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The new ELEMENT 400 L laser-cutting system can process XXL sheets .
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Messer Cutting Systems ’ CEO Europe , Jörg Mosser , outlined its approach to technology development , global strategic challenges and digitisation to ISMR .
At EuroBLECH 2022 , it focused on new levels of productivity with ELEMENT ( its latest plasma bevel technology ) and ELEMENT L ( a new , flexible solution for precision laser bevel cutting , including XXL sheets ).
Messer Cutting Systems ( MCS ) is a global supplier of cutting technology for the metalworking industry . With over 900 employees worldwide in over 50 countries , it maintains a constant dialogue with its customers to achieve what it dubs “ sustainable , user-oriented innovation ”.
Its portfolio embraces the themes ‘ Product , Digital , Services , Automation and Know-How ’. Messer ’ s product range includes oxyfuel , plasma and laser-cutting systems from handguided machines up to special machines for shipbuilding . This encompasses machines and equipment for oxyfuel welding ; cutting ; brazing ; soldering and heating . Spare parts ; repairs ; retrofit ; maintenance / service ; environmental technology and in-house software solutions are also offered .
At EuroBLECH 2022 , it focused on new levels of productivity with ELEMENT ( its latest plasma bevel technology ) and ELEMENT L ( a new , flexible solution for precision laser bevel cutting , including XXL sheets ). It cuts mild steel , stainless steel and Aluminium with O2 and N2 , as well as an optional automatic gas mixing unit . The manufacturer also demonstrated its latest solutions for digitisation in production and Industry 4.0 .
Its CEO Europe , Jörg Mosser , outlined MCS ’ s approach to technology development , strategic challenges and digitisation to ISMR .
ISMR : What are your views on the current global business climate for sheet-metal professionals ?
JM : The supply-chain bottle necks caused by the global COVID-19 pandemic , high energy and material costs as well as the economic consequences of the Ukraine war have led to great uncertainty and lack of reliable planning in the metalworking industry . The shock to the raw materials market unleashed by the pandemic has greatly influenced the development of many raw material prices . So ,
Above : The demand for high-quality cuts is growing e . g . to connect automatic robot welding seamlessly . Left : Jörg Mosser , CEO Europe , Messer Cutting Systems GmbH .