
Strategic acquisition (www.industrial-production.de)
United Grinding Group and GF become United Machining Solutions
The announced strategic acquisition has been completed. With the acquisition of the GF Machining Solutions Division of Georg Fischer AG, the United Grinding Group has expanded its portfolio to 15 brands. The new group will operate under the name United Machining Solutions and, with total sales of over $1.5 billion, will become one of the largest machine tool manufacturers in the world.

Automated parts production (www.industrial-production.de)
Automation in XXL format
Fischer GmbH, a tool manufacturer from Geringswalde in Saxony, has recognized the advantages of the Mikron HPM 1850U milling machining center from GF Machining Solutions: The company even produces the base plates for its largest tools automatically.

Machining centers (www.industrial-production.de)
Swiss precision with IO-Link
Using IO-Link, a machine manufacturer enables all the components of a new machining center to communicate with each other and with the outside world. The consequences include easier operation and maintenance as well as lower costs.

Industry 4.0 (www.industrial-production.de)
Digital solutions for production
Under the motto "Connected to your needs" chosen for EMO Hannover 2019, GF Machining Solutions will present digital solutions that enable customers to track the performance of their machines and workshops, automate processes and connect their machines to ERP and MES systems.

Aircraft engine components (www.industrial-production.de)
GF Machining Solutions wins major orders from the aviation sector
GF Machining Solutions, a division of GF, has won several major orders from the aerospace sector in North America.
Joint development (www.industrial-production.de)
GF agrees strategic partnership with 3D Systems
GF Machining Solutions, a division of GF, has agreed a strategic cooperation with 3D Systems, a specialist in additive manufacturing.

Milling technology (www.industrial-production.de)
Continuous processing of complex shapes
According to the manufacturer, the Mikron Mill P 500 U from GF Machining enables continuous machining of complex shapes and hard materials. Thanks to its temperature stability, reliable precision is ensured even with long machining times.