MetalMakina and Hydraulic & Pneumatic Magazines Strengthen Their Global Presence
MetalMakina magazine and Hydraulic & Pneumatic magazine, two of Turkey’s leading B2B publications in the fields of metalworking, machinery, automation, and fluid power technologies, are expanding their international reach with a series of exciting new initiatives.
The magazines have recently focused on major international trade fairs, including EMO Hannover 2025, Blechexpo/Schweisstec 2025, and BI-MU 2026, where they published special English editions and QR-coded digital flyers distributed through official trade press stands.
Both publications have strengthened their advertising and digital marketing teams to foster deeper cooperation with international companies looking to engage with Turkey’s fast-growing manufacturing market.
This expansion marks an exciting step forward for both titles and a positive sign for the wider B2B publishing industry.
As more publications extend their international presence, they not only enhance visibility of opinions, new products and current trends in their own markets but also help create stronger global connections.
Get Involved in DATE 2026 — Verona Awaits!
DATE 2026 will take place on 20th–22nd April 2026 in Verona, bringing together the electronic design automation, embedded system, and emerging computing technologies sectors.
DATE 2026 brings together researchers, engineers, and innovators from academia and industry to explore advances in hardware, software, AI, and system design.
The October deadlines for paper submissions have passed, but there are plenty of other ways to get involved in DATE 2026. Current and upcoming opportunities include:
- Propose Late-Breaking Results (deadline: 30th November) to showcase emerging work or novel ideas that push the boundaries of design automation.
- Take part in the Young People Programme, designed for students, PhD researchers, and early-career engineers to network with peers and industry experts. The career fair takes place on 15th January 2026 with submission and next steps to follow.
Learn more and get involved at: www.date-conference.com
Bodo’s Wide Bandgap Event Returns to Munich this December
Returning to the Hilton Munich on 2nd-3rd December, this annual gathering brings together industry leaders, innovators, and key decision-makers driving the global SiC and GaN markets.
The full program for this year’s WBG event is now available, and it promises two days packed with insights and opportunities.
- Day 1 kicks off with an engaging opening roundtable, setting the stage for dynamic discussions and fresh perspectives. The evening continues with an informal get-together, offering a relaxed atmosphere to reconnect with colleagues and meet new faces.
- Day 2 features the main conference and table-top exhibition, running across two parallel presentation tracks. Each talk will be 10 minutes of presentation followed by 5 minutes of Q&A.
The event will also have time for networking, with breaks built into the schedule. There will be plenty of opportunities to explore the latest products, services, and innovations shaping the industry.
It’s great to see Bodo’s Wide Bandgap event return; providing the industry with the opportunity to build relationships, showcase expertise, and position themselves at the forefront of wide bandgap innovation.
Visit www.bodoswbg.com for more information
Future Horizons: October Semiconductor Update
This October we’re pleased to share the Future Horizons Semiconductor Update. Check it out below for the latest industry insights:
Executive Summary
Annualised growth rates somewhat retreated in August, with Total Semiconductors growing 21.6 percent, down from last month’s 26.0 percent, but up from June’s 18.0 percent, 6.9 percentage points down from August 2024’s 28.5 percent cyclical peak.
Encouragingly, all three sectors still showed positive annualised growth, with Total ICs continuing their lead as the prime industry growth driver at a robust 24.5 percent, albeit down slightly from last month’s 29.3 percent number, with Opto up 3.5 percent and Discretes up 3.6 percent, vs. last month’s 8.0 percent and 6.9 percent respectively.
Whilst the overall semiconductor market still showed a strong double-digit growth, the overall trend is flat, at around the 20 percent plus/minus level, varying from August 2024’s 36.2 percent peak to January 2025’s 14.8 percent low.
These peaks do not last forever, nor do they turn up, and we continue to expect to see this trend turn down in the coming months, as per past cyclical patterns, with the only uncertainty being as to when this will happen.
Forecast Update
August saw the overall semiconductor market grow 21.6 percent vs. August 2024, driven by a 24.5 percent value growth in ICs. That in turn was the result of a 6.5 percent annualised growth in IC unit shipments and a whopping 16.9 percent increase in IC ASPs.
At the same time, Discretes grew 3.6 percent, their sixth consecutive month of positive annualised growth, firmly cementing the end of their two-year recession since their June 2022 collapse.
Whilst a recovery in Discretes does not mean the broader industry recession is over, we need a return to IC unit growth for that, it is a necessary pre-requisite and a huge step in the right direction.
Logic’s 38.6 percent annualised growth in August re-enforced its displacement of Memory, at just 17.6 percent growth, as the overall IC sector’s star growth performer.
