DIARY of EVENTS
CCMT 2024
8-12 April 2024
Shanghai , China www . ccmtshow . com / enindex . jsp
MACH 2024
15-19 April 2024
Birmingham , UK www . machexhibition . com
Engineering Supply Chain Show 2024
15-19 April 2024
Birmingham , UK https :// engineeringsupplychain . co . uk /
Wire and Tube
15-19 April 2024
Düsseldorf , Germany www . tube-tradefair . com
Fastener Fair USA
22-23 May 2024
Cleveland ( OH ), USA www . fastenerfairusa . com / en-us . html
Schweissen
23-26 April 2024
Wels , Austria www . schweissen . at /
Intertool
23-26 April 2024
Wels , Austria www . intertool . at /
BIEMH 2024
3-7 June 2024
Bilbao , Spain https :// biemh . bilbaoexhibitioncentre . com / en /
ITM Industry Europe 2024
4-7 June 2024
Poznań , Poland https :// itm-europe . com / en /
Subcon
5-6 June 2024
Birmingham , UK www . subconshow . co . uk
Smart Factory Expo
5-6 June 2024
Birmingham , UK www . mandeweek . co . uk / welcome-smart
Manufacturing Expo 2024
19-22 June 2024
Bangkok , Thailand www . manufacturing-expo . com / en-gb . html
MTA Vietnam
2-5 July 2024
HCMC , Vietnam https :// mtavietnam . com /? lang = en
Fastener Fair India
26-28 July 2024
New Delhi , India www . fastenerfairindia . com
IMTS 2024
9-14 September 2024
Chicago , USA www . imts . com / imts-plus / index . cfm
UK Metals Expo
11-12 September 2024
Birmingham , UK www . ukmetalsexpo . com
BI-MU 2024
9-12 October 2024
Milan , Italy www . bimu . it / en /
FABTECH
15-17 October 2024
Orlando , USA www . fabtechexpo . com
EuroBLECH 2024
22-25 October 2024
Hanover , Germany www . euroblech . com
Fastener Fair Italy
29-30 October 2024
Milan , Italy www . fastenerfairitaly . com
Advanced Engineering
30-31 October 2024
Birmingham , UK www . advancedengineeringuk . com
If you would like your event to appear in the diary , with your logo , please email Bobby Bagha at : bobby @ in2publishing . co . uk
Sara Waddington
Editor International Sheet Metal Review sara @ in2publishing . co . uk
WELCOME
FROM THE EDITOR
ISMR
In this April 2024 issue of ISMR , which will be distributed at MACH in the UK as well as Wire and Tube in Germany , we outline types , trends and technology shifts in global home appliance markets ( page 28 ). We also present forecasts , drivers and challenges for the UK economy and manufacturers on page 38 . Don ’ t forget to read our research news section on page 18 , with the latest new and collaborative worldwide initiatives .
We place the spotlight firmly on metal folding in this issue with a selection of new global folding innovations for manufacturers on page 60 as well as folding case studies from Ireland and Austria . Cobot welding in Germany , even for small batch work , is highlighted on page 48 . Building sustainability into waste management processes will help metal workshops to survive in challenging times so we publish analysis on how sustainable waste management programmes can make the difference for sheet metal manufacturers on page 50 .
You can also read our show previews of BIEMH in Spain ( page 24 ) and ITM Industry Europe in Poland ( page 42 ). Additive manufacturing , coil coating and roll forming also come under the spotlight in this issue .
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 ismr . magazine @ in2publishing . co . uk
Please also send us your machine process or technology video links for the ISMR website at ismr . net and its YouTube channel , LinkedIn account and Facebook account . Email me at sara @ in2publishing . co . uk with your thoughts and ideas .
We hope to catch up with you at MACH in the UK or Wire and Tube in Germany !
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