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Welcome and Diary of Events

Regional Report

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A Connected Future

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A Steel Evolution

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Embracing the Future

ISMR showcases a range of forthcoming international events.

08 General News

12 People Watch

14 Industry News

18 Research News

48 Product Reviews

ISMR reviews a selection of the latest new product innovations.

Face to Face

20 A Steel Evolution

Thomas Krone( Voortman’ s business development and marketing director) and Stef Rohaan( Voortman’ s product manager for plate) discussed the company’ s latest innovations, global market strategy and view of the future with ISMR at the Blechexpo / Schweisstec trade show in Stuttgart.

Industry Report

24 Reach for the Sky

Trends, innovations, opportunities and challenges in global construction markets for manufacturers come under the spotlight.

Face to Face

28 A Connected Future

Marcella Montelatici, Managing Director of Sales and Service, TRUMPF Machine Tools, discussed the company’ s latest new innovations with ISMR. She also outlined her strategic and technical vision, global market trends and TRUMPF’ s plans for further artificial intelligence( AI) integration into its products, processes and manufacturing operations.

32 Embracing the Future

We highlight a range of growth prospects, opportunities and selected analysis of GCC( Gulf Cooperation Council) markets for steel fabrication manufacturers.

Focus on Bending

36 A Bending Philosophy

Penn Elcom in the UK has increased its productivity and efficiency by adopting a robotised bending cell, as well as new panel bending and press-brake technology.

Focus on Coil Processing

40 Form and Function

Coated coil can be slit for narrow widths, cut to required lengths, bent, profiled or deep drawn without damaging the organic coating. The coilcoating process itself offers a range of economic and environmental benefits for manufacturers worldwide.

Focus on Control Technologies

42 A Digital Flow

Enterprise Resource Planning( ERP) systems have become indispensable tools for businesses looking to stay competitive in today’ s dynamic marketplace. They are valuable tools for streamlining and automating the activities needed by manufacturers.

Focus on Filtration

46 A Protective Shield

Designing and integrating an effective dust collection system for thermal cutting operations is not a one-size-fitsall exercise for manufacturers, explains Nicolas Van der veken.

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A Bending Philosophy

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Form and Function

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A Digital Flow