OCTOBER 2024
CONTENTS
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A Connected Future
05
Welcome and Diary of Events
ISMR showcases a range of forthcoming international events .
08 General News
This includes the latest updates on EuroBLECH 2024 .
16 People Watch
18 Industry News
28 Research News
122 Product Reviews
ISMR reviews a selection of the latest new product and technology innovations . These include laser and plasma cutting ; rolling ; stamping ; welding ; bending and software advances .
Focus on CAD / CAM
42 Streamlining Processes
Locker manufacturer , Locit , has significantly boosted its production efficiency after investing in digital design technology and hiring a new chief designer . Adopting 3D design technology has dramatically improved production efficiency and reduced material waste .
Face to Face
46 Productivity in Focus
Vaski Group Oy ’ s owner and managing director , Michael Mansour , outlines his expectations for the recent acquisition of Pivatic Oy and his views on global markets , new technologies and industry trends for manufacturers .
38 .
Smart Innovations
42 .
Streamlining Processes
Face to Face
32 A Connected Future
Dr-Ing . Stephan Mayer , Chief Executive Officer Machine Tools , TRUMPF , shared his views of the global business climate , industry trends , new technology launches and areas of growth and opportunity with ISMR .
Industry Report
38 Smart Innovations
Trends , drivers , innovations and market forecasts for global consumer electronics markets come under the spotlight in this article .
Robotics and Automation
52 Record for Industrial Robotics
New ‘ World Robotics ’ statistics , from the International Federation of Robotics , record an all-time high of four million industrial robots in production globally . The 2023 annual installation figure is the second highest in history , it confirmed .
Face to Face
58 Meeting Market Challenges
ISMR sat down with Voortman ’ s Head of Commerce , Rutger Voortman , to discover how Voortman ’ s philosophy , investments and scope of operations have evolved to fit changing market and customer requirements .
Regional Report
66 Outlook on Germany
We highlight economic forecasts and machine tool outlooks for Germany .
46 .
Productivity in Focus
52 .
Record for Industrial Robotics
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