26 . Shield and Strike

20 . Flexible

Design Drive

Regulars

03 Welcome and Diary of Events

ISMR showcases a range of forthcoming international events .

06 General News

10 People Watch

12 Industry News

18 Research News

58 Product Reviews

ISMR reviews a selection of the latest new product innovations .

Additive Manufacturing

20 Flexible Design Drive

Additive manufacturing ( AM ) is a transformative approach to industrial production that enables the creation of lighter , stronger parts and systems .

Industry Report

26 Shield and Strike

We spotlight trends , innovations , challenges and spending forecasts in global aerospace and defence markets .

Event Preview

30 Flexing its Mettle

This year ’ s BI-MU exhibition in Milan , from 12-15 October , will focus on five key metalworking technology areas .

Regional Report

38 An Eye on Turkey

We outline economic and manufacturing forecasts , as well as metalworking machinery opportunities , in Turkey .

Control Technologies

42 Bridging the Gap

Adopting an enterprise resource planning ( ERP ) system ultimately means a more competitive and profitable manufacturing business .

Event Preview

46 FABTECH in Focus

Don ’ t miss FABTECH 2022 in Atlanta , USA , from 8-10 November 2022 .

Surface Finishing

49 Entry-Level Deburring

Three European sheet metal manufacturers explain how surface finishing machinery has made a real impact on their part quality , operational efficiency and overall flexibility .

Bending

52 Precision Angles

A selection of the latest global pressbrake bending systems , tooling and technology innovations come under the spotlight .

34 . Upwardly Mobile

Tube Forming

34 Upwardly Mobile

BENTELER has made significant investments in a new tube drawing line at Paderborn , plant expansion at Schwandorf and smart factory adoption . It is also developing new sustainable products for hydrogen distribution networks and e-mobility .

42 . Bridging the Gap

46 . FABTECH in Focus

49 . Entry-Level Deburring