The Manufacturing Technologies Association (MTA) has announced the appointment of Stewart Lane, Renishaw’s Head of EMEA Business Development, as its new President. Lane brings a wealth of technical expertise and industry leadership experience to the role. With a degree in Manufacturing Systems Engineering and over three decades in the sector, including 25 years at Renishaw, Lane’s career has spanned various roles in quality, management, and sales functions across French and Swedish industrial businesses.
Lane joined Renishaw in 2000, initially focusing on quality and design before advancing to develop metrology products for the global machine tool industry. He has led Renishaw’s corporate business development and UK Sales division, contributing significantly to the company’s metrology, encoder, and additive manufacturing sectors. Beyond Renishaw, Lane has been active in the UK manufacturing sector, serving on the Board of the West of England Aerospace Forum and joining the MTA Board in 2016. He has been pivotal in the MTA’s Education Committee and represented the UK on the Board of CECIMO, the European Association of Manufacturing Technologies.
Lane’s recent focus has been on advancing additive manufacturing (AM), both within Renishaw and the broader industry. As the former Chair of AMUK and CECIMO’s European AM Committee, he continues to represent the UK internationally, working alongside MTA Board Member Marcus Burton and MTA CEO James Selka.
In his role as President, Lane is committed to enhancing the MTA’s mission to support UK manufacturing technology companies. His objectives include strengthening the industry’s voice in policy discussions, promoting skills and talent development, championing advanced technologies, boosting global competitiveness, and driving sustainability and resilience in supply chains. Lane stated, “I am deeply honoured to accept the presidency of the MTA at a critical time for UK manufacturing. The sector faces significant challenges and opportunities, and I look forward to working with member companies and stakeholders to ensure advanced manufacturing flourishes in the UK.”
James Selka, Chief Executive of the MTA, remarked, “Stewart brings an exceptional breadth of experience across the technology spectrum. His understanding of both the technical and strategic dimensions of manufacturing positions him well to guide the Association forward.” MTA members and industry partners have expressed strong support for Lane’s appointment, recognising his leadership as timely and well aligned with the sector’s evolving needs.
