INDUSTRY NEWS
Strategic partners on bending automation
LVD Company nv, a supplier of press brakes and bending automation systems, has announced a strategic partnership with REA Robotics Srl( Veggiano, Veneto, Italy), an industrial automation and robotics specialist. LVD and REA will jointly develop highly customised, heavy-duty robotic bending cells tailored specifically for complex fabrication projects.
The alliance expands LVD’ s robotic bending offering and supports its goal of being a single-source supplier of advanced bending automation solutions for the metal fabrication market. REA will broaden market access for its robotised bending products through LVD’ s global sales network.
“ The partnership leverages the deep automation expertise that REA Robotics has built over decades as a dedicated specialist in robotised solutions for a wide variety of industries including sheet metal bending. Its field-proven designs include complex, heavy-duty robotic handling lines, automated cells featuring massive multi-gripper robots and the use of advanced tracking systems used to synchronise robot and press brake.
An LVD robotic bending cell.
Combining REA’ s custom engineering capabilities with our bending process proficiency, fabricators will now have access to a reliable, single-source automated bending platform capable of optimising any sheet metal manufacturing process,” outlined LVD.
Together, the engineering and research teams will accelerate the development of advanced bending cells through tight integration of press brake and robot, controlinterface synchronisation, software validation and system compatibility.
“ Customers will benefit from rapid
factory-floor deployment, improved production flexibility, a significantly optimised machinery footprint and short installation times,” LVD told ISMR.
LVD will continue to engineer, develop and sell its Robotic Bending Systems( RBS) and LVD Robotic Solutions products, including the Ricobb cobot, as well as specialised profile bending systems.
REA Robotics is an Italian automation company specialised in the design and implementation of highly customised robotic systems for complex industrial applications. LVD is a leading manufacturer of sheet metalworking equipment including laser cutting systems; punch presses; press brakes; robotic bending systems; automatic and semiautomatic panel benders; guillotine shears and automation systems, integrated to and supported by its CADMAN ® software suite. n
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. lvdgroup. com
www. rearobotics. it /
Don’ t miss MAKTEK Eurasia in Türkiye
Machinery and manufacturing technologies exhibition, MAKTEK Eurasia, opens its doors from 28 September- 3 October 2026 in Istanbul, Türkiye( at the Tüyap Fair and Congress Centre).
“ Discover industrial robots; factory automation systems; motion control technologies; machine vision; CAD / CAM solutions and smart manufacturing technologies under one roof,” the show organiser told ISMR.
“ MAKTEK Eurasia is a meeting point where the latest technologies in machine tools; metal and sheet metal processing machines; tool holders; cutting tools; quality control and measurement systems; CAD / CAM; PLM software and production technologies are exhibited. Organised every two years, it is an important platform for industry professionals to exhibit their innovations, network and explore new business opportunities,” it added.
As one of the largest international exhibitions in the Eurasian region, this event plays an important role in facilitating crossborder trade and co-operation by connecting European and Asian markets. With the vision“ Türkiye is Key”, MAKTEK Eurasia positions Türkiye not only as a regional manufacturing centre but also as a pivotal strategic production base for the global industry.
The event is organised by Tüyap Fairs and Exhibitions Organization Inc. in cooperation with Machine Tools Industrialists and Business People Association( TİAD) and supported by the Ministry of Trade of the Republic of Türkiye and the Turkish Machine Manufacturers Association( MIB).
In 2026, MAKTEK Eurasia will evolve into an interactive experience platform under the MAKTEKVERSE concept. This new framework will feature the Tech-Force Area, presenting innovative projects and advanced manufacturing solutions targeted at students, emerging engineers and startups. The Effect-Force Area will host prominent industry figures who will share their knowledge and insights. This will include the“ CNC Machine Tools Panel.” n
www. maktekfuari. com / en
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