Machine Industries

‘Edition’ robots ease entry into automated arc welding KUKA "Edition" robots help new customers automate welding tasks efficiently in price-sensitive markets. These focused robots offer an ideal cost-benefit ratio within the current KUKA technology portfolio. Initially, the KR CYBERTECH nano ARC will initially be available in two "Edition" variants, with other KUKA robots to follow. No one would drive a Formula 1 vehicle on a highway, so why use a highly specialized process robot for very simple applications? The new KR CYBERTECH nano ARC HW Edition robot is made for simple arc welding. This hollow-wrist robot provides the ideal entry...

Lufthansa Technik remains on track for success: 1.5 bn euros in revenue in first quarter   - The company again increased its earnings compared to the previous year - Engine business picks up again significantly - Recruitment of new employees is also making progress Lufthansa Technik remains on course for success. Following last year's record result, the global market leader in aircraft maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) also got off to a good start in 2023. Despite strong headwinds such as high energy costs and ongoing supply chain challenges in the industry, the company suceeded in increasing earnings (adjusted EBIT)...

Safran and Lufthansa Technik sign a license agreement for the maintenance, repair and overhaul of the Airbus A320neo / LEAP-1A nacelles   Safran Nacelles and Lufthansa Technik have today signed a license agreement for the Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO) of Airbus A320neo's LEAP-1A nacelles. Over 2,500 nacelles produced by Safran Nacelles are currently in service on Airbus A320neo aircraft that are powered by CFM International's LEAP-1A engines*. Lufthansa Technik is becoming a member of Safran Nacelles' licensed MRO network. The company will be able to carry out warranty tasks, repairs and modifications guaranteed by Safran Nacelles, the OEM**. Thus,...

  Feintool and SITEC strengthen cooperation in Europe  After a successful cooperation start in Asia, both technology companies have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to intensify cooperation in the production of metallic bipolar plates for fuel cells and electrolysers in Europe.  The market for fuel cell and electrolyser applications in Europe is developing very dynamically and offers high potential. In order to produce metallic bipolar plates – the core of a fuel cell – economically and on an industrial scale, the forming and further process needs to meet highest requirements in terms of tightness, precision and repeatability. With the FEINforming...

  Once in a generation grade Mebane, 13th of March 2023 - A new generation turning grade has been launched by Dormer Pramet offering one of the highest levels of productivity and versatility in the market today.  The Pramet T9415 is the most advanced MT-CVD grade launched by Dormer Pramet in almost ten years. This fourth-generation grade covers a broad application range, replacing the previous T9310 and T9315. In addition, it also partly overlaps with grade T9325, giving T9415 one of the widest range of applications in steel turning. With a 30% thicker coating than the previous generation, the Pramet T9415...