The birth of Prima Additive Srl
On Friday 1 April 2022 , Prima Industrie S . p . A . completed the spin-off operation of the business unit dedicated to additive manufacturing and the consequent capital increase in the company , 3D New Technologies Srl . The company was already collaborating with the group for the development of innovative systems based on powder bed fusion technology . At the same time as the capital increase , the change of company name from 3D New Technologies Srl to Prima Additive Srl was approved .
Prima Additive Srl will maintain a close and collaborative relationships with Prima Industrie
Paolo Calefati , Chief Executive Officer , Prima Additive Srl .
The LASYS trade fair in Stuttgart , Germany , focuses on the innovative strength present in laser material processing . Laser systems , services , methods and materials all come under the spotlight as LASYS showcases the entire range of applications for lasers in material processing . From 21-23 June 2022 , trade visitors will once again be able to experience the event live in person .
“ The transformation of the automotive industry towards e-mobility is creating huge changes in terms of the way the industry works . Even if many components ( such as the bodywork and interior ) remain the same , new markets are opening for which material processing using lasers represents the only efficient method of series production . For example , lasers can cut ultra-thin copper and aluminium films for the batteries , weld
S . p . A ., which will be the reference and majority shareholder of the new company , with a stake of 50.01 %. The company ’ s Board of Directors is chaired by Gianfranco Carbonato , who is also executive chairman of Prima Industrie S . p . A ., while Paolo Calefati has been appointed chief executive officer .
Paolo Calefati declared : “ The merger between the spin-off Prima Additive and 3D New Technologies represents growth and an investment in this sector by Prima Industrie , which continues to be our majority shareholder . This operation is the first step in attracting financial and industrial investors who are already leaders
LASYS 2022 returns to Stuttgart
the copper coils for the electric motor and electronics together and cut an exceptionally wide range of materials such as aluminium alloys , plastics and lightweight materials to size ,” commented the show organiser .
“ We are responding to the changes in the industry with innovations for the manufacture of high-quality batteries , electric motors and power electronics as well as lightweight construction . Laser material processing is a technology that enables us to offer precise and efficient solutions for almost all manufacturing processes ,” added Thomas Fehn , Chief Sales and Service Officer , TRUMPF Laser Technology ( which will be exhibiting at the show ).
Based at Stuttgart ’ s trade fair grounds ( Hall 4 ), LASYS will also host the Stuttgart Laser Days ( SLT ) conference on 21 and 22
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in this market . This is an important project to guide and concentrate the skills acquired and the technologies developed in recent years towards significant market and business growth .”
The purpose of this merger is to synergise the activities of the two units involved in the operation to accelerate the development and commercialisation process of the products as well as the growth plans of the new company that will operate in a market with “ great development prospects .”
“ The transaction is also linked to a larger project that will start in the coming months when new investors join this company to further accelerate business development plans ,” commented Prima Industrie . n
www . primaadditive . com
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June 2022 . The SLT days are organised by the IFSW Institute for Laser Technology at the University of Stuttgart , which pursues holistic research approach ranging from laser beam sources to application in manufacturing processes . Alongside the SLT , the technical forum “ Lasers in Action ” will run three days of practice-based lectures live in the exhibition hall . n
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develops and markets CAD-CAM / MES / ERP |
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Lantek has already started a long-term R & D |
of companies in the sheet metal sector , |
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growth and investment plan that will run until |
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after announcing its 2021 turnover . Despite |
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investment in the history of our company . In |
has set a record turnover of 26.6 million |
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manufacturer channel by 40 %. |
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to research and development by 70 %. |
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sales volume of 42 % in Asia , 13 % in America |
our international customer service team ,” |
all-time sales record , achieving total growth of |
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29,000 , with 3,400 new customers across 100 countries during 2021 . |
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