APRIL 2025
CONTENTS
26.
Investing for Success
38.
Shining a Light
18.
Design to Print
30.
Industry meets Science
03 Welcome and Diary of Events
ISMR showcases a range of forthcoming international events.
06 General News 10 People Watch 12 Industry News 16 Research News
62 Product Reviews
ISMR reviews a selection of the latest new product innovations.
Additive Manufacturing
18 Design to Print
Additive manufacturing enables a design-driven manufacturing process, where design determines production and not the other way around.
Industry Report
22 Making New Connections
Growth patterns, technology innovations, trends, forecasts and challenges for global consumer electronics’ markets come under the spotlight for manufacturers.
Focus on Folders
26 Investing for Success
UK manufacturer, Hornsey Steel Panels and Sections, has significantly increased its productivity by expanding its manufacturing capabilities, purchasing new folding and cutting equipment, and diversifying its product range.
Event Preview
30 Industry meets Science
Don’ t miss the latest edition of ITM INDUSTRY EUROPE from 3-6 June 2025 in Poznañ, Poland. We preview the trade show and its latest highlights and innovations.
Regional Report
34 Made in Italy
The Italian manufacturing sector is critical to its economy. Manufacturing prospects, machine tool trends and macroeconomic forecasts for Italy are outlined in this article.
Precision Metalforming
38 Shining a Light Spanish sheet metal subcontractor, Lasercor, laser-cut stainless-steel louvres on the façade of Real Madrid’ s iconic Bernabéu Stadium.
42 Driving Productivity The purchase of new machinery by Croatian manufacturer, TPK OROMETAL, has led to substantial improvements in productivity, capacity and efficiency.
Focus on Punching
44 Packing a Punch The techniques, machinery and materials involved in sheet metal punching come under the spotlight, including the different types of punches and dies, as well as the benefits and limitations of the process.
Coil Processing
48 Material Benefits Latin American steel producer, Ternium, has now installed five automated coil processing lines from Fagor Arrasate.
Focus on Diversity
50 Closing the Skills Gap Diversifying teams does more than just address the shortage of workers; it also makes good business sense.
Focus on Welding
52 Flexible Weld Flows Swiss aluminium processing specialist, ALLUCAN AG, uses Fronius flexible systems for MIG, MAG and TIG welding its metal housings and enclosures.
Focus on Tube Forming
56 The Move to Tube In Part Two of this article, we highlight a selection( H-Z) of some of the latest global tube and pipe forming innovations( including cutting and bending).
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