INTERNATIONAL NEWS

Staubli AGV secures Red Dot design award

Staubli’s new PF3 platform AGV (automated guided vehicle) captured this year’s coveted ‘Best Smart Product’ award in the international Red Dot design competition.The ultra-compact design of the PF3 boasts an impressive footprint to payload factor, with its ability to lift and carry loads of up to 3 T, while achieving sub-centimetre positioning. Furthermore, the low-profile Stäubli PF3 AGV provides a number of advantages in use, including its ability to operate within very narrow spaces on the factory floor, and manoeuvring in tight spaces and around obstacles.
For further information www.staubli.com

Heller partners Porsche Penske Motorsport

Horizontal machining centre manufacturer Helleristhe latest technology partner of Porsche Penske Motorsport. The co-operation was visible for the first time at the legendary 24 Hours of Le Mans last month. Heller CEO Dr Thorsten Schmidt says: “We and Porsche share the same values: precision in detail and sustainability in development and production. As part of the co-operation, we’ll work closely with Porsche Motorsport and the entire technology network.”

Beyond Le Mans, further appearances in the WEC racing series will follow, including in Italy (Monza) and Japan (Fuji). Porsche Penske Motorsportis also participating in the IMSA racing series, which includes appearances on famous tracks such as Daytona and Indianapolis. The Heller logo is clearly visible on the Porsche 963.
For further information www.heller.biz

18th edition of Aluminium China

Aluminium China, one of the world’s largest aluminium trade shows that serves as an industry barometer, is set for its 18th edition as it opens at the ShanghaiNew International Expo Centre this week (5-7 July). RX Greater China, the show’s organiser, is gearing up for the largest Aluminium China ever staged to offer the ultimate one-stop platform where visitors will learn the latest in the aluminium industry presented by the global companies at the forefront of innovation. The organiser expects visitor numbers to exceed 25,000.

Committed to promoting the sustainable development of the global aluminium industry, the exhibition will bring together new products, technologies, processes and applications across the entire aluminium value chain. Aluminium China aims to pave the way for new business opportunities and collaborations that will reshape the future of this vital sector.
For further information www.aluminiumchina.com/en-gb.html

Summit success for Soraluce

At the summit of machine tool manufacturer Soraluce last month, the company set about demonstrating its expertise in milling, boring, multi-tasking and automated solutions. Notably, Soraluce presented its new Performance Line with live demonstrations. The event also celebrated the grand opening to the LEED-certified Soraluce assembly plant.Through a guided tour, the company showcased spaces that focus on smart damping, digital services, head manufacturing and aerospace solutions. Ward CNC is the UK and Ireland representative for Soraluce machine tools.
For further information www.soraluce.com/en/summit

DIMF offer window into the future

DN Solutions’ biennial International Machine Tool Fair (DIMF) took place in South Korea last month, whenit was heralded a ‘huge success’ by company officials and, more importantly, by the 4500 plus visitors from 55 countries that attended the week-long event.Representatives from Mills CNC, the exclusive distributor of DN Solutions’ machine tools and automation systems in the UK and Ireland, attended the event to see for themselves the latest product developments, new technologies and state-of-the-art system solutions.

Showcasing 65 machine tools in total, specific highlights that will, over the next few months and years, be gaining traction with UK and Irish manufacturers included: the DVF 4000 five-axis machining centre; the SVM 5100L high-speed machining centre for the fast processing of aluminium parts and other lightweight materials; and the single- and multi-level round pallet (automation) systems for integration with NHC, NHP and NHM horizontal machining centres.
For further information www.millscnc.co.uk