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Welcome and Diary of Events

Focus on Laser Cutting

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Made in Italy

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Fixing on the Future

ISMR showcases a range of forthcoming international events .

06 General News

10 People Watch

12 Industry News

16 Research News

52 Product Reviews

ISMR reviews a selection of the latest new product innovations .

Focus on Fasteners

18 Fixing on the Future

We outline the latest new trends , challenges and developments in global industrial metal fastener markets , with an eye on the future .

34 The Power of Preventive Maintenance

No-one can afford downtime in this environment of just-in-time delivery of components , writes Tom Eldin . Make sure that your laser keeps you as productive as possible by giving it the attention that it requires .

38 The Right Profile

A move into fibre laser cutting has increased productivity and lowered the cost per part for machining and fabrication UK subcontractor , DC Developments .

Event Preview

40 Steel Supply Chain

‘ Made in Steel ’, from 6-8 May 2025 in Milan , will bring together key figures from the global steel industry .

Industry Report

Focus on Sustainability

22 Medical Market Shifts

Growth patterns , trends and the impact of new technologies in global medical device markets for sheetmetal manufacturers come under the spotlight .

Event Preview

26 Made in Italy

Don ’ t miss the LAMIERA sheet metal trade show in Milan from 6-9 May 2025 , with its slogan ‘ The Bright Side of Metal Forming ’.

42 Sustainable Supply Chains

The European Union ’ s Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism ( CBAM ) heralds a shift to sustainable business practices for manufacturers in the metals supply chain , writes Simon Thompson .

Focus on Tube Forming

44 The Move to Tube

In Part One of this article , we highlight a selection of some of the latest global tube and pipe forming innovations .