Read the September issue of ISMR

Read the September 2024 issue of ISMR on https://joom.ag/1myd. With energy costs in the spotlight, we present the latest analysis of trends, drivers and investment patterns in global power generation and energy markets (page 36). Hydroforming innovations and applications are also examined on page 30.  We interview Stephen Morley, President of the Confederation of British Metalforming (CBM), who highlights the issues that matter to its members and outlines global metalforming market trends and challenges (on page 26).

Gregory Wilfred, President of YSM International (page 70) and Simon Tsend, President of Taiwanese stamping specialist Chin Fong (page 84) are also interviewed in this issue. Manufacturing and machine tool trends in the USA, as well as the country’s economic outlook, are examined on page 76. We also present a selection of the latest sheet metal stamping technologies and tooling on page 90 of this issue.

The 27th International Sheet Metal Working Technology Exhibition, EuroBLECH, takes place from 22-25 October 2024 in Hanover, Germany. We are delighted to include our EuroBLECH Preview on page 39 of the September issue of ISMR with show introduction, visitor guide and selected hall snapshots of new products and technologies on display. Use our preview to plan your visit to EuroBLECH this October, the world’s largest trade exhibition for the sheet metal working industry. Don’t forget to meet the ISMR team on its stand H92 in Hall 14 at EuroBLECH! We will be celebrating our 25th anniversary there with giveaways.

Our research news section on page 24 outlines the latest new and collaborative worldwide initiatives and funding opportunities. Robotic welding, surface finishing and inspection solutions also come under the spotlight in this issue.