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In this issue of International Metalworking, we are presenting exclusive interviews of South East Asia’s (SEA) metalworking industry bigwigs, sharing important technologies for this ever-changing world of industrial manufacturing.
Global mobility transition is in full swing. In SEA, electric vehicle (EV) and battery industry appears poised for growth. The EV market is expected to reach US$2,665.3 million by 2027, registering a CAGR of 32.73%, according to Mordor Intelligence. More companies, mostly automotive suppliers, are looking for new manufacturing solutions, and laser is at the centre of it. Markus Lindemann, Regional Director, Laser Division of TRUMPF Pte Ltd highlighted their E-mobility solutions made with laser welding.
Manufacturers nowadays are progressively looking to automation in order to propel operational efficiencand overcome skill shortages on the shopfloo. To control manufacturing processes on the shopfloor, the need for new process control methods, such as gauging systems are increasing. In the Focus section of this issue, Steve Bell, General Manager of Renishaw ASEAN, explained how the Equator 300 and 500 flexiblegauge system can help customers in the automation environment.
Uncertainties have been compounding in the recent past, with developing signs of weakness in economic growth and other high-frequency parameters. To provide manufacturing decision-makers in South East Asia with improved insight into global economic conditions in 2023, we asked thought-leaders in the metalworking industry how their technology can give the industry a positive outlook for the future. Find out more in the Outlook 2023 section.

International Metalworking News for Asia Magazine Description:

International Metalworking News for Asia is published 6x a year in English with highlights in Chinese. The magazine facilitates technology transfer by providing readers in South East Asia's metalworking industry with the latest information on metal cutting and metal forming processes, and the latest technology in machinery and use of materials. It also offers practical solutions to improve productivity, reduce cost, and turn innovations into real competitive advantages as well as the latest market information, trade show reviews and videos, and people and company profiles, written by industry experts and correspondents across the region. Also included are exclusive content and articles from Ringier's family of metalworking industry magazines covering Greater China and other parts of the world, such as International Metalworking News for China, International Mold & Die Making News for China, Modern Machine Tools, American Machinist, and International Metalworking News – Middle East & Africa. The interactive content allows readers to make direct and immediate contact with advertisers/suppliers and featured companies in the editorial by clicking on the web site and email addresses in each issue, access online content in Ringier’s metalworking website (metalworking.industrysourcing.com), and avail of video content through iTunes and Google Play.