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BLECH Meets Business

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Smart Cutting Principles

Regulars

03 Welcome and Diary of Events

ISMR showcases a range of forthcoming international events .

06 General News

10 People Watch

12 Industry News

54 Product Reviews

ISMR reviews a selection of the latest new product innovations .

Event Report

16 BLECH Meets Business

We report from the Blechexpo / Schweisstec 2021 sheet metal trade fair , which took place in Stuttgart , Germany , from 26-29 October 2021 .

Face to Face

18 Unfolding Innovation

Marco Cappello , CEO of folding specialist Thalmann Maschinenbau AG , highlights its innovation philosophy and latest solutions for the sheet metal market .

Industry Report

22 An Eye on HVAC

We examine trends and forecasts for global heating , ventilation and air conditioning / cooling ( HVAC ) markets .

Regional Report

26 Made in Poland

We highlight opportunities and challenges in Poland for sheet metal manufacturers .

Face to Face

29 Stamp of Approval

Diego Ariznavarreta , Director Automotive / Contract Segment – EMEA , Nidec Press and Automation unveils the Group ’ s most recent innovations and successes .

Event Preview

32 SteelFab in Focus

Don ’ t miss the 17th SteelFab from 10-13 January 2022 in Sharjah , UAE .

Face to Face

36 Smart Cutting Principles

Frank Vanin , CYLASER ’ s export area sales manager , sat down with ISMR to discuss the company ’ s philosophy and expansion in Europe as well as market trends and forecasts .

40 Finer and Faster

Dutch surface finishing innovator , Q-Fin , unveiled three new surface finishing machines , as well as networked software , at the Blechexpo trade show in Stuttgart recently .

44 Pressing for Action

Stamping specialist DEES outlines its strategic and technical priorities to ISMR , as well as its latest initiatives .

Focus on Waterjet

48 The Water Margin

We highlight a selection of new and innovative waterjet cutting technologies and products for sheet metal manufacturers .