It is still not clear what is driving Logic’s strong growth, which flies in the face of historical growth and competitive patterns, and it is more in synch with Memory than the other product segments. It is also ASP, not unit driven, which defies decades old semiconductor ethos and conventional economic wisdom.
Growth built on increasing ASPs is unsustainable and always collapses.
On a regional basis, annualised growth in Europe fell back to 2.5 percent, down from 5.6 percent in July and 5.9 percent in June, vs. the overall 21.6 percent market growth.
This was clearly not the best of news for Europe, with only Japan faring worse. In contrast, AsiaPac, the Americas and China saw strong double-digit annualised growth, at 53.5 percent, 15.7 percent and 15.1 percent respectively.
The AI data centre frenzy continued to dominate the chip market agenda in September, with TSMC as the main beneficiary. Its preliminary third quarter revenues surpassed all forecasts, including its own guidance, as AI-related chip sales drove advanced process demand.
With TSMC’s fortunes increasingly joined at the hip to the somewhat circular AI economy, we can expect more of the same all the while the AI market stays red hot but watch out for a painful contraction should (when?) the AI exuberance runs its course.
There are no other outlets of any meaningful size to replace the current AI-chip centric, advanced node process sales.
Only time will tell if the AI bubble concerns are real, or if the crash, if it comes, will be less or more severe. In the meanwhile, opportunity and greed will overcome any fears before the whole thing goes ka-boom.
One thing, at least to us, is clear. ChatGPT and its stablemates are never going to generate sufficient financial returns to justify the current trillion-dollar infrastructure investments, and there is still no obvious or affordable application-driven product that will trigger a billion plus annual unit sales, as with the PC and Smartphone era.
Technology enablers, like AI, do not generate revenue per se, but they eventually spawn the next generation of killer products that do. That day has yet to dawn.
Read The Full Report Here: https://www.futurehorizons.com/page/137/
STAR Media Services launches new industrial automation publication
STAR Media Services Ltd has unveiled Automation News, a new online platform dedicated to the global industrial automation sector.
Launched in October 2025, the site aims to provide professionals across manufacturing, engineering, robotics, and process industries with timely news, expert analysis, and in-depth features on the technologies shaping the future of automation.
With more than 25 years of B2B digital publishing experience, STAR Media Services brings a wealth of industry knowledge to this new venture. The platform is designed to be the destination for professionals seeking insights into robotics, Industry 4.0, IoT, control systems, and emerging automation technologies.
Lucy Barnard, appointed as editor, brings more than 20 years of editorial experience to lead editorial strategy, content development, and commissioning. Her expertise will ensure the publication delivers valuable insights to its readers.
It's fantastic to see new titles emerging as the industry continues to evolve. Fresh publications like Automation News play a vital role in sharing knowledge, driving innovation, and keeping professionals connected with the latest technological advancements.
You can check out the new website here - https://automationnews.com
Napier Passes 2025 PRCA CMS Accreditation
We are delighted to share that Napier has successfully passed the PR Consultants Association (PRCA) Communications Management Standard (CMS) accreditation health check for 2025.
It is with great excitement that we celebrate our 15th consecutive year of earning PRCA CMS accreditation. Our commitment to best practice was clearly reflected in the evidence we provided. PRCA CMS acknowledged that we are proactive in identifying areas that need attention and in sharing client feedback results with the relevant teams.
In addition to accreditation, we are equally thrilled to maintain our PRCA CMS Gold status, first awarded to Napier in 2021, which reflects our continued hard work, continuous improvement, and exceptional client service.
A huge thank you to our amazing clients and the entire Napier team for making this possible!
Napier is certified as one of the Best Workplaces in Advertising, Media & Marketing by Great Place to Work
Napier really is great place to work.
Alongside Napier being awarded globally recognised Great Place to Work Certified status, we have also been recognised as one of the 2025 UK’s Best Workplaces in Advertising, Media & Marketing by Great Place to Work!
Our place on this list is driven by the employee engagement survey, which measures how everyone across Napier feels about the culture we've developed collectively to make it a truly great workplace for everyone.
We believe that empowering our people is the key to empowering our clients, and that is reflected in the way we work, with an ongoing commitment to best practice and continuous improvement.
Thank you to all our colleagues, the heart of Napier’s culture!
You can find the full list of all the UK’s Best Workplaces in Advertising, Media & Marketing at www.greatplacetowork.co.uk
E&T magazine and the IET win at the Memcom awards
Running a publication is no small task — especially in the fast-moving world of electronics and engineering.
The industry is lucky to have so many great titles keeping the industry informed and inspired and it’s even better when their hard work gets recognised.
It’s brilliant to see E&T magazine and the IET recognised at the Memcom Excellence Awards for the second consecutive year.
The Memcom Awards celebrate innovation, creativity, and a publication’s impact in the professional membership organisation sector.
Congratulations to the whole team.