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Welcome and Diary of Events

Face to Face

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Feeding the Flow

ISMR showcases a range of forthcoming international events .

06 General News

10 People Watch

12 Industry News Read our Blechexpo / Schweisstec event report on page 15 .

18 Research News

86 Product Reviews

ISMR reviews a selection of the latest new product innovations .

Face to Face

20 Feeding the Flow

At this November ’ s Blechexpo / Schweisstec trade show in Germany , LVD Group launched a new panel bending range as well as new laser cutting technology and software .

36 A Digital Future

SafanDarley ’ s CEO , Gert Dekker , launched the new H-iBrake hydraulic press brake , as well as several new robotic and software innovations , at Blechexpo / Schweisstec in Stuttgart this November .

Regional Report

40 An Eye on MENA

We highlight new market analysis and economic projections for the Middle East and North African ( MENA ) region .

Event Preview

43 Industry Meets Innovation

We preview the Southern Manufacturing & Electronics exhibition in Farnborough , UK , from 6-8 February 2024 .

Face to Face

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Punch , Cut and Bend

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Highs and Lows

24 Punch , Cut and Bend

Pivatic ’ s CEO , Jan Tapanainen , outlines the company ’ s latest projects , strategic initiatives and new investments to ISMR at Blechexpo / Schweisstec .

Industry Report

28 Highs and Lows

We analyse global HVAC ( heating , ventilation and air conditioning ) markets and technology trends for sheet metal manufacturers .

Focus on Punching

32 Packing a Punch

Swiss subcontractor , HMH Hungerbühler GmbH , awarded a development order to Boschert for a punching machine that could process super-sized XXL sheets .

46 21st Century Tooling

ISMR met Wilson Tool ’ s CEO , Paul Johnson , and its Global Vice President of Sales , Ron Palick , at Blechexpo 2023 to discuss the company ’ s latest innovations and market views .

50 Stamp of Approval

Werner Borth , CSO , Nidec SYS GmBH , spoke to ISMR about the company ’ s new investment plans and latest initiatives .

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A Digital Future

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Packing a Punch

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21st Century Tooling