MAPAL to Present New Tooling Innovations and Solutions at MACH 2026
Leading tooling experts MAPAL will be attending MACH 2026 highlighting their latest and most innovative 2026 products and solutions. Over the week MAPAL will provide customers from the Aerospace, Automotive, E-mobility and Fluid Power sectors with pioneering solutions for a wide range of challenging machining processes. Visitors can experience a...
Tapeswitch to sponsor North West Aerospace Alliance Annual Conference 2026
Chorley-based manufacturer Tapeswitch Ltd will be exhibiting at the North West Aerospace Alliance Annual Conference at the Concorde Conference Centre, Altrincham, on Wednesday 25th February 2026. Now in its eleventh year, the NWAA annual, one-day industry conference brings together over 180 attendees, with previous sponsors and speakers including Airbus, Rolls-Royce,...
Vericut Showcases Advanced Manufacturing Intelligence and Optimisation at MACH 2026
Vericut is pleased to announce its participation at MACH 2026, where the company will demonstrate the latest advancements in CNC simulation, verification, and optimisation. Visitors to stand 20-219, will see how Vericut helps manufacturers improve machining efficiency, reduce scrap, and increase confidence in even the most complex CNC programs. The...
Smarter Tooling Through Data: Unlocking Hidden Efficiency
Hidden in everyday tooling data are insights that unlock efficiency, stability, and measurable performance improvements. UK manufacturers face constant pressure from rising costs, tighter schedules and increasingly complex production environments. While machine capability and tooling selection often take centre stage, many opportunities for improvement already exist - hidden in operational...
Mark Lich is the new Director of Global Key Account Management at MAPAL Group
Recently, Mark Lich assumed the role of Director Global Key Account Management, taking over the leadership of this newly established department of the same name. He is responsible for the strategic and operational management of sales activities and results for MAPAL’s global key accounts. Lich reports directly to the Chief...
Airframe Designs rebrands to AFD Systems to reflect expanded engineering and manufacturing capabilities
Engineering and manufacturing specialist, Airframe Designs, has announced a strategic rebrand to AFD Systems, reflecting the company’s expanded lines of business, services, broader sector reach and long-term growth ambitions. The new name reflects the company’s evolution from a niche airframe design consultancy into a market-leading advanced engineering and manufacturing business,...
Plan ahead this 2026: CNC Solutions Made in the UK
We hope everyone is recovering from the holiday blues and starting the year refreshed, because at HDL, we are back stronger than ever! As many of you begin planning ahead for your 2026 projects, HDL want to share how their in-stock facilities and UK-based CNC capabilities can support you throughout...
