In this issue

As we enter 2023, we want to bring you more stories that will inspire and help your manufacturing business. In this issue of International Metalworking News for Asia, we have a couple of interview articles lined-up.
James Taylor, General Manager APAC at OnRobot shared his insights on the growing adoption of robotics and automation in Singapore and Asia Pacific. Meanwhile, Marc Blaser, CEO of Blaser Swisslube, delves into the importance of choosing the best coolant and how they can help customers’ produce more parts each time. On the other hand, Sheren Omega, Head of Sustainability at PT Gunung Raja Paksi Tbk, disclosed how steel companies can incorporate sustainability into their business management. Last, we have Eileen Yap, General Manager of RS Singapore to explain how it can support businesses in South East Asia to simultaneously provide reliable solutions and services to become more energy efficient and successfully tackle unprecedented situation
Technical feature on Machine Tools highlights Grinding with galvanically bonded CBN tools. This feature discusses the advantages in correcting profile errors quickly in dressable grinding processes, as well as reconditioning the cutting performance of the grinding wheel.
The Lasers section presents Clean Technology Lasers: The new tool in surface pre-treatment for superior coating adhesion. This article shows how laser systems remove corrosion, grease, residue, and existing coatings from metal surfaces quickly, with less preparation and mess than traditional techniques.

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.