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Media Release Geneva February 2019 Tire Technology Expo 2019: GF Machining Solutions’ advanced manufacturing technologies position tire mold manufacturers for the future—today From Additive Manufacturing (AM) to Laser texturing, GF Machining Solutions’ advanced manufacturing technologies position tire mold manufacturers for the future today. These success-shaping technologies, as well as the GF Division’s conventional technologies, Automation and rConnect digital services platform, will be in the spotlight at the Tire Technology Expo 2019, March 5–7, at the Deutsche Messe exhibition grounds in Hannover, Germany. In its modern 24-square meter exhibition space at Stand 2038, Hall 20, GF Machining Solutions—a global leader in tire mold solutions—will demonstrate the value its AM and dedicated Laser technologies bring to tire manufacturers. Renowned as the world’s premier tire technology showcase, the Tire Technology Expo 2019 is the ideal venue for experiencing GF Machining Solutions’ vast tire mold manufacturing expertise. AM: from prototyping to serial production On the AM side, visitors will discover the GF Division’s AM solutions for two- and three- dimensional tire sipes including AM post-processing solutions such as horizontal fast wire- cutting Electrical Discharge Machining (EDM) for easy separation from the build plate while maintaining geometrical accuracy and ensuring assembly readiness. Segment molds are another application to which GF Machining Solutions brings its vast expertise, from production solutions to complete post-processes. Design freedom with Laser texturing Brand differentiation and complete freedom of design are among the chief benefits of GF Machining Solutions’ dedicated Laser texturing technology. A 100 percent digital process, Laser texturing allows tire designers to differentiate their brands from the competition and gives them the design freedom essential to innovation. Furthermore, Laser technology allows manufacturers to texture their molds in-house to speed up their time to market. And, thanks to GF Machining Solutions’ Laser texturing software and hardware, users get the first mold right and establish the foundation for infinitely repeatable perfection.
Media Release February 2019 Page 2/4 Multi-technology expertise With its vast multi-technology expertise, GF Machining Solutions has the technical expertise to link conventional Milling and EDM technologies with its advanced AM and Laser technologies. Its System 3R Tooling allows quick setup, and System 3R Automation optimizes manufacturers' productivity—all while maintaining critical references and micron-level repeatability throughout the full product life cycle. rConnect: real-time monitoring and support The Tire Technology Expo 2019 is also the ideal venue to learn about GF Machining Solutions’ modular rConnect digital services platform. rConnect modules help manufacturers reach Industry 4.0 levels of productivity and maintain high machine uptime while keeping their inventories at the lowest level. rConnect’s Live Remote Assistance (LRA) module, for instance, links users’ machines to GF Machining Solutions’ diagnostic centers in real time. rConnect continues to evolve with the addition of success-triggering modules. It represents the machine tool industry’s most in-depth remote machine tool analysis and GF Machining Solutions’ Service 4.0 vision of intelligent and high-performing services. More information: Sophie Petersen Internal Communications and Media Relations Manager Phone: +41 32 366 10 45 Mobile: +41 76 824 81 65 Fax: +41 32 366 19 20 sophie.petersen@georgfischer.com GF Machining Solutions Management SA Ipsachstrasse 16 2506 Nidau Switzerland www.gfms.com GF Machining Solutions Management SA, 1217 Meyrin 1, Geneva/Switzerland T +41 22 783 31 11, F +41 22 783 06 12 Document name / Author
Media Release February 2019 Page 3/4 Picture captions: Metal Additive Manufacturing (AM) is today the standard manufacturing technology used to produce three-dimensional tire sipes. GF Machining Solutions Management SA, 1217 Meyrin 1, Geneva/Switzerland T +41 22 783 31 11, F +41 22 783 06 12 Document name / Author
Media Release February 2019 Page 4/4 GF Machining Solutions provides a complete process solution for tire sidewall molds, including engraving, marking, blasting and texturing with Laser technology, allowing tire mold manufacturers to realize the most effective branding for original equipment manufacturers (OEMs). Profile of GF Machining Solutions GF Machining Solutions is the world’s leading prov ider of machines, div erse technical solutions and serv ices not only to the tool and mold making industry but also to manuf acturers of precision components. The portf olio ranges f rom Electrical Discharge Machines, high-speed and high-perf ormance Milling machines—including clamping and palletization sy stems, 3D Laser surf ace texturing machines and Spindles—to solutions f or Tooling and Automation, serv ices, spare parts, expendable parts, consumables and Digitalization solutions. GF Machining Solutions is a globally acting Div ision of the Georg Fischer Group (Switzerland) and maintains a presence on 50 sites worldwide within its own organization. Its 3,394 employ ees generated sales of CHF 1,066 million in 2018. More inf ormation can be f ound at www.gf ms.com. GF Machining Solutions Management SA, 1217 Meyrin 1, Geneva/Switzerland T +41 22 783 31 11, F +41 22 783 06 12 Document name / Author
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