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Welcome and Diary of Events

ISMR showcases a range of forthcoming international events.

06 General News

09 People Watch

10 Industry News

13 Research News

42 Product Reviews

ISMR reviews a selection of the latest new product innovations.

Focus on Workforce

24 Solving the Paradox“ The industry has poured enormous energy into the‘ connected’ part and, somewhere along the way, lost sight of the worker...” Garth Coleman explains why connected worker strategies are leaving workers behind.

Focus on Welding

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Future Fleet Horizons

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MACH in Focus

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The Path to Productivity

Event Report

14 MACH in Focus Over 500 exhibitors and 26,000 visitors attended MACH 2026 from 20-24 April 2026 in the UK. ISMR was an international media partner at the event.

Industry Report

16 Future Fleet Horizons We chart the evolution and future of global shipbuilding and outline global market trends, opportunities and challenges for manufacturers. More shipyards are integrating smart manufacturing processes and advanced design tools.

Face to Face

20 The Path to Productivity ISMR was invited to Salvagnini’ s bending plant in Ennsdorf, Austria, to see its latest sheet metal panelbending technologies and mixed technology cells.

27 Best Practice Tips for Welders Babcock outlines welding best practice tips and guidelines for achieving high-quality welds.

Precision Engineering

30 Making the Cut Hammond Machine Works in the U. S. has boosted its productivity, reduced lead times and unlocked new business opportunities with the purchase of a new 20kW Eagle fibre laser cutting system.

Regional Report

34 An Industrial Edge We highlight economic, manufacturing and production trends in Türkiye as well as its new reform agenda for growth and investment.

Focus on Stamping

36 Smart Forming Shifts We present an alphabetical selection of the latest new stamping, tooling and pressing innovations in the global market.