SEPTEMBER 2025
CONTENTS
28.
A Strong Bond
22.
Automate to Accumulate
38.
The Path to Success
03 Welcome and Diary of Events
ISMR showcases a range of forthcoming international events.
06 General News 12 People Watch 14 Industry News 18 Research News
104 Product Reviews
ISMR reviews a selection of the latest new product innovations.
Automation and Robotics
22 Automate to Accumulate
We highlight investments, trends and new technology developments in global industrial robotics markets.
Face to Face
28 A Strong Bond
Stephan Pittner, CEO, CLOOS Group, outlines the Group’ s strategic growth objectives, as well as the latest global technology and market trends for welders.
Regional Report
34 Embracing Resilience
We present the manufacturing and industrial outlook, as well as metal forming activity and general economic analysis, in the United States and North America.
Focus on Tooling
38 The Path to Success
If you are investing in a new press tool for your manufacturing process, here are some key questions that you should ask your toolmaker( as well as one question that should be avoided.....).
Focus on AI
42 Staying Sharp
Sarah Engel, Head of AI at TRUMPF, unveils why TRUMPF is relying on artificial intelligence( AI), how AI will change the way that employees work and the limits of AI.
Industry Report
46 The Power Mix
Global energy investment is set to increase in 2025 to a record US $ 3.3 trillion, despite headwinds from elevated geopolitical tensions and economic uncertainty.
Trends in global power generation markets range from slowing global oil demand growth and the rising deployment of electric cars to the rapidly expanding role of electricity.
Focus on Bending
76 Future-Proofing Production
Smart bending systems have significantly boosted productivity and flexibility for UK subcontractor, Unifabs Ltd, enabling it to process higher volumes, handle greater product variety and meet tighter lead times.
Focus on Sustainability
82 Making an Impact
Matthew Ekholm outlines the EU’ s ESPR Working Plan and its immediate impact upon the steel sector. Steel manufacturers who delay action not only risk non-compliance but also the loss of their competitive edge.
Face to Face
84 A Holistic View
Gregory Wilfred, CEO of YSM International, outlines the company’ s philosophy, strategy and key priorities to ISMR, in response to global sheetmetal market drivers.
76.
Future-Proofing Production
42.
Staying Sharp
84.
A Holistic View
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