International Metalworking News for Asia

In today’s industrial manufacturing organisations, technology plays a vital role in the processing of end products. Companies are investing heavily in streamlining their business system capabilities in order to survive and remain competitive.

Nevertheless, not all companies are fully embracing newer technologies as they become available. Problems remain with the development of technological solutions into usable and effective
information systems that solve the business needs of manufacturing companies. All organisations
want the best use of their investments. However, many variables can affect the success of the technology adoption and therefore offset the end results of organizational streamlining.

Here are some of the topics we have in this month’s issue of International Metalworking News for Asia.

In metal forming, anyone who’s had problems with lubrication, surface finish, or other friction-related issues understands that friction testers are a key piece of equipment. Unless they accurately test, they won’t know if they have a sporadic or recurring problem, which can lead to costly, out-of-spec products, until corrected. As a solution, portable, handheld friction testers have been developed that enable fast, lab quality, non-destructive testing by essentially anyone without specialised training. Find out more in this month’s Forming section.

Artificial intelligence (AI) has been on everybody’s lips since the triumphant launch of the ChatGPT chatbot. AI is also making great strides in industrial production technology. Machine learning can increase the efficiency of manufacturing. But just how does it work? Smart Factory features an article on “Turning factories into smart factories with AI.”

Metrology section explains how to better detect manufacturing defects that can arise at any time in the manufacturing process, even if the mould, dye, or jig is engineered according to the CAD model. Some phenomena can interfere with the tooling, causing problems and imperfections on the parts.

Finally, taking proper consideration of affecting factors can help companies handle the new technology adoption efficiently with the lowest cost possible. Here at International Metalworking News for Asia, we help tell your stories, new product developments and other projects and plans. We’ve got the audience you want to reach in South East Asia, Taiwan and China. We’ve got numerous channels: digital (website, webinars, virtual conferences, E-magazines, email campaigns, including newsletters and customised mailings), print magazines, content marketing, conferences, innovation awards and custom events.

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