Is it possible to innovate without
boundaries? October cover story welcomes the age of ubiquitous innovation. Siemens
President and CEO Tony Hemmelgarn explained the transformative business value of the digital enterprise that can
only be realised by dissolving the boundaries between people, processes and
applications. The company is integrating software applications into new solutions that reflect and
support customers’ pursuit of more ubiquitous innovation.
The
recently concluded International Metalworking Philippines 2018 received an
overwhelming responses from the international exhibitors. More than 85% of
exhibitors are foreign companies, and 24% of these exhibitors are exhibiting in
the Philippines for the very first time.
Also in
this issue, automation systems for tube processing have repeatedly been a
subject in many discussions. At present it is fair to expect that the
mechanical engineering sector will have to consolidate after a period of strong
demand. The trend towards adopting automation techniques will continue and more
strongly so.
Metal
Cutting section explores machining concepts for today’s future mobility. In
view of the expected dynamic development of e-mobility, the automotive-related
machine tool industry is confronted by challenges in terms of machine concepts
and production processes, which need to be solved using innovative approaches.
This
month’s show preview section highlights two tradeshows: TMTS in Taichung,
Taiwan and METALEX in Bangkok, Thailand. Exhibitors of these two shows are
ready to present their latest technologies and products to optimise
manufacturing processes, and to meet the changing demands and conditions of
factories.
Elsewhere in this issue talks of
manufacturers no longer taking a rear-view mirror approach to machining. It’s
time for user-friendly solutions that provide insight
on hundreds of parameters for truly efficient machining.
Finally, let’s end on a quote from Mark Weiser, Chief Scientist at Xerox, Father of Ubiquitous Computing: “The
most profound technologies are those that disappear. They weave themselves into
the fabric of everyday life until they are indistinguishable from it.”
