Regulars

Event Preview

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A Pressing Performance

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Packing a Punch

03 Welcome and Diary of Events

ISMR showcases a range of forthcoming international events .

06 General News

10 People Watch

12 Industry News

60 Product Reviews

ISMR reviews a selection of the latest new product innovations .

Focus on Technology

16 The Future is Now

ABI Research ’ s new 2022 Trend Report identifies industrial and manufacturing market trends that will deliver , as well as those that won ’ t , this year .

34 A Wider Reach

Don ’ t miss MACH 2022 in Birmingham , UK , from 4-8 April 2022 .

Regional Report

39 Made in the UK

We highlight forecasts , drivers and challenges for Britain ’ s economy and manufacturers as we look towards 2022 .

Focus on Welding

43 Innovation in Focus

Magnetic pulse welding is opening the door to the safe use of hydrogen in the aviation industry .

Focus on Stamping

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Fabrication

Face to Face

20 Packing a Punch

Boschert ’ s general manager , Manuel Lang , outlined its latest plans , initiatives and technology developments to ISMR .

Industry Report

24 Driving Change

We analyse trends and forecasts for the global automotive industry including electrification , digitalisation and sustainability goals .

44 The Forming Factor

Swedish press specialist , AP & T , recorded a record year in 2021 . We review some of its latest projects , installations and new technology developments .

Fibre Laser Cutting

46 At the Sharp Edge

Two new laser cutting machines from Mazak have enabled Latvian subcontractor , East Metal , to manufacture new products and further grow its customer base .

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A Wider Reach

Focus on Materials

28 A Pressing Performance

Stefan Lindner , lead technical manager for Outokumpu , explains why thin stainless-steel foil offers particular benefits for mass production of the bipolar plates at the heart of fuel cell stacks .

Focus on CAD / CAM

50 A Streamlined Flow

Löhmann Automotive Systems GmbH uses the SOLIDWORKS CAD system with the Logopress ® dedicated progressive die add-in for quotations , process engineering and die designs of stamped parts .