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9th December 2024

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Sara Waddington

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A wealth of product, technology and software launches characterised the 27th International Sheet Metal Working Technology Exhibition, EuroBLECH,in Hanover, Germany, from 22-25 October 2024. Amidst ongoing global challenges, the sheet metal working industry showcased its dedication to progress and growth at the exhibition, which attracted 38,946 trade visitors from 114 countries and 1,317 exhibitors.

Visitors witnessed an explosion of new systems and technology launches at the show, as well as a variety of machine, technology and digital process demonstrations during the event. Read our full show report on page 22. As well as interviewing manufacturers at the show, ISMR took a booth in Hall 14 and distributed its October issue at all the entrances.

In the November issue of ISMR, we review the sheet metal industry in 2024 by interviewing a variety of global manufacturers at EuroBLECH on their views of this year as well as their plans, projects and market forecasts for 2025. You can read their responses throughout this issue of ISMR as they navigate through challenges, successes and achievements to keep meeting customer expectations. On the way, they highlight new innovations; areas of growth; time-saving processes/technologies; the latest market developments and various strategic pathways to success.

This issue of ISMR also places a special focus on waterjet cutting, punching and surface finishing. Global HVAC (heating, ventilation and air conditioning) markets for manufacturers are analysed on page 32. Economic forecasts; shifts; trends and opportunities across Latin America and the Caribbean for manufacturers are presented in our regional report on page 64.

Don’t forget to read our research news section on page 18 for the latest news on global collaborative projects. Welding, laser cutting, inspection and monitoring also come under the spotlight in this issue.

TRUMPF Managing Board

A strategy for success

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

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Sara Waddington

KUKA HRC cobot

Industrial robotics markets

Industrial robots contribute to improved productivity by minimising human errors, focusing on precision and operating

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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

Gaming image (Shutterstock.com)

Markets for consumer electronics

Growth patterns, technology innovations, trends, forecasts and challenges for global consumer electronics’ markets for manufacturers

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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

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

Ursula von der Leyen, President, European Commission

EU Action Plan on Steel and Metals

On 19 March 2025, the European Commission took action to maintain and expand European industrial

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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

Made in Steel forum in 2023.

Steel supply chains

In the March 2025 issue of ISMR, we preview the ‘Made in Steel’ event (6-8

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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

Submitted by:

Sara Waddington

Gaming image (Shutterstock.com)

Markets for consumer electronics

Growth patterns, technology innovations, trends, forecasts and challenges for global consumer electronics’ markets for manufacturers

Submitted by:

Sara Waddington

Ursula von der Leyen, President, European Commission

EU Action Plan on Steel and Metals

On 19 March 2025, the European Commission took action to maintain and expand European industrial

Submitted by:

Sara Waddington

Q4500 plasma cutting

The power of plasma

Plasma cutting is a high-speed process by which highly energised molecules can be harnessed to

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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

Riccardo Rosa, President of UCIMU

Made in Italy

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

Submitted by:

Sara Waddington