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Read the July/August issue of ISMR

2nd July 2024

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Sara Waddington

Read the July/August 2024 issue of ISMR on https://joom.ag/57td

We highlight spending, growth areas, innovation and technology developments in global defence markets for manufacturers (page 24). On page 20, we outline the process benefits for manufacturers, as well as growth forecasts, new product design possibilities and evolving industry trends for additive manufacturing.

Manufacturing and machine tool trends in Turkey are examined on page 32. You can also read our show previews of the BI-MU (Italy) and FABTECH (USA) manufacturing trade shows on pages 28 and 42, respectively. Read our show report from BIEMH 2024 in Spain on page 18 of this issue. Don’t forget to read our research news section on page 16, with the latest new and collaborative worldwide initiatives and funding opportunities.

The dangers of dust in the sheet metal workplace and how to effectively combat them are highlighted on (page 44). A selection of the latest press brake technologies and tooling for sheet metal bending can be found on page 48. Tube forming, laser cutting and Smart Factory also come under the spotlight in this issue.

Don’t forget to send us details of your product, technology or software innovations, planned for EuroBLECH, by 9 August 2024 for ISMR’s September issue with special EuroBLECH preview.

We are very pleased and proud to celebrate ISMR’s 25th anniversary this year. We wish to celebrate this milestone event with our readers, supporters and advertisers and would like to thank you all for your support over the years. Please email any memories or particular highlights that illustrate sheet metal’s evolution over the years along with your industry views and key milestones to us on [email protected]         

Dr.-Ing. Stephan Mayer, CEO at TRUMPF Machine Tools

Smart factory solutions

Dr.-Ing. Stephan Mayer, CEO at TRUMPF Machine Tools, shares his view of the global business

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Sara Waddington

EuroBLECH 2024

Meet ISMR at EuroBLECH

Read our latest news and updates on EuroBLECH 2026, which will be held from 20-23

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Sara Waddington

Image: Shutterstock.com

Rise of the robots

We present global market forecasts, key trends, advanced technologies and new requirements for industrial robotics

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Sara Waddington

Todd Deaville, VP Advanced Manufacturing Innovation, Corporate R&D, Magna.

An intelligent approach

It is human intelligence that powers the smart factory. Todd Deaville (VP Advanced Manufacturing Innovation

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Sara Waddington

Alberto Stagni, CEO of EMC Srl

From start to finish

Alberto Stagni, CEO of EMC Srl, sat down with ISMR to outline his views on

Submitted by:

Sara Waddington

Dr.-Ing. Stephan Mayer, CEO at TRUMPF Machine Tools

Smart factory solutions

Dr.-Ing. Stephan Mayer, CEO at TRUMPF Machine Tools, shares his view of the global business

Submitted by:

Sara Waddington

EuroBLECH 2024

Meet ISMR at EuroBLECH

Read our latest news and updates on EuroBLECH 2026, which will be held from 20-23

Submitted by:

Sara Waddington

Image: Shutterstock.com

Rise of the robots

We present global market forecasts, key trends, advanced technologies and new requirements for industrial robotics

Submitted by:

Sara Waddington

Yih Shen forming products.

Navigating new challenges

Gregory Wilfred, CEO of YSM International, highlights trends, drivers, opportunities and challenges in global sheet

Submitted by:

Sara Waddington

Todd Deaville, VP Advanced Manufacturing Innovation, Corporate R&D, Magna.

An intelligent approach

It is human intelligence that powers the smart factory. Todd Deaville (VP Advanced Manufacturing Innovation

Submitted by:

Sara Waddington

Dr.-Ing. Stephan Mayer, CEO at TRUMPF Machine Tools

Smart factory solutions

Dr.-Ing. Stephan Mayer, CEO at TRUMPF Machine Tools, shares his view of the global business

Submitted by:

Sara Waddington

EuroBLECH 2024

Meet ISMR at EuroBLECH

Read our latest news and updates on EuroBLECH 2026, which will be held from 20-23

Submitted by:

Sara Waddington

Alberto Stagni, CEO of EMC Srl

From start to finish

Alberto Stagni, CEO of EMC Srl, sat down with ISMR to outline his views on

Submitted by:

Sara Waddington

EuroBLECH in Hanover.

Read ISMR's EuroBLECH Preview

Read our EuroBLECH Preview with show introduction, visitor guide and selected hall snapshots of new

Submitted by:

Sara Waddington

Dr.-Ing. Stephan Mayer, CEO at TRUMPF Machine Tools

Smart factory solutions

Dr.-Ing. Stephan Mayer, CEO at TRUMPF Machine Tools, shares his view of the global business

Submitted by:

Sara Waddington

EuroBLECH 2024

Meet ISMR at EuroBLECH

Read our latest news and updates on EuroBLECH 2026, which will be held from 20-23

Submitted by:

Sara Waddington

Image: Shutterstock.com

Rise of the robots

We present global market forecasts, key trends, advanced technologies and new requirements for industrial robotics

Submitted by:

Sara Waddington

Yih Shen forming products.

Navigating new challenges

Gregory Wilfred, CEO of YSM International, highlights trends, drivers, opportunities and challenges in global sheet

Submitted by:

Sara Waddington

Bernhard Geis, Head of Economics and Statistics, VDW.

VDW flags 12% order increase

The recovery of the German machine tool industry is taking shape, according to VDW (the

Submitted by:

Sara Waddington

Dr.-Ing. Stephan Mayer, CEO at TRUMPF Machine Tools

Smart factory solutions

Dr.-Ing. Stephan Mayer, CEO at TRUMPF Machine Tools, shares his view of the global business

Submitted by:

Sara Waddington

EuroBLECH 2024

Meet ISMR at EuroBLECH

Read our latest news and updates on EuroBLECH 2026, which will be held from 20-23

Submitted by:

Sara Waddington

Yih Shen forming products.

Navigating new challenges

Gregory Wilfred, CEO of YSM International, highlights trends, drivers, opportunities and challenges in global sheet

Submitted by:

Sara Waddington

Bernhard Geis, Head of Economics and Statistics, VDW.

VDW flags 12% order increase

The recovery of the German machine tool industry is taking shape, according to VDW (the

Submitted by:

Sara Waddington

Todd Deaville, VP Advanced Manufacturing Innovation, Corporate R&D, Magna.

An intelligent approach

It is human intelligence that powers the smart factory. Todd Deaville (VP Advanced Manufacturing Innovation

Submitted by:

Sara Waddington