International Metalworking News for Asia

Welcome to the latest issue of internationaMetalworking News for Asia,where webring you the latest news, trends,andinsights from the metalworking industryin Asia and beyond,in this issue. wehave a special report on the future otmanufacturing in 2024. where we presentvrews from industry experts on how digital transformation, sustainability, supply chainresilience,and human-Al collaboration willshape the manufacturing sector in the post-pandemic world. We alsohave an exclusive interview with Ben Newey, Vice President, Salesand Marketing (API) of Hyster-Yale Group, a global manufacturer of lifttrucks and material handling equipment He talks about the company'sbranding strategy in APAC and how it differentiates itself from thecompetition.

in addition. we have a feature article on how Siemens softwaresolutions can help automotive and transportation companies toaccelerate their elecrification journey and achieve their sustainabilitygoals. We have an interview with Nand Kochhar, VP Automotive and Transportation Industries. and Puneet Sinha Sr. Director, BatteryIndustry, at Siemens Digital industries Software. They share theilinsights on how Siemens software solutions are enabling automotive companies to design, develop, and deliver innovative products andservices that meet the evolving needs and expectations of customersand regulators.

We also have a selection of technical articles that showcase someof the cutting-edge technologies and solutions that are being usedin the metalworking industry. We have an article by David MankeChief Technology Officer and Managing Director of ystral gmbh maschinenbau + orocesstechnik. on how a new mixing conceptcan drastically reduce process times in the production of lithium-ion electrode slurries We have an article by LZH on how they areresearching laser processes for formable hybrid components that canreduce material costs and increase performance. We also have anarticle by STUDER on how they are providing contract manufacturerswith tried-and-tested grinding technology that can ensure precision andprocess reliability.

We hope you enjoy reading this issue and find it useful and informative. As aways, we welcome your feedback and suggestions for futuretopics. Please feel free to contact us. Thank you for your continued support and interest in International Metalworking News for Asia.