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articleEncouraging the next generation
A study by The Royal Academy of Engineering published in 2014 states that Britain’s industry will need 100,000 new graduates in STEM subjects and a further 60,000 technicians and apprentices every year until 2020, merely to maintain current employment numbers. Here, James Selka, CEO of the Manufacturing Technologies Association (MTA) reports on a scheme in which the MTA is helping businesses and academia work more closely together
articleIntellectual Property: Top level approach needed
Intellectual Property (IP) can be found in many places on the factory floor, in the design studios, in copyright, confidential information and employees. All of these things make up the IP footprint of a business. Here, James Selka, CEO of the Manufacturing Technologies Association (MTA explains why he believes IP awareness should start entering the thoughts of manufacturing organisations at the very top level
newsAccess needed to wide range of investment options
The Finance & Leasing Association (FLA) and the Manufacturing Technologies Association (MTA) have released a joint report calling on the Government to help improve the future financing of high-value manufacturing by increasing the use of asset finance (leasing and hire purchase) through the Regional Growth Fund (RGF).
newsMilestone for MACH
The Manufacturing Technologies Association (MTA), organiser of MACH 2016, reports that the event has hit a key milestone. Space allocated for exhibitors at the exhibition, to be held at the NEC in Birmingham from 11th to 15th April, has exceeded that allocated for the Double Award Winning 2014 edition of the exhibition.
articleGrounds for optimism
Geoff Noon, statistician at the Manufacturing Technologies Association (MTA) shares his thoughts on the current economic situation in the UK
productMACH Scoops a double MACH wins Exhibition of the Year at Trade Association Forum Best Practice Awards 2015
MACH Scoops a double MACH wins Exhibition of the Year at Trade Association Forum Best Practice Awards 2015…
article2015 challenge: Get schools involved
Getting the brightest young people to consider a career in engineering is vitally important to make sure that our industry is competitive in the future. Identifying those young people and enthusing them about the industry is the aim of the MTA’s TDI Challenge – a nationwide competition for those aged 14-19 and studying for design and technology qualifications
articleMACH 2018: Inspiring the next generation
MACH 2018 has long since been and gone, but the positivity generated by the manufacturing technologies showcase endures and continues to inspire. This year the MTA decided to encourage families to attend the event. Here it reports on the impact the event made on one of those families
articleGovernment support for manufacturing technologies crucial
While there are a number of UK companies which are developing groundbreaking new products and technologies, government support is necessary to ensure the country maintains its position as a globally significant manufacturing power, says James Selka
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