RAS opened its new sales and service company ( RAS France SAS ) in Soissons , France , this year .
situation will be resolved over the course of 2025 .
The EuroBLECH trade fair in Hanover this October was a great success for us . There were many discussions about future projects in the medium term and high demand for investment .
ISMR : Please outline any recent successes and achievements ?
MH : RAS Reinhardt Maschinenbau is celebrating its 85th anniversary this year . This milestone reflects the company ’ s many years of experience and market leadership in sheetmetal processing . A new subsidiary recently opened in France , further strengthening our international presence and optimising access to European customers .
Notably , recent innovations in automation stand out . It is now possible to retrofit our Multibend-Center with automation solutions , and the new MiniBendCenter 2 offers increased efficiency for bending small parts .
Ergonomics and cost-efficiency have also
The RAS MEGAbend system has just been enhanced with a MetalLift .
been further improved : our XLTbend folder features a practical Tool Support , and our
MEGAbend system has been enhanced with a MetalLift which increases productivity and user-friendliness .
ISMR : Please explain your strategic and technical focus / vision over the next few years ?
MH : Strategically , we are focusing on markets and customer service / support . Through targeted strategic developments , we also aim to explore new industries and further expand our market position .
With our partners , we aim to further expand our existing markets internationally , particularly in regions such as South America and Australia . We also want to enter countries where we are currently not represented through targeted partnerships . In our core markets ( such as Germany , France , Italy and the Netherlands ) we will continue to
Programming the MEGAbend on RAS ’ s stand at EuroBLECH in Hanover .
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RAS unveils the new MiniBendCenter 2 at EuroBLECH
At this October ’ s EuroBLECH in Hanover , RAS Reinhardt Maschinenbau GmbH presented the MiniBendCenter 2 , a fully automated solution for precise single and series production of bent parts . The folding centre is specifically designed for small parts . It combines advanced robotics with a software solution for high levels of flexibility and efficiency . The new MiniBend-Office software and the integrated robot for fully automated loading and unloading make the system suitable for 24 / 7 operation .
The new MiniBend-Office software is a standalone solution that replaces previously used CAM software and SolidWorks . Through a partnership with Euclid , the flexibility of the software has been significantly enhanced , allowing for fully integrated control . Using the MiniBend-Office software , only one software solution is now required ( handling both programming and simulation ) and uniting the entire process on a single platform .
The intelligent robotic system , with servo-electric controls , handles loading and unloading of workpieces . The vacuum suction unit features four individually controllable suction cups for handling of parts from stacks or bulk material . The finished bent parts are stacked . Pallet change takes place during operation
The MiniBendCenter 2 enables the processing of sheets up to 600 x 600mm and a material thickness of up to 3mm in mild steel . Automatic bending technology in both directions means that part turning is not necessary . Combined with automatic tool set-up , the machine can run continuous 24 / 7 production in ‘ ghost shifts ’ with batches and individual parts .
The new MiniBendCenter 2 offers increased efficiency for bending small parts .
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