DIARY of EVENTS
Manufacturing World 2024 ( Fukuoka )
11-13 December 2024
Fukuoka , Japan www . manufacturing-world . jp / kyushu / en-gb . html
SteelFab 2025
13-16 January 2025
Sharjah , UAE https :// steelfabme . com /
AI Business Automation Expo Osaka
15-17 January 2025
Osaka , Japan www . japan-it . jp / osaka / en-gb . html
Automotive Lightweight Technology Expo
22-24 January 2025
Tokyo , Japan www . automotiveworld . jp / hub / en-gb / about / automotive-lightweight-technology-expo . html
Southern Manufacturing & Electronics
4-6 February 2025
Farnborough , UK www . industrysouth . co . uk
TIMTOS
3-8 March 2025
Taipei , Taiwan www . timtos . com . tw
Global Industrie
11-14 March 2025
Lyon , France www . global-industrie . com / en / home
Fastener Fair Global
25-27 March 2025
Stuttgart , Germany www . fastenerfairglobal . com
Industrial Spring ( including STOM Tool )
25-28 March 2025
Kielce , Poland www . targikielce . pl / en / industrial-spring / stom-tool
CIMT 2025
21-26 April 2025
Beijing , China www . cimtshow . com
Hannover Messe
31 March - 4 April 2025
Hanover , Germany www . hannovermesse . de / en /
Made in Steel
6-8 May 2025
Milan , Italy www . madeinsteel . it / en
LAMIERA 2025
6-9 May 2025
Milan , Italy www . lamiera . net
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
MF-Tokyo 2025
16-19 July 2025
Tokyo , Japan www . mf-tokyo . jp / e /
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 /
EMO Hannover 2025
22-26 September 2025
Hanover , Germany https :// emo-hannover . de / en
Blechexpo 2025
21-24 October 2025
Stuttgart , Germany www . blechexpo-messe . de / en /
Sara Waddington
Editor International Sheet Metal Review sara @ in2publishing . co . uk
WELCOME
FROM THE EDITOR
ISMR
A wealth of product , technology and software launches characterised the 27th International Sheet Metal Working Technology Exhibition , EuroBLECH , in Hanover , Germany , from 22-25 October 2024 . Amidst ongoing global challenges , the sheet metal working industry showcased its dedication to progress and growth at the exhibition , which attracted 38,946 trade visitors from 114 countries and 1,317 exhibitors .
Visitors witnessed an explosion of new systems and technology launches at the show , as well as a variety of machine , technology and digital process demonstrations during the event . Read our full show report on page 22 . As well as interviewing manufacturers at the show , ISMR took a booth in Hall 14 and distributed its October issue at all the entrances .
In this issue of ISMR , we review the sheet metal industry in 2024 by interviewing a variety of global manufacturers at EuroBLECH on their views of this year as well as their plans , projects and market forecasts for 2025 . You can read their responses throughout this issue of ISMR as they navigate through challenges , successes and achievements to keep meeting customer expectations . On the way , they highlight new innovations ; areas of growth ; time-saving processes / technologies ; the latest market developments and various strategic pathways to success .
This issue of ISMR also places a special focus on waterjet cutting , punching and surface finishing . Global HVAC ( heating , ventilation and air conditioning ) markets for manufacturers are analysed on page 32 . Economic forecasts ; shifts ; trends and opportunities across Latin America and the Caribbean for manufacturers are presented in our regional report on page 64 . Don ’ t forget to read our research news section on page 18 for the latest news on global collaborative projects . Welding , laser cutting , inspection and monitoring also come under the spotlight 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 account and new Facebook account . Email me at sara @ in2publishing . co . uk with your thoughts .
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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