DIARY of EVENTS
ITM Industry Europe
31 August-3 September 2021
Taiwan International Fastener Show
1-3 September 2021
Global Industrie
Smart Factory / Automation World
8-10 September 2021
FABTECH 2021
Subcon / Engineer Expo / Manufacturing Management
14-16 September 2021
Stainless 2021 - Green & Digital
EMO Milano 2021
4-9 October 2021
Made in Steel
5-8 October 2021
Southern Manufacturing
6-7 October 2021
Blechexpo 2021
26-29 October 2021
WIN Eurasia 2021
Metalex 2021
17-20 November 2021
Bursa Sheet Metal Processing
24-27 November 2021
Fastener Fair India
WELCOME
FROM THE EDITOR BLECH India
26-28 November 2021
SteelFab 2022
10-13 January 2022
MACH 2022
4-8 April 2022
FABTECH Mexico
3-5 May 2022
LAMIERA
25-28 May 2022
BIEMH International Machine Tool Show
30 May-3 June 2022
Bilbao , Spain https :// biemh . bilbaoexhibitioncentre . com / en /
IMTS 2022
Sara Waddington
Events of the past year have upended the procurement industry , illustrating the fragility of complex international supply chains and forcing a sea change in the industry . However , according to the 2021 Supply Chain Insights Global Survey from IHS Markit , supply chain professionals often lack the tools , data and platforms needed to diversify their supply chains and optimise their processes .
What it clearly shows is that supply chains can no longer operate as siloed , disconnected functions . Recent events , such as the COVID-19 pandemic and the Suez Canal saga , have illustrated the need for supply chains to be resilient and agile . End-to-end collaboration and visibility are key for a truly integrated approach .
In this issue of ISMR , we outline the principles of plasma cutting as well as process variations , key components and variables ( page 16 ). Sources of future spending , growth and innovation are highlighted in global aerospace and defence markets ( page 20 ) and we chart Italy ’ s path through the pandemic , with forecasts and growth projections for its economy and manufacturers ( page 30 ). You can also read about the voestalpine Group ’ s latest projects , new material innovations and strategy for growth on page 23 .
The utility and role of MRP , ERP and MES manufacturing software solutions are profiled on page 34 and we examine the rise of additive manufacturing / 3D printing on page 46 . You can uncover a selection of the latest global press brake bending innovations on page 53 . We also preview September ’ s Global Industrie ‘ phygital ’ event in Lyon , France ( page 28 ) and EMO Milano 2021 , which takes place in October ( page 42 ). Metrology / Industry 4.0 ( page 59 ), laser cutting ( page 51 ) and CAD / CAM ( page 38 ) also come under the spotlight in this issue .
Please send us your machine process or technology video links for the ISMR website and ISMR ’ s new YouTube channel . Follow us on Linkedin , Twitter or YouTube ( links on left ). Feel free to email me at sara @ in2publishing . co . uk with your thoughts and comments .
Please stay safe and healthy — the best wishes of the ISMR team go with you .
Fastener Fair Stuttgart
9-11 November 2021
EuroBLECH 2022
25-28 October 2022
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