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Made in the USA

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Fast and Flexible

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

56 Product Reviews ISMR reviews a selection of the latest new product innovations .

Focus on Laser Cutting

18 Fast and Flexible Finnish sheet-metal specialist , HSJ- Products , has invested in 30kW fibre laser cutting technology from Eagle Lasers to help it meet new market challenges .

Industry Report

22 The Tide is High We examine market trends , new R & D projects and shifts in global shipbuilding and marine markets .

Event Preview

26 Made in the USA North America ’ s largest metalforming , fabricating , welding and finishing event , FABTECH , returns to Chicago from 11-14 September 2023 .

Welding , Joining and Fastening

32 Making the Cut STIHL relies on NIMAK portal projection welding systems to produce the guide bars for chainsaws .

Focus on Surface Finishing

36 A Directionless Finish Directionless finishing of the metal sheet used for its packaging machines has become increasingly important for GEA Food Solutions at its factory in the Netherlands .

Focus on Handling , Storage and Stacking

40 Meeting the Challenge What are the top ten essentials for meeting today ’ s warehouse challenges ?

Focus on Stamping

42 Making your Mark A selection of new stamping technologies , processes and press models come under the spotlight in this article .

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Regional Report

28 Staying Focused We highlight forecasts , drivers and challenges for the UK ’ s economy and manufacturers , including the automotive sector .

52 Stamp of Approval Phoenix Tooling & Development Ltd rises to the ‘ proving out ’ challenge with a £ 750,000 press line investment via Worcester Presses .

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Meeting the Challenge

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A Directionless Finish