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• International Fastener Show 2023

  Posted in Fairs and exhibitions, Fastener distribution, Fastener suppliers, Fasteners manufacturers, Hardware on Jul 19, 2023

  International Fastener Show 2023, supported by China Fastener will be held from July 1-31, 2023. It is expected that more than 300 exhibitors, 100,000 international buyers will participate in the show.

  Making full use of 19-year experience in B2B platform operation and 13-year experience in Fastener Expo Shanghai, China Fastener devotes all efforts to link the needs of upstream and downstream enterprises at home and abroad.

  Suppliers and buyers

  

  Most of them are from Haiyan, a well-known high-quality fastener production area in China. Their products are sold well in major fastener markets around the world such as Europe, America, Asia-Pacific.

  At the same time, the Show will also invite purchasers from all over the world to participate. Well-known companies such as Würth, Böllhoff and Leja Europe have found suitable suppliers through International Fastener Show.

  1 on 1 Purchase Meeting

  

  The 1 one 1 Purchase Meeting connects international buyers with Chinese Fastener suppliers without being limited by venues. The professional customer service team will coordinate the meeting to help buyers find qualified suppliers efficiently.

  As of December 31st, 2022, more than 2611 Meetings have been completed in the history of International Fastener Show. More than 60 Haiyan companies have reached a purchase intention of $10 million with 2493 buyers from 55 countries.

  Online events

  It helps fastener companies to link domestic and foreign upstream and downstream enterprises’ needs through various forms such as “cloud exhibitions”, “cloud interactions”, “cloud negotiations”, “cloud factory visits”, “cloud forums”, etc., to establish new channels for Chinese enterprises to expand overseas markets and create more accurate , more convenient and higher-quality online procurement platforms for foreign purchasers.

  This is an online event that you definitely cannot miss! If you are interested in the 2023 online exhibition, you can contact us at +86-16605830755 or visit our website at www.fastenershow.com.

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  Author: International Fastener Show

• VisionLab 3D Fastener Gauging System from General Inspection

  Posted in Fasteners manufacturers, Hardware, Industry 4.0, Innovation on Jun 22, 2023

  One of the largest automotive bolt manufacturers in India recently added a VisionLab 3D Fastener Gauging System from General Inspection, LLC to streamline their first part inspection process.

  VisionLab uses General Inspection's patented 3D gauging technology to provide complete part dimensional layouts in less than 5 seconds. The machine can perform 360⁰ dimensional inspection with detailed data reporting, plus options to provide 360⁰ visual defect detection, end view inspection, and measure recess depth and recess concentricity.

  

  The bolt manufacturer’s goal was to reduce inspection time, improve quality, and cut down on calibration costs by replacing multiple manual gauges, such as micrometers, calipers, and optical comparators, which are inherently subject to human error. Visionlab completes first-piece inspections in a fraction of the time allowing employees to concentrate on production tasks instead of manually measuring parts.

  

  Production has significantly increased; errors have been eliminated and the company is able to measure much more frequently. All dimensions: including lengths, diameters, radii, angles, and GD&T features are measured and displayed with a pass/fail indication. Custom data reports are created and saved as CSV or Excel files, but in this case the customer is utilizing the “MySequel” built in server to connect directly to their SPC program. This saves time and money plus drastically improves quality by accurately measuring parts within two microns. Part feature tolerances are assigned with the appropriate part number and stored in memory for quick recall.

  The VisionLab system is a versatile, accurate and fast inspection machine capable of handling a wide range of applications. To find out what it can do for your company, please email us at info@generalinspection.com to set up a free web demonstration.

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  Author: General Inspection

• General Inspection exhibited their newest single piece inspection machine at Fastener Fair USA in Nashville, TN.

  Posted in Fasteners manufacturers, Hardware, Industry 4.0, Innovation on May 25, 2023

  VisionLab is so versatile it can be used for first piece inspection, SPC sampling, final audits or it can be used for 100% inspection using pick and place automation. VisionLab measures all profile characteristics, it is the only true 3-Dimensional gauging system that provides complete part measurements in less than 7 seconds.

