TPT November 2023

The November Issue Welcome to the latest issue of

November 2023 Vol 36 No 6

Tube & Pipe Technology magazine. This issue we have a technical article from Tobias Masur at transfluid Maschinenbau looking at fully automatic tube production when space is at a premium (page 60). Our case study in the Tube Products INTERNATIONAL section looks at the vital area of underwater pipe infrastructure inspection and is written by the highly qualified Joshua de Monbrun, commercial diving supervisor and technical authority at Mistras Group Inc (page 56). This issue it was good to read the welcome news of people returning in record numbers to trade events such as FABTECH and EMO. It seems nothing can replace face- to-face contact when it comes to striking deals and building relationships. It is also good to see a number of new events further connecting the world such as Tube Middle East Africa, organised by Messe Düsseldorf for the first time in association with the existing Metal & Steel Egypt event. These events are particularly useful for launching new and innovative products, notably by the likes of Mazak and Combilift as you can read elsewhere. In fact Combilift was kind enough to invite me to Ireland to see its new AI tube and pipe sideloader in action recently as part of its anniversary celebrations. You can read more on page 6. The editorial deadline for the forthcoming January 2024 issue of TPT is 8 December. If you would like to submit an article, or have any questions, you can contact me at: rory@intras.co.uk I hope you enjoy the magazine. Rory McBride – Editor in chief

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On the cover . . . ENRX is a new brand with decades of experience in induction heating, wireless inductive charging and contactless power supply. It speeds up the journey to a sustainable world through smart energy transfer within manufacturing and mobility. Need to speed up your journey? They are ready when you are. ENRX is a global green tech company and offers inductive heating, charging and power transfer with low or no carbon footprint – technologies that provide

The international magazine for the tube & pipe industries

NOVEMBER 2023

VOL 36 NO 6

US$33

ISSN 0953-2366

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Speeding up tube and pipe production

The Weldac is not like any other welder. Unrivalled energy efficiency and un matched performance make it a standout choice. It has automatic load matching for hassle-free operation. Short-circuit-proof, safe and reliable operation means more uptime, which again translates to more output. And, for further peace of mind: The advanced inverter technology is covered by a 5-year warranty.

Choose from a wide power range, from 50 kW to 2200 kW, with a single-cabinet option up to 1100 kW. Visit enrx.com to learn more.

THE RIGHT ENERGY CAN TAKE YOU ANYWHERE | ENRX.COM

value in manufacturing and mobility applications worldwide. ENRX develops stand-alone equipment and integrated systems within induction heating, wireless inductive charging and contactless power supply. ENRX is owned and backed by Arendals Fossekompani, a long term investment company that focuses on energy and technology related businesses for a greener economy. ENRX comprises the global industrial induction heating expert EFD Induction and the patent-dense wireless inductive charging and contactless power supply innovator IPT Technology.

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