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Welcome and Diary of Events

ISMR showcases a range of forthcoming international events .

06 General News

16 People Watch

Regional Report

46 Asian Market Overview

The International Monetary Fund expects the Asia-Pacific region to grow by 4.6 per cent in 2023 and 4.2 per cent in 2024 .

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Smart and Connected

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The Future in Focus

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An Eye on Innovation

18 Industry News

24 Research News

114 Product Reviews

ISMR reviews a selection of the latest new product innovations .

Automation and Robotics

26 Rise of the Robots

The recently released ‘ World Robotics 2023 Report ’ shows growth in all regions and major markets , with Asia forging ahead of Europe and the Americas .

Industry Report

30 Smart and Connected

We highlight growth patterns , technology innovations , trends and forecasts for global consumer electronics ’ markets .

Face to Face

34 The Future in Focus

Frank Bartels , CTO , EWM GmbH , and Alan Cauchi , MD , EWM UK , highlight the group ’ s future vision , growth targets and latest technology innovations to ISMR .

40 An Eye on Innovation

Marcella Montelatici , Managing Director for Sales and Services , TRUMPF Machine Tools , unveils technology innovations , opportunities and challenges in the year ahead to ISMR .

Focus on Laser Cutting

50 The Final Cut

A philosophy of continuous investment and innovation , with a focus on quality and service , are integral to the approach taken by Swiss manufacturer , Herren Frères & Cie .

54 The ‘ High Fives ’ of Fibre Laser

Eagle Lasers outlines the five main aspects to consider when evaluating fibre laser technology in 2023 .

Face to Face

58 Treading a Digital Path

Harald Scherleitner , Business Unit Head and Global Director Sales & Marketing , Fronius Perfect Welding , outlined the company ’ s strategic and technical direction , as well as the latest global welding trends , to ISMR .

Focus on Digitalisation

64 The Future of Connectivity

The umati initiative showcased live demonstrations of networked machine data flows and the seamless communication of manufacturing data at EMO Hannover 2023 .

Face to Face

68 A Smooth Handover

Retiring and new Timesavers ’ managing directors , Paul Hartendorp and Frans Huvers , outline their hopes , vision and views of the company , the future and global market trends to ISMR .

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The Final Cut

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Treading a Digital Path

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The ‘ High Fives ’ of Fibre Laser