MARCH 2021
CONTENTS
22 . A Tight Grip
36 . Accent on tube
19 . A Sharp
Focus
34 . A Digital Process
Flow
Regulars
03 Welcome and Diary of Events ISMR showcases a range of forthcoming international events .
06 General News
10 People Watch
11 Industry News
41 Product Reviews ISMR reviews a selection of the latest new product innovations .
Focus on Innovation
15 Innovate to Accumulate We highlight some key Fraunhofer research projects ( in areas such as Industry 4.0 ; robotics ; detecting disruption in manufacturing ; supply chain integrity and additive manufacturing ) which will impact significantly on manufacturing today and tomorrow .
Focus on Laser Cutting
19 A Sharp Focus JSR Precision Engineers ’ purchase of a new Mazak laser cutting system enables it to fulfil complex orders more quickly , allowing the business to grow further . Its investment in a new laser cutting solution has increased its efficiency and production levels , allowing it to provide higher capacity and faster turnaround for its customers .
Focus on Fasteners
22 A Tight Grip The increased diversity of substrate materials , driven by continuously evolving end-user expectations , and the rise of industry 4.0 and IoT are major factors influencing the growth of the fastener market .
Industry Report
26 The Precision Factor We analyse growth patterns in global medical device markets for sheet metal manufacturers .
Regional Report
30 Made in Turkey With the roll-out of a COVID-19 vaccine and recovery of trading partner growth , Turkish GDP is expected to expand by about six per cent in 2021 .
Focus on Bending
34 A Digital Process Flow GLA-WEL GmbH has taken significant strides towards creating an automated , digitalised workflow after integrating LVD bending technology and software into its production processes .
Focus on Tube Forming
36 Accent on Tube We highlight a selection of some of the latest global tube and pipe processing innovations , including cutting and bending .
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