  

  The system can measure all profile features including pertinent GD&T characteristics, as well as all thread features using patented optics and software algorithms that use virtual system-22 thread wireframes. An integrated thread database provides point and click programming. Optional slewing optics automatically tilt for an enhanced view into the radius of the threads to measure root radii and pitch diameter.

  Additional options include end-view inspection, surface control and upper tooling with a bit kit. End View is used for measurement and defect detection on both ends of parts. Measurements for features such as: recesses, inner/outer diameters, through holes and counterbores. Defect detection includes cracks, dents, scratches, and plating variations. Optional surface control is used to detect surface defects, such as bad plating, thread patch presence and quality, as well as measure knurling width, gap, and height. Finally, upper tooling and a bit kit are available for uneven parts or parts with a recess drive. VisionLab provides comprehensive data reports and graphs with data collection that can be exported to 3rd party SPC packages.

  With Windows based software VisionLab is easy to program. Templates are saved by part number and then recalled for instant inspection. VisionLab is the ideal solution for measuring and inspecting turned components and is intended to be in the lab or on the shop floor so that it can be fully utilized replacing manual inspection. Three models are available; VisionLab-75, VisionLab-150 and VisionLab-X. The VisionLab-75 can handle parts up to 75mm length and up to 35mm diameter. The VisionLab-150 can handle parts up to 150mm length and 50mm diameter. For larger sizes the VisionLab-X can be custom designed to fit most applications. If you were unable to attend Fastener Fair USA, General Inspection offers live online demonstrations, to schedule a VisionLab demonstration email info@geninsp.com or call 248-625-0529.

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  Author: General Inspection

• BUMAX continues to deliver fasteners that are out of this world

  Posted in Aerospace fasteners, Fasteners manufacturers, Industry 4.0, Innovation on May 15, 2023

  [Åshammar, Sweden, May 12, 2023.] Specialist fastener manufacturer BUMAX has been selected to provide crucial fasteners to be used on the International Space Station (ISS). BUMAX 88 fasteners will be used to secure a new payload going to the ISS to measure the speed of sound.

  BUMAX premium fasteners include some of the strongest in the world and are being used in a variety of extremely demanding and cutting-edge scientific applications, such as at the scientific research institute CERN in Switzerland and for the world’s largest optical telescope in northern Chile.

  The space sector continues to benefit from the BUMAX fastener range with various applications. BUMAX extra strong and fatigue resistant model 88 has been selected to securely fasten the housing of a new payload on the ISS called Granular Sound.

  The customer is OHB System AG, a subsidiary of the European space and technology group OHB SE, under contract of the European Space Agency (ESA). OHB SE is a European multinational technology corporation. Headquartered in Bremen, Germany, the corporation consists of the three business divisions: Space Systems, Aerospace and Digital. At present, OHB is the third largest corporation in Europe's space sector.

  

  ”To avoid glass balls flying around the ISS”

  Granular Sound is an experiment in space to measure the speed of sound through a cube filled with glass balls (a so-called package) in microgravity at different package pressures. The experiment uses thousands of glass balls to simulate granular media like sand or concrete.

  “The housing of this package will be securely fastened by BUMAX 88 fasteners to avoid the balls from flying around the ISS,” said Lukas Pfeiffer, Project Manager & Systems Engineer at OHB System AG. “The microgravity experiment will provide valuable data for various terrestrial and space applications – from more effective concrete processing to 3D printing in space or on the moon.”

  The enhanced properties of BUMAX 88 fasteners are achieved through a combination of unique BUMAX manufacturing processes and the highest quality European steel.

