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Industry 4.0

New laser-optical thickness measuring system for wide strips

13. January 2022 Hans Georg Schätzl

The new laser-optical thickness measuring system “alpha.ti 5.0” from nokra makes it possible for the first time to precisely measure the thickness of cold-rolled strips up to 2,000 mm wide […]

Machine builder and process optimizer Heinrich Georg GmbH, headquartered in Kreuztal, Germany, is already successfully using robots from the new Shelftype series in its production lines for stacking large sheet metal components for transformer core production. © Heinrich Georg GmbH

The long arm from above

12. January 2022 Hans Georg Schätzl

With the Motoman GP-Shelftype series, Yaskawa underpins its claim to offer a full range of robot models for every application. The range now includes five robot models with extended downward […]

Receivers, also called satellites, use the radio waves of the tags to locate the position with an accuracy of 10 to 30 cm. © Trumpf

Find instead of search

11. January 2022 Hans Georg Schätzl

Telekom and Trumpf have been cooperating for several weeks in the field of positioning systems for the networked industry. The solution is based on 5G Campus Edge environment and Omlox […]

The swivel bending machine RAS Flexi2bend is available in the model sizes for 3200 mm x 3 mm and for 4060 mm x 2.5 mm. © RAS

One for almost all

10. January 2022 Hans Georg Schätzl

According to RAS, the Flexi2bend swivel bending system can be used to produce almost any swivel bent parts. It is thus a prime example of flexibility. The Flexi2bend bends complex […]

The advertising is somewhat irritating: Perdur can be used to build commercial vehicle bodies that are particularly thin-skinned and light. (Editor's note: Please do not pronounce the name in French!) © Thyssenkrupp Steel

Wear resistant strip

23. December 2021 Hans Georg Schätzl

At Blechexpo, thyssenkrupp Steel (TKS) presented its new Perdur product brand for wear-resistant strip. As a further member of the strip sheet family, the “perdur” product family is named after […]

Removal of the metal plate from the drawer plate rack and placing on the storage rack © Eurotech

Handling à la carte

22. December 2021 Hans Georg Schätzl

Many companies in the sheet metal processing industry are slowly reaching their limits when it comes to handling sheets safely and in a space-saving manner. Eurotech, the specialist for vacuum, […]

Philipp Wälde, Managing Director BLESS YOU. pharmacies, District Administrator Edgar Wolff, Lord Mayor Alex Maier, Thomas Reiher, Head of Group Human Resources Management. © Schuler

Vaccination base opened at Schuler

21. December 2021 Hans Georg Schätzl

Recommended for imitation: At Schuler’s headquarters in Göppingen, 1000 people a day have been able to get vaccinated against Corona since December 3. The press manufacturer has provided the “Bless […]

June 22nd and 23 rd 2022, Dortmund: Solids & Recycling Technology + Pumps & Valves © Easyfairs

Postponement

20. December 2021 Hans Georg Schätzl

Sometimes you just go too fast. Then you’re lucky if there’s no fender bender. One week ago we announced the trade fair trio Solids, Recycling-Technik and Pumps & Valves, three […]

Chief Financial Officer Thomas Kamphausen extends contract at Schuler ahead of schedule. © Schuler

Schuler ties CFO Kamphausen to the company for the long term

20. December 2021 Hans Georg Schätzl

Thomas Kamphausen will remain Chief Financial Officer of the Schuler Group in Göppingen in the coming years. The press manufacturer’s supervisory board has extended his contract prematurely by five years […]

Before - after: With real examples of improved sheet metal part designs, Optimate made the advantages of its digital component optimization tangible at the Blechexpo. © Optimate

Fully automatic optimization of components

17. December 2021 Hans Georg Schätzl

The first trade fair is a kind of trial by fire for many start-ups. Does the product reach the target group? Is his innovative approach evident? Does the pricing fit? […]