DIARY of EVENTS
FABTECH Mexico
6-8 May 2025
Monterrey, Mexico https:// mexico. fabtechexpo. com
LAMIERA 2025
6-9 May 2025
Milan, Italy www. lamiera. net
Made in Steel
6-8 May 2025
Milan, Italy www. madeinsteel. it / en
BLECH India
8-10 May 2025
Mumbai, India www. blechindia. com
Green Steel World Expo and Conference
13-14 May 2025
Düsseldorf, Germany https:// greensteelworld. com
44th Conference of the International Deep Drawing Research Group( IDDRG)
1-5 June 2025
Lisbon, Portugal https:// iddrg2025. tecnico. ulisboa. pt
ITM Industry Europe
3-6 June 2025
Poznań, Poland https:// itm-europe. com / en /
Subcon 2025
4-5 June 2025
Birmingham, UK www. subconshow. co. uk
Smart Manufacturing Expo 2025
4-5 June 2025
Birmingham, UK www. smartmanufacturingweek. com / welcome-smart
Numisheet 2025
( 13th International Conference and Workshop on 3D Sheet Metal Forming Processes)
7-11 July 2025
Munich, Germany https:// numisheet2025. com
MF-Tokyo 2025
16-19 July 2025
Tokyo, Japan www. mf-tokyo. jp / e /
Metal & Steel Middle East
6-8 September 2025
New Cairo City, Egypt www. metalsteelegy. com
FABTECH 2025
8-11 September 2025
Chicago, USA www. fabtechexpo. com
UK Metals Expo
10-11 September 2025
Birmingham, UK https:// ukmetalsexpo. com /
Schweissen & Schneiden
15-19 September 2025
Essen, Germany www. schweissen-schneiden. com / joining-cutting-surfacing /
Euro SPF 2025( Super Plastic Forming conference)
15-18 September 2025
Glasgow, Scotland( UK) https:// eurospf2025. org /
EMO Hannover 2025
22-26 September 2025
Hanover, Germany https:// emo-hannover. de / en
Metalworking and CNC Machine Tool Show
23-27 September 2025
Shanghai, China www. metalworkingchina. com / en /
Blechexpo 2025
21-24 October 2025
Stuttgart, Germany www. blechexpo-messe. de / en /
Stainless Steel World Conference & Expo 2025
18-20 November 2025
Maastricht, The Netherlands https:// stainless-steel-worldevent. com
EuroBLECH 2026
20-23 October 2026
Hanover, Germany www. euroblech. com
Sara Waddington
Editor International Sheet Metal Review sara @ in2publishing. co. uk
WELCOME
FROM THE EDITOR
In this issue of ISMR, we report on the corrosive effects of U. S. President Trump’ s trade tariffs on global trade( page 8). These have triggered uncertainty in markets worldwide, raising costs and straining supply chains. Europe, China and other economies are having to adjust to this new reality and consider their own responses.
With continuous advances in robotics technology, the industrial robotics market is poised for exponential growth. The widespread adoption of artificial intelligence( AI), machine learning and Industry-4.0 technologies will further propel the industry— see our article on page 20.
AI was also a central theme of TRUMPF’ s recent INTECH exhibition. ISMR attended the event in Ditzingen, Germany, where the sheet metal specialist highlighted its continuing use of AI and introduced a range of new machines, solutions and services( see page 28).
Growth patterns, technology innovations, trends, forecasts and challenges in global aerospace markets come under the spotlight for manufacturers on page 34. We highlight best practice tips, guidelines and processes for plasma cutting operations on page 38. You can also read our preview of the forthcoming Subcon exhibition in the UK on page 40.
Uncover the latest research and development, funding opportunities and collaborative projects in our Research News section( page 18). This issue’ s regional report, on page 44, focuses on economic forecasts as well as manufacturing activity and market prospects in Poland. Waterjet cutting, CAD / CAM and stamping are also covered in this issue.
Please send us your machine process or technology video links for the ISMR website at ismr. net and its YouTube channel, LinkedIn and X accounts. Email me at sara @ in2publishing. co. uk with your thoughts.
We look forward to catching up with you at the LAMIERA and Made in Steel exhibitions in Milan!
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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