In this issue

This month's issue of International Metalworking News for Asia is loaded with insights on some of the important trends and initiatives about automation and digitalising your manufacturing. One of the most noteworthy feature is our interview with A3 President Jeff Burnstein.
Jeff explained all there is to know about automation technologies and robots. Automation is already happening in some cases, especially in the manufacturing world, where human and machine have always worked side by side. However, many feel uneasy about an automated future because they’re viewing it in the context of today’s workplace. Find out how automation will help save and create jobs throughout the world in the Automation section.
Leading off the feature is Stephen Flynn, president of Optical Gaging Products. He says that South East Asia is an important source of supply for many components and subassemblies that go into OGP systems. The company experienced very little slow down in their business in South East Asia, in spite of the strong U.S. Dollar. He believes the markets have held up as well as they have because manufacturers are continuing to invest in quality and process improvement tools.
There is a lot more going on in this edition. Be sure to read "Creating the perfect digital twin" and see for yourself how digitalisation of previously manual processes such as tooling item selection and tool assembly creation can help to significantly increase efficiency and machining security.

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.