New ISMR issue out now

Don’t miss the February 2022 issue of International Sheet Metal Review on https://joom.ag/eVVI

In this issue of ISMR, we highlight selected trends from ABI Research’s new 2022 Trend Report that will directly impact manufacturers this year (page 16). The report aims to help shape understanding of the key critical trends that look set to materialise in 2022 as the world contends with the shadow of COVID-19. We also analyse trends and forecasts for the global automotive industry including electrification, digitalisation and sustainability goals (page 24).

On page 20, Boschert’s general manager, Manuel Lang, outlines its latest plans, initiatives and technology developments to ISMR. Stefan Lindner, lead technical manager for Outokumpu, explains why thin stainless-steel foil offers particular benefits for mass production of the bipolar plates at the heart of fuel cell stacks (page 28).

We highlight forecasts, drivers and challenges for Britain’s economy and manufacturers as we look towards 2022 (page 39) and preview the forthcoming MACH exhibition on page 34. A selection of the latest new press brake bending systems, tooling and technology innovations in the global market is profiled on page 53. Precision strip fabrication, fibre laser cutting and CAD/CAM also come under the spotlight in this issue.

Our 2022 digital media pack is online at https://www.ismr.co.uk/advertise   Please feel free to email bobby@in2publishing.co.uk if you have any products/services, webinars or podcasts to promote, or sara@in2publishing.co.uk for any editorial submissions.