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Dfine at Performance Days Munich: Shaping the Future with the Factory of Tomorrow As we gear up for Performance Days Munich on March 20-21, Dfine is not just bringing innovations in fabric; we’re unveiling the future of sustainable production with our “Factory of Tomorrow.” This concept isn’t just about producing the highest quality of performance fabrics; it’s about redefining how we think about and manage sustainability in manufacturing. Imagine a facility that digitally tracks the footprint of every resource utilized to create a kilogram of fabric. That's the Factory of Tomorrow — a model of transparency, efficiency, and sustainability. Our approach centers on the belief that enabling sustainability starts with precise tracking — because what gets measured, gets managed. By meticulously monitoring the footprint of every resource used in our production process, we're not just committed to minimizing environmental impact, we're making informed decisions that uphold our quality standards while fostering sustainable practices. Join us at Performance Days Munich to discover how dfine is blending innovation with sustainability to set new standards in the textile industry. Booth: J08 Schedule a Meeting: christoph.brinks@feinjersey.at #dfineFabrics #PerformanceDaysMunich #FactoryOfTomorrow #SustainableManufacturing #TextileInnovation

A rather mind boggling day out with the Rittal ANZ contingent today so see two amazing productions factories. Unfortunately no photos from inside the factory (for obvious reasons!) but here are a few of my key takeaways: 1. One factory will consume 400. Tonnes in 24 hours of mild raw steel as its primary material. 2. Six bags of powder coat will be consumed in 24hours, each weighing 400kg. 3. One factory contains 6 seperate production lines to deal with standard and non-standard orders with the same level of quality applied. 4. In 24 hours one factory will produce 2,500 finished enclosure. That’s per day!! 5. Almost every available task has been automated or machine assisted in some way. I have never seen so many robots in one place, truly amazing. Tomorrows plans will see us getting to the really exciting stuff such as the Rittal innovation factory, where we will get to see the future technologies and ideas being tested before they are released to market. And then we are off the Hanover Messe where we will meet the wider Rittal team and have an opportunity to scope the fair for new technology, suppliers and partnerships to bring back and harness within SHAPE .

There’s an age-old adage: It’s the little things that count. Oerlikon Balzers has masterfully embraced this philosophy at EMO Hannover 2023. What is their answer to achieving peak performance for your cutting tools? Precision coatings that have been meticulously crafted for optimal results. Oerlikon Balzers stands at the pinnacle of surface treatment innovations, and their latest offerings at EMO Hannover 2023 prove that. What is the result of integrating their specialist coatings? Enhanced machining performance and a substantial surge in profitability. To dive deep into this transformative approach, Hiya Chakrabarti, Associate Editor of Machine Maker, got an exclusive chance to converse with Salvador E., the Product Manager of Oerlikon Balzers. Insights, innovations, and inspirations - Salvador Edo shed light on it all. Here is the captivating journey of how subtle enhancements can usher in dramatic impacts in cutting tools. 🔗 For news stories and more cutting-edge updates, follow Machine Maker: https://lnkd.in/gYdKrigS #EMOHannover2023 #OerlikonBalzersMagic #PrecisionWithImpact #MachineMaker Pravin Shirse Nilesh Gholkar Hari Shanker Michael Reich

🌟 Celebrating Winterthur's Pioneering Spirit in Technology 🚀 As we turn the pages of the latest industry magazine maschinenbau, it’s impossible not to feel a deep sense of pride for Winterthur. Featured prominently on the same spread are two of our city’s technological powerhouses: Kistler and coatmaster. Both are not just leaders but pioneers in their fields, shaping the future of global industries from the heart of our town. Kistler Group, a name synonymous with cutting-edge pressure sensor technology, continues to set global standards, helping countless industries enhance precision and efficiency. On the adjacent page, coatmaster AG stands out with its revolutionary non-contact thickness measurement systems. Trusted for its reliability and innovation, coatmaster is redefining process control in the coating industry. These companies are not just businesses; they are beacons of innovation, illuminating the path for countless industries and exemplifying the ingenuity that thrives in Winterthur. Each stride they take in advancing their technologies underscores our city’s role as a cradle of industrial innovation. As we celebrate these achievements, let’s remember the impact of such innovation on our community and beyond. Winterthur is not just a spot on the map; it's a hub where technology and tradition merge to create something truly extraordinary. #Innovation #Technology #Winterthur #IndustryLeaders #Kistler #coatmaster #EngineeringExcellence

What would we do without Henkel? This is not a funny but very serious question as Henkel products literally bond many industries, especially the automotive one. Learn more about this titan's transformation along the new requirements and regulations during our CAR Symposium next week, June 6th in Bochum! #car #henkel #carsymposium https://lnkd.in/ec_XXtb2

