03 Welcome and Diary of Events

Regional Report

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Building New Paths

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The Robotics Race

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Facing the Future

ISMR showcases a range of forthcoming international events .

06 General News

10 People Watch

12 Industry News

16 Research News

58 Product Reviews

ISMR reviews a selection of the latest new product innovations .

Automation and Robotics

18 The Robotics Race

We highlight market forecasts , the latest trends and the speed of adoption for industrial robotics worldwide .

Focus on Plasma Cutting

22 In its Element

Dutch grab manufacturer , J & B Grijpers , has invested in a new ELEMENT plasma bevel cutting machine for its Utrecht factory in The Netherlands .

Industry Report

26 Building New Paths

The growth of global sustainability in the construction market is driven by increasing regulatory requirements for environmentally friendly building practices and growing consumer demand for green and energy-efficient buildings .

Face to Face

30 Facing the Future

ISMR flew to Germany to discover the latest artificial intelligence ( AI ) developments from sheet metal specialist , TRUMPF , and visit its INTECH exhibition held from 9-12 April 2024 .

36 An Eye on Poland

We place the spotlight in this article on economic growth forecasts for Poland as well as financing and funding opportunities for manufacturers .

Focus on CAD / CAM

40 Innovate to Accumulate

Emmanuel Monnet , Alma ’ s CAD / CAM software department manager , outlines to ISMR how new software innovations , and Cloud models , will benefit sheet metal and tube manufacturers now and in the future .

Focus on Coil Processing

44 Laser Cutting from Coil

The fischer group showcased live demonstrations of laser cutting from coil as part of TRUMPF ’ s TecDay at ARKU in Baden-Baden , Germany , on 13 March 2024 .

Focus on Surface Finishing

46 A Shield for Steel

Dating back to the mid-1700s , writes Andy Harrison , the process of galvanizing has evolved over the years to become a sustainable , durable , hygienic , long-lasting and economic finish .

Focus on Waterjet

50 A Flexible Flow

We highlight a selection of the latest new waterjet cutting systems , technologies and processes for sheetmetal manufacturers .

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A Shield for Steel

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Innovate to Accumulate

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Laser Cutting from Coil