With 1,256 exhibitors from 38 countries, 40,103 visitors and nine busy halls, Blechexpo/Schweisstec 2023 was an international showcase for innovation and customer benefits in sheet metal and metal processing. Its central themes revolved around automation; sustainability; energy efficiency; skilled labour shortages; higher productivity; employee protection and customer service.

Image caption: LVD’s Group Marketing Director, Matt Fowles, at Blechexpo/Schweisstec 2023.

Great to be at Blechexpo in Stuttgart this week! Come and see ISMR in Hall One on stand 1400 at the exhibition!

(Image: Camillo Brena, Marketing Director, Eagle Lasers.)

Eagle Lasers outlines the five main aspects to consider when evaluating fibre laser technology in 2023.

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The recently released ‘World Robotics 2023 Report’ shows growth in all regions and major markets, with Asia forging ahead of Europe and the Americas.

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We highlight growth patterns, technology innovations, trends and forecasts for global consumer electronics’ markets in the October issue of ISMR.