MACH 2026
20 April 2026 - 24 April 2026The UK’s largest exhibition of cutting-edge manufacturing technologies
Join over 30,000 industry leaders, innovators and decision-makers at the NEC Birmingham for MACH 2026. Discover sustainable solutions, network with peers, build supplier relations and see innovation live.
Event details
- Venue: NEC Birmingham, UK
- Date: 20 - 24 April 2026
- Data and AI Knowledge Hub: Stand 17-129
- Machining & Tooling Knowledge Hub: Stand 18-330
In collaboration with the MTA, the University of Sheffield AMRC will be hosting two dedicated Knowledge Hubs. Whether you are battling digital transformation hurdles or looking to optimise your shop floor, our experts are on hand to help.
At the Data and AI Knowledge Hub, you can discover how a solid data foundation can facilitate artificial intelligence, machine learning and data analytics to transform your operations.
At the Machining and Tooling Knowledge Hub, where you can learn about optimising performance, productivity and cost efficiency.
Featured presentation
Title: AI for Advanced Manufacturing - A strategy for UK adoption and example use cases.
Date: April 22, 2026
Time: 3pm - 3.30pm
Dr Jon Stammers, senior theme lead for data, connectivity and AI at the University of Sheffield AMRC and Professor Chris Dungey, AI champion for advanced manufacturing at the Department for Business and Trade (DBT) and chief technology officer at the High Value Manufacturing (HVM) Catapult will have a presentation on AI for advanced manufacturing - A strategy for UK adoption and example use cases.
In this talk, Professor Chris Dungey will outline his new role in the UK government as AI champion for advanced manufacturing, where a core element of the role is to boost competitiveness in UK manufacturing through advancing engagement with AI technologies. Central to this is the vision for HVM Catapult to be a neutral and trusted home for Industrial AI in the UK. Dr Jon Stammers will then cover some of the existing and ongoing work being undertaken across the HVM Catapult group to support this strategy.
Be part of the movement shaping the next generation of UK industry.
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