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Increasing complexity is changing the situation for many sheet metal workers. The production steps are becoming more complex. The demand to keep costs and delivery times low is increasing. Small series through to individual products in batch size 1 should be just as profitable as large series.
read more...Interview with Bystronic CEO Alex Waser
Flexible systems are crucial for modern production processes. Bystronic CEO Alex Waser explains where integrated automation and new software solutions for laser cutting and bending are leading.
read more...Chemical-resistant tribo-plastic
Igus has clip-on and wrap-around bearings in its range for lubrication-free mounting. They are used in sheet metal bushings due to their simple installation. Igus has developed the material Iglidur K230 to withstand high edge loads under extreme conditions.
read more...Sheet metal joining solutions. Miele relies on the round-point sheet metal joining process from Tox Pressotechnik to join stainless steel sheet metal drum bases and shells to form a drum for industrial washing machines.
read more...The machine manufacturer and laser specialist Trumpf is focusing on China despite the current trade policy discussions. The company employs a total of more than 1,300 people at two locations there and recently generated annual sales totaling 404 million euros.
read more...Complete system for dome embossing. Tox Pressotechnik presents an individual system solution for punching and dome embossing: Pliers for the combined and simultaneous punching and embossing of three domes each as a workstation ready for direct docking.
read more...Spherical embossing combines punching and embossing - ideally in a single process. In addition to the right tools, a corresponding press drive is required for this. Tox Pressotechnik offers the right system solutions for this.
read more...With the arrival of Dipl.-Ing. Dietmar Weik on March 1, 2018, Tox Pressotechnik is expanding its management team. The mechanical engineering graduate will head up the Sales, Service and Marketing departments in future.
read more...Digital transformation of sheet metal...
Lantek, a specialist in digital transformation for the metal industry, is cooperating with Balliu, a Belgian manufacturer of laser cutting systems for sheet metal and tubes.
read more...METAV 2018 - the 20th trade fair for metalworking technologies - opened its doors today. Until Saturday, 560 exhibitors from 24 countries will be showcasing their machines, solutions and services for industrial production.
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