Superfinishing technology is playing an increasingly important role in many industries This is because superior surfaces reduce friction, which in turn reduces energy consumption and emissions. In addition, excellent #surfaces simply ensure that moving components function perfectly for many years. One area of application is the #bearingindustry. In the past, the precision machining experts in Nürtingen have mainly focused on #rollingelements. But that has now changed: At the beginning of 2023, Nagel acquired the Italian #grindingmachinemanufacturer O.ERRE.PI. srl. The company, based in Buriasco near Turin, supplies machines for #grinding and #finishing rolling bearing rings. Rolling elements and bearing rings - this closes the circle for Nagel. Since the 1960s, O.ERRE.PI has been in close contact with the best-known bearing manufacturers, so the machines from Piedmont are well known in the industry. Now the Italian company is presenting itself for the first time as a new member of the family at EMO - on the Nagel stand. Included in the luggage: a surface grinding machine for bearing rings. "With the integration of O.ERRE.PI into the Nagel Group, we are a #fullrangesupplier for the bearing industry." The merger also opens up new opportunities for O.ERRE.PI. Since the merger, existing and new international customers will be supported even more intensively by the Nagel Group's worldwide network of subsidiaries and agencies, which will take over the service and procurement of the machines. "The first projects on the American market have already started." Nagel at the EMO 2023: Nagel Maschinen- und Werkzeugfabrik GmbH, Nürtingen / Germany, will be presenting solutions for #honing, #superfinishing and #grinding at EMO 2023. Highlight topics include an expanded portfolio for customers from the bearing industry, the machining of #sphericalsurfaces and winning a major design prize. Another new addition to the range is a system for #robotassistedcuttingedge preparation. #nagelmaschinenbau #nagelnuertingen EMO Hannover #EMO2023 #weltleitmesse #maschinenbau #superfinishing

The Future of Driving

The world of packaging is constantly evolving and changing and the market requirements vary constantly and quickly, which is why an innovative R&D department is one of the keys to our success. Introducing Ricciarelli team, today we talk to Alberto Mangani, R&D department director. At Ricciarelli, research and development have always been areas of prime focus. The actively listening to our customers' feedback, their needs and requests, combined with our desire to develop ever better machines and processes, drives us to constantly study new solutions that could provide concrete improvements in terms of flexibility, efficiency and sustainability. The R&D team works day by day on the development of new systems to make simpler and faster the packaging areas for the companies, taking advantage of the best that the most advanced technology can provide in the automation sector. Mr. Mangani says: "Our innovations allow us to make versatile machines with fast format changes, saving time and reducing errors even at the end of the line where, in recent years, we have seen a remarkable multiplicity of casepacking solutions. Then, we have worked to enable companies to replace plastic film, in the primary packaging, with sustainable materials such as paper and we have thinked up intelligent handling systems and advanced sealing technologies that save energy reducing emissions; this is a concrete contribution to sustainability". Ricciarelli's eyes are always turned towards the future: innovation is part of our DNA and together we shape the future of packaging. #ricciarelli #ricciarellipackagingmachines #packaging #pasta #food #topreserveandtovalorize #workshop #machines #wearericciarelli #ricercaesviluppo #reserachanddevelopment

Organic growth at its finest x

In late 2023, the trade publication KUNSTSTOFF MAGAZIN announced its renowned “Product of the Year 2024” award. The magazine’s readers were invited to select products in five categories from a short list. Three innovations from Freudenberg Sealing Technologies were among the choices. In early March, we received the exciting news that we had taken second place in the “Materials and Materials Development” category for our #busbars. In Reichelsheim, we are especially proud because they represent a quantum leap in technology. We have actually  achieved the small miracle with these products: We can securely seal them despite their rectangular shape. To put it simply, conductor rails made of copper or aluminum are built into every electric vehicle. These busbars guarantee the flow of current within the battery. Until now, however, their rectangular design made it hard to seal them reliably. Our second-place in the competition highlights an innovation that is impressive and sought-after in equal measure. Furthermore, we can manufacture it in large volumes. I am very proud of our team, which has worked hard to earn this honor. Parisa Burger, Business Development Manager, and Jean-Marie Braeunig, Vice President Technology, Special Sealing Division, were in Munich to accept the prize on behalf of Freudenberg Sealing Technologies and the entire project team. I sincerely thank my team for this tremendous success.   Incidentally, Freudenberg Sealing Technologies was on Kunststoff Magazin’s short list for its #ETU-free compound for the cross-linking of chloroprene rubber. The list also included the material #Quantix ULTRA, a new class of high-temperature-resistant thermoplastic for electric mobility. The triple nomination illustrates the diversity and intensity of our work in the e-mobility field at Freudenberg Sealing Technologies. #technology #emobility #futuremobility #Quantixultra #innovatingtogether #discoverfreudenberg