  Monitoring air quality for astronauts

  Since January 2022, BUMAX 88 screws have also been used for the ANITA-2 trace gas monitoring system to ensure good air quality for the ISS astronauts. The system has been simultaneously measuring more than 40 gases every six minutes on the ISS. The system was developed by OHB System AG. BUMAX 88 screws were used for the ANITA-2 payload to securely seal a safety containment and fasten crucial optical components.

  “Being trusted with supplying fasteners for projects such as CERN and ISS, which are essential to the evolution of mankind, is of course a source of immense pride and a testament to the quality of our products and BUMAX as a whole,” said Lars Holm, Managing Director, BUMAX. “Being chosen again and again for the most demanding applications means that all our existing and new customers can rest assured that they are getting the best of the best.

  The International Space Station was launched in 1998 to gain more knowledge about space. It is crewed by up to seven people. The ISS orbits the Earth at an altitude of 400 kilometers and a speed of 28,000 km/h, which means it orbits the Earth every 90 minutes.

  Copyright-free images of the ISS for publication here. NASA should be acknowledged as the source of the material.

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  About BUMAX

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  For additional information please contact:

  Nimeka de Silva

  Head of Marketing, BUMAX AB

  Tel: +44 (0) 7904 980037 | +44 (0) 1527 593780 Email: nimeka.desilva@bumax.se

• INDUSTY DAYS and AUTOMOTIVE HUNGARY trade exhibitions hosted simultaneously at the HUNGEXPO Budapest Congress and Exhibition Center (Hungary, Europe)! Don't miss this unique event!

  Posted in Fairs and exhibitions, Fastener distribution, Fasteners manufacturers on Apr 14, 2023

  The INDUSTRY DAYS International Industrial Trade Exhibition and the AUTOMOTIVE HUNGARY International Trade Exhibition for Automotive Industry Suppliers will take place on 16-19 May 2023 at the HUNGEXPO Budapest Congress and Exhibition Center.

  Hungary's largest business gathering showcasing all the sectors of the industry serves as a professional forum for the owners of small and mid-size enterprises as well as those of major corporations, where they can find out more about the developmental tendencies and the latest achievements of the various sectors and the trends that define the industry in question. The exhibitors, suppliers and professional visitors attending the event, including procurement officials, engineers and developers can benefit from the synergies between industries to maintain and reinforce their position in the manufacturing or supply chains or possibly enter the market as new operators.

  Manufacturers, distributors and service providers present their products and offers, which can be surveyed by visitors at the same time and place while requesting detailed information or possibly inspecting products in use, allowing them to make informed decisions on the latest procurements, make new investments, establish new business relationships or reinforce existing partnerships.

  As of our publication deadline, nearly 350 exhibitors from 15 countries have registered for our assortment of exhibitions. They will be presenting their novelties, energy and cost-efficient solutions and Grand Prix-winning products at Pavilions A, D and E of the Exhibition Center. The continuously updated list of participants is available through the exhibition websites.

  The organisers will be hosting a number of attractions and events in cooperation with their professional partners:

  • Chamber of Engineers conference and professional advance training (BPMK)
  • Welding technology advance training, practical demonstrations (MHtE, MAHEG)
  • Top-quality trade presentations and workshops
  • Labour safety conference and fashion show (U4)
  • Plastic industry conference (MMSZ)
  • Packaging conference (CSAOSZ)
  • Portfolio-MAGE Vehicle Industry 2023 conference
  • Battery and hydrogen power-related lectures, demonstrations
  • Techtogether Automotive Hungary engineer competition (autopro.hu)
  • Universities’ Street

  More information:

  More information on the exhibition and the Facebook and LinkedIn posts of exhibitors registered for the exhibition:

  www.iparnapjai.hu/en

  www.automotivexpo.hu/en

  https://www.facebook.com/iparnapjai/

  https://www.facebook.com/automotivexpo

  https://hu.linkedin.com/showcase/industry-days-2016!

