International Metalworking News for Asia

Success nowadays depends on operational excellence and good organisation. Developing a business process that integrates customers, suppliers, and partners into cooperative product developments and manufacturing technologies is the key to success in this struggling economy. With the economic climate affecting most industries and companies on a global scale, many are seeking new ways to retain and improve their competitive edge. Tool maker Walter AG and machine manufacturer GILDEMEISTER (DMG) announce their long-term systematic partnership. The incorporation are giving users around the world access to exclusive tool packages when they buy a DMG machine - tool packages that are coordinated with the materials to be processed and the individual industry sector. Meanwhile, Mori Seiki Co. Ltd and Gildemeiester have begun joint sales/service in India. The combined company will take responsibility for sales and service activities, regardless of whether the product is from Mori Seiki or DMG. Manufacturers are focused on increasing the efficiency of their operations, and many are seeking new and innovative solutions to solve age-old issues of how to work leaner, faster, and smarter. Our products section highlights productive cutting solutions, design software and lubrication systems that provide an unrivalled range of benefits to end users. Lastly, International Metalworking News for Asia April edition introduces feature articles that explore the implications of technology advancements in the metalworking industry. Many small- to medium-sized manufacturing companies in Asia still think that technologies, such as highspeed machining centres, CNC program processes and CAD/ CAM systems are beyond their means. I hope our industry sections will spur readers to think beyond their daily duties and envision a good future for their manufacturing companies.