Smart manufacturing market to witness massive growth by 2025

The global smart manufacturing platform market is expected to reach US$16.29 billion by 2026 growing at a CAGR of 20.3% during the forecast period, reports HTF Market Intelligence. 

Malaysia exceeds market expectations with 4.0% IPI

The Department of Statistics announced that the industrial production index (IPI) for May 2019—a measure of factory output in the manufacturing, mining and electricity generating sectors—rose 4.0% from a year earlier. 

Samsung SDS, CMC ink investment contract in Vietnam

Samsung SDS and Vietnam's Top IT and Telecommunication company - CMC Corp. officially signed a strategic investment cooperation contract with CMC. 

Impressive figures capped off MTA Vietnam 2019

The premier precision engineering, machine tools and metalworking exhibition – MTA Vietnam made its return and continued to showcase a strong line-up of advanced products together with many enjoyable alongside activities. 

Additive manufacturing, a driver of thoughtful change

Markus Lindemann, Head of Laser Technology Asia Pacific, TRUMPF Pte Ltd shares his proficiency in additive manufacturing and encourages customers to have an open mind set.  

Laser welding in sheet metal processing

Sheets are cut, punched and shaped. But then it’s important to carry out the connections quickly, easily and cleanly. Here, laser welding is the logical continuation of the process chain.  

Engineering creativity using model-based generative engineering tools

The development of safe and efficient electrical designs has become a critical task as the automotive industry moves towards large scale system developments such as electrified powertrains and autonomous driving. 

Advances in tinning line using tension multi roll leveler

Electrolytic tinplate (ETP) is one of high-end products by cold rolling and deep processing, a new type of high-value-added corrosion resistant material. 

Philippine construction - Key trends and opportunities

The total construction project pipeline in the Philippines including all mega projects with a value above US$25 million - stands at PHP19.1 trillion (US$361.6 billion). 

3D measurement responds to steel making challenges

FARO 3D Laser Scanner optimises erosion inspection of high-temperature materials for steel industries. Mr. QUAH Beng Chieh, Head of Marketing (Asia Pacific), FARO Technologies shared how the company’s 3D scanners can overcome the challenges in steel making inspections.  

Hoffmann: Full steam ahead

Members of the Executive Board, Martin Reichenecker, Chief Sales and Marketing Officer and Borries Schüler, Strategic Product Management (CPO) Borries talked about Hoffmann’s long history, what’s happening now in the company and plans for future.

Precision is brought to the table

Mr Ludwig explains the concept behind Integrated Granite + Motion platform, which is significantly more flexible and scalable than conventional positioning tables, and his market strategy.