JUNE 2021
CONTENTS
Regulars
03 Welcome and Diary of Events ISMR showcases a range of forthcoming international events .
06
General News
12 People Watch
13 Industry News
50 Product Reviews ISMR reviews a selection of the latest new product innovations .
Precision
Engineering
28 The Right Finish Van Geenen B . V . Metaalfinishing is unlocking new business opportunities , with its heightened grinding capability for polished sheet and tube products .
Regional Report
30 Taking the Pulse We chronicle the impact of COVID-19 on the Middle East North Africa ( MENA ) region for manufacturers .
26 . A Hybrid Experience
22 .
The Power Principle
28 . The Right
Finish
Focus on Materials
18 On the Surface The creation of a new ridging index ( RI ) is an important development for the forming of ferritic stainless steel ( FSS ), says Suresh Kodukula of Outokumpu ’ s R & D Centre .
Industry Report
22 The Power Principle We highlight new initiatives , challenges and changes in global oil and gas markets for manufacturers .
Event Preview
26 A Hybrid Experience ITM INDUSTRY EUROPE will take place from 31 August - 3 September 2021 as a hybrid physical / virtual event .
48 . Going with the Flow
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Focus on Welding
34 Partners in Progress CVE , with help from TRUMPF , went from a blank canvas to a successfully commissioned laser-welding system in a matter of months .....
Focus on Stamping
36 Stamp of Approval Fiat Chrysler Automobiles ( FCA ) relies on strong maintenance and support for the press hardening lines at its Cassino production facility in Italy .
38 Form and Function We highlight a selection of the latest new global stamping and pressing technologies , products and innovations .
Focus on Flow-Forming
46 Strong Lightweights Less weight means fewer CO 2 emissions for cars and trucks . Flow-forming enables the chipless production of weight-optimised wheels , without loss of payload .
Storage and Stacking
48 Going with the Flow Weser Stahl recently installed a new KASTO storage , sawing and robotic handling system for unattended material flow throughout its factory .
36 . Stamp of Approval
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