Telford-based
Bruderer UK, a world leader in high-speed precision presses is marking nearly 50 years of exhibiting at
MACH by unveiling a UK first. The company, which operates from its recently built competence centre, will showcase the new BSTA 280-88-B3 machine at
MACH 2026 which is taking place from 20-24 April at the NEC, Birmingham.
Equipped with Bruderer’s new BSV 170 servo feeder, the press marks a 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 axes at once, supporting lamination control with exceptional speed and precision.
Adrian Haller, Bruderer UK’s managing director said: “
MACH is the highlight of the UK manufacturing calendar and we have been showcasing our presses here for nearly 50 years. 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 are in discussions with several engineering firms about a possible purchase.”
Flexible automationBruderer 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 will be exhibiting within the hugely popular Metalworking Village organised by the
Forming Machinery Makers Association (MMMA) and its experienced sales team will be available to answer any questions.
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.
Mr Haller added: “We are 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 is 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.