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The new SafanDarley H-iBrake press brake .
“ The bending and shearing specialist has embraced digitalisation , robotisation and the Smart Factory .”
A DIGITAL FUTURE
SafanDarley ’ s CEO , Gert Dekker , launched the new H-iBrake hydraulic press brake , as well as several new robotic and software innovations , at Blechexpo / Schweisstec in Stuttgart this November .
With its slogan “ Be the First !”, SafanDarley made the global introduction of its new H-iBrake press brake at the Blechexpo exhibition in Stuttgart , Germany , from 7-10 November 2023 . The sheet-metal bending and shearing specialist also showcased other new innovations and in-house developed software advances on its stand .
The inventor of the servo-electronic E-Brake bending system is now moving increasingly towards the digitally controlled factory with automated , modular and software solutions on display for the future production environment .
With two production plants in the Netherlands , a head office in Lochem and a branch in Eijsden , the company employs approximately 220 members of staff . It has placed a firm focus on software , automation and sustainability issues in its R & D / technology developments . 2023 is also a groundbreaking year for SafanDarley as it celebrates its 90th anniversary .
ISMR sat down with SafanDarley ’ s CEO , Gert Dekker , at Blechexpo / Schweisstec to hear about the company ’ s latest innovations and his views on global market movements .
ISMR : What is the focus of your stand at Blechexpo / Schweisstec this year ?
GD : The highlight of our stand at Blechexpo / Schweisstec is the global launch of our new H-iBrake hydraulic press brake ( the ‘ i ’ stands
SafanDarley ’ s CEO , Gert Dekker .
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