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SEPTEMBER 2021

CONTENTS

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35 Blechexpo Cover and Contents List
36 Introduction and Visitor Logistics
40 Hall 1 Snapshots
51 Hall 7 Snapshots
44 Hall 3 Snapshots
52 Hall 8 Snapshots
46 Hall 5 Snapshots
53 Hall 9 Snapshots
48 Hall 6 Snapshots
54 Hall 10 Snapshots
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A Net-Zero Vision
Regulars
03 Welcome and Diary of Events ISMR showcases a range of forthcoming international events .
06 General News
56 Accent on Innovation As Timesavers celebrates its 25th anniversary , its managing director and sales and marketing director discuss the company ’ s latest new initiatives and technology developments .
10 People Watch
14 Industry News
78 Product Reviews ISMR reviews a selection of the latest new product innovations .
Focus on Stamping
61 Making an Impact Schuler outlines how impact extrusion can be used to efficiently manufacture prismatic battery cell cases and lids for electric vehicles .
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Making an Impact
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Levelling Up
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Ethical Manufacturing
Face to Face
18 21st Century Welding Stephan Pittner , CLOOS technical managing director , and Sieghard Thomas , its CEO , discuss the welding and robot specialist ’ s strategic direction , new digital projects and latest innovations with ISMR .
Industry Report
22 A Net-Zero Vision We highlight the march to net-zero , COVID-19 impacts , challenges and opportunities in global power generation markets
Regional Report
26 Made in the USA We outline a selection of economic forecasts , trends and challenges for U . S . manufacturers .
Face to Face
30 Say it with Coil ISMR caught up with Produtech ’ s CEO , Fabrizio Mologni , to discuss its latest innovations , new products and response to the COVID-19 crisis .
64 Breaking the Mould We spotlight a selection of new stamping processes , concepts and press models .
Focus on Sustainability
70 Ethical Manufacturing Aligning your production , staff development and customer outreach within a framework of ethical manufacturing can lead to improved quality , higher productivity and increased revenues .
Focus on Surface Finishing
72 Levelling Up Sheet metal component quality is key at Silberhorn Blechtechnik GmbH in Germany , with its focus on laser-cut , bent and processed parts .
Focus on Laser Cutting
76 Clear-Cut Objectives Irish subcontractor , Global Steel , is recruiting new staff , extending its facilities and purchasing new fibre laser cutting and bending equipment as part of its five-year plan to grow the business .
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