Read the July/August issue of ISMR

The July/August 2026 issue of ISMR is out now on https://joom.ag/BqUd 

In this issue, we examine how AI-integrated ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) for manufacturing brings measurable improvements by combining intelligence, automation and real-time insights into everyday factory operations (see page 24).

In the run up to International Women in Engineering Day 2026 (INWED) on 23 June 2026, ISMR attended an ‘Industry Voices’ panel event chaired by the Royal Academy of Engineering (page 36). The discussion included the latest thinking on equity, diversity and inclusion (EDI) from engineering leaders.

Our industry report on page 16 outlines drivers, trends, opportunities and challenges in global defence markets for manufacturers. Our regional report on page 28 presents economic and manufacturing trends and forecasts for the United States. We also review two major trade shows in this issue: the 35th edition of BI-MU in Italy (page 30) and FABTECH in the USA (page 40). 

Fibre laser cutting, tube forming and roll bending are also highlighted in this issue of ISMR.