International Metalworking News for Asia

Leading off the interview feature in October issue of International Metalworking News for Asia (IMNA) is Namson Technology and Engineering, a Vietnamese manufacturer of laser marking, cutting, and laser engraving machines. Vice Director Bryan Dang talks about the company’s products and the challenges they face competing against the well-established international brands. Peter Vickers of Hypertherm points out today’s industrial cutting solutions, which are now more significant with its speed and accuracy. He goes on saying that metalworking industry may hold even more compelling uses for this technology in the Asia Pacific region in the future. Vickers speaks of the areas he sees that needs more focus, and what he is bringing to Singapore headquarters that will ensure the required objectives are met. Highlighted at the Software & Control section is the changing landscape of the automotive manufacturing in Asia. The demand for vehicles is growing in the region with the biggest global potential. As a result, a digital enterprise that is open and collaborative can usher in a new automotive ecosystem. One which will include all aspects of the traditional products, services and the relationships between consumers, the vehicle and the enterprise, in both virtual and physical form. Notable in this issue is Anthony Evan’s report on the recent MTA Vietnam in Ho Chi Minh. Anthony writes, “As a way of getting a true understanding of a country’s potential industry growth, one is much better off looking at the buying habits of a country’s manufacturing sector, and their investment into new technologies, equipment, and machinery.” The large number of exhibitors and the large number of sales made at this year’s MTA Vietnam indicate that the Vietnamese manufacturing sector is indeed alive and well, and very optimistic about the coming years. This month we published a supplementary issue of IMNA Vietnam for our readers in the region. Vietnam is one of South East Asia’ hot spot regarding industry development. Most overseas companies are committed to servicing this growth by providing quality products, process solutions, and a superior after sales service. Finally, your comments or suggestions are welcomed. Feel free to offer any general comments you may have about material or articles on this magazine or offer a suggestion on how we can improve. We also welcome article contributions that you feel would be a good reference for other’s to read.