotic manufacturing
- Robotic welding
- Robotic palletising and end-of-line automation
- Machine vision and inspection
- Automated material handling
- AMRs and AGVs
- PLC and industrial control systems
- Digital manufacturing and Industry 4.0
- Smart manufacturing
- Automated production systems
MACH is particularly useful for manufacturers looking beyond individual pieces of equipment and wanting to understand how different technologies can be combined into complete production solutions.
Meet them there
Directory suppliers exhibiting
- Beckhoff View profile: Beckhoff
- Fastems View profile: Fastems
- KEYENCE View profile: KEYENCE
- Mills CNC View profile: Mills CNC
- Piab View profile: Piab
- SCHUNK View profile: SCHUNK
- Valk Welding View profile: Valk Welding
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Why Visit MACH?
MACH brings a wide range of manufacturing technologies together in one location, making it possible to compare different approaches and speak directly with technology providers.
For manufacturers considering an automation project, the exhibition can be an opportunity to:
- See automation and robotics operating in real-world demonstrations
- Discover new approaches to improving production efficiency
- Compare different automation technologies and suppliers
- Explore solutions for labour-intensive or repetitive processes
- Investigate robotics, vision and automated material handling
- Discuss potential applications directly with technology specialists
- Understand how automation can be integrated into existing manufacturing processes
Industries and Applications
MACH covers a broad range of manufacturing sectors, so its relevance extends well beyond a single type of production.
Automation applications on show can be particularly relevant to manufacturers working in areas such as:
- Automotive
- Aerospace
- Food and beverage
- Packaging
- Engineering
- Electronics
- General manufacturing
- Precision engineering
- Medical and pharmaceutical manufacturing
- Defence
- Plastics and materials processing
Planning Your Visit
MACH 2028 takes place from 3–7 April 2028 at the NEC Birmingham.
The exhibition is organised by the Manufacturing Technologies Association (MTA) and returns following the 2026 edition, which attracted around 26,000 attendees and more than 500 exhibitors.
With the 2028 exhibition already attracting significant exhibitor interest, the event is expected to be a major gathering point for the UK's manufacturing and engineering technology community.
For the latest information on exhibitors, visitor registration, technology areas and the exhibition programme, visit the official MACH website.Worth your day?
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Getting there
- AddressMarston Green, Birmingham, West Midlands B40 1NTDirections