Change of name (www.industrial-production.de)
Schmolz + Bickenbach becomes Swiss Steel Group
The Schmolz + Bickenbach Group is now known as the Swiss Steel Group.
read more...Personnel (www.industrial-production.de)
Dr. Florian Geiger becomes CEO of Steeltec
Dr. Florian Geiger will become the new CEO of bright steel producer Steeltec on January 1, 2020. He succeeds Gerd Münch, who is leaving the company after 14 years.
read more...Materials (www.industrial-production.de)
Stainless steel for plastic molds
Deutsche Edelstahlwerke will be exhibiting together with Schmolz + Bickenbach at the Moulding Expo. In Hall 7, DEW will be exhibiting all-stainless materials for plastic molds, for example for plastic bottles, car seats or syringes.
read more...New location Buenos Aires (www.industrial-production.de)
Schmolz + Bickenbach expands sales to Argentina
Schmolz + Bickenbach is expanding its presence on the South American market with a new branch in Argentina.
read more...Straight pull closure from Fortner (www.industrial-production.de)
Steel for biathlon rifles: on the podium with Steeltec
The Biathlon World Cup started this week - and it's speed on the cross-country ski trail and at the shooting range that counts. The modern straight pull closure invented by Fortner is once again in use. Fortner has been using special bright steel from Steeltec for more than 30 years to ensure that the closure parts can withstand the enormous strain.
read more...Wire 2018 (www.industrial-production.de)
Steel development: More efficiency for case-hardened components
For Deutsche Edelstahlwerke (DEW), Wire 2018 is all about new technology standards: With DEW RC+T (Rapid Cooling + Tempering), the Schmolz + Bickenbach Group company is increasing efficiency and quality in the production of case-hardened components. The new process replaces time-consuming annealing processes and refines the microstructure.
read more...Wire 2018 (www.industrial-production.de)
Pioneering special steel solutions
At Wire 2018, Schmolz + Bickenbach will be presenting its wide range of special long steel and services for the most demanding requirements. Saving weight, increasing performance, ensuring a high level of safety and comfort - whether in drive, braking or assistance systems.
read more...Digitization (www.industrial-production.de)
SMS Group at the Wire & Tube
Digitalization and Industry 4.0 will also profoundly change the tube and wire industry in the coming years, the SMS Group is certain, and promises new impetus for the industry with its trade fair appearance at Wire & Tube 2018.
read more...IT system solution for steel construction (www.industrial-production.de)
Cross-production quality management system from MET/Con
Swiss Steel, a member of the Schmolz + Bickenbach Group, commissioned MET/Con, an SMS Group company, to deliver an IT system solution with a holistic approach incorporating a know-how-based set of expert rules. As part of a company-wide Industry 4.0 initiative, MET/Con's new PQA quality management system is to be used as a pilot at the Emmenbrücke site to further improve the level of quality across all processes.
read more...Efficient injection molding (www.polyformnext.de)
Pre-hardened steel for flawless injection molded parts
It is not only headlights and windscreens that need to be crystal clear and dimensionally accurate in order to reliably fulfill their function. Many other injection molded products require permanently flawless surfaces and low geometric tolerances.
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