DIARY of EVENTS
STANZTEC
16-18 June 2026
Pforzheim, Germany www. stanztec-messe. de / en
Manufacturing Expo
17-20 June 2026
Bangkok, Thailand www. manufacturing-expo. com /
Automate
22-25 June 2026
Chicago, USA www. automateshow. com
Autonomous Vehicle Technology Expo
23-24 June 2026
Stuttgart, Germany https:// autonomousvehicletechnologyexpo. com /
Fastener Fair Italy
24-25 June 2026
Milan, Italy www. fastenerfairitaly. com
Manufacturing World Tokyo
1-3 July 2026
Tokyo, Japan www. manufacturing-world. jp / tokyo / en-gb. html
Farnborough Air Show
20-24 July 2026
Farnborough, UK www. farnboroughairshow. com /
WeldTech Welding Fair
1-3 September 2026
Warsaw, Poland https:// weldexpopoland. com / en /
CIMES 2026
7-11 September 2026
Beijing, China www. cimes. org. cn / html / en
IMTS 2026
14-19 September 2026
Chicago, USA www. imts. com /
AMB 2026
15-19 September 2026
Stuttgart, Germany www. messe-stuttgart. de / amb / en /
Metalexpo 2026
16-18 September 2026
Istanbul, Turkey www. metalexpo. com. tr /
The Green Steel World Conference 2026
23-24 September 2026
Düsseldorf, Germany https:// greensteelworld. com
MAKTEK Eurasia 2026
28 September-3 October 2026
Istanbul, Turkey www. maktekfuari. com / en
ALUMINIUM
6-8 October 2026
Düsseldorf, Germany www. aluminium-exhibition. com
METALCON
7-9 October 2026
Orlando( FL), USA https:// metalcon. com
Fabex 2026
11-14 October 2026
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia www. fabxsaudi. com
BI-MU 2026
13-16 October 2026
Milan, Italy www. bimu. it / en /
EuroBLECH 2026
20-23 October 2026
Hanover, Germany www. euroblech. com
FABTECH USA
21-23 October 2026
Las Vegas, USA www. fabtechexpo. com /
UK Metals Expo
4-5 November 2026
Birmingham, UK www. ukmetalsexpo. com /
Advanced Engineering
4-5 November 2026
Birmingham, UK www. advancedengineeringuk. com /
MEEXX Machine Excellence Expo
25-28 November 2026
Bursa, Turkey www. meexx. com. tr / en
Sara Waddington
Editor International Sheet Metal Review sara @ in2publishing. co. uk
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WELCOME
FROM THE EDITOR
The evolving conflict in the Middle East has become the dominant force shaping global economic prospects, prompting an energy shock that is driving inflationary pressures and is projected to have adverse impacts on growth, according to the OECD’ s latest Economic Outlook.
Under the assumption of a lasting resolution of the conflict( the“ time-limited disruption” scenario), the OECD projects global growth slowing from 3.4 % in 2025 to 2.8 % in 2026 before picking up to 3.1 % in 2027. GDP growth in the United States is projected at 2.0 % in 2026 before slowing to 1.8 % in 2027. In the euro area, growth is projected to remain modest at 0.8 % in 2026 before picking up to 1.2 % in 2027. China’ s growth is projected to slow to 4.5 % this year and 4.3 % in 2027.
Under the“ prolonged-disruption” scenario, global growth slows to 2.1 % in 2026 and 1.8 % in 2027, leaving a lasting mark on many countries( especially in Asia, Europe and developing economies most vulnerable to the energy and food price shock). Growth in the OECD is projected at 0.9 % in 2026 and 0.5 % in 2027( versus 1.5 % in 2026 and 1.7 % in 2027 under the“ time-limited disruption” scenario).
In the June issue of ISMR, we review the impact of U. S. tariffs on the metals industry( page 7) and review the MACH trade show in the UK( page 14). Our industry report on page 16 outlines global market trends, opportunities and challenges in global shipbuilding markets for manufacturers. Our regional report on page 34 focuses on Türkiye.
ISMR was invited to Salvagnini’ s bending plant in Ennsdorf, Austria, to see its latest sheet metal panel bending technologies and mixed technology cells( see page 20 for our full report). Garth Coleman explains why connected worker strategies are leaving workers behind on page 24 while Babcock offers best practice tips and guidelines for welders on page 27.
On page 36, you can read an alphabetical selection of selected new stamping, tooling and pressing innovations in the global market. Fibre laser cutting, surface finishing and roll bending are also highlighted in this issue of ISMR.
Please send us your machine process or technology video links for the ISMR website at ismr. net and its YouTube channel, LinkedIn and X accounts. Email me at sara @ in2publishing. co. uk with your thoughts.
If you would like your event to appear in the diary, with your logo, please email Bobby Bagha at: bobby @ in2publishing. co. uk
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