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The discharged material is transported to the respective saw via the driven feed roller conveyor. The stacker crane can transport single bars, but also several bars at the same time - a worldwide unique modification by Kasto for Weser Stahl. © Kasto

Complete material flow automated

16. November 2021 Hans Georg Schätzl

In order to meet the challenges of ever tougher international competition, the steel trading company Weser Stahl in Stuhr-Brinkum, Lower Saxony, consistently relies on automation. The heart of the internal […]

Small components are filled into baskets as bulk material at Isabellenhütte. The Mafac cleaning machines are loaded by specially trained personnel - here for demonstration the process developer Michael Dickel. © Mafac

Six systems for optimum start-up protection

15. November 2021 Hans Georg Schätzl

At Isabellenhütte in Dillenburg, six cleaning systems from Mafac are used for a highly complex cleaning process. “The cleaning machines that we run are not off the shelf. They are […]

A double vice offers process reliability - especially for single cuts or when sawing packages. © Behringer

Economical sawing in block

12. November 2021 Hans Georg Schätzl

Especially in the steel trade and industry, high demands are made on sawing machines: precise, powerful saw cuts, frequently changing material qualities and cross-sections, easy handling and maintenance as well […]

Straightening provides Deumu with decisive advantages for further processing, for example higher fitting and repeat accuracy during edging as well as significantly reduced distortion during welding © Kohler Maschinenbau GmbH

For flat and low-stress cuts

11. November 2021 Hans Georg Schätzl

Sheet metal blanks and welded assemblies made of various steel materials are a speciality of Deutsche Erz- und Metall-Union GmbH (Deumu) in Salzgitter. The finished parts must be as flat […]

Swivel bending with plus effect

10. November 2021 Hans Georg Schätzl

Many companies complain about the lack of skilled workers. RAS has prevented this by integrating the Bendex software into the Turbo2plus. The software automatically programs the bent parts, evaluates alternative […]

With the EdgeLine Bevel technology, a Trumpf standard machine for laser cutting produces bevelled cutting edges on the contours of the component. © Trumpf / Martin Stollberg

Automatic weld edge preparation

9. November 2021 Hans Georg Schätzl

“EdgeLine Bevel” from Trumpf automatically generates bevels in the components during laser cutting, thereby preparing them for the welding process. Trumpf product manager Patrick Schüle: “This technology is unique in […]

Solar receivers from Synhelion, the new partner of the SMS Group: supply of clean solar process heat beyond1,500 degrees Celsius for a wide range of applications © Synhelion

From the sun to fuel

8. November 2021 Hans Georg Schätzl

Today, the transport sector is responsible for the majority of global greenhouse gas emissions, accounting for around 25 per cent of the total. Just like other energy-intensive sectors, which include […]

The Megamat can be easily integrated into the Smart Factory. © Meba

Future value creation through digitalization

5. November 2021 Hans Georg Schätzl

The saw manufacturer Meba is pushing ahead with digitalization. This applies both to our own processes and to Meba products. In this way, customers benefit twice over. As a specialist […]

Pipe and tank welding 4.0 promises WeldingDroid. © WeldingDroid

Containers and pipes in the twinkling of an eye

5. November 2021 Hans Georg Schätzl

The Danish start-up WeldingDroid wants to make TIG and MIG welding of pipes and tanks fit for Industry 4.0. The keyword is automation: This allows welding tasks to be completed […]

Due to the high degree of in-house production, Meusburger achieves a high quality of the panels. © Meusburger

Success with prefabricated buildings

4. November 2021 Hans Georg Schätzl

When looking for high-quality plates for toolmaking, the customer will quickly find what he is looking for at Meusburger, despite an extensive selection. Thanks to a sophisticated user guide, he […]