  The readers of Fasten.it blog and the magazine can register online in advance through the event's website. Registering for the event allows readers to attend the exhibitions free of charge: www.iparnapjai.hu/en/fastenit

• Record-breaking edition: Fastener Fair Global 2023 successfully connected international professionals from the industrial sector

  Posted in Fairs and exhibitions, Fastener distribution, Fasteners manufacturers on Mar 31, 2023

  The 9th Fastener Fair Global, International Exhibition for the Fastener and Fixing Industry, ended last week after three successful show days at the Messe Stuttgart exhibition centre in Germany. Almost 11,000 trade visitors from 83 countries attended the event to discover the latest innovations, products, and services from all areas of fastener and fixing technology and to connect with other industry professionals from various manufacturing and industrial sectors.

  Fastener Fair Global 2023 welcomed around 1,000 exhibitors from 46 countries, filling up halls 1, 3, 5 and 7 of the exhibition venue. Covering a net exhibition space of over 23,230 sqm, a 1,000 sqm increase compared to the previous show in 2019, exhibitors presented the complete spectrum of fastener and fixing technologies: industrial fasteners and fixings, construction fixings, assembly and installation systems and fastener manufacturing technology. As a result, the 2023 edition represents the biggest Fastener Fair Global to date.

  

  “After four long and challenging years since the last edition took place in 2019, Fastener Fair Global opened the doors to its 9th edition, reasserting its position in the industry as the go-to event for the manufacturing and industrial sector,” says Stephanie Cerri, Fastener Fair Global Event Manager at the organiser RX. “Both the show size and strong participation in Fastener Fair Global 2023 testify to the importance of the event as a milestone for the fastener and fixing sector internationally and serves as an economic indicator of the growth of this industry. We are delighted to have received positive feedback from the international fastener and fixing community gathered at the show to discover the latest technological advancements within the sector whilst taking advantage of plenty of networking opportunities.”

  A first analysis of the exhibitor feedback shows that participating companies were highly satisfied with the outcome of Fastener Fair Global 2023. A vast majority of exhibitors were able to reach their target groups and they praised the high quality of trade visitors.

  

  According to preliminary results of the visitor survey, around 72% of all visitors came from abroad. Germany was the biggest visitor country followed by Italy and the United Kingdom. Other major European visitor countries were Poland, France, the Netherlands, Switzerland, Spain, the Czech Republic, Austria and Belgium. Asian visitors mainly came from Taiwan and China. The most important industries visitors came from were metal products, the automotive industry, distribution, the construction industry, mechanical engineering, hardware / DIY retailing and electronic/ electrical goods. The majority of visitors were fastener and fixing wholesalers, manufacturers as well as distributors and suppliers.

  On the second show day, Fastener + Fixing Magazine hosted the award ceremony for the Route to Fastener Innovation competition and announced the winners of this year’s Fastener Technology Innovators. A total of three exhibiting companies were awarded for their innovative fastener and fixing technologies, introduced to the market within the last 24 months. In 1st place, the winner was Scell-it Group with its patented E-007 power tool designed to install hollow wall anchors. Growermetal SpA was awarded with the 2nd place for its Grower SperaTech®, which was based on the combination of a spherical top washer and a conical seat washer. In 3rd place was the company SACMA Group for its RP620-R1-RR12 combined thread and profile rolling machine.

  Date of the next show

  Many exhibitors at this year’s show have already announced that they will exhibit again at the next Fastener Fair Global in 2025, which will take place from 25 – 27 March 2025 at the Stuttgart Exhibition Grounds in Germany.

  For more information on Fastener Fair Global, visit https://www.fastenerfairglobal.com/

  Fastener Fairs – connecting fastener professionals worldwide

  Fastener Fair Global is organised by RX. It belongs to the highly successful worldwide series of Fastener Fair exhibitions for the fastener and fixings industry. Fastener Fair Global is the portfolio flagship event. The portfolio also contains regionally focused events such as Fastener Fair Italy, Fastener Fair India, Fastener Fair Mexico and Fastener Fair USA.

