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Digital transformation is key for ITM Industry Europe

The four-day ITM Industry Europe exhibition
Kawecki , PhD , a technology promoter ;
during the trade fair . One example was the
in Poznań , Poland , concluded recently with
science journalist appointed by the European
16th ‘ Engineering Forum-9th Mechanics Day ’
almost 700 exhibitors ( 50 % were either global
Commission as Digital EU Ambassador and
organised by the Federation of Scientific and
companies or from overseas ) and 15,156
President of the Lem Institute .
Technical Associations of the Chief Technical
visiting professionals . Lots of technological
The congress highlighted not just the need
Organisation ( FSNT-NOT ) and the Association
innovations and solutions were showcased
for digital transformation , but also discussed
of Polish Mechanical Engineers and
on the stands and both the exhibition and
the environmental approach ( Net Zero and the
Technicians . Another example was the Industry
conference reflected how much the industry is
green future ).
4.0 Forum , organised under the auspices of the
changing and what the factories of the future
During the three days of the Industry Next
Polish Academy of Sciences .
should look like .
Congress , experts emphasised the need for
Winners of the MTP Gold Medal were also
The trade fair took place in seven halls over
faster industry automation , pointing to the
honoured during the opening ceremony of ITM
a total area of 42,000 sq . m . and included
opportunities and threats related to artificial
Industry Europe .
metalworking machines ; tools ; industrial
intelligence in business , discussed how to
Visitors were also able to visit three colocated
automation ; robotics ; metallurgy / foundry ;
implement robotisation and digital twins
exhibitions : the Modernlog Trade
welding and cutting ; additive technologies ;
and looked for support tools in industry
Fair of Logistics , Transport and Storage ; the
software and industrial metrology . The next
transformation .
Subcontracting Industrial Cooperation Fair and
show is scheduled for 4-7 June 2024 .
An important part of the exhibition was
the Work Safety in Industry exhibition . n
‘ The world of industry in times of
the representation of Polish research centres
transformation ’ was the motto of this year ’ s
under the name ‘ Science for the Economy ’. The
Industry Next Congress at the trade show .
synergy of industry and science underpinned
www . itm-europe . com
The opening lecture was delivered by Maciej
the organised debates and conferences held

New acquisition for Voortman Steel Machinery

Voortman Steel Machinery , a well-known manufacturer of CNC steel processing machines , has acquired Müller Opladen GmbH , a German manufacturer of pipe processing machines . This acquisition expands Voortman ’ s product portfolio , adding profile cutting machines for steel pipes , pressure vessels and structural steel .
Voortman is a family-owned manufacturer of steel processing machinery and software solutions for over 50 years . What started with the production of beam processing machines , followed by plate processing machines , has now evolved to pipe processing machines .
With a century-long market presence , Müller Opladen GmbH is a global specilaist in 3D pipe-cutting machines for the small , middle and large range of profiles . It has customers in around 70 countries and has installed approximately 1,000 machines . Voortman aims to provide increased value in growing markets , such as offshore & energy ; and process equipment , by expanding its portfolio . This acquisition enables Voortman to broaden its product range with pipe processing technology . Müller Opladen GmbH will continue to operate in Germany .
“ The integration of Müller Opladen is an important step forward in meeting the needs of our current and potential customers and offering a complete product portfolio for profile , plate and pipe processing . We are excited to welcome Müller Opladen to the Voortman family and are looking forward to jointly creating new business opportunities and driving future growth ,” concluded Mark Voortman , CEO of Voortman Steel Machinery . n
www . voortman . net

UNGERER to be fully integrated into REDEX Group

Since 2017 UNGERER Technology GmbH has been an important part of the REDEX Group , delivering levelling lines to industry using the latest UMS Pro ® automatic flatness control technology utilising high and low-tension measurement , as well as Siemens S7-1500 automation technology .
It has also continued to support its installed base of existing metal-strip finishing lines by supplying new flying shear controllers for cut-to-length lines , new Unflatness Measurement System software and electrical retrofit packages based on Siemens and ABB automation technology . UNGERER has further developed its service and spare part capabilities by investing in a grinding and super finishing shop for levelling rolls , as well as offering on-site training for maintenance teams .
REDEX Group has decided to merge all its German affiliates into one organisation . This change will allow UNGERER , as of 1 July 2023 , to be more integrated into REDEX ’ s international sales , service and technology network in the USA ; France ; Italy ; Spain ; UK ; Slovakia ; China and India . UNGERER Technology ’ s metal-strip finishing technology will remain a key brand in the REDEX Group ’ s product portfolio .
“ It will allow new R & D programmes to take advantage of Industry-4.0 digital breakthroughs through the ‘ Smart Machine ’ R & D programme , a REDEX Group-led initiative alongside Siemens and several other start-ups . REDEX Group will strive to keep UNGERER ’ s products at the forefront of technology and ready to face the new technological challenges arising from the e-mobility , energy and digital revolutions ,” explained the REDEX Group . n
www . redex-group . com
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