Read the March issue of ISMR

The March issue of ISMR is online at https://joom.ag/bkvd 

In the March issue of ISMR, we highlight a selection of trends and forecasts for the global medical device industry (page 20). As the pharmaceutical and medical industries evolve, the demand for precision-engineered components grows greater. We also review the economic growth rate, industry trends and forecasts in France for sheet metal manufacturers (page 28). 

The MACH 2026 trade show in the UK (20-24 April 2026) will feature product launches, live demonstrations, specialised zones, knowledge hubs, seminars and a range of activities. Read our MACH preview in this issue on page 24. ISMR is an international media partner at the event.

When advanced laser sources, automation systems and intelligent software are combined effectively, modern laser cutting operations can achieve new levels of productivity, reliability and manufacturing precision. Tom Eldin explains how in his article on page 36.

Global sheet and tube hydroforming technologies, advances and applications are also presented in this issue on page 32. Surface finishing, fastening and tube also come under the spotlight in this issue.

The ISMR team will be at STOM-TOOL (Poland), Global Industrie (France), MACH (UK) and Wire and Tube (Germany) over the next couple of months. We hope to see you there!

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