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  Issued by:

  Gloria Vezzoli, PR & Marketing Manager

  Cameron Ross, PR & Marketing Executive

  Fastener Fair Global Press Office – RX

  Romeland House, Romeland Hill, St Albans, Herts AL3 4ET, United Kingdom

  Tel: +44 (0)1727 814 400, Email: press-rxsta@rxglobal.com

• EV Fasteners for Batteries

  Posted in Industry 4.0, Innovation on Feb 17, 2023

  

  Alongside an estimated 6 million EV car shipments by the end of 2022, manufacturers find themselves tasked with developing ever-evolving battery technology. As range, heat and lightweighting concerns still pervade the market, manufacturers are completely rethinking the structure, design and makeup of their batteries.

  As of this year, some companies have found ways to build EV fuel cells into the car’s frame itself. Aiming to increase range and decrease cost, revolutionising the structure of the battery saves space for more fuel cells and makes for a roomier interior for passengers.

  Other businesses are focusing on SSBs, or solid-state batteries. Seen as a safer and more efficient option than their lithium-ion counterparts, some EV manufacturers are aiming to produce their SSBs for market introduction within the next five years. Aside from more established companies, many EV startups are also revolutionising the market, with one business boasting the development of a battery that charges in just a few minutes.

  It’s well known that the production of EV batteries is expensive, but heat and lightweighting issues are also hindering these business’ product optimisation. Range anxiety is also still a problem, but the best solution isn’t necessarily creating a bigger battery. Leading to what is known in the industry as the ‘weight spiral’, creating a bigger battery would require bigger brakes, bigger wheels, and a stronger structure. EVs also tend to be much heavier than their petrol or diesel counterparts, which can negatively impact their emission levels through tyre wear and even impinge on the car’s safety.

  Internal and external heat can also have a very negative impact on battery performance. An EV’s driving range can decrease by 17% in hot weather, and up to 41% in cold weather. Not only this, but studies have shown that the use of electric vehicles in hot weather can significantly decrease battery health, diminishing its lifetime.

  Both these issues contribute to customers’ potential range anxiety, rendering them apprehensive about investing in an electric vehicle. It’s crucial, then, that battery manufacturers prioritise solutions to their heat and lightweighting issues.

  How Optimas can help

  For all EV manufacturers, it’s important to use the correct, high-quality C-Class components and fasteners. EV fasteners may only account for 1% of your project budget, but they can make up nearly 50% of your product’s parts, so it’s important you choose the right ones.

  Here at Optimas, not only do we have an industry-leading product range, but we’re experts in all things EV. We know that with greater electrification, comes a greater need for insulation. To avoid depleting battery performance, it’s crucial that manufacturers prioritise thermal insulation in the initial design stage to avoid both internal over-heating and damage done by external conditions.

  Here are just a few products from our range of EV fasteners and C-Class Components that are ideal for providing insulation and eliminating unwanted thermal conductivity:

  • Nylon Machine Screws
  • Double Ended Studs with Hex Collar and Black Xylan Insulation
  • Braided Sleeving
  • Heat Shrink Tubing
  • Gland Plates

  The smallest parts can also have the biggest impact on weight. Even down to EV fasteners, it’s important you prioritise using light-weight materials at every opportunity. Using materials like aluminium, magnesium and titanium can massively reduce the weight of an EV battery. Not only this, but changing the geometry of a fastener can reduce weight by as much as 35%. At Optimas, we have a team of global fastener engineers who can work with you to improve your product’s performance.

  To find out more about products, or to speak to one of our experts, you can do so here. Partner with us to optimise your products and meet demand.

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  Author: Optimas

• Sensor-controlled weighing bin iSCALE of Würth Industrie Service deployed successfully for the first time at WISAR.

