Bruderer UK set to unveil UK ‘technology’ first at MACH 2026
A world leader in high-speed precision presses is marking nearly 50 years of exhibiting at MACH by unveiling a UK first.
Bruderer UK, which operates from its state-of-the-art competence centre in Telford, will showcase the new BSTA 280-88-B3 machine when the country’s biggest industrial show opens its doors at the NEC in Birmingham in April (20th – 24th).
Equipped with the new BSV 170 servo feeder, the press marks a major technological leap forward with the introduction of the new B3 control system delivering market-leading control and precision.
Benefits include the ability to adjust shut height at micron increments on the fly, advanced tool and press protection and the opportunity to control up to six axis at once, supporting lamination control with exceptional speed and precision.
“MACH is the highlight of the UK manufacturing calendar and we’ve been showcasing our presses here for nearly fifty years,” explained Adrian Haller, Managing Director of Bruderer UK.
“We wanted to celebrate this huge milestone with a real industrial statement, and we believe we will do this when we run a live manufacturing line with the BSTA 280-88-B3 at its heart. This will be the first time this tech has been run in the UK.
“The full integration of press, feeder, and tooling within a single manufacturing control environment is a game-changer for manufacturers in this country.”
He continued: “Our new BSV 170 servo feeder is the perfect example, combining all the strengths of our highly regarded mechanical feeders with modern servo technology.
“All key parameters – material thickness, pitch control, roll pressure and more – are managed directly through the B3 control, enabling complete process control, exceptionally fast tool changes and adjustments made with little more than a press of a button.
“Together, it will ensure every stamped part meets the most demanding accuracy standards set by customers in automotive, aerospace, electronics, medical, renewables and, increasingly, defence. Interest in this line has already started and we’re in discussions with several engineering firms about a possible purchase.”
Bruderer UK is seeing growing demand for smart controls, data integration and flexible automation, driven in part by the skills shortage and the constant need for high-quality output.
The company’s sales experts, all boasting considerable engineering experience, will be on Stand 6-479 at MACH 2026, taking centre stage in the hugely popular Metalworking Village organised by the Metal Forming Machinery Makers Association (MMMA).
They will bring unrivalled knowledge on automation and lights-out manufacturing, greater integration between press, tooling, feeding and inspection and how they can support customers with faster changeovers, higher accuracy and improved productivity.
Full turnkey solutions, from cradle to grave, can also be explored during the show, with countless examples of how the firm has supported engineering businesses to gain greater efficiencies and introduce new products.
Adrian went on to add: “We’re hugely passionate about giving UK manufacturers the high-speed presses and ancillary equipment required to be competitive, but our support doesn’t stop there.
“It’s more of a partnership approach and we are increasingly helping our clients with initial prototyping, tooling and ongoing support with part development. This is helping them secure widespread efficiency gains and, importantly, winning new business both at home and abroad.”
Bruderer UK will also be using MACH 2026 to present a full suite of the latest press tooling and automation technologies, including live multi-slide machines, decoilers and the latest-generation servo feeders, state-of-the-art vision inspection systems and box-changing systems designed to support lights-out production.
There will also be a fully automated line incorporating bending, forming, welding and a tapping process.
