In this issue

In today’s industrial manufacturing organisations, technology plays a vital role in the processing of end products. Companies are investing heavily in streamlining their business system capabilities in order to survive and remain competitive. Nevertheless, not all companies are fully embracing newer technologies as they become available. Problems remain with the development of technological solutions into usable and effecive information systems that solve the business needs of manufacturing companies. All organisations want the best use of their investments. However, many variables can affect the success of the technology adoption and therefore ofset the end results of organisational streamlining.
Here are some of the topics we have in this month’s issue of International Metalworking News for Asia.
In metal forming, anyone who’s had problems with lubrication, surface finish,or other friction-related issues understands that friction testers are a key piece of equipment. Unless they accurately test, they won’t know if they have a sporadic or recurring problem, which can lead to costly, out-of-spec products, until corrected. As a solution, portable, handheld friction testers have been developed that enable fast, lab quality, non-destructive testing by essentially anyone without specialised training. Find out more in this month’s Forming 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.