APRIL 2024
CONTENTS
ISMR
20 .
The Additive Factor
03 Welcome and Diary of Events
ISMR showcases a range of forthcoming international events .
06 General News 10 People Watch 14 Industry News 18 Research News
72 Product Reviews
ISMR reviews a selection of the latest new product innovations .
Event Preview
42 Three for One
Live test zones ; equipment demonstrations ; conferences ; roundtables ; debates and workshops will characterise this year ’ s ITM Industry Europe trade show .
Focus on Welding
48 The Cobot Revolution
Glüpker Blechtechnologie GmbH in Germany welds small batch sizes economically by using cobot welding systems from CLOOS .
24 .
Made in Spain
Focus on Additive Manufacturing
20 The Additive Factor
Additive manufacturing offers design flexibility , mass customisation , process sustainability and rapid product development .
Event Preview
24 Made in Spain
Don ’ t miss BIEMH 2024 , the International Machine Tool Exhibition , which takes place from 3-7 June 2024 in Bilbao , Spain .
Industry Report
28 Smart , Connected and Sustainable
Smart functionality ; sustainability ; resource-efficiency and circularity are key pillars of development for the global home appliance market .
Focus on Sustainability
50 Making Waste Work
Building sustainability into waste management processes will help metal workshops to survive in challenging times . A sustainable waste management programme can make the difference for sheet metal manufacturers .
Focus on Folders
56 A Streamlined Process
Metal door fabricator , Fireblock , has increased its productivity five-fold by integrating an automated bending centre into its production .
60 Entering the Fold
We highlight a selection of the latest new global folding technologies , software and innovations in the market .
50 .
Making Waste Work
Focus on Coil Processing
34 On the Surface
Coated coil can be slit for narrow widths , cut to required lengths , bent , profiled or deep drawn without damaging the organic coating .
Regional Report
70 Partners in Progress
METAFLEX in Austria has incorporated folders , shears , coil processing equipment and automated lines , powered by smart software , from CIDAN Machinery Group into its production .
70 .
Partners in Progress
38 An Eye on Innovation
We highlight forecasts , drivers and challenges for the UK economy and manufacturers .
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