30 . Made in France |
26 . An Eye on Accuracy
42 . Germany in Focus
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Regulars
03 Welcome and Diary of Events
ISMR showcases a range of forthcoming international events .
06 General News
10 People Watch
14 Industry News
58 Product Reviews
ISMR reviews a selection of the latest new product innovations .
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Fasteners and Fixings
18 Focus on Fasteners
We examine growth patterns , new market analysis and key drivers in global industrial fastener markets .
Focus on Productivity
22 Zero-Defects Production
The FormPlanet project aims to drive the sheet metal forming industry towards zero-defects production and the optimisation of sheet material development , production and performance .
Industry Report
26 An Eye on Accuracy
Growth patterns , trends and forecasts affecting global medical device markets for sheet metal manufacturers come under the spotlight .
Event Preview
30 Made in France
Don ’ t miss this year ’ s Global Industrie event in Paris , France , from 17-20 May 2022 .
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Focus on Hydroforming
34 Flexible Forming
We highlight the results of two AFRC collaborative hydroforming projects and their ramifications for material / design flexibility and weight / cost savings . Hydroforming has become a potential alternative to many traditional forming processes for highly complex components .
Focus on Marking
38 Making Your Mark
We present a selection of common and permanent / semi-permanent metal marking methods to help manufacturers optimise production and reduce costs .
Regional Report
42 Germany in Focus
We analyse growth forecasts for the German economy , as well as industrial trends and machine tool projections .
Focus on Digitalisation
48 Smart Sentinels
How do manufacturers protect themselves from cyberattacks ? The cybersecurity issue has become even more pressing as the industry addresses digitalisation , says the Bystronic Group .
Focus on Tube
52 Tube and Pipe
We outline a selection of some of the latest global tube and pipe processing innovations , including cutting and bending .
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