DIARY of EVENTS
Metal Forming Expo
16-18 May 2024 Mumbai , India www . metalformingexpo . com
Fastener Fair USA
22-23 May 2024 Cleveland ( OH ), USA www . fastenerfairusa . com / en-us . html
BIEMH 2024
3-7 June 2024 Bilbao , Spain https :// biemh . bilbaoexhibitioncentre . com / en /
ITM Industry Europe 2024
4-7 June 2024 Poznań , Poland https :// itm-europe . com / en /
Subcon
5-6 June 2024 Birmingham , UK www . subconshow . co . uk
Smart Factory Expo
5-6 June 2024 Birmingham , UK www . mandeweek . co . uk / welcome-smart
FABTECH Canada
11-13 June 2024 Toronto , Canada https :// canada . fabtechexpo . com /
Manufacturing World 2024 ( Tokyo )
19-21 June 2024 Tokyo , Japan www . manufacturing-world . jp / tokyo / en-gb . html
Manufacturing Expo 2024
19-22 June 2024 Bangkok , Thailand www . manufacturing-expo . com / en-gb . html
MTA Vietnam
2-5 July 2024 HCMC , Vietnam https :// mtavietnam . com /? lang = en
Fastener Fair India
26-28 July 2024 New Delhi , India www . fastenerfairindia . com
IMTS 2024
9-14 September 2024 Chicago , USA www . imts . com / imts-plus / index . cfm
UK Metals Expo
11-12 September 2024 Birmingham , UK www . ukmetalsexpo . com
Metal Additive Manufacturing Conference ( MAMC )
17-19 September 2024 Aachen , Germany www . mamc . at /
CIIF 2024 ( China International Industry Fair )
24-28 September 2024 Shanghai , China www . ciif-expo . com / en /
Manufacturing World 2024 ( Osaka )
2-4 October 2024 Osaka , Japan www . manufacturing-world . jp / osaka / en-gb . html
BI-MU 2024
9-12 October 2024 Milan , Italy www . bimu . it / en /
FABTECH
15-17 October 2024 Orlando , USA www . fabtechexpo . com
EuroBLECH 2024
22-25 October 2024 Hanover , Germany www . euroblech . com
Fastener Fair Italy
29-30 October 2024 Milan , Italy www . fastenerfairitaly . com
Advanced Engineering
30-31 October 2024 Birmingham , UK www . advancedengineeringuk . com
Sara Waddington
Editor International Sheet Metal Review sara @ in2publishing . co . uk
WELCOME
FROM THE EDITOR
ISMR
In the May 2024 issue of ISMR , which will be distributed at BIEMH in Spain as well as at ITM INDUSTRY EUROPE in Poland , we highlight market forecasts , latest trends and speed of adoption for industrial robotics worldwide ( page 18 ). Industry 4.0 has accelerated the development of new technologies such as AI-enabled robots and collaborative robots . The spotlight is very firmly on artificial intelligence ( AI ) for manufacturing in this issue , as ISMR flew to Germany to discover the latest AI developments from sheet metal specialist , TRUMPF , and visit its INTECH exhibition this April ( read all about it on page 30 ).
We also outline growth drivers , trends and challenges in global construction markets for manufacturers ( page 26 ) as well as funding opportunities for manufacturers in Poland ( page 36 ). CAD / CAM takes centre stage as Alma ’ s Emmanuel Monnet tells ISMR how new software innovations , and Cloud models , will benefit sheet metal and tube manufacturers now and in the future ( page 40 ). Don ’ t forget to read our research news section on page 16 , with the latest new and collaborative worldwide initiatives .
Andy Harrison explains how hot-dip galvanizing has become one of the most popular finishes for protecting and preserving steel on page 46 . We also highlight waterjet in this issue with a selection of new global waterjet cutting innovations for manufacturers on page 50 . Laser cutting from coil , stamping and plasma cutting also come under the spotlight in this issue .
We are very pleased and proud to celebrate ISMR ’ s 25th anniversary this year . We wish to celebrate this event with our readers , supporters and advertisers and would like to thank you all for your support over the years . Please email any memories or particular highlights that illustrate sheet metal ’ s evolution over the years , along with your industry views and key milestones , to us on ismr . magazine @ in2publishing . co . uk
Please also send us your machine process or technology video links for the ISMR website at ismr . net and its YouTube channel , LinkedIn account and new Facebook account . Email me at sara @ in2publishing . co . uk with your thoughts and ideas .
If you would like your event to appear in the diary , with your logo , please email Bobby Bagha at : bobby @ in2publishing . co . uk
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