September 14, 2026 Advanced Engineering 2026 takes place at Birmingham NEC on 4 -5 November, where leading manufacturing technology provider NCMT will exhibit on stand P165.
NCMT will have a strong team at the e NCMT will have a strong team at the exhibition, ready to discuss visitors’ current and future manufacturing projects. As the exclusive UK and Ireland partner for Makino and Okuma, the team will be available to discuss production challenges, new applications and future investment requirements, helping manufacturers identify the right solution for their operation.
Showcase Machine BX3
The centrepiece of the stand will be the Makino BX3 EDM drilling machine, which has been developed for precise, intricate hole drilling applications in difficult-to-machine materials. Particularly relevant to aerospace and other high-value engineering sectors, the BX3 is designed for machining small-diameter cooling-air holes in heat-resistant alloys, including those used for turbine blades and vanes.
The BX3 accommodates electrode diameters from 0.2 to 3.0 mm and combines multi-axis positioning with submerged EDM machining to support stable, accurate hole production. High-pressure flushing at up to 10 MPa rapidly removes debris from the machining zone, while an integrated breakthrough detection function senses when the electrode pierces the component, helping to prevent back-strike damage to the opposing internal wall.
Our stand P165
NCMT’s stand is situated opposite the show’s Aerospace, Defence and Satellite Engineering Forum, providing a strong opportunity to engage with visitors focused on some of the most technically demanding areas of modern manufacturing. The location is expected to generate particular interest in the BX3 from engineers seeking solutions for complex, high-accuracy EDM hole drilling, while also providing a natural meeting point for wider discussions around machining, automation and production engineering.
Why BX3 EDM
Ian Horton, Sales Director at NCMT, said: “The BX3 will be a key part of our stand and is especially relevant to the aerospace audience we expect at Advanced Engineering. However, the exhibition is about more than one machine.”
“Our team will be there to meet existing and prospective customers, understand their applications and projects, and explore where NCMT can add value. As the exclusive UK and Ireland partner for Makino and Okuma, we can review a broad range of machining requirements and help manufacturers identify the right technical solution.”
He continued “With our stand directly opposite the Aerospace, Defence and Satellite Engineering Forum, we invite engineers and manufacturers to come and speak our team about how NCMT can help support their production challenges.”
