SEPTEMBER 2026
CONTENTS
EuroBLECH 2026 Preview
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EuroBLECH Show Preview and Contents |
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EuroBLECH Introduction |
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EuroBLECH Visitor Guide |
28th International Sheet Metal Working Technology Exhibition |
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Hall 11 Snapshots |
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Hall 12 Snapshots |
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Hall 14 Snapshots |
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Hall 15 Snapshots |
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Hall 16 Snapshots |
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Power, Price and Policy
03 Welcome and Diary of Events
ISMR showcases a range of forthcoming international events.
06 General News 11 People Watch 12 Industry News 18 Research News 70 Product Reviews
ISMR reviews a selection of the latest new product innovations.
Focus on Stamping
30 Power and Precision
We highlight global market trends, drivers and technology innovations for stamping manufacturers. As industries demand greater flexibility, precision and accountability from their equipment suppliers, the power press sector is set to undergo further transformation.
Focus on Germany
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Punch, Cut and Bend
Industry Report
20 Power, Price and Policy
We outline market trends, forecasts and drivers in global power generation markets. The impacts of energy price volatility continue to be felt today with manufacturers once again facing rising costs amid the current energy crisis.
60 Forming on the Fast Track
Fraunhofer IWU has succeeded in significantly reducing production times in high-pressure sheet metal forming( HPSF) through intelligent process integration( achieving up to 60 cycles per minute). It has also combined hydraulic forming and flow pressing, making it easier to manufacture hybrid metal-plastic composite components.
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Raw Material Resilience
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Keeping Pace with Production
Flexible Manufacturing Systems
24 Punch, Cut and Bend
Removable partition and pod designer, Cerenn Industrie, has increased its panel production by 180 panels per shift and reduced its energy consumption, cycle times and scrap rates with a new Flexible Manufacturing System( FMS) line.
Focus on Tooling
28 Raw Material Resilience
There has been a major price surge in the tool market, with carbide tools becoming considerably more expensive. The Plansee Group outlines how sheet metal and machining manufacturers can respond to this in a sustainable way.
Regional Report
64 Italy in Focus
We highlight the economic outlook for Italy as well as 2026 forecasts for machine tools, robots and automation systems. Opportunities and challenges for manufacturers come under the spotlight.
Focus on Inspection
68 Keeping Pace with Production
Austrian sheet metal manufacturer, Panhuber, has made significant time savings on its flat part scanning with a new Planar optical inspection system. Increasingly, manufacturers see inspection as a way of improving productivity by providing faster feedback, reducing rework and helping production flow.
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