PRODUCT REVIEWS
FastBEND robotic bending cell at FABTECH
MC Machinery Systems has entered into an exclusive partnership with Acieta to offer the FastBEND Robotic Bending Cell , unveiled at the FABTECH exhibition in Orlando , Fla ( USA ) recently .
“ Partnering with Acieta allows us to offer our customers the most advanced technology to eliminate costly gridlock in press-brake operations ,” commented MC Machinery Systems .
The robotic cell features the Acieta FastBEND robotic solution and MC Machinery ’ s Diamond BB Series of electric press brakes . Helping fabricators to eliminate production bottlenecks in downstream operations is the focus of MC Machinery ’ s latest FABTECH-revealed equipment and technology , including the FastBEND cell .
“ The overwhelming majority of fabricators struggle with bottlenecks in material handling and bending , due to the proliferation of highvolume fibre lasers ,” said MC Machinery fabrication division vice president of sales , Shane Herendeen . “ Partnering with Acieta allows us to offer our customers the most advanced technology to eliminate costly gridlock in press brake operations .”
The new FastBEND Robotic Bending Cell is designed for small to medium parts and medium- to high-volume production . This
The FastBEND robotic bending cell .
seamless , automated bending solution is designed to increase production capacity , reduce labour costs , improve safety and maximise workflow efficiency .
A subsidiary of the Mitsubishi Corporation , MC Machinery Systems supplies and services fabrication equipment including Mitsubishi lasers , Mitsubishi and ADIRA press brakes , and advanced material handling systems .
Acieta specialises in industrial robotics and has integrated more than 10,000 systems throughout North America . The company operates in multiple locations across the United States and Mexico . n
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Rhodes highlights stamping innovations
Group Rhodes , one of Europe ’ s largest OEMs in its field , showcased its latest innovations for hot and cold forming of metals and composites in the aerospace industry at the Advanced Engineering exhibition ( 30-31 October 2024 ) at the NEC , Birmingham ( UK ). It displayed its technologies and products on stand P145 .
As well as celebrating its 200th anniversary , the Group unveiled its latest advancements in superplastic forming and diffusion bonding , while highlighting its turnkey solutions for specialised machinery in the aerospace sector .
Mark Ridgway , CEO of Group Rhodes , stated : “ This year ’ s Advanced Engineering exhibition held particular significance as it marked our company ’ s 200th anniversary . Our exhibition stand not only honoured key milestones from our remarkable history but also showcased our latest innovations in metals and composites forming .”
Group Rhodes manufactures and markets modern machinery from its facilities in Wakefield , West Yorkshire ( UK ). The company has extensive capabilities including the design , development and manufacture of bespoke equipment and complete turnkey solutions .
The main trading divisions of the Group consist of Rhodes Interform , Craven Fawcett , Hallamshire Engineering Services and BJD Crushers which manufacture machinery and spare parts for the aggregates , heavy clay and material-handling sectors . Rhodes Interform designs and manufactures machinery for the advanced metal and composite forming industries , with a particular focus on the aerospace sector .
From its early days in 1824 ( when Joseph Rhodes opened his first machine workshop in Wakefield ) to supplying machinery equipment solutions to manufacturers throughout the world , the company has shown resilience and adaptability . Its sovereign capability has been previously recognised by Queen ’ s Awards for Enterprise in both the ‘ Innovation ’ and ‘ International Sales ’ categories .
The Group has significantly expanded its workforce this year to meet the needs of its customer base across its four divisions . This includes six new staff for Group Rhodes , four for its Rhodes Interform division , four for the group ’ s latest addition ( BJD Crushers ) and two for its Craven Fawcett business . Most of these new appointments are in the company ’ s manufacturing and machining operations . n
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