DIARY of EVENTS
SteelFab 2022
10-13 January 2022
IMTEX / IMTEX Forming 2022
20-26 January 2022
Southern Manufacturing
8-10 February 2022
TIMTOS x TMTS
21-26 February 2022
METAV 2022
8-11 March 2022
Techni Show
15-18 March 2022
MACH 2022
4-8 April 2022
Tube Düsseldorf
9-13 May 2022
Global Industrie
17-20 May 2022
MTA Asia / Intermach / Subcon Thailand
18-21 May 2022
Metalloobrabotka
23-27 May 2022
LAMIERA
25-28 May 2022
BIEMH International Machine Tool Show
30 May-3 June 2022
ITM Industry Europe
31 May-3 June 2022
WIN Eurasia
8-11 June 2022
Manufacturing Expo
8-9 June 2022
Greener Manufacturing Show
8-9 June 2022
Sara Waddington
Editor International Sheet Metal Review sara @ in2publishing . co . uk
WELCOME
FROM THE EDITOR VME Expo 2022
10-12 August 2022 Hanoi , Vietnam www . vme-expo . com / en-gb
IMTS 2022
AMB 2022
13-17 September 2022
Stainless Steel World Conference & Exhibition
27-29 September 2022
EuroBLECH 2022
FABTECH
8-10 November 2022
Fastener Fair Italy
30 November - 1 December 2022
MetalForm China 2022
8-11 December 2022
The global COVID-19 pandemic set new challenges for manufacturers in 2021 as they grappled with the effects of lockdown , supply chain disruption and material / labour shortages . However , it has also unlocked waves of innovation as many turned to automation and technology to fill gaps and keep their customers satisfied .
They also used the time to look critically at their internal processes , technical support mechanisms and production workflows . New collaborative working , training and machine installation processes have been the result , supported by information technology , and many have further explored the benefits of connected manufacturing . Despite the challenges , sheet metal manufacturers have responded with alacrity and flexibility , finding new ways to collaborate and innovate wherever possible .
In this issue of ISMR , we interview several international sheet metal machine tool manufacturers for their analysis of global markets , industry trends , new product / R & D developments and forecasts for 2022 . We look at connected manufacturing and the smart factory ( page 14 ) and outline drivers , trends and forecasts for global commercial aerospace markets ( page 18 ). You can uncover a selection of the latest global fibre laser cutting innovations on page 50 . We also preview the Southern Manufacturing exhibition in the UK ( page 26 ) and the new TIMTOS x TMTS 2022 machine tool show in Taiwan ( page 42 ).
It is such a pleasure to be part of this vibrant , innovative and agile industry . We would like to extend our thanks and best wishes to all readers , advertisers and supporters of ISMR ; we are so grateful for your support . We hope that 2022 proves to be a happy and successful year for you .
Please stay safe and healthy – the best wishes of the ISMR team go with you .
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