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Regulars
03 Welcome and Diary of Events ISMR showcases a range of forthcoming international events .
06 General News
12 People Watch
13 Industry News
48 Product Reviews ISMR reviews a selection of the latest new product innovations .
Automation and Robotics
16 Robotics in Review As industrial robotics goes from strength to strength , we outline how manufacturers can benefit from these technologies and highlight some startling new trends .
Focus on Tooling
20 The Precision Factor In 2021 , Audi ’ s electric offensive gained further momentum with the recent launch of the Audi Q4 e-tron . Its toolmaking team translated the designers ’ visions into reality .
Industry Report
24 On Strong Foundations We analyse growth forecasts and key trends in global construction markets for manufacturers .
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Focus on Surface Finishing
28 On the Level Salzgitter Mannesmann Stahlhandel GmbH has increased quality and productivity levels with new automated deburring and levelling technology .
Regional Report
32 Russia in Focus We examine the impact of COVID-19 on Russia ’ s economy and manufacturing activity .
Focus on Plasma Cutting
36 Making the Cut DELA GmbH & Co . KG chose plasma cutting technology from Eckert and Kjellberg for the modern production of flame-cut blanks and flanges .
Focus on Waterjet Cutting
38 Going with the Flow We highlight a selection of new and innovative waterjet cutting technologies and products for sheet metal manufacturers .
Focus on CAD / CAM
46 Keeping Control U . S . sheet metal contractor , TCI , used new CAD / CAM software to reduce the nest creation process for its laser and waterjet cutters from several hours to ‘ a couple of minutes ’.
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