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Don’t miss the November issue of ISMR

6th December 2023

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Sara Waddington

In the November issue of ISMR (https://joom.ag/ztnd), we review the sheet metal industry in 2023 by interviewing a variety of global manufacturers on their view of markets, trends and new technologies as well as plans, projects, new investments and forecasts for 2024. You can read their responses throughout this issue of ISMR as they navigate challenges such as high inflation and soaring energy costs to keep meeting customer expectations. On the way, they highlight growth opportunities; new product and software launches; the latest technology innovations; more efficient and time-saving processes and various strategic pathways to success.

This issue of ISMR also places a special focus on waterjet cutting, digitalisation and punching. Global HVAC (heating, ventilation and air conditioning) markets for manufacturers are analysed on page 28. Economic forecasts; shifts; trends and opportunities across MENA (Middle East and North Africa) markets for manufacturers are presented in our regional report on page 40. We also outline the benefits of industrial adhesives and sealants for a wide range of metallic joining applications on page 54. Tooling, bending and laser cutting from coil also come under the spotlight in this issue.

We were delighted to see a range of new product, technology and software launches at the recent Blechexpo/Schweisstec trade show in Stuttgart, Germany, from 7-10 November 2023. The latest sheet metal, pipe and profile processing; cutting; joining; forming and welding technology developments were showcased at the event. As the international media partner for the event, ISMR had a stand in Hall One and copies of its October issue were given out at the show entrances. Read our full show review on page 15 of this issue.

ISMR will be celebrating its 25th anniversary next year! We have plenty of plans to celebrate and commemorate this milestone event next year and would like to thank our readers, supporters and advertisers for being such a key part of our journey.

Forming simulations (image: Quintus Technologies).

Form and function

The acquisition of a third fluid cell press will boost capacity for PIMCO, enabling the

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Sara Waddington

Image: Shutterstock.com

Global research project update

ISMR outlines a selection of the latest global research projects for metal forming and fabrication

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Sara Waddington

Image: Fagor Arrasate press

Making an impression

Read an alphabetical selection of the latest new stamping, tooling, hydroforming and deep drawing innovations

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Sara Waddington

Image: Gene Gallin, Unsplash.

Global shipbuilding markets

We analyse trends, growth patterns and drivers in global shipbuilding markets for manufacturers.

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“The

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Sara Waddington

Dr Jan Antonis, InspecVision Ltd

A drive for innovation

InspecVision, a leading UK manufacturer of precision inspection systems for quality control, has achieved the

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Sara Waddington

TRUMPF Managing Board

A strategy for success

ISMR attended TRUMPF’s INTECH exhibition at its headquarters in Ditzingen, Germany. The company highlighted its

Submitted by:

Sara Waddington

Forming simulations (image: Quintus Technologies).

Form and function

The acquisition of a third fluid cell press will boost capacity for PIMCO, enabling the

Submitted by:

Sara Waddington

Image: Fagor Arrasate press

Making an impression

Read an alphabetical selection of the latest new stamping, tooling, hydroforming and deep drawing innovations

Submitted by:

Sara Waddington

Blechexpo Schweisstec 2025

Meet ISMR at Blechexpo/Schweisstec

Stuttgart, Germany, will be the venue for the 17th Blechexpo international trade fair for sheet

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Sara Waddington

Riccardo Rosa, President of UCIMU

Made in Italy

Manufacturing prospects, machine tool trends and macro-economic forecasts for Italy are outlined in this article

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Sara Waddington

AM-manufactured part (Shutterstock.com)

Design to print

In the April 2025 issue of ISMR, we outline the benefits, challenges, growth forecasts and

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Sara Waddington

UK Metals Expo 2024

UK Metals Expo show preview

We preview the UK Metals Expo, which is due to take place at the NEC

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Sara Waddington

FABTECH 2023

FABTECH show preview

Registration is now open for FABTECH 2025, North America’s largest event for metal forming, fabricating

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Sara Waddington

People standing around an F1 car

Subcon show preview

‘Subcon – The Manufacturing Solutions Show’ will be held in Hall 3A at the NEC

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Sara Waddington

TRUMPF Managing Board

A strategy for success

ISMR attended TRUMPF’s INTECH exhibition at its headquarters in Ditzingen, Germany. The company highlighted its

Submitted by:

Sara Waddington

Blechexpo Schweisstec 2025

Meet ISMR at Blechexpo/Schweisstec

Stuttgart, Germany, will be the venue for the 17th Blechexpo international trade fair for sheet

Submitted by:

Sara Waddington

Image: Shutterstock.com

Global research project update

ISMR outlines a selection of the latest global research projects for metal forming and fabrication

Submitted by:

Sara Waddington

UK Metals Expo 2024

UK Metals Expo show preview

We preview the UK Metals Expo, which is due to take place at the NEC

Submitted by:

Sara Waddington

Image: Fagor Arrasate press

Making an impression

Read an alphabetical selection of the latest new stamping, tooling, hydroforming and deep drawing innovations

Submitted by:

Sara Waddington

Image: Tata Steel.

Made in the UK

We highlight forecasts, drivers and challenges for the UK economy and its manufacturers.

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The

Submitted by:

Sara Waddington

Image: Gene Gallin, Unsplash.

Global shipbuilding markets

We analyse trends, growth patterns and drivers in global shipbuilding markets for manufacturers.

===

“The

Submitted by:

Sara Waddington

Dr Jan Antonis, InspecVision Ltd

A drive for innovation

InspecVision, a leading UK manufacturer of precision inspection systems for quality control, has achieved the

Submitted by:

Sara Waddington

Forming simulations (image: Quintus Technologies).

Form and function

The acquisition of a third fluid cell press will boost capacity for PIMCO, enabling the

Submitted by:

Sara Waddington

Image: Shutterstock.com

Global research project update

ISMR outlines a selection of the latest global research projects for metal forming and fabrication

Submitted by:

Sara Waddington

UK Metals Expo 2024

UK Metals Expo show preview

We preview the UK Metals Expo, which is due to take place at the NEC

Submitted by:

Sara Waddington

Image: Fagor Arrasate press

Making an impression

Read an alphabetical selection of the latest new stamping, tooling, hydroforming and deep drawing innovations

Submitted by:

Sara Waddington

Image: Tata Steel.

Made in the UK

We highlight forecasts, drivers and challenges for the UK economy and its manufacturers.

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The

Submitted by:

Sara Waddington

FABTECH 2023

FABTECH show preview

Registration is now open for FABTECH 2025, North America’s largest event for metal forming, fabricating

Submitted by:

Sara Waddington