  Posted in Fasteners manufacturers, Industry 4.0, Innovation on Jan 19, 2023

  Kloten/Switzerland. Security is of utmost importance in the entire supply chain! Reliable processes play a significant role, especially in times of capacity and supply bottlenecks as well as rising transport and energy costs. At its Kloten site, WISAR, Wyser + Anliker AG relies on the intelligent supply solutions of Würth Industrie Service GmbH & Co. KG to perfectly connect all processes. The scale system iSCALE has been successfully deployed since August 2022 for digital storage management and uninterrupted replenishment within the production supply. Measuring the weight, the system notifies the requirements of production materials and other small parts digitally - from the customer’s point of use directly to the ERP system of Würth Industrie Service and, thus ensures exact replenishment. With the system being transferred from pilot phase to regular operation, WISAR now secures an almost independent logistical storage management for C-Parts.

  WISAR – pioneer in housing technology

  WISAR, Wyser + Anliker AG was founded in 1961 by Cäsar Wyser and Claire Anliker in Zurich Seebach. With around 60 employees, the family business is in its third generation and has established itself as a pioneer in the field of housing technology at its Zurich-Kloten site. The wide product range is aimed at customers in the fields of installation and building services, industry/mechanical engineering as well as telecommunications and transport technology. Whether aluminium switch cabinets ALS, various aluminium or chrome steel housings for indoor and outdoor use, switch cabinet accessories or innovative products of WISAR 19-inch technology: with high-quality products “made in Switzerland”, the company has established itself with more than 60 years of experience.

  Initial situation:

  High process and procurement costs** While the main objective of the industry is to increase productivity and reduce process costs, it should also focus on improving quality and increasing flexibility. Even though C-Parts represent a small proportion of the purchase volume of the company, the procurement efforts involved here are high. Hence, the potential for saving lies in optimising the processes. This is exactly where the supply solutions for the automated production supply of Würth Industrie Service at WISAR come into picture. The housing technology specialist had already relied on a scale system for storage management. It is the flexible and self-sufficient use of the sensor-controlled scale iSCALE that led the company to rely on the innovative system portfolio of Würth Industrie Service.

  The solution: iSCALE

  Secure in material supply, cost-efficient in handling. iSCALE is a sensor-controlled scale, which is directly connected with the Kanban bin and is independently movable. As a result, it can be used flexibly in the industrial environment: be it at the assembly line, material storage, Kanban storage location or directly at the workplace. iSCALE handles the logistical storage management of C-Parts almost on its own. Würth Industrie Service offers sensor-controlled weighing technology for the traditional Kanban material storage as well as for seamless supply to the exact place of requirement in the line and directly to the individual assembly stations. This flexible and independent application in the actual place of use is only possible because the system is operated without power and is controlled via new radio technology (NB-IOT). The Kanban bin W-KLT®2.0 (Würth small load carrier 2.0) is equipped with a sensor-controlled scale, which continuously checks the weight inside the bin directly at the customer’s location and transfers it via an encrypted interface to the ERP system of the C-Parts provider. Once the weight goes below a defined value, a notification is sent automatically to Würth Industrie Service, whereby the scale system automatically determines the optimal time for an order according to the requirement. Once an order is triggered, a subsequent delivery is initiated – the entire process is seamless. The scale system is designed for all the bin sizes of Würth Industrie Service following the VDA norm (2115, 4115, 4315, 4315). Roman Anliker, General Manager at WISAR, Wyser + Anliker AG, highlights the advantages that WISAR expects from the digital storage management system: “A fully-automated logistical stock management replaces the cumbersome stock-takings, re-orders and interim storage. As the inventory is continuously audited, any fluctuations and peaks can be identified in time, and thus the supply security can be maximised.” The storage locations were adapted within two days by a team of three employees of Würth Industrie Service. Over 100 sensor-controlled scales were implemented in different bin sizes 2115, 4115 and 4315 at the Kloten site. At WISAR, the storage management is carried out through the traditional Kanban material storage. A centralised storage location with three Kanban racks ensures that the required fasteners are stored securely as per the requirements and, reordered accordingly in the production of the housing technology expert.

  WISAR relies on the scale system iSCALE of Würth Industrie Service for reporting and reordering the requirements of production materials and other small parts based on weight.

  In doing so, WISAR benefits from the process being economised significantly by reducing the tied-up capital, since high inventory levels can be reduced at customer’s location, and thereby, areas for storage spaces. With iSCALE, it is possible to deliver to the centralised storage locations as well as seamlessly supply to the exact place of requirement and the individual assembly station. In this way, the C-Parts management partner offers an additional solution within the production and operating materials supply, using which the users can further digitalise their entire delivery chain and make it more transparent.

  Innovative scale system iSCALE of Würth Industrie Service for digital storage management.

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  Author: Pia Schmitt

  Press and Public Relation

  Email: Pia.Schmitt@wuerth-industrie.com

• LAMIERA 2023 AT FIERAMILANO RHO FROM 10 TO 13 MAY A GOOD TREND FOR THE APPLICATIONS TO EXHIBIT THE TRADE SHOW TO TAKE PLACE AGAIN IN ODD-NUMBERED YEARS

  Posted in Fairs and exhibitions, Fastener distribution, Fasteners manufacturers on Jan 09, 2023

  The collection of applications to exhibit is going on expeditiously for the next edition of LAMIERA, the international exhibition dedicated to sheet metal forming and cutting machines and related technologies, scheduled to take place at fieramilano Rho from 10 to 13 May 2023.

  Promoted by UCIMU-SISTEMI PER PRODURRE, the Italian machine tools, robots and automation systems manufacturers' association, and organised by CEU-CENTRO ESPOSIZIONI UCIMU, LAMIERA – the only trade show exclusively focused on the sector – will again take place in odd-numbered years.

  Considering the economic framework, which is still favourable despite some factors of uncertainty, LAMIERA is getting ready to receive positive feedback from the enterprises of the sector. Besides the foreign markets, they will have a very dynamic and receptive Italian market at their disposal, also thanks to the Government incentives in force until after 2023.

  After an extremely positive 2021, in the first six months of 2022, the Italian industry of the sector confirmed its growth trend, registering double-digit increases in the international trade data concerning the exchange of sheet metal forming and cutting machines.

  In particular, in the period January-June 2022, the world exports of sheet metal forming and cutting machine tools (laser, waterjet, plasma, etc.) reported a 12% upturn compared with the same period of 2021, totalling more than 8 billion euro. Worldwide imports also grew, by 16%, exceeding 6 billion euro. In this context, Italy highlighted highly satisfactory performances, confirming to be the second most important consumer market in the world in 2021 (latest available data).

  “Supported by the Government incentives 4.0, in effect for the whole year 2023 and afterwards - pointed out Alfredo Mariotti, general manager of UCIMU-SISTEMI PER PRODURRE - domestic demand will certainly reward the exhibitors participating in LAMIERA”.

  The organisation secretariat is observing a great attention to this event, given not only by the “habitués”, the usual exhibitors, representing all major segments in the repertoire, but also by new enterprises, as well as by companies that have decided to exhibit again at LAMIERA after years of absence.

  “Confirmations, new entries and returns - added Alfredo Mariotti – show how significant the interest is in this event, which, edition after edition, has been stabilising its position as the only trade fair of reference for the sector in Italy and improving its appeal even to foreign operators, thus strengthening its image worldwide”.

  Machines, systems, equipment for sheet metal processing and cutting, tubes, sections, wires, metal structural work, presses, dies and moulds, welding, surface treatments and finishing, parts, components, accessories, tooling, fastener materials, technical and industrial subcontracting are some of the “traditional” technologies on show.

