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A Sustainable Future

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The Robotics Race

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Supply Chain Showcase

03 Welcome and Diary of Events ISMR showcases a range of forthcoming international events .

06 General News

10 People Watch

12 Industry News

18 Research News

64 Product Reviews

ISMR reviews a selection of the latest new product innovations .

Automation and Robotics

20 The Robotics Race We examine the global market for industrial robotics and highlight investments , applications , key trends and benefits for users .

26 Intelligent Automation KION and CLOOS have further expanded their global cooperation with an intelligent system concept for the automated welding of masts for industrial trucks .

Industry Report

30 A Sustainable Future We analyse trends , drivers and challenges in global construction markets , and highlight new and emerging technologies that are making a difference ….

Event Preview

34 Supply Chain Showcase Don ’ t miss this year ’ s Subcon , the UK ’ s largest subcontract manufacturing supply chain show , from 7-8 June 2023 in Birmingham .

Precision Metalforming

38 Partners in Progress Sheet metal bending specialist , Jean Perrot , has taken a partnership approach to success in various industry sectors . ISMR met the company and its partners on Jean Perrot ’ s Sheet Metal Village recently at the Global Industrie exhibition in Lyon , France .

Regional Report

44 Made in Italy We highlight macro-economic forecasts for Italy and review its manufacturing and metalforming sectors .

Focus on Waterjet

48 The Water Margin Aerospace fabricator , Radius Aerospace , has ordered a new , customised FiveX waterjet cutter from Water Jet Sweden .

Focus on Tube Forming

52 Say it with Tube In Part Two of this series , we highlight a selection of some of the latest global tube and pipe forming innovations ( including cutting and bending ).

Surface Finishing

58 Durable and Sustainable We highlight three recent galvanizing projects in the UK by Wedge Group Galvanizing in the automotive ; art / sculpture and architectural sectors .

Focus on CAD / CAM

60 Design for Precision We highlight the factors to consider when choosing CAD / CAM software to meet your needs , now and in the future .

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Partners in Progress

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The Water Margin