MACH 2026 is almost here. The UK's largest manufacturing technology exhibition returns to the NEC in Birmingham from 20 to 24 April, and Sparx Machine Tools will be on the show floor with two NS Maquinas machines running live on the stand.
If you have been considering an investment in deburring or edge finishing equipment, this is a straightforward opportunity to see the machines working in person, ask technical questions, and make a properly informed decision before committing.
Sparx will be exhibiting three NS Maquinas machines at MACH 2026, covering a range of finishing applications.
NS Maquinas DM1100ZC Evo. This is the flagship model in the NS Maquinas range. A fully specified deburring and edge rounding machine with top-of-the-range PLC controls, it combines deburring, edge finishing, and surface preparation in a single pass. The Evo specification represents the most capable configuration in the range, built for businesses that need consistent, high-quality results across demanding production requirements.
NS Maquinas 1100 2C. A dedicated edge rounding machine designed to process the top and bottom of a component simultaneously in a single pass. For businesses whose primary requirement is consistent edge rounding rather than deburring, the 1100 2C delivers that outcome efficiently and without the need for a second pass or manual repositioning of parts.
Swing arm machine. A versatile and compact finishing option suited to a range of applications, and available at a lower price point than the larger machines in the range.
All three machines will be running at the show, which means you can see them processing material under real conditions rather than simply viewing static displays.
One of the more unusual aspects of this year's exhibition is that Antonio Faria, the founder of NS Maquinas, will be attending in person and will be available on the Sparx stand throughout the show.
NS Maquinas design and build their machines in-house at their facility in Portugal. Having direct access to the manufacturer, rather than speaking only with a UK distributor, is a genuine advantage for anyone with detailed technical questions about the machines, their capabilities, or how they might be configured for a specific application.
For businesses seriously considering a purchase, Antonio is also happy to welcome visitors to the factory in Portugal. The team will collect you from the airport, show you around the production facility, and give you a comprehensive view of how the machines are built and what they are capable of. It is the kind of access that is difficult to arrange outside of an event like this.
For machines purchased at MACH 2026, Sparx is offering free delivery, installation, and training.
The machines being shown at the event are travelling from Portugal to the UK specifically for the exhibition. Rather than returning them after the show, NS Maquinas would prefer to see them go directly to a UK customer. That means the shipping cost has already been absorbed, and Sparx is passing that saving on in the form of the show offer.
In practical terms, free delivery and installation on a machine of this size represents a saving of several thousand pounds. Free operator training on top of that adds further value and ensures your team can get the most out of the equipment from day one.
This offer applies to machines purchased at the show and will not be available after the event.
Admission to MACH 2026 is free for business visitors who register in advance. Sparx has a personalised registration link that you can use to sign up, which also allows us to keep a record of who has visited the stand so we can follow up with any information you need after the show.
Register for free entry to MACH 2026 here.
Once registered, you will receive confirmation of your entry along with directions and visitor information for the NEC.
MACH 2026 runs from Monday 20 April to Friday 24 April at the NEC, Birmingham. The show floor is open from 9am to 5pm each day.
You will find Sparx Machine Tools at Hall 6, Stand 570..
If you would like to arrange a specific time to meet with Michael or Antonio at the show, get in touch in advance and we will make sure someone is available when you arrive. For businesses with a specific machine requirement or a technical question they want to work through in detail, a pre-arranged appointment is worth considering.
Trade exhibitions can feel like a commitment of time that is hard to justify. MACH is different in scale and substance from most industry events. The concentration of machinery suppliers, the ability to see equipment running under real conditions, and the opportunity for direct conversations with manufacturers make it genuinely useful for anyone involved in machinery procurement or production planning.
For Sparx customers and prospects considering NS Maquinas equipment specifically, this year's show offers access that is not normally available in the UK. Three machines running live, the manufacturer on site, and a commercial offer that won't be repeated after April.
We look forward to seeing you there.
To register for free entry or to arrange an appointment at the show, contact the Sparx team or use the registration link above.