48.

Rise of the Robots

36.

Smart Factory Solutions

66.

Continuous Coil Coating

05 Welcome and Diary of Events

ISMR showcases a range of forthcoming international events.

08 General News This includes the latest updates on EuroBLECH 2026.

20 People Watch

22 Industry News

32 Research News

92 Product Reviews

ISMR reviews a selection of the latest new product innovations.

Face to Face

36 Smart Factory Solutions

Dr.-Ing. Stephan Mayer, CEO at TRUMPF Machine Tools, shares his view of the global business climate for sheet metal manufacturers as well as industry trends and challenges. TRUMPF’ s latest technology launches for EuroBLECH 2026 in Hanover also come under the spotlight.

Industry Report

42 Ready and Connected

We highlight the latest analysis on global consumer electronics markets for manufacturers including trends, forecasts and supply chains.

Focus on Materials

62 Transformation, Innovation and Progress

Thanks to groundbreaking production approaches, stainless steel can now be created with a fraction of the carbon cost. Dr. Oliver Green, VP of Sustainable Solutions and Technical Customer Service at Outokumpu, outlines how low-emission stainless steel is unlocking a more sustainable future.

Focus on Coil Processing

66 Continuous Coil Coating

Coated coil can be slit for narrow widths, cut to required lengths, bent, profiled or deep drawn without damaging the organic coating. Coil coatings offer corrosion resistance, energy efficiency, environmental benefits and low maintenance requirements.

Smart Factory

70 An Intelligent Approach

It is human intelligence that powers the smart factory. Todd Deaville at Magna reminds us that true progress lies in creating environments where humans and intelligent systems complement each other.

Face to Face

Focus on Robotics

48 Rise of the Robots

We present global market forecasts, key trends, advanced technologies and new requirements for industrial robotics.

72 From Start to Finish

Alberto Stagni, CEO of EMC Srl, sat down with ISMR to outline his views on global markets, industry trends and challenges, and new technologies.

Focus on Folders

72.

From Start to Finish

Face to Face

54 Navigating New Challenges

Gregory Wilfred, CEO of YSM International, highlights trends, drivers, opportunities and challenges in global sheet metal markets as well as YSM’ s strategic and technical focus.

Regional Report

58 Made in Germany

We outline a selection of economic and manufacturing trends and forecasts for Germany.

76 Folding in Focus

We unveil a selection of the latest new global CNC folding innovations, technologies and software in the market.

Focus on Storage

88 Feeding the Flow

German sheet metal processor, KWM Weisshar, commissioned a retrofit of its KASTO UNIGRIP buffer storage system which works alongside a UNILINE storage system.