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Inside a £2.5 Million Investment Driving the Future of UK Aerospace
One of the largest vacuum furnaces in Europe – right here in Wales. The future of aerospace is being forged here… Wall Colmonoy’s new facility is unlocking the production of complex nickel superalloy components for aerospace and defence, delivering the purity and precision these industries demand.…
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What’s driven Okuma to make this level of investment?
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This Indian manufacturer is taking on global gear cutting giants
Back in 1991, ESGI Tools entered a space dominated by foreign collaborations. Today, they stand as India’s largest homegrown manufacturer of gear cutting tools. How do they compete directly with global giants on quality? With decades of investment in technology, fast decision-making, and a clear f…
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DMG MORI Pfronten: This isn’t a showroom – it’s something else!
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ZCC Cutting Tools Opens New Technology and Demonstration Centre to Drive Innovation in UK Manufacturing
ZCC Cutting Tools Europe GmbH. UK Division has officially opened its new Technology and Demonstration Centre, marking a significant investment in the future of UK manufacturing and engineering excellence. The opening, attended by members of the media, showcased a facility designed not only to present cutting-edge tooling solutions, but to act as a hub for innovation, collaboration, and skills development across the industry. At its core, the new centre reflects ZCC Cutting Tools’ commitment to supporting manufacturers beyond product supply. The facility provides a practical, hands-on environment where engineers and decision-makers can experience technology in action, evaluate machining strategies, and
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MACH 2026: The countdown has begun!
The UK’s premier manufacturing event is nearly here. Why does it matter? “They’re showing kit that’s never been shown before in the UK.” Organised by the Manufacturing Technologies Association (MTA), MACH brings together the latest machine tools, automation technologies, and tooling innovations under one roof. With live machinery, specialist knowledge hubs, and thousands of visitors expected, it’s a chance for engineers, buyers, and students to explore the future of manufacturing in one place. Learn more in this special episode of the MTDCNC Podcast with our very own Joe Reynolds and MTA’s James Fudge.

SME Focus Episode 266: Enginuity365
SME Focus is the programme showcasing our brilliant SMEs. For manufacturers, by manufacturers. The weekly show was founded by Chris Greenough. Chris has championed the British manufacturing sector for more than two decades, particularly SMEs, and we are delighted that he is hosting this innovative programme brought to you by MTDCNC. The week’s show features PLUS Automation’s Mark Weymouth as he interviews Fiona McGarry, Maia Rowe-Sampson & Tabby Hanlon-Scott.
Is gear finishing about to change again?
“Their brand-new skive finishing process is shaking up the global gear industry…” Liebherr’s latest innovations are doing exactly that – from Skive Finishing to dresser-independent profile technology and Flex Chamfer. In this MTDCNC podcast, Scott Yoders of Liebherr explains how these technologies are helping manufacturers achieve greater flexibility, faster changeovers, and improved productivity in modern gear production.

SME Focus Episode 265: Russell Eyon – Breakwell’s Coatings & Paints and ARX Apparel and PPE
SME Focus is the programme showcasing our brilliant SMEs. For manufacturers, by manufacturers. The weekly show was founded by Chris Greenough. Chris has championed the British manufacturing sector for more than two decades, particularly SMEs, and we are delighted that he is hosting this innovative programme brought to you by MTDCNC. The week’s show features PLUS Automation’s Mark Weymouth as he interviews Russell Eyon.
Have you seen their transformation in just two years?
When MTDCNC’s Tom Skubala last visited Brown & Holmes (Derby) Ltd, there were four people on the shop floor. Today? Nineteen and growing fast. With in-house PCB capability, vertical storage, expanded build space and major investment backing, they’ve evolved into a safety-critical electronics partner for aerospace, naval and defence. Now they’re developing their own counter-UAV technology. Tune in to hear Mike share how smart investment, tighter control, and bold thinking are accelerating their next chapter.
What makes this year’s Student Summit unmissable?
It’s a launchpad for thousands of students discovering high-tech, high-impact, and highly lucrative careers. In this powerful episode of the MTDCNC Podcast, Catherine Ross joins Arthur Field to explain why the IMTS 2026 Student Summit isn’t just another event. From 15,000+ students engaging hands-on with robotics and automation to real job pathways, internships, and career connections, this is where inspiration turns into opportunity. If the industry is serious about closing the skills gap, this is where the action starts. As Catherine puts it, “Careers in manufacturing can disrupt generations of financial struggles…” The question is – will we show up




























































