In this issue

When the virus pushed South East Asia’s manufacturing chain into pandemonium, enterprises in all sizes struggle to support production capabilities. Bringing production back is a persisting matter, but this pandemic could serve to make it a priority.
International Metalworking News for Asia’s June issue features technical boosters in the form of articles poised to enter into an innovation phase that will help develop new approaches to combat the disruptions in manufacturing and business caused by coronavirus.
Marketplace has taken on an unprecedented level of significance nowadays due to the coronavirus outbreak that rocked the world. The Company Profile section features ORDERFOX.com, a leading Marketplace for over 19,000 buyers and CNC manufacturers, ofering fast, simple and cost-effectivesolution to ward offthe consequences of the coronavirus and other crises.
Manufacturers have always used technology not only to further enhance the production process, but to also use it as a bridge to be closer to the customers. Viewpoints highlights an interview with Mr. Chong Chee Ter, Managing Director of TRUMPF Asia Pacific as he shares how the company is acting to protect their employees and customers, and prepare for the world beyond coronavirus.
To help customers remain productive while working from home, Software & Control underlines Hexagon’s Manufacturing Intelligence division and its range of free offlinlicensing and remote access options designed to enable efficienhome working for manufacturing professionals facing new productivity challenges during the COVID-19 outbreak.
Manufacturing facilities in South East Asia must diversify to have consistency and maintain a robust supply chain. Our region is not vulnerable to natural disasters, and we have the capability to change things around when needed.

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.