International Metalworking News for Asia

In this June 2025 edition of International Metalworking News for Asia, we spotlight how innovation, digitalisation, and sustainability are reshaping the future of metalworking across Asia and beyond. From breakthrough automation to strategic leadership, this issue captures the momentum driving industrial transformation.

We begin with a compelling Enterprise Close-up on Blaser Swisslube, where Weeming Soon shares how their “Liquid Tool” strategy is redefining coolant’s role in enhancing productivity and sustainability across Southeast Asia’s manufacturing landscape.

This issue also highlights industry best practices in smart production. The low-emission brake disk case study reveals how data-driven manufacturing is contributing to cleaner air and elevated quality standards in the automotive sector. In our Lasers & Welding feature, we explore how robotic laser cleaning workcells are revolutionising rust removal and surface prep—boosting productivity while lowering cost and risk.

In our exclusive Executive Interview, KUKA and Dassault Systèmes showcase their collaborative vision for sustainable and intelligent manufacturing, while Sandvik Coromant’s Manny Valenza outlines the “Manufacturing Wellness” philosophy as a pathway to operational excellence.

We also take a closer look at the current state of shop floor digitalisation, where many manufacturers are still transitioning from fragmented solutions to fully integrated systems. In Metrology, we cover the RMP24-micro—the world’s smallest wireless probe—designed to deliver ultra-precise measurements in spaceconstrained machining environments.

Rounding out this issue, we provide insights on Thailand’s smart factory transformation, along with the latest market movements and regional developments, including ZEISS’s new quality excellence center in Vietnam, CLOOS India’s new headquarters, and updates from Geely and the growing metal forging sector.

As always, we aim to keep you informed and inspired by the technologies and strategies shaping the region’s industrial future.