
Schuler opens additional service location in Mexico
Schuler is expanding its presence in North America with its third Mexican site in Querétaro.
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Schuler is expanding its presence in North America with its third Mexican site in Querétaro.

Proactive maintenance. For manufacturers, a world without planned downtimes would be the perfect utopia. Is the elimination of unplanned downtime a far-fetched dream, or is it closer than we think?
Clamping modules, such as those commonly used in machining production, cannot be used in additive manufacturing, as 3D printing has special requirements. With AMF zero-point clamping technology, the manufacturing process in 3D printing, including the subsequent follow-up processes, can be standardized to a high degree.

Image-based, fully automated inspection. To ensure that only cavity-free aluminum die-cast parts are delivered, Gruber & Kaja uses a multi-camera system developed by Autoforce Vision Systems to detect cavities.

With a turnover of 48 million euros, Gimatic achieved growth of around 20 percent in 2017; the turnover forecast for 2018 is around 53 million euros. The manufacturer of EOAT solutions and mechatronic components is and remains on course for success.
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Fachpack opens on September 25, and 1,500 exhibitors will present their latest innovations in packaging technology. Messe Nürnberg has organized the halls according to key themes and prepared an industry compass.
According to the VDMA, the robotics and automation industry in Germany achieved a record sales volume of 14.5 billion euros in 2017 - an increase of 13% compared to the previous year. Export sales to China in particular grew by around 60 percent.
The Schaeffler Group has inaugurated its new European Distribution Center (EDC) Mitte in Kitzingen. Products from Schaeffler's Industrial division for the European market are shipped from Kitzingen.
The market momentum in automation continues unabated. In 2017, the industry continued to grow at a double-digit percentage rate. There is no end to this growth in sight!