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MAY 2022

CONTENTS

22 . Material Issues
18 . Automate to Accumulate
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 .
Robotics and Automation
18 Automate to Accumulate
Several market trends are propelling the growth outlook for industrial robotics . The case for robots “ has never been stronger .”
Industry Report
22 Material Issues
Supply chain disruptions , labour and material shortages as well as increases in raw material prices have hit global construction markets .
Event Report
36 MACH Attack
We report on the MACH 2022 exhibition in Birmingham , UK , from 4-8 April 2022 .
Regional Report
38 Made in Italy
We chart Italy ’ s path through the pandemic and its latest economic and machine tool and automation forecasts for manufacturers .
Focus on Fibre Laser Cutting
42 Asian Fibre Laser
The first 15kW ByStar Fiber 8025 fibre laser cutting system in Asia was installed recently at Leon Fuat Metal Sdn . Bhd in Malaysia .
Event Preview
44 Tube , Pipe and Wire
Innovations from the wire , cable and pipe industries can be seen at Wire and Tube in Düsseldorf from 20-24 June 2022 .
42 . Asian Fibre Laser
Focus on Surface Finishing
26 A Suitable Finish
Autz + Herrmann is looking to expand beyond its traditional customer industries and close the gaps in its sheet metal process chain . This move includes the latest deburring machine from ARKU .
32 A Smooth Finish
Rimex UK is focused on creating a standard hairline finish for its metal part surfaces , using Timesavers ’ machines .
Focus on Tubeforming
48 Investing for Success
A reshoring initiative has led to significant investment in tube processing technology at Pendle Engineering .
Focus on Waterjet Cutting
50 One-Stop Precision
We highlight a selection of the latest new waterjet cutting systems , technologies and products for sheet metal manufacturers .
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44 . Tube , Pipe and Wire
48 . Investing for Success
50 . One-Stop Precision
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