TPT November 2011

E DITORIAL I NDEX .................. 2 I NDUSTRY N EWS ................... 6 T ECHNOLOGY U PDATE ........ 42 G LOBAL M ARKETPLACE ...... 74 中文综合 .......................... 94 A DVERTISERS I NDEX ......... 104 T HE N OVEMBER I SSUE Welcome to the latest issue of Tube & Pipe Technology magazine, which this month features an in-depth look at the latest developments in tube bending and manipulation as well as software that is used in the tube and pipe industry. We also have a fascinating article about the operation of a tube welding plant from the perspective of SMS Meer and Arvedi Tubi Acciaio as well as a special look at acoustic microscopic tube inspection, which can help to identify leaks and cracks where there seemingly were none. Very interesting stuff and sincere thanks to the writer Tom Adams who went to a lot of effort and undertook tireless research to bring us this cutting edge article. Next up is our January 2012 issue – which will have a special first look at Düsseldorf as well as finishing and end finishing so please be sure to send me any news or updates as soon as you can. And it is also time to start thinking about the March Düsseldorf issue – final deadline for editorial is 9 January so there is no time to waste. Rory McBride – Editor

Editor • Rory McBride Features editor (USA) • Dorothy Fabian

• Christian Bradley

Editorial assistant

• Lisa Benjamin

Production

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• Liz Hughes

Advertising

• Andrea McIntosh

co-ordinators

• Liz Hughes

Subscriptions

• Richard Babbedge

Accounts manager

• Caroline Sullens

Publisher

• John C Hogg

Founder

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