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Blechexpo Cover

and Contents List

48

Introduction and

Visitor Logistics

52

Hall 1 Snapshots

58

Hall 3 Snapshots

60 Hall 4 Snapshots

61

Hall 5 Snapshots

64

Hall 6 Snapshots

66

Hall 7 Snapshots

68 Hall 8 Snapshots

70

Hall 10 Snapshots

36 .

A Digital Pathway

92 .

A Flexible Focus

32 .

Welding Warriors

80 .

An Eye on Efficiency

100 .

Invest for Success

Regulars

03 Welcome and Diary of Events

ISMR showcases a range of forthcoming international events .

06 General News

14 People Watch

16 Industry News

22 Research News

104 Product Reviews

ISMR reviews a selection of the latest new product innovations .

Focus on Manufacturing

24 Staying Ahead

We highlight a selection of global trends , challenges and opportunities to help manufacturers stay ahead .

Industry Report

28 Feel the Heat

High energy prices are no longer just an issue for energy-intensive industries only . The impact is being felt across manufacturers of all sectors and sizes .

Face to Face

32 Welding Warriors

Alexander Veidt , CFO , CLOOS Group , outlines the company ’ s strategic priorities and latest innovations with ISMR , as well as trends in global welding markets .

36 A Digital Pathway

Produtech ’ s CEO , Fabrizio Mologni , highlights the company ’ s latest technology / R & D developments , recent investments and digitalisation philosophy to ISMR .

Automation and Robotics

42 Partners in Progress

Will Healey explains how collaborative automation is affecting the future of welding .

44 The Path to Automation

EWM lays out the basic requirements for automating welding processes and using cobots on the shop floor .

Regional Report

72 Made in the USA

We highlight the manufacturing outlook as well as industrial , monetary and fiscal policy in the United States .

Focus on Innovation

76 Innovation in Focus

To further the concept of futureoriented manufacturing , AMADA is using its new Global Innovation Centre in Japan to introduce new technologies , software and machine tools to its customers .

Focus on Stamping

80 An Eye on Efficiency

Compact equipment OEM , Bobcat Company , recently opened a new highly automated tandem press line at its Gwinner facility in North Dakota , USA .

84 Pressing for Action

A selection of the latest stamping technologies , processes and press models come under the spotlight in this article .

Face to Face

92 A Flexible Focus

Gregory Wilfred , CEO of YSM International , outlines how the company has embraced a modular philosophy , inline production and new technologies to simplify manufacturing processes .

Focus on Digitalisation

96 An Eye on the Future

We uncover some of TRUMPF ’ s latest major project initiatives on issues such as sheet-metal sustainability , digitalisation and automation .

Focus on Tooling

100 Invest for Success

Over the last two years , Paragon Toolmaking in the UK has invested significantly in its workforce and machinery , winning acclaim for its dedication to training and apprenticeship schemes .