Record MACH Orders for Sodick
2 May 2026
Exhibiting at every MACH since 1992, the pedigree and presence of Sodick Europe, along with sole UK distributor Sodi-Tech EDM at MACH, is difficult to match. In the 34 years of exhibiting, the 2026 edition exceeded all previous events and proved to be the most successful MACH ever for Sodi-Tech with double-digit sales.
With six machines providing live demonstrations of pioneering technology spanning industry-leading wire EDM, die-sink EDM, and high-end machining innovations, the aesthetically illuminating stand immediately lit up the imagination of engineers visiting Hall 20. Beguiling the senses with a picture-perfect stand and the marque brand, it was the innovation that proved a sight for sore eyes, with double-digit machine sales at the show. One leading aerospace and power generation manufacturer placed a £1m+ order at the show.
Post-MACH, every exhibitor will undoubtedly be following up their ‘hot leads’ – Sodick has received multiple orders in the immediate aftermath of the event, building upon the incredible success at the show. Commenting on the company’s most successful MACH to date, Sodick Sales Manager Richard Bailey says: “As a world-leading EDM brand renowned for delivering groundbreaking innovations, MACH visitors were astounded by the technology enhancements presented in our live demonstrations. It was next generation technology like the ‘i Groove’ wire rotation technology, TH COM thermal displacement correction function and the 2-dimensional pitch compensation software that guarantees pitch accuracy to +/-1 micron that caught the attention of stand visitors. As soon as our team had an opportunity to demonstrate the productivity, precision and the energy and cost saving potential of our portfolio, stand visitors soon started placing orders.”
“The quantity and quality of attendees were evident by both orders and enquiries taken. Stand visitors and orders taken from key sectors such as aerospace, defence and medical all increased sharply. This highlights the critical importance that manufacturers throughout the respective supply chains need to embrace our innovation – as it will transform their manufacturing processes and subsequently impact output and cost competitiveness.”
With six machines on the stand, visitors were drawn to the Sodick ALC600P ‘i Groove + Edition’ that marks a significant leap in wire EDM technology. This award-winning machine establishes new sector standards with its patented wire rotation technology that reduces wire consumption by up to 30%.
Another stand-out performer was the VN600Q precision wire-cut EDM machine that features an automatic wire threading unit for uninterrupted machining, which makes it perfect for continuous production with unmatched flexibility. In the aftermath of MACH, these machines, along with the linear motor AD55L, the premium AL60G die sink EDM and the UX450L high-end machining centre, will be shipped to the technical centre, where MACH visitors are rapidly filling the diaries of Sodick engineers with requests for follow-up presentations and application-specific demonstrations.