  Besides the large offering of machinery, plants and equipment for sheet metal processing and cutting, tubes, sections, wires, metal structural work, the exhibition will focus on 6 technological themes that have an increasingly crucial impact on the sector today. FABBRICAFUTURA/FACTORY OF THE FUTURE, dedicated to software and technologies for connectivity, data management, automation, robotics and digital systems applied to sheet metal processing; SALDATECH, offering an overview of the wide and diversified world of welding, one of the most important sheet-metal joining technologies; FASTENER INDUSTRY, presenting a proposal of screws, bolts, fastening and clamping systems; WORLD OF HEAT AND SURFACE TREATMENTS, hosting machines, systems, accessories and consumables centred on pre- and post-production treatments, for ferrous and non-ferrous materials, offering a complete overview of this segment that is continuously developing; METROLOGY & TESTING, focused on testing, measuring and quality-control systems and machines, which are essential for production in this field; BLECH ITALY SERVICE, technical subcontracting and services for the industry of the sector.

  In addition, as usual, LAMIERA will propose a full programme of in-depth cultural, thematic meetings arranged by the organisers and the exhibitors. The meetings will be hosted at LAMIALAMIERA, a real arena that will be set up within one of the exhibition halls to facilitate a free participation of the present operators.

  The trade show will take place in partial conjunction with Made in Steel, the exhibition dedicated to the production chain of steel, which will be held in the halls next to those occupied by LAMIERA, thus enabling operators and journalists to visit the two separate but complementary events on one business trip.

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  Claudia Mastrogiuseppe

  External Relations and Press Office Manager

  Email: press@ucimu.it

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  Filippo Laonigro

  Technical Press Office

  Email: technical.press@ucimu.it

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  Massimo Civello

  External Relations and Press Office

  Email: press2@ucimu.it

• BUMAX supplies Flintec with fasteners for precision weighing

  Posted in Fasteners manufacturers, Industry 4.0, Innovation on Nov 25, 2022

  Swedish specialist fastener manufacturer BUMAX has supplied its premium BUMAX 88 fasteners for one of Flintec’s most recent weighing modules to meet industry strength and reliability requirements as well as European standards.

  Flintec, a world-leading manufacturer of high quality, precision, weight measurement technologies, has chosen BUMAX as its supplier of premium fasteners for its latest load cells. The load cells are electro-mechanical sensors used to measure force or weight. They provide accurate and robust performance across a diverse range of applications – from automating car manufacturing to weighing shopping at the supermarket checkout. New types of load cells are continuously being designed to meet the needs of this ever-changing market.

  “When we designed the new 55-20 weighing module, BUMAX was able to meet all our demands for high strength fasteners to ensure performance and reliability,” said Klaus Fuchs, Engineering Manager at Flintec Germany. “The BUMAX 88 fasteners used in our 55-20 weighing module have proved to be highly reliable and we have had no issues to date. We are very likely to use BUMAX fasteners on future products, depending on the environmental and design specifications we have.”

  

  High strength, maintenance-free and durable

  Crucial properties of the BUMAX 88 stainless steel fastener are high strength, corrosion resistant, durable and maintenance free with a low temperature toughness.

  The Flintec 55-20 weighing module is a low-profile unit that enables customers to install load cells beneath the legs of their silos, tanks or other storage solutions. The built-in load cell offers a wide range of high precision weighing capacities from 7.5T through to 300T. The 55-20 is equipped with an integrated lift-off system and bump stops.

  The low temperature toughness of BUMAX® 88 is a crucial property for the 55-20 weighing module that helps to avoid breakages in low temperatures when conventional steel can become brittle. The module has an operating temperature range of between -40°C to 80°C.

  The enhanced properties of BUMAX 88 fasteners are achieved through a higher molybdenum content (minimum 2.5%), unique BUMAX manufacturing processes and the sourcing of the highest quality European steel.

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  Author: Klaus Vogt

  BUMAX Development Manager – South Germany, Austria & Switzerland

  Telephone: +49 160 921 97 408

  Email: klaus.vogt@bufab.com

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