The Künzelsau-based company invested €16m in building an additional area of around 8,700m 2 for the manufacture of a state-of-the-art generation of energy-efficient electric motors during the pandemic. A further €20m will be spent on machinery. Despite the rollercoaster of of uncertainties created by the pandemic, Ziehl-Abegg managed to post an increase in sales at the end of the year – followed by an order…

The prototype test results in Hamina, Finland, where WinWinD's 3 MW wind turbine factory is located, confirmed the excellent performance of the Brevini Wind 3 MW gearbox. The gearbox will operate in the new WinWinD 3 turbine, a three megawatt onshore turbine with a rotor diameter of up to 120 meters. With a weight of 35 tons, the Brevini Wind gearbox is 25 percent lighter than the gearbox used in the…

The Amer International Group, based in Shenzhen, China, has placed an order with SMS group (www.sms-group.com) for eleven CONTIROD ® copper wire rod plants (CONTIROD ® is a registered trademark of Aurubis Belgium). The new plants will produce 8 mm copper wire rod, to be used in the production of a range of different electrical conductors. The Chinese market needs these above all for the ambitious expansion…

Its German connection is strengthened by Frech Internationale Beteiligungen GmbH, a subsidiary of the globally esteemed Oskar Frech GmbH + Co. KG, known for their world-class hot and cold chamber die-casting machines. With its roots tracing back to 1989, SPESIMA GmbH has consistently paved the way for automation innovations. Their expertise spans mechatronic systems, VPN diagnostics, industrial engineering,…

The KUKA products and solutions will be used for the production of bodies-in-white and at other various locations over the next few years. Among other aspects, KUKA’s services and the long-standing collaboration were important factors in the decision to award the contract. “KUKA is very pleased to further accompany Ford Otosan on its journey towards electromobility in the coming years”, says Kagan Abidin,…

- New triple power fuel cell catalyst developed - Significant cost reduction with simultaneous increase in performance values The fuel cell is regarded as a serious alternative to the classic electric car with battery cells. However, the biggest problem is the comparatively high cost of the technology. A partnership between Volkswagen and the prestigious Stanford University in the US has now significantly…

On 1 December 2021, Marc Linbrunner took over a management position at GERLIEVA Sprühtechnik GmbH, based in Heitersheim. For his father and managing director Armin Linbrunner, the entry closes the circle from the founding of the company in 1976 to the present day and also into the future as an enduring family business. The aim of the succession plan is to secure the future of the special machine…

On-Site Optimization with Practical Results The path to more efficient production starts with one part: customers simply select a specific die-cast or forged component for optimization. A GERLIEVA team then visits the facility, analyzes the current setup, and works together with the customer to develop tailored improvements. Key Benefits at a Glance: Shorter cycle times Reduced spray media consumption…