Fincantieri and Comau have signed a letter of intent to develop prototypes of robotised steel welding solutions and construct a series of machines that will be implemented first in Fincantieri shipyards. The first joint project, of which the operating agreement is currently underway (tests are scheduled at Fincantieri shipyards for early 2022), will involve a mobile solution consisting of an anthropomorphic welding robot and a remote control tracked vehicle. Fincantieri and Comau will be co-owners of the project’s know-how and intellectual property.

For further information
www.comau.com

AM Solutions will shine a light on additive manufacturing in an upcoming six-part live event series called ‘Inside AM’. Representatives from renowned companies, active in different sectors, will provide ‘behind the scenes’ insights about their experiences and visions, as well as obstacles that must be overcome. The first event with Christoph Hansen, director technology & innovation at Sauber Engineering, will be broadcast on 9 June at 15:00 CET.

Viewers can register free-of-charge at the web address below. Subsequent events will take place monthly, with dates and times communicated in due course.

For further information
www.inside-am.com

As a part of its global strategy, Pemamek has opened a daughter company, Pemamek GmbH, in Bad Arolsen, Germany. To lead the operation, the company has hired an experienced sales professional and native German, Oliver Decker. The initial plan is to focus on the German wind energy, general fabrication and heavy equipment sectors. Says Decker: “I’m looking forward to improving Pemamek’s position in Germany and developing the customer base. There is a lot of unused potential for PEMA products and solutions, so I’m sure that by having a local presence, we can make an even bigger impact.”

For further information
www.pemamek.com

LVD is among Belgium’s ‘Best Managed Companies’ for the fourth consecutive year, achieving the programme’s Gold Label. The Best Managed Companies designation is granted annually by Deloitte Private, Econopolis and KU Leuven to private Belgian companies with leading management processes, attention to sustainable management and strong financial results. Following the unique challenges of 2020, resilience, leadership and agility received particular acknowledgement in the selection of this year’s winners. LVD Group has representation in 47 countries along with manufacturing facilities across Europe and the US.

For further information
www.lvdgroup.com

Sandvik and Beamit are launching super-duplex stainless steel powder for 3D printing operations. Components printed in Osprey 2507 metal powder are near fully dense (>99.9%) and crack-free, even before post processing. More information will be available on 18 May, when the ‘Additive by Sandvik: Material Matters’ interactive webinar will take place. This online event will offer a deep-dive into the game-changing combination of super duplex stainless steel and 3D printing. Participants can help shape the session agenda by pre-registering questions and topics of particular interest.

Register at
additive.sandvik/webinar