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FEBRUARY 2023

CONTENTS

26 . Navigating New Challenges
18 . From Chain to Network
30 . Making the
Switch
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
54 Product Reviews
ISMR reviews a selection of the latest new product innovations .
Focus on Supply Chains
18 From Chain to Network
Prima Industrie details how Industry- 4.0 , digitalisation and sustainability have sparked a revolution in supplychain management and the evolution of today ’ s supply-chain model .
Focus on Stamping
22 Stamping Solutions
The Gestamp group specialises in a range of stamping and forming processes , with a clear aim to make mobility “ safer and cleaner ” on its path to the Smart Factory .
Industry Report
26 Navigating New Challenges
We analyse global automotive market trends and forecasts for manufacturers and highlight growth drivers as well as challenges and hurdles . In the short term , factors such as flexibility and resiliency will ultimately spell success in the market .
Focus on Laser Cutting
30 Making the Switch
Beuting Metalltechnik GmbH & Co . KG , a metal processor and manufacturer of cutting tables in Germany , dared the “ stress test ” with three new laser and control products from Messer Cutting Systems .
Regional Report
34 Made in France
We examine selected economic forecasts and manufacturing trends in France for 2023 and beyond .
Event Preview
38 A Global Showcase
Don ’ t miss this year ’ s Global Industrie event in Lyon , France , from 7-10 March 2023 . It incorporates five complementary exhibitions . Its Golden Tech challenge this year is centred on the theme of ‘ Hydrogen Cars ’.
Focus on Press Brakes
42 The Bending Factor
We highlight a selection of the latest new press brake bending systems , tooling and technology innovations in the global market .
Focus on Welding
50 A Steady Focus
We highlight the rise of robotic welding and chronicle the capabilities of cobot welding systems for manufacturers , demonstrating why robotic welding can be the solution even for small and medium-sized